tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70566576616571418422024-03-05T00:46:49.795-08:00Bellingham LifestyleEllahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-72437873934990931372012-11-06T14:22:00.000-08:002012-11-06T14:22:10.454-08:00Planting a seed<img src="http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/149818_487497094618317_1988987558_n.jpg" /><br />
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My good friend, Mark Rylant, who is the co-founder of <a href="http://methodhomes.net/">Method Homes</a> made a cut as one of the 7 entrants for the USGBC(U.S. Green Build Council) IMPACT award. Entry with the most LIKES wins, so please go like Planting a SEED if you have a facebook page!<br />
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This is what SEED does:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The SEED (Sustainable Education Every Day) is a modular living building classroom that meets the 20 imperatives of the Living Building Challenge. Each SEED comes with a curriculum packet to become a living laboratory. These learning spaces that can be placed anywhere in the world will have the ability to connect with one another. They will teach children the importance of caring and restoring our planet.</span><br />
Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-54851288338814310652012-10-23T08:59:00.001-07:002012-10-23T08:59:51.164-07:00Market condition in BellinghamI get a lot of questions about the market condition. The following graph shows what is going on in Bellingham market.<br />
To sum it all, we have less inventory but more Sold than last year. Less supply and more demand will move the price up eventually. We have seen small rise this year already. Historically low interest rate makes homes more affordable for sure. (WECU's today's posted 30 year Fixed rate for a primary home purchase is <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7056657661657141842" style="color: #000099; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-center; text-decoration: none;">3.125%</a> without points. ) You can find investment homes that will cash flow easily with this interest rate.<br />
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Curnt vs. Prev Month Curnt vs. Same Month 1 Yr Ago Curnt vs. Same Qtr 1 Yr Ago<br />
For Sale <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">-5.7% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/down.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">-13.7% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/down.gif" style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">-13.9% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/down.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /><br />
Sold <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">-5.8% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/down.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">21% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/up.gif" style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">19.8% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/up.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /><br />
Pended <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">-2.7% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/down.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">22.2% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/up.gif" style="background-color: #e2f0ce; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" /> <span style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;">14.6% </span><img src="http://www.trendgraphix.com/FactsAndTrends/images/up.gif" style="background-color: #f3f3e2; color: #444444; font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; text-align: right; white-space: nowrap;" />Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-22847719963114573332012-10-23T08:27:00.000-07:002012-10-23T08:27:29.052-07:00Fall/Winter Check ListAre you ready for winter?<br />
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Here are a few helpful hints on preparing your home for the fall & winter months.<br />
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<b>Roof Structure</b><br />
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<li>Remove moss from roof. (Avoid pressure washing as this often causes more damage than good. Solutions & instructions can be found at most home improvement centers.)</li>
<li>Check condition of flashing & repair any loose or damaged shingles.</li>
<li>Clean gutters. (Even small amounts of debris can clog downspouts)</li>
<li>Keep trees & branches trimmed 6 feet from roof & off power lines.</li>
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<li>Trim all vegetation 12 inches away from siding.</li>
<li>Keep earth 6 inches below/away from siding & all other wood while maintaining a gentle slope away from the home.</li>
<li>Remove all debris away from home such as leafs to help keep pests away.</li>
<li>Store firewood at least ten feet from home to help avoid pest infestation</li>
<li>To help protect your home from water keep all gaps and joints in siding, even around doors & windows, caulked and keep well painted and sealed.</li>
<li>Add storm windows in older homes for better heat efficiency.</li>
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<li>Insulate plumbing lines to help protect them from freezing.</li>
