Smallest Space Lived in Happily [Archive] - Page 3

iris lilies

5-13-21, 5:12pm

That is beautiful Terry!
Here is my desk as promised:
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Rosa’s desk is pretty, but Terry and I might add some pink flowers here and there. Given Rosa’s name I would think she would be open to that idea!

iris lilies

5-13-21, 5:14pm

IL, so what did you end up doing with your buffet? Is it a antique?

I did nothing with it, it’s still sitting in my city house. I ended up spending $2000 on a new piece of furniture that is silver.
In my condo it sits against the wall by the front door and I’m going to paint that door silver.

Teacher Terry

5-14-21, 12:35am

IL, I think you mentioned the piece a long time ago. Take a picture of the buffet in your city house. I would love to see it.

iris lilies

5-14-21, 9:21am

IL, I think you mentioned the piece a long time ago. Take a picture of the buffet in your city house. I would love to see it.
I suppose this is more rightly termed a “server.”This is not my favorite piece of furniture and I’m going to donate it when we move.

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razz

5-14-21, 9:27am

I suppose this is more rightly termed a “server.”This is not my favorite piece of furniture and I’m going to donate it when we move.

3790
I like it and it even has feet for my iRoomba to clean under it.

Teacher Terry

5-14-21, 1:38pm

IL, I like it a lot. Doesn’t it fit in the Herman house or are you just sick of it?

iris lilies

5-14-21, 1:44pm

IL, I like it a lot. Doesn’t it fit in the Herman house or are you just sick of it?
If I loved it I would find room for it, but I don’t love it.I bought it as a semi-functional piece that has outlived its usefulness when we move.

rosarugosa

5-14-21, 6:16pm

I absolutely love it - even upside-down!

jp1

5-14-21, 6:55pm

I absolutely love it - even upside-down!

It seems like many of us could make this video in our homes.

https://youtu.be/ovo6zwv6DX4

rosarugosa

5-14-21, 7:08pm

It seems like many of us could make this video in our homes.

https://youtu.be/ovo6zwv6DX4:laff::laff::laff:

iris lilies

5-14-21, 7:26pm

It seems like many of us could make this video in our homes.

https://youtu.be/ovo6zwv6DX4
Haha. I cannot solve these upside down photos so I’m just putting them out there and if you want to see them fine and if you don’t that’s fine too!

rosarugosa

5-15-21, 5:23am

Rosa’s desk is pretty, but Terry and I might add some pink flowers here and there. Given Rosa’s name I would think she would be open to that idea!

Some subtle floral touches would have been fine, but I'm satisfied with it as it is.

Teacher Terry

5-16-21, 1:09pm

379137913792My chair arrived and is doggie approved:)). My son laid vinyl that we bought so now I can sweep and mop it and if we spill anything it doesn’t go to the balcony below. Meanwhile my son has been busy finishing hanging pictures, installing a new thermostat and shower heads. It’s so nice to have my stuff done timely with no nagging.

razz

5-16-21, 2:11pm

Lovely! You three look content.

Tradd

5-16-21, 3:00pm

Cute! Look at those wee fluff balls!

happystuff

5-16-21, 4:31pm

Very nice!!

rosarugosa

5-16-21, 6:53pm

How nice! I especially love your balcony space!

Teacher Terry

5-16-21, 7:57pm

Rosa, the orange chairs are big and comfortable so I could only bring 2 from the house. I bought 2 tiny side tables for the chairs and had the small wicker table for the plants. I have 2 tiny chairs in the outside closet so 4 people that don’t mind being close could be out there:)). Both my son and I sit outside a lot.

catherine

5-16-21, 8:59pm

I love the chair and love the picture of you with your "family." :) Great balcony! And the painted end tables are adorable!

Tybee

5-17-21, 7:05am

You look so happy in your wonderful slippers! The dogs and the condo are very nice, too.

Teacher Terry

5-17-21, 11:36am

3793My son took the pictures to send to a friend and I just realized that I am in my pjs:)). I have a nice view of the courtyard w3793hi I love.

razz

5-17-21, 11:38am

You looked so cute and comfy with your little buddies in your new place, I didn't notice what you were wearing.

Teacher Terry

5-17-21, 12:16pm

Thanks Razz! It’s been a interesting transition.

razz

5-17-21, 12:51pm

The view of your courtyard is really pretty.

rosarugosa

5-18-21, 6:55am

I personally like this view better than the view from the other condo. Your little buddies are absolutely adorable!

iris lilies

5-18-21, 8:57am

A pretty little view of the private space of your condo complex is very nice! In my condo I do not have the front view that everyone wants, but I have a view very similar to yours—our pretty yard. And because my condo is low down on the second floor, it really is a better view that floors 3-7 because their view is dominated by the big roofs of the giant houses surrounding us. But further up the building, floors 8-10, have a spectacular city view.

