Comments on: A Merry Christmas.

By: Jason Hammond

Jason Hammond — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:31:50 +0000

trudy,

Here’s the link to the site where I found the lights you were asking about. Sorry for the delay we have to get our internet hooked up in the new house.

http://www.absolutehome.com//web/catalog/product_detail.aspx?pid=83474

Jason

By: Neille @ Aurum Design

Neille @ Aurum Design — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:12:25 +0000

Jason:

WOW! I just found your blog today and read through the whole thing. Congrats on a wonderful project and home.

We have lived in a 1970 modern home for three years and will FINALLY be tackling the much needed renovation/restoration of it this spring. The design is much like your house, lots of floor to ceiling windows (all of which need replacing) but will be a gem when done. We have labored over finding a contractor that could wrap them selves around our project.

Also checked out your “Buddy Buddy” film and wonder if we will see you in San Jose in Feb-Mar for Filmapalooza? We won the Milwaukee leg of the contest with our film “Weeds”.

I’ll be using your blog to pull lots of sources from thanks for the priceless info and Happy New Year/House!

By: Jason Hammond

Jason Hammond — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:47:30 +0000

Connie,

I went Electrolux throughout and almost completely the ICON series. I loved the commercial quality and design nature that it offered while still being at an affordable price. Plus the energy rating on them is great. When we are completed I’ll do a room by room of all the features.

Jason

By: Jason Hammond

Jason Hammond — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:40:49 +0000

Jerrad,

We used a low VOC wood adhesive and then nailed it with brads. There were a few pieces where we had high spots in the floor but for the most part I was able to take my belt sander and knock them down. My architect used a spline and floating floor system for his but unfortunately that approach didn’t work for us.

Jason

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:08:50 +0000

Jason,

How wonderful for you and your family! Congratulations are feeble, but heartfelt all the same.

Like Trudy, I am not a fan of the modern look, but I, too, find your house gorgeous to look at.

May your and your family spend many happy years in your (really *your*) new home.

By: trudy

trudy — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 20:31:57 +0000

Gorgeous. I never expected a house so not the styles I like would look so super. And those views… I am feeling a bit envious
Could you tell me the source for the stairwell lights? Thanks.

I didn’t realize the kitchen cabinets were going in with horizontal grain. That is much nicer than the vertical grain I was picturing when you were discussing the surface.

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:33:53 +0000

Congrats! Everything looks great. You even chose my favorite brand of kitchen appliance! What about the cooktop, dishwasher and fridge - Electrolux Icon as well?

By: Jerrad Robinson

Jerrad Robinson — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:28:11 +0000

Congrats on your new home. I just have a quick question.
The birch floors look great, how did you install them….attach to the subfloor?
Good luck in the home stretch.

Jerrad

By: Pamela

Pamela — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 02:51:22 +0000

Lovely! Congratulations on this milestone! The house is beautiful!

By: Robyn Dochterman

Robyn Dochterman — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:07:40 +0000

Congratulations, Jason! I’m thrilled for you and your family.