<li>Keep all foundation vents unblocked year round, except during freezing weather, to provide adequate ventilation especially in the winter months when it is most damp. (Measure & purchase correct size vent plugs before freezing weather arrives.)</li>
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<li>Have chimneys & flues professionally cleaned before use. (Soot build-up can lead to flue fires which often cause house fires.)</li>
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<li>Gas/propane furnaces should be serviced on an annual basis.</li>
<li>Replace/clean filters.</li>
<li>Have heat registers professionally cleaned (or vacuum out as far as possible) to cut down on dust or other impurities in the air.</li>
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<li>Check weather stripping around doors & windows. (If you can see light around a closed door improvement is needed.)</li>
<li>Replace smoke alarm batteries.</li>
<li>Add carbon monoxide monitors if your home uses gas or propane for any appliances or has an attached garage. (They are also needed if you burn wood)</li>
<li>Add UV lights where desired to help cope with the not so bright NW winter.</li>
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<li>If you do have "frost free" hose faucets turn water to facets off or insulate them at interior & exterior.</li>
<li>Remove all hoses. Even if you have "frost free"faucets freezing water from hose can damage lines.</li>
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Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-21488281386665716302012-08-29T11:42:00.001-07:002012-08-29T11:42:28.563-07:00Case-Shiller home price index<span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Our trusty loan officer, Cathy Digby let us know that Case-Shiller home prices index is looking good. Today's 30year fixed rate is 3.5%. It can not get any better.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">All 20 cities in the Case-Shiller home price index had monthly increases from May to June. This marks the second straight month in which all 20 cities have posted monthly gains. Of the 20 cities Detroit, Minneapolis, Chicago and Atlanta had the biggest monthly gains. June also represents the first year-over-year increase in 21 months with a 0.5% gain from June of 2011.</span>
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<br />Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-46530145293569511782012-02-28T10:48:00.000-08:002012-02-28T10:48:20.486-08:00Waren Buffett<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbPWlc_pt3tthQ-YxJSRO6cgv-Dxq7E25w8F0UnBAttii0Wst5yy7S-oifO2pwVB7oHld-fpX-x6R6nVVuFTcacE5mkeOMXrHcpO7NbKyTl999lzNtDPV7CK4Sy7BMRxWCI8a_wjFQCkJ/s1600/Warren_Buffett.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPbPWlc_pt3tthQ-YxJSRO6cgv-Dxq7E25w8F0UnBAttii0Wst5yy7S-oifO2pwVB7oHld-fpX-x6R6nVVuFTcacE5mkeOMXrHcpO7NbKyTl999lzNtDPV7CK4Sy7BMRxWCI8a_wjFQCkJ/s1600/Warren_Buffett.jpg" uda="true" /></a></div><br />
"Buffett conceded in his letter released Saturday that he was dead wrong to predict the housing market would recover by now. He said Monday that he believes conditions will improve this year." <br />
-<a href="http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120228/WIRE/302289998">Heraldtribune published Feb 28th, 2012</a><br />
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"<span class="gsstx">Confidence among U.S. consumers soared in February to its highest level since February 2011. The Conference Board’s <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1330444874_0">consumer confidence index</span> jumped from 61.5 in January (revised slightly upwards from 61.1) to 70.8 in February. Economists polled in a Bloomberg News survey had anticipated an increase to 63.0. </span>"<br />
<a href="http://finance.yahoo.com/news/U-S-Consumer-Confidence-Rises-fxcm-1181130918.html">-Yahoo Finances published Feb 28th, 2012</a><br />
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In my office at Windermere, we had the best month in terms of sale pending in February in four years. We don't have enough inventory to sell. Interest rate is still historically low. Houses are more affordable than ever. Rent is going up. Time to buy. What would you say?Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-70893084060984819302011-10-28T10:53:00.000-07:002011-10-28T10:53:46.619-07:00Bipartisan bill might boost the US real estate market<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaeZqO1YIso6nxS5b9ygsfmCYYPCYbGdszY9eTSuluMcqZDLU1LMfjU0ncQqnUUbOWzwDLKRqEZcOAD-aiPvK3ZTtE95UDHKTn3o_zJvEtGZEPrAKe62eGXhRfD8I3UTQrzozBMSJbvyl4/s1600/lens17734427_1299866607liberty_and_flag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div>My client in Korea told me about a news he read from Korean media that might boost American real estate market. Of course I was intrigued so I googled to see what it is about and found LA Times article:<br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">"Two U.S. senators have introduced a bill that would allow foreigners who spend at least $500,000 on residential property to obtain visas allowing them to live in the United States."