Welcome!

Hey y’all,

Welcome to my blog! I’m relatively new to this blogging thing, so forgive me if there is some kind of protocol for introductory entries which I am unaware of. First of all, I’ll suggest that you read the “about me” page, which will give you some kind of idea of who I am. Second of all, I’d like to introduce everyone to my house, which I’m certain will be making a number of appearances here as I piddle about trying to get it fixed up. Forgive the poor photograph, someone parked in front of my house and I wasn’t able to get back far enough to take an adequate photo. I am incredibly excited about having moved in about a month ago. My house was built in 1947 and prior to my moving in, was only ever lived in by one family. As you will come to know, I’m a huge fan of 1940’s and 1950’s material culture, so my home suits me to a “T.” One of the biggest things I loved about the house upon moving in was how little had been done to it over the years in the way of remodeling. My house has retained much of its mid-century charm, with many of its original features in tact. While some might cringe at a 1950’s kitchen or bathroom that had never been remodeled, this is, or so I think, one of the best things about my house! I love my original Formica counter tops, my original cabinets and most of all… I love my late 40’s, early 50’s Tappan cook stove. My kitchen just wouldn’t look the same without that stove in it. That stove just makes the kitchen. Besides that, it still works, and it cooks great. I did have to buy an oven thermometer to make sure the oven was still cooking at the correct temperature- its about 25 degrees hot, but just a little adjusting gets things right. And I swear up and down that oven cooks things better than any other oven I’ve ever used! In my next blog, I’ll post some pictures of the inside of the house as I’ve gotten it fixed up.