Tag Archives: first time homeowners

Blizzard in Nashville

Posted on December 14, 2010 by

We had a crazy-huge amount of snow in Nashvegas on Sunday night.  So much in fact, that ALL the schools, to include Gianni’s preschool were closed on Monday.  (In fact, quite a few schools were even closed today.)  The road conditions … Continue reading →

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All I Ever Wanted Was A Bathtub.

Posted on November 22, 2010 by

A year and a half ago, when Gaetano and I were house hunting in Nashville, there were a few nonnegotiables on our list. 1) Indoor access to the heater.  (We used to go outside to turn it on/off in Italy.) … Continue reading →

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Dumb Mommy Tile Project

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Thank the Lord for my husband who puts up with my crazy hair-brained ideas.  Friday night I showed Gaetano a few pics on the internet of a mosaic tile backsplash.  (I hate you HGTV for putting these ridiculous ideas into … Continue reading →

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The “Fall-i-Fied” Front Yard.

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Remember how we had to pass the mailbox inspection in July?  (I guess we passed because we never got kicked out of the neighborhood.)  Well, we hadn’t done much to aid in the appearance of the front yard since then.  I mean, we … Continue reading →

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$7.00 + 45 minutes

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

I purchased these bar stools six and a half years ago at Target, as I was furnishing my first place–a townhouse in Miami.  I’m sure these were the least expensive stools I could find, but they’ve served me well.  They came with … Continue reading →

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In Need of Assistance.

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Help!!!  I need tips on removing crayons from windows…like ALL the windows in my house.  We totally support creativity and love how Gianni has an obsession with circles, but he took a step too far.  Gianni ‘decorated’ all of our … Continue reading →

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Bunny Hair

Posted on July 29, 2010 by

Today Gaetano and I were doing some light cleaning in the guest bedroom/bathroom since my parents and younger sis are visiting this weekend.  As I was dusting the window sill, Gaetano said, “Come over here and get this bunny hair.” We … Continue reading →

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Think We’ll Pass?

Posted on July 19, 2010 by

Last week you read about our impending neighborhood mailbox inspection…  Five hours of back-breaking, pick-swinging, dirt-flinging yard work later, I think we are finished.  Here is a list of things you need to “notice”/compliment us on when you visit:  1) The … Continue reading →

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The Neighborhood Mailbox Nazi

Posted on July 11, 2010 by

Gianni had a great day.  He played with weed killer and a garden pick.  You see, it all started with a letter we got in the mail last week, titled: Fieldstone Farms Homeowners Association, RE: New Manager and Mailbox Inspection.  … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Throwback…

Posted on June 15, 2010 by

It is hard to believe this was ONLY a year ago.  It feels like ages since we left Naples and since I left the Army.  You know what they say: Time flies when you are having fun….and when you move … Continue reading →

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