Xmas

Well, to follow "tradition" we did buy a tree. However, it's not like the tree most people would get. We feel it's better to buy a tree that can be replanted and appreciated all year round.

And of course, Yoda was there to help.

Bedroom Floors

Here are a few pix of our old bedroom. If you remember, we have been using it for storage of power tools and scraps. Well, the magical floor elf FINALLY got with it and started laying the floor.






Again, it's a different world with the new flooring. We still have to put up the molding and repaint. I'm thinking of using Ultra Pure White on the walls to make the floor stand out and using some form of lines or other design on the walls to add interest. We haven't given this room much thought, we've been very focused on getting the living room set up and ready to go. We've ordered some furniture, accessories, and rugs from EBAY and will post new pics as soon as we get everything set up.

Re-Design

As the floor comes to a finish, it is time to start playing with the furniture layout. Here we decided to break up the space from the dining room to the living room with the loveseat we got from Ikea. It has a nice look from the back, but on the opposite wall it feels too light with only the tulip chairs flanking the sliding glass doors. We're thinking about getting chairs that compliment the loveseat, possibly Le Corbusier, to balance the space. Also by adding greenery we can bring the outside in and make the space flow better. We haven't made any decisions just yet- we are waiting for the right pieces to find us.





Here we put our Wassily chairs between the first ever wooden bat table. Can't expand on that now, but it looks great with the chairs. We are also going to be building a new cover for the heaters to give it a more updated modern look.



So, I know there are only pictures of this one room, but we are working on finishing it up before starting other projects. It is a slow process as we are busy with work and the holidays, but it is a labor of love and it coming out even better than we planned.
Stay tuned and thanks for stopping by!

We Ha Mod Gets a Facelift

Well, we're almost done laying the floors, and what a difference it makes! I don't feel like I'm in the same place as I was two months ago. I've spent about a week and a half, on and off, laying the floors like a magical mexican elf, and they look amazing! A few more small cuts and some detailing and they will be done!

This is our latest set-up for our living area, so tell us what you think!!







Artie's table really makes the place feel like a One-of-a-Kind modern getaway. I almost don't want to think about moving in two years!




The thing we need most is a great seating area. We entertain a lot and need a functional layout that will maximize the space. We decided on this layout, with the loveseat along the wall and three chairs on the sliding doors that can be turned to face the TV. We put one more Wassily chair next to the loveseat to get a good balance.

Halloween = Laying Floors and Watching Movies

So after 5 straight years of hosting Halloween parties in Boston, Lil P and I decided to take the night off and work on Weha Mod. Our neighbor downstairs is in Mexico until Nov 4th and laying the floor can be quite loud at times, so we want to make sure we finish before she gets back. After some tricky corner cuts we finally finished the "office/guest room" and began working on the combination living room / dining room. After a few hours we were thrilled at the ease in which the boards were sliding together and the progress we had made.



We decided to stop around 10pm and watch old school 1960's James Bond. Great movies and amazing vintage mod furniture throughout. Today we will be working on the floors till 11am then heading out to Olive Garden with Linda, watching Lil P's dance performance in M-Town and finally rocking out at MoSUN.

Welcome to Weha Mr. Cricket

Today when we got home, we had a new pet. A cricket had made it's way into We Ha Mod. After searching high and low, I found him hanging out on the floor near the bathroom. I caught him in a glass and set him free.

Big Poopsie on the other hand was having some problems today... We bought a table saw for $99 at Home Depot....but you have to put the stand together...3 hours later, we still haven't been able to succeed. What ever happened to easy-to-follow instructions?!?!?!? He did finish ripping up the carpet though. He's so strong.

Update

So, I've been slacking on the posts, yes I know, but other than buying a loveseat at Ikea there hasn't been much to blog about.
Until now...

We have started laying our new laminate floor. If you remember, we got a great deal on a "special buy" floor from Home Depot (advertised at $1.49 a square foot!) and figured that about 60 boxes would be enough. As per condo rules we have to lay down a soundproofing material underneath the laminate so Artie found a great deal on a product called Silent Blue (check out silentbluepad.com) that is supposed to be the top of the line. So far so good.


The actual process of laying the floor started off with youtube.com research. For me, it's much easier to see how something is done rather than just read about it. The first few pieces I put down were pretty easy, and the cutting of the end piece went smoothly. We are lucky to have a chopsaw that is on loan from a friend to make our projects a little easier.

The second row was a bit tougher. Getting the rows to lock together is a bit of a pain- some go in easier than others. Carolyn came up to help, and it's easier to lock the pieces with two people.



We did have a few road blocks though. There are built-ins that we have to floor around which cause some wierd cuts. We got stuck on a corner and went back to Home Depot to buy a jigsaw to make those cuts that a chopsaw could not. We need some more practice with that one....
Also, we couldn't take off all of the molding (doors and some very small corners) so we have to cut a space underneath to fit the flooring under. So, yet another saw is needed. Artie's parents may have one we can borrow. Hopefully this is all we need to get us back on track.

Despite the small setbacks, the floor looks great so far! What a difference it makes already. When it's all finished (hopefully by the end of the week) We Ha Mod will have a totally different feel. For those of you who have seen "the before", wait until you experience "the after"!