Project Days Continue....

 

It's early morning here in Texas...

 and another big project day at the Bungalow.

The list is long.

Hopefully I can post a project update tomorrow,

 on The Bungalow blog.

 

For today...

I have a new post on my first attempts at gardening,

 in my new "old" home.

Click on the bungalow icon,

at the upper right corner.

Or simply click HERE

 

Enjoy your Saturday, dear readers.

Meggie Mac

There is Rain on the Prairie

 

"Dancing in the rain

I'm happy again

I'm singing and dancing in the rain

I'm dancing and singing in the rain"

by Gene Kelly 

 

Well, I'm not exactly dancing....

I would say I'm

very happy.

 

I've just written my first post, on my new blog.

 Bungalow Living with Meggie

 

Click HERE  to read all about it.

 

I hope you, my dear readers,

will enjoy my renovation project.

Meggie Mac 

The Renovations Have Begun in Earnest !!

 

When a truck like this arrives in the early morning....

you know there are about to be some serious renovations for the day.

 

Most of the older homes, in my area of Texas, were built on a pier and beam system. As is so often, an older home can be in it's original state of construction.

This is the case for my newly purchased 1930's Craftsman Bungalow.

 

 

Shortly after the first hour of work, this is what it looked like. The crew has removed the bottom skirting.

Before the day is over, many new piers will be added in the center of the home. They will dig deeply in the earth and add the piers, plus re-setting the old ones.

 

I'm so lucky to have the contacts of a 3rd Generation House Leveler. The owners' Grandfather started the business. He now has a nephew (4th generation) working for him.

 

I recently saw a sigh that said:

"If you think an Expert is Expensive....

First try hiring an Amateur."

Meggie Mac 

 

New Plans for a Life in the Country

 

 

For several weeks I have been struggling with a way to introduce the next chapter in my life.

 

 I'm reminded of a line from my beloved Outlander Series...Claire says to Jamie, as he is awkwardly trying to ask a question,

"Out with it."

 

So here it is.....I have permanently moved back to the Prairie. 

The truth is, I never did let go. This past year is an indication, in how I went back and forth with my posts. Each month, I would travel to familiar places to photograph, and enjoy my friends on the prairie.

A Back View

I've started a new project, with the buying of a 1920's Craftsman Bungalow, including a Studio for my creative side, and mini-barn.

 

 

 

 

Click on photo to enlarge

So much work ahead, to make it my own.

 

 

The best part of this house is that it is original.

 

 

Plenty of natural light, as you can see by the reflections on the floors.

 

 

Although the kitchen is in need of new counter tops and sink, I will definitely be keeping the original kitchen cabinets.

 

 

The ceilings tiles will also stay.

 

 

Even the shiplap boards, on the walls, will stay.

 

 

Here is the original built-in china hutch.

 

Hope you will follow my latest adventure....

 as I settle in, once again,

 on the Prairie where I belong.

Meggie Mac