</span></blockquote><blockquote>" <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">The legislation would create a new homeowner visa that would be renewable every three years, but the proposal would not put them on a path to citizenship. To be eligible, a person would have to buy a primary residence of at least $250,000 and spend a total of $500,000 on residential real estate. The other properties could be rented.</span> "</blockquote><blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">"The program would come with several restrictions.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">The purchase would have to be in cash, with no mortgage or home equity loan allowed. And the property would have to be bought for more than its most recent appraised value, Schumer said.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">The buyer would have to live in the home for at least 180 days each year, which would require paying U.S. income taxes on any foreign earnings. Buyers would no longer be eligible for the temporary visa if the property were sold.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;"><br />
</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 24px;">The buyer would be able to bring a spouse and minor children to live in the U.S. but would need to apply for a work visa to hold a job. Neither the buyer nor dependents would be eligible to receive Medicaid, Medicare or Social Security benefits."</span></blockquote>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-71114593043343701532011-10-12T10:06:00.000-07:002011-10-12T10:45:19.827-07:00Pumpkin time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_zRsmuQuGIzlzqkii0-mewx8PJ0S3LBXT1eEFlV5atbuC47FyEzaX4P_2p9mXiUezndBO_SVulHMFvYCEbGwX7H4EaIB-f3-VGEO2gnVDMwwXioXmnYVwAseJWzcjQvx0bFg7zNik8pA/s1600/DSC_7236-vi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv_zRsmuQuGIzlzqkii0-mewx8PJ0S3LBXT1eEFlV5atbuC47FyEzaX4P_2p9mXiUezndBO_SVulHMFvYCEbGwX7H4EaIB-f3-VGEO2gnVDMwwXioXmnYVwAseJWzcjQvx0bFg7zNik8pA/s400/DSC_7236-vi.jpg" width="400" /></a>Pumpkin time is here. I go to <a href="http://www.stoneyridgefarm.com/">Stoney Ridge Farm</a> in Everson every year on my kids' school field trip. It is the best place in Whatcom county! When you are done taking a wagon ride, picking apples and pumpkins, having fun in corn maze, feeding goats, checking out queen bee & animals, taking millions of pictures with all the cute display of pumpkins, make sure to drop by Rusty donut shop for mini donuts and coffee. Yum! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-14318697937139580842011-10-03T14:50:00.000-07:002011-10-03T14:50:09.666-07:00Whatcom Artist Studio TourHave you checked out any artist studios? If you haven't yet, check out a few of your favorites. It runs one more weekend. If you don't have time to go around, you can have a taste of each artist's art at Blue Horse Gallery downtown.<br />
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We went to David Ridgway's on Saturday. How I loved his paintings. The vibrant color of local scenary and architenture. I really had hard time leaving his studio. Some day...<br />
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<div><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/25175/Montlake-traditional-patio-seattle"><img alt="Montlake traditional patio" border="0" height="211" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/25175_0_3-3901-traditional-patio.jpg" width="320" /></img></a></div><div style="color: #444444;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/patio" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">traditional patio design</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/seattle" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">seattle architect</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professional/2703/Bosworth-Hoedemaker" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Bosworth Hoedemaker</a></small><br />
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Sorry for the grainy photo that my phone took. I dropped my Nikon and broked the lens and I think I broke the camera too as it is not working with the other lens either. I'm still so mad at myself.Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-81703193522828035022011-09-15T14:24:00.000-07:002011-09-15T14:24:47.493-07:00My first log cabin listingA good friend of mine is selling a house. I had a previlege of staging their home for professional photoshoot yesterday. I wanted the house to look the best so I volunteered to do the staging last minute. I can't help it sometimes. It was kind of impromptu so it wasn't really well thought out or anything but still, the difference is so ovbious. It is a log cabin and I wanted it to exude the charm and warmth of everything this house has to offer. My favorite part of this house is radiant heat everywhere and the wok room. I usually like open floor plan but having a separate place for high temperature cooking is divine. Gotta love that. It is a private heaven situated in 21 acre lot!<br />
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Photographer, Lyle from Jansma did a great job capturing all of the nice features. <br />
Seller did a great job declutterring everything. If you can not afford staging or professional photography when you sell a house, one thing you must do is decluttering and cleaning. <br />
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This house will go on the market tomorrow! I'm so excited.<br />
