Category Archives: Transformation

Transformation 2012: Day 7

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Fran Hart

If I weren’t running a series, I’d have titled today’s post, “Mr. H is the light of my life.” It’s true, you know. We have been working well together as a team, for a variety of reasons, not the least … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 6

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today I finished the last of the wallpaper removal at Lodestone, stripping the layers of brown paper from the master bathroom. I quickly learned that I needed to change my ways or accept the consequences; this situation required patience and … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 5

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Fran Hart

If you visited yesterday’s post, you’ll see an image of the dining area wall at the end of the day (i.e. the start of the day today). To the uninitiated, it might not look that bad. I dared to feel … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 4

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today, I was back in the wallpaper mines. In the grand scheme of things, removing wallpaper is horrible. Two layers of wallpaper is terrible. Three layers of wallpaper is heinous. A wall-art paneled mural, glued directly to sheet rock, is … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 3

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today was another day in the process of renewing, reflecting, revitalizing and revealing; peeling back the layers and discovering what’s hidden below the surface. I spent my morning in prayerful retreat, then embarked on a new adventure. Inspired by Humans … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 2

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Fran Hart

For reference, I’ve included a “before” image. My 10-day transformation is independent of the work that Mr. H has already completed. Prior to my jumping in to strip wallpaper, he’s already removed tile, modified cabinets, etc. Yesterday I spent the … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 1

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Fran Hart

We’re flipping another property, code name: Lodestone. Today was Day 1 of a 10-day transformation, for the property and for myself. I focused on wallpaper at the house. In the dining area, there was a lovely silver/white textured paper: After … Continue reading →

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