Douglas named this post. He was the one who picked up the couch. I did all of the searching and negotiating. The process was frustrating for both of us at different points, but I am happy with the new sofa. …

To Hell and Back, One Couch’s Story Read more »

Last week there was a big project going on at the Cape of Dreams. For once, it was someone else doing the work. I spared Douglas this time because I was nervous to take on the roof and Douglas does …

Putting a Roof Over Our Heads Read more »

We received these shelves as wedding presents from my friends Brian and Jenny. I had been trying to figure out what to do with this wall behind the couch for a while. It is an awkward area because the wall …

Shelve it! Read more »