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How perfect it would be to have a special place like this to meditate and do pottery. A girl can dream right?</div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-64573052369396581182011-08-20T21:50:00.000-07:002011-08-20T21:50:34.570-07:00My father-in-law is visiting. We hit Farmer's market, Bite of Bellingham and Lynden fair in one day. Oh my, what a day. Here are some photos to share.<br />
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Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-59416467585581184342011-08-11T15:49:00.000-07:002011-08-11T16:12:47.673-07:00How low it can go.Can you believe these rates? I am going to buy another house to get this rate. Just kidding.<br />
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Don't miss this opportunity to refinance my friend.<br />
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I bought a house before but buying a house as a real estate agent taught me invaluable lessons. It gave me client's perspective of what they go through during a transaction, which taught me how I can support and serve them better. Also, it was a short sale purchase and I gained a ton of indispensable knowledge on short sales.<br />
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During renovation, I learned a ton about house construction itself. I am acting as a general contractor and project manager and I wasn't expecting such a drama over a small project like this. The most fun thing for me of course was interior design part of the project: picking paint colors, designing kitchens: we have two kitchens in this house and both were pretty challenging to work with. We ended up knocking down a couple of walls to open up the space and it was really cool to learn what wall can be easily knocked down without breaking the bank.<br />
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Having a limited budget challenged me to be more creative. Thrift shops and second use building material shops are my best friends now. If you are close to Seattle, this is a great place: seconduse.com and if you are in Bellingham, I'm sure you are familiar with ReStore on Meridian. seconduse has really great website and you can put on hold or even purchase over the phone.<br />
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Here are some before and after photos.<br />
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Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-33006523567796107072011-05-24T10:32:00.000-07:002011-05-25T16:53:33.356-07:00Bellingham is number 5- Housing Markets That Will Rise Most This YearWall Street Journal has a crystal ball that I wish I had. They ranked Bellingham #5 of housing markets that will rise most this year. And I didn't know Bellingham is suburb of Seattle. I had to laugh. But I'm excited to hear that they see the value I see in Bellingham.<br />
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<a href="http://247wallst.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/bellingham-washington.jpg" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; color: #000099; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><img alt="" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-103311" height="131" src="http://247wallst.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/bellingham-washington.jpg?w=200&h=131" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; float: left; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 1em; margin-top: 1em; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Bellingham Washington" width="200" /></a>> Projected Price Increase Through 2011: +4.9%<br />
> Unemployment Rate: 9%<br />
> Median Family Income: $59,000<br />
> Vacancy Rate: 11.4%<br />
> Drop From Peak: -13.8%</div><div style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Bellingham, like Bremerton, is suburb of Seattle, which allows residents access to the city’s job market. Bellingham has several major hospitals and universities, and the abundance of steady institutional jobs has kept the population relatively economically stable. The city was one of the few to have vacancy rates drop between 2000 and 2010. <span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-style: initial; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; border-width: initial; bottom: auto; color: darkgreen; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: normal; font-weight: inherit; left: auto; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0px !important; margin-left: 0px !important; margin-right: 0px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 2px; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important; position: static !important; right: auto; text-align: left; text-transform: none !important; top: auto; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: normal;">Home </span>prices are expected to increase 12.4% by the end of 2012.</div>Read more, please visit:<br />
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If you need help with any Real Estate need, please give me a buzz at 360-296-3431.Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-42029998007573688482011-05-06T13:25:00.000-07:002011-05-06T13:25:04.564-07:00Lovely Advice<div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">I found this 'Lovely advice' from my favorite blogger <a href="http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/">Erin's blog</a>. I'm going to read it every morning to remind myself what's important in life.</div><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><br />
