David’s nail gun has been putting in some overtime and the Victorian-style baseboard is going up. The floor trim includes 3 parts- the baseboard, corner pieces and shoe moulding. We think the 3 piece baseboards work in harmony and add an attractive and cohesive look.
Archive for October, 2009
Victorian baseboard
Posted in Home Improvement, tagged baseboard, diy, Home Improvement on October 22, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Catch a flick at the State
Posted in Living, Traverse City, tagged State Theater, Traverse City on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Recently, David and I had the opportunity to catch a movie at the State Theater on Front Street in downtown Traverse City. We saw “Capatialism: A Love Story” by Michael Moore and it was fantastic! Everyone should see it…and if you can, watch it at the State (pictured below.)
The State Theater is a beautiful art [...]
Blog Action Day: Traverse City-style
Posted in Odds and Ends, tagged #BAD09, Bay Bucks, bay freezing over, Blog Action Day: Traverse City-style, climate change, consignment shops, Farmers Market, Grand Traverse Bay, Higher Grounds, Traverse City on October 15, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Today is Blog Action Day and the topic is Climate Change. You might be wondering (especially since we had a super cold summer and where the heck did fall go…is it winter already?) if global warming is really happening here in northern Michigan. In Traverse City, there is a rather large indicator that points us in the [...]
Backyard update
Posted in Gardening, Home on October 14, 2009 | 4 Comments »
A modest amount of yard work has been going on in the back yard. I’ve been working on relocating existing plants to maximize the garden space on a tight <read free> budget. I thinned out some hosta plants and transplanted them to the garden near the garage. I also divided and transplanted tons of day lillies, so that [...]
Side porch
Posted in Porch Envy, tagged Porch Envy, side porch on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Our little side porch is a gem. We added some exterior lights and painted the decking white. This porch faces the bay and is a great place read a magazine and relax after a long day at work.
I’d like to change the cushions for the chairs for an updated and a bit more stylish pattern. [...]
Kitchen progress
Posted in Home, Home Improvement, tagged birch cabinets, custom cabinets, kitchen cabinets, kitchen remodel, warden's point woodworking on October 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It’s been a long time coming. Here are a few pics of how the space is shaping up. Our friend Scott, who owns Warden’s Point Woodworking, is building our lovely kitchen cabinets. Pictured below are the beginnings of the peninsula area. There will be a raised breakfast bar off the back of the peninsula row. [...]
Homemade salsa
Posted in Cooking, Food and Beverage, tagged bell peppers, cooking with local ingredients, cucumber, farm share, garlic, Homemade salsa, hot peppers, onion, tomatoes on October 9, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Some of you were wondering how on Earth I will ever use the giant bag of hot peppers that I received in my farm share. Well, I made salsa- and lots of it! Fresh salsa is absolutely wonderful.
Here’s the recipe that I use:
(Of course, substitutions are encouraged.)
About 6 lg. tomatoes, diced (if you prefer, seed the tomatoes [...]
The big game
Posted in Living, tagged Michigan State football, MSU v. UofM, rivalry game, The big game on October 7, 2009 | 1 Comment »
At our house, the MSU v. UofM game is always a bit of a tense situation. You see, I went to MSU and David went to UofM, so one of us is always going to lose. Now, obviously with UofM’s historical winning record, the ol’ Sparties have taken their fair share of beatings over the [...]
Time for a pumpkin spice latte
Posted in Food and Beverage, Traverse City, tagged Coffee Shop, pumpkin spice latte, tea, Time for a pumpkin spice latte, Traverse City, Traverse City MI, Traverse City Michigan on October 6, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Now that fall is here and the air is colder, it’s time for a pumpkin spice latte. A short walk from my house, Aroma’scoffee shop offers the delectable treat. Consider going for a walk on the TART Trail or a leisurely bike ride up the Leelanau Trail and stop by Aroma’s for a warm up. [...]
Take a stand
Posted in Odds and Ends, tagged Take a stand on October 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’ll be participating in Blog Action Day on October 15 for Climate Change (so stay tuned for an earth-friendly post on the 15th!) If you also have a blog and want to participate, just register here and then write a pro-environment piece on the 15th! It only takes a few seconds [...]
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Appreciating Life Up North is a look into my interests and love of life in Traverse City, Michigan. I aspire to live simply, support local businesses, embrace ‘green’ living and try to enjoy every minute of it.
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