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Here it is the new year and I haven't posted in weeks. I thought 2012 might calm down, but it seems as busy as ever!Resolutions are many and will be shared soon, but in the meantime - I make a resolution today to be a better blogger.Until that happens, here is a little gift to you - a beautiful painting by Luli Sanchez. Everything she creates is amazing, check her out. Happy 2012!
In case anyone is wondering. So lovely."dot, dot, dash, dash is YOUR very own monogram on a special morse coded bracelet or necklace." From here.
Yes, and so it begins. I have finally been able to pull together all of the shed photos - from before, during, and after. While there aren't as many "before" images as I would like, hopefully the ones I do have will give you all the sense of what the shed once looked like and what it has since become.I plan on going room by room (don't worry, it is small so it won't take too long) with my posts. So, let's get started - welcome to 586.5 West Pacific in Telluride, Colorado.
Here is the shed from the first day we had an opportunity to visit. The sign on the front side is to indicate that this shed will be reviewed by our local HARC (Historic Architectural Review Commission) Board. The lot the shed sits on will, one day, get developed. Since Telluride is a historic district, this means that there is a volunteer board that reviews all development plans within the town to ensure their compliance with prescribed guidelines in order to maintain Telluride's historic character.This shed is a "protected" building within the town's historic guidelines. Probably built near the turn of the last century, this means that this shed cannot be altered. The shed adds to the historic character of the town in that Telluride has a mix of high Victorian homes, railroad warehouse buildings, small miner cabins, and many sheds. These sheds must maintain their rough exteriors, cannot be added onto, and may not be moved from their original locations.
The shed went before the HARC board as the front house on the lot will be renovated and the middle (now open) portion of the lot will be developed - as an addition to the front house. The shed will remain exactly where it is and how it looks.
Here is the happy little house. All 491 sq ft.
The shed is covered in a plethora of materials like rough hewn boards and various types of metal siding - in both vertical and horizontal configurations.
This is the view from the shed - lots of big condos in the area.
MCB wasn't digging the taupe colored front door.
So, it is now green.
Here is the front door on a recent snowy day. We are now on the hunt for some cool "numbers" to put on the front door. Maybe a stencil? Maybe some nail on metal type numbers? Who knows.Also, I want to note this now - with two dogs between us, you will find dogs creeping into many of the images. Cannot be helped. Woof.
There is a little patio type area out front of the shed. Right now it houses bikes - MCB's townie and the tandem (aka. USS Montana).
So, welcome to the shed. It is cute, it is cozy, and I cannot wait to show you around.
You betcha.[from: MaryKateMcDevitt]PS. The shed is being photographed for a magazine spread this afternoon. All of the "touch-ups" finally happened. Since the shed will be clean and lookin' good, guess who will be there snapping photos too to share right here? Finally.
Two things I am digging today. Both found here (how convenient).On another note, I need to find time to get on Pinterest and mess around. I need more hours in my day I believe. 
Had about two seconds to junk recently. Went to a new place. It was full of a lot of random farming equipment and old cars. The owner had a cat without a tail and he wore a taser on his belt. I was scared. Then I walked past his trailer (on the property) and noticed this collection of light covers/reflectors. I want them all. I love them. I love this. I won't be going back, but happy for this moment of beauty.
Saw this lamp online today. Hmm - thinking I might just buy me a cheap white shade and some sharpies and try a little DIY. You know, with all of this free time on my hands and all.LOVE.
Finally. After months and months of waiting - MCB finally closed on his first house. It is all very exciting. MCB is now the proud owner of a 491 sq. ft. historic (free standing!) alley shed in Telluride. Lots of work will be done over the course of the next couple of weeks and I hope to share some of the projects here in the blog. Heading out at lunch today to help pick out paint. I can't wait to see this cute little place evolve.
In the meantime, here is the decision du jour. Rafters. First off, this photo was taken during the first visit to the shed, when the renters were still living there. So, pay no attention to the gross decor. Ugh. Instead, notice the rafters. The thought is this - paint the ceiling "ceiling white." The trim will be "atrium white." The walls will be a nice warm green, gray, khaki type of color called "ashwood." All Benjamin Moore (of course).
I think the rafters should stay wood, sort of rustic-like. MCB is thinking of white washing them.
Anyone else have a vote here?
Happy [belated] Blog-iversary! Can you believe it? Two years - done. So much has happened since we started this little place for us to share our inspiration & ideas.
Can't wait to see where year three may take us.
Love you girls - so much. XO.
Look. I am not a bike junkie. I have a crappy townie - which gets me where I need to go. I hang around with a lot of bike junkies though - ones who could spend days perusing bike websites drooling over this frame, or hub, or whatever. Me, I will stick to the graphics. Cause that "I get." Like this uh-mazing design on the front of a bike shop located in Austin, TX. I could care less about what is happening inside this shop - cause I just can't get past the awesomeness located on the outside. This shop logo is beyond clever. Boom. Unreal. Face melting. I know. Crazy right? I am usually so prep - and this is so edgy & urban. At least for me anyway.
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