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Live with the 3 E’s – Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Play more games.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Read more books than you did in 2010.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Sleep for 7 hours.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.</li>
</ol><div style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"><strong>Personality:</strong></div><ol style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 35px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Don’t have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Don’t over do. Keep your limits.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Dream more while you are awake.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Forget issues of the past. Don’t remind your partner with his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don’t hate others.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Make peace with your past so it won’t spoil the present.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">No one is in charge of your happiness except you.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Smile and laugh more.</li>
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Each day give something good to others.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Forgive everyone for everything.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Try to make at least three people smile each day.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">What other people think of you is none of your business.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.</li>
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<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">However good or bad a situation is, it will change. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">The best is yet to come.</li>
<li style="list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: decimal; margin-bottom: 8px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 7px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.</li>
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Now I have a kinder-gardener, I'm more than ever interested in what they provide to the kids in school. I pack Ella's lunch everyday but she's been wanting to try hot school food sometime. I guess a trip to their cafeteria is in order. I don't make fancy bento box like<a href="http://www.bentolunch.net/"> this mom</a> but I try my best to provide healthier food. You can see how school lunch is so different in different counties on<a href="http://whatsforschoollunch.blogspot.com/"> this blog</a>. Unfortunately, American school lunch is very often a sad one. I want to see how Chicago school lunch is different from the rest of the country. I hope they don't think french fries are the most nutritious vegetable ever.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4xB5_qmIMYoeEofJJlLVT_IOqhJSu4jcxOPlZtdPby6dJ-AbQ5-hskzHF7FvJ3TITBvKTDAUbSsGVcDeiEK68vZYsxZ2SixaYC0A84JCNgmMQagNwgA9TdNFVyM_7IRQVbcUqFsUyRzD/s1600/DirtyDanDaysPoster2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4xB5_qmIMYoeEofJJlLVT_IOqhJSu4jcxOPlZtdPby6dJ-AbQ5-hskzHF7FvJ3TITBvKTDAUbSsGVcDeiEK68vZYsxZ2SixaYC0A84JCNgmMQagNwgA9TdNFVyM_7IRQVbcUqFsUyRzD/s1600/DirtyDanDaysPoster2011.jpg" /></a></div>Dirty Dan Seafood Festival is fast approaching and I'd like to attend this year's so I put that in my calendar. It is to celebrate Fairhaven's founder Dirty Dan Harris and Bellingham herald has a good story about him and the history of Fairhaven <a href="http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2007/11/08/228951/fairhaven-from-boom-to-bust-and.html">here</a>. <br />
<div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Anyway, the event is free and they offer endless entertainment for everyone. Come on over!</div><br />
<strong>DIRTY DAN HARRIS</strong><br />
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From the time he first rowed into Bellingham Bay in 1853, Harris made a name for himself by his slovenly appearance and hygiene. That name was "Dirty Dan" or "Dirty Shirt Dan." <br />
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He was also known for his good nature telling jokes and telling stories, both real and fanciful. <br />
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Harris lived alone most of his time in the county in a cabin at the mouth of Padden Creek. He later earned a sizable fortune selling lots in Fairhaven, and spent much of it building a classy hotel. <br />
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After getting married, he sold most of his property here and bought a palatial home in Los Angeles. He died there in 1890 practically penniless, the victim of a couple who befriended him and squandered his money.<noscript></noscript></div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-90694607169929718742011-04-13T07:55:00.000-07:002011-04-14T19:14:13.647-07:00Whatcom Artist Studio Tour 2011Whatcom artist studio tour is an annual Bellingham/Whatcom county event held during the first two weekends in October. I always have a blast going through my favorite artist's studios and look into their <strike>private house</strike> creative process.<br />
