Condo Projects

Since moving to our condo in March 2007 we've done quite a few projects! The week we passed papers was quite hectic. My grandfather passed away that Sunday and the funeral was on Thursday. After a long and sad week, it was bitter sweet to wake up in our Fenway apartment on Friday morning and know we'd be homeowners in a couple hours. My grandfather always owned, never rented, every property his family lived in or his business occupied.

We got up early and ate breakfast with the "early birds" at Taste of Thyme in Salem. Then we made a stop at Waters & Brown for paint. I had been planning the colors for over 2 months since we put an offer in. Since it was new construction, our plan was to sign papers and get painting all weekend, then move on Monday.

Pre-Paint:
Counters are "Kashmir White" granite.

All the colors are Benjamin Moore: (with a little local flavor)

• Living/Dining/Kitchen: Shaker Beige (I'm sure there were Shakers here... or is that Quakers?)


• Office: Louisburg Green (like the Square!)
  


• Bathroom: Beacon Grey (like the Hill!) The sink is White Carrara Marble and the towel rack and toilet paper holder are from the Restoration Hardware Chatham collection.
  


• Bedroom: Broken Arrow (this was a last minute pick, no real significance)
  

Then at 10am we met our realtor, Tim, and lawyer at the Essex Country Registry and signed a GAZILLION papers. But it was so exciting and worth it. Not as scary as some people say it was. When they passed over the keys, it was the best feeling! We went back to Boston to pack up some stuff and then back to Beverly (in a snowstorm) to paint all night long.

I think we lived on Domino's pizza delivery the first few nights. We were so busy painting we didn't have time to go out and eat. Lots of family came over to see the place and help us paint. They were a big help and it was fun to have everyone there.

We added some lights above the bar and a new dimmer but that was it... until the deck!