...Get Set...

The Kalamath (The Plaque)

Okay...so it's been about a month since I told you all about my intention to whip my place into shape. Well, here at DB, that's how we roll...slowly.

My plans are still on the forefront (despite my non-flurry of posting) but, in order to move forward, I need to set the stage with some history. You may be curious as to why I've named my house (and subsequently tagged these fix-it posts with), The Kalamath.

I bought and moved into this condo in the summer of 2004. At that point, many of my friends were still single and renting...or hitched and renting. I was terribly nervous about being one of the first to buy for the first time but then I got a little pouf of inspiration. I heard, through the grapevine, that an old friend of mine (from high school) had recently purchased her first home in Denver, Colorado. She was single and professional and she went out and claimed her independence by buying up her own gosh darn home. This initiative, girl-power purchase just happened to be located on Kalamath Street.

Cape Cod Classic

So, in honor of my high school friend, who boosted me up enough to wade through property inspections, interest rates, and broker meetings and because I love the Cape Cod tradition of naming homes, I dubbed my new condo-cottage: The Kalamath.

And then my best friend, The Plumber, made me a nice plaque.

6 & 7

Here are our weekend photos. Visit flickr to see the entire 6 & 7 collection.

Cardboard: left, Porcelain: right

Original inspiration by Stephanie & Mav at 3191

Weekend Flings

• Freestyle Rap Skillz: A Translation (seen above)
• Wine Crates for Pup
• Are You More of a Hologram or a Misfit?
• Favorite Yankee Candle?

• Man Match & Other Crazy Fun on Cosmo Dot Com

• This is Your Brain on a Nap
• Saving a Cottage

If you're new around here and have no idea what this list means, click HERE for a brief and witty explanation.

Bonus Bone: Glacier Votives

Glacier votives, at Cursive Design

It's the beginning of candle season for me. I like to bust them out when I start noticing the days getting shorter and the night is creeping in sooner. It makes a cozy and relaxing atmosphere at home.

I stumbled onto Cursive Design, when looking through the list of vendors at the recent Renegade Craft Fair, and really fell for the Glacier votives. Simple, abstract and a just a hint of glamour with bits of gold leaf. I love how they change colors; from daylight to when they are lit at night and the gold leaf softly glows.

For these reasons, I, Porcelain, declare this a Design Boner.

Hashish candle

Hashish candle, at Jonathan Adler

One word folks: DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!