Just went through photos of <a href="http://www.studiotour.net/">Whatcom Artist Studio Tour </a>2011 participants.Oh, it is going to be really good this year. There are so many lovelies but I especially love me some <a href="http://www.davidridgway.net/">David Rigway</a>'s oil paintings. The colors are gorgeous and it makes me so happy. Hubby likes the second painting which I like too, which is a miracle because we are one of the couples never like the same thing at the same time. Think 'You like potato and I like potahto'. I see there will be a new addition to our small collection of art... We shall see.<br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">"Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!" - Dr. Seuss</span></div></div></div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-6749726125230598092011-04-10T19:31:00.000-07:002011-04-10T19:44:14.030-07:00bon appetit Cook book<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I got this book as a belated birthday gift from my in-laws, Ian, Emily and Sue and those three words - fast, easy, fresh - are music to my ears. The lists of ingredients are pretty short, which is a good sign.<br />
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Sue is my sister-in-law, Emily's mom and she is an unbelievable cook. I wish I had 1% of her passion for cooking.<br />
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I will make sure to post some recipes that I like. Stay tuned.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-18482746374585925152011-04-09T21:16:00.000-07:002011-04-09T21:16:30.732-07:00Debating between the twoI have been looking for a stool for my kitchen island forever and finally I found something I like. Problem is there are two of them. Which one should I get.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RLcTwqzCsC8ABgGLUKky4vz_MPZXUsgFExn6p2F3SNfySA56v4QTO_BuRhLQUax9enKxY6XqcyX-4rCjr77kANbnFkjJdNYV_C2OnkT67g4QnkjrQQFgVGJ5RYINQSjo1slHnB11fwoU/s1600/stool+wisteria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4RLcTwqzCsC8ABgGLUKky4vz_MPZXUsgFExn6p2F3SNfySA56v4QTO_BuRhLQUax9enKxY6XqcyX-4rCjr77kANbnFkjJdNYV_C2OnkT67g4QnkjrQQFgVGJ5RYINQSjo1slHnB11fwoU/s320/stool+wisteria.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.wisteria.com/Smart-and-Sleek-Stool-Short/productinfo/W4173/">#1 Smart and Sleek Stool from Wisteria</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxM4c7foTMLFZXwM2-cSOkCD40wx4rxTfK1E9lRosUwqaf72caLrl2xyrIAeV7hzRnAOa6qJPxgMhh9GRubBpn4dVdKVb0FxcAtcAjHQmQNYZsE4444CUX7bScBEmgOfAUKmv1rwO0VXT/s1600/stool+world+market.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxM4c7foTMLFZXwM2-cSOkCD40wx4rxTfK1E9lRosUwqaf72caLrl2xyrIAeV7hzRnAOa6qJPxgMhh9GRubBpn4dVdKVb0FxcAtcAjHQmQNYZsE4444CUX7bScBEmgOfAUKmv1rwO0VXT/s1600/stool+world+market.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11108349">#2 Twist Swivel Stool from World Market</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like that #2 is more versatile because height is adjustable and I think it will be nice to have that feature for the kids. It's cheaper but currently out of stock. I don't know if I can wait any more. I want something NOW.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I like #1 because it is smart and sleek! I like the modern look of it. Mr. Practical (a.k.a hubby) said you have to put the felt all the way along the bottom. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Decision decision decision. What do you like?</div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7056657661657141842.post-45398638473511325042011-04-05T07:52:00.000-07:002011-04-05T07:52:26.381-07:00Spring is here<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I posted about library ladders <a href="http://bellinghamlifestyle.blogspot.com/2011/03/library-ladder.html">here</a>. I promised to post a picture of mine recycled. It's been so wet to get out to take photos. Finally, here is the picture of my library ladder being used as a lattice for my climbing evergreen clematis. Hubby helped me to cut and attach the galvanized live stock fence leftover from building the trellis.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDuZpdM6oaNnND6cdJUx96KEX8hBzQ4cZtFbt1UP0CqPqU1MXfALWsH402CnJRQSpDkGDHPA8YoEkuA_IVeceYYslMEVdzfUERpHISlhVcsE-prwKQZ9C9O0GvAd4Kh19VKwaIDc4kcyU/s1600/DSC_5750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyDuZpdM6oaNnND6cdJUx96KEX8hBzQ4cZtFbt1UP0CqPqU1MXfALWsH402CnJRQSpDkGDHPA8YoEkuA_IVeceYYslMEVdzfUERpHISlhVcsE-prwKQZ9C9O0GvAd4Kh19VKwaIDc4kcyU/s400/DSC_5750.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I was at it, I got a few photos of signs of spring. Here are some snow pea sprouts growing.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And I love these baby daffodils.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQRgriXmmNRu6xAgOeNVtwubu90KNiiG5xYypBhKkGX3QecPikAmeJ19XiiB8iI6dPsy2TQPh-shDwNLYM71xwnpIcz4TPs3o4YDRzYnMU3Bxr3E7OhE4g7ehtbhHOgp9kiyur_eAuawx/s1600/DSC_5758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrQRgriXmmNRu6xAgOeNVtwubu90KNiiG5xYypBhKkGX3QecPikAmeJ19XiiB8iI6dPsy2TQPh-shDwNLYM71xwnpIcz4TPs3o4YDRzYnMU3Bxr3E7OhE4g7ehtbhHOgp9kiyur_eAuawx/s400/DSC_5758.JPG" width="265" /></a></div>Ellahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05746040877205272251noreply@blogger.com2