It's pretty sweet. Kelli & I are of two minds when it comes to homes. This house is pretty much her platonic ideal of a house. Me? I'm more partial to a style referred to as Pacific Northwest Modernism, which is a sort of soft modernism.
Some examples here,here, and here (until they tear it down), though I'd go a little less rustic than some of these. Still, exposed glulam beams, clean spans of glass, open plan, this appeals to me. Plus, the type lends itself to net-zero energy buildings, an ideal of mine.
My platonic ideal? An empty lot and a budget.
If the duckie seat was more functional I might consider keeping it. The seat won't stay up. It works for Kelli, but it makes the bathroom a whole lot more gender specific than a family restroom has a right. And the damn thing is really heavy, so it's actually kind of a danger. Cleaning the toilet requires a vigilance the task really ought not need. Funny as all get out, cheezy with at least one "z." Maybe two. Just not made for actual use.
Thanks on the congrats. We planned to start a family once I finished the Masters (done in June). We figured since we're both old farts it would require time, effort, and the best medical science has to offer. Nope. First try. Good thing we've been careful to this point, apparently. It's also good I'm out of work at the moment, as it means I can do more to help, such that I can.
One other nice thing about the house. It's large enough for guests. Mike & Shosh are taking an art seminar up here in early October, so we're puttin' 'em up here. (Actually, in the orange/white room. We're painting.) So, if you're in Portland...
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Date: 2008-09-12 09:48 pm (UTC)Some examples here, here, and here (until they tear it down), though I'd go a little less rustic than some of these. Still, exposed glulam beams, clean spans of glass, open plan, this appeals to me. Plus, the type lends itself to net-zero energy buildings, an ideal of mine.
My platonic ideal? An empty lot and a budget.
If the duckie seat was more functional I might consider keeping it. The seat won't stay up. It works for Kelli, but it makes the bathroom a whole lot more gender specific than a family restroom has a right. And the damn thing is really heavy, so it's actually kind of a danger. Cleaning the toilet requires a vigilance the task really ought not need. Funny as all get out, cheezy with at least one "z." Maybe two. Just not made for actual use.
Thanks on the congrats. We planned to start a family once I finished the Masters (done in June). We figured since we're both old farts it would require time, effort, and the best medical science has to offer. Nope. First try. Good thing we've been careful to this point, apparently. It's also good I'm out of work at the moment, as it means I can do more to help, such that I can.
One other nice thing about the house. It's large enough for guests. Mike & Shosh are taking an art seminar up here in early October, so we're puttin' 'em up here. (Actually, in the orange/white room. We're painting.) So, if you're in Portland...