JaneV2.0

5-18-21, 12:06pm

Love your "family portrait" and pretty view! It must be a relief to be all settled in.

Teacher Terry

5-18-21, 12:42pm

IL, the condos downtown high up have beautiful city views too. I actually have the best view in the complex. It’s either the courtyard or parking lot, road or houses. The ones across from each other look at one another. I feel lucky to have gotten this one.

Jane v2.0

5-18-21, 11:21pm

I've looked (virtually) at quite a few condos with views that seem to consist of the windows across from them. I cross those off my list immediately; I need a view of something beside my neighbors.

Teacher Terry

5-18-21, 11:27pm

I loved condo living the first time I lived in one by myself and love it again. I feel safe and it’s easy living with many things taken care of for me. I did cleaning today and it was quick with the smaller space. I also read on my balcony for quite awhile.

nswef

5-21-21, 2:15pm

Teacher Terry, I am so happy for how this year has turned out for you. You worked hard, fast and sensibly! Now you are safe, comfortable and able to sit on a lovely balcony with a lovely view. Congratulations and BRAVO!!!

iris lilies

5-21-21, 3:39pm

Teacher Terry

5-21-21, 4:09pm

Ns-wef, thanks so much:)). It was stressful but feels right now. My dogs are finally playing with each other and toys. Poor things were stressed out too.

Tybee

5-21-21, 6:44pm

You are a role model for change. Well done!!

Teacher Terry

5-21-21, 9:12pm

Today I ordered a bigger toilet that’s taller like I had in the house. The bathroom sink is cracked so ordered a new one and needed a new faucet since the old one won’t fit. I also am getting a new light. I love the vanity and stone countertop that’s there. That’s all I am doing to the bathroom. The bathtub is very low and the tile around it fine so decided that spending at a minimum 5k and probably more wasn’t worth it to me. My son doesn’t know how long he is staying so I am getting all my work done while I have a free handyman:)).

happystuff

5-22-21, 10:53am

Teacher Terry

5-23-21, 3:16pm

razz

5-23-21, 4:38pm

My son mentioned today that I hadn’t bought the closet organizers so I did that today. Yesterday I met the president of the HOA and she said that you can get permission to install a washer and dryer in your unit because the entry closet shares a wall with the bathroom. In the month I have been here I have done 4 loads and only dry towels, sheets, undies, socks and pjs so don’t think it would be worth the expense.

Are you short on closets? The convenience of my own laundry would be worth it especially with having the dogs and stuff that they mess. Also, it may add value to your condo as a feature available now but possibly not later due to changes by the HOA.
I know that you are planning on being there for a duration.

iris lilies

5-23-21, 5:05pm

Are you short on closets? The convenience of my own laundry would be worth it especially with having the dogs and stuff that they mess. Also, it may add value to your condo as a feature available now but possibly not later due to changes by the HOA.
I know that you are planning on being there for a duration.

that is an interesting note of changes the hOA could make. In my condo building, washer dryer hook ups were allowed for some years but now are no longer allowed because they don’t want to drill into the historic brick.

My own unit is small enough that I would not want to take up space with a washer dryer and I don’t mind using one downstairs anyway in a public area.

Teacher Terry

5-23-21, 6:05pm

My condo only has 3 closets and my son is taking up half of one by leaving some of his tools, etc when he leaves. Considering that I have only done 4 loads in a month it doesn’t seem worth it. The plumbing in my bathroom is not on the wall that shares the closet so my son said moving the plumbing is a big expense.

When I was in the house I used cloth pads but now use disposable ones here. So laundry is only costing me 11/month. I throw the dog beds in with my towels and their clothes in with my pjs. Maltese are not real dogs so never get in dirt, mud or water when walking them:)). In fact they refuse to walk in bad weather. My kids will inherit the condo so I don’t care about resale value. When I had a big dog he did make laundry for me.

Teacher Terry

6-16-21, 11:42am

As of 2 days ago my son finished everything in the condo including doing touch up painting. I love how the bathroom looks and it only cost 750. They had the door on the toilet and shower which made it really tight to use it you had to be standing off to the side. He moved it to the outside of the bathroom where the sink is. Without moving the door I also couldn’t have gotten the bigger higher toilet. He had never built a door frame before but watched a Utube video and then did a great job.

He also realized he was mistaken and the plumbing was in the fake ceiling in the hallway which means I could do the laundry in the front closet if I wanted to. I have decided against it for now. This builder always has a fake ceiling in the hallway and it houses something. In my first condo it allowed access to the AC unit. Anyway it’s really nice to have everything done.

catherine

6-16-21, 11:43am

Must feel amazing, Terry!

happystuff

6-16-21, 11:47am

Congrats, Terry! Now relax and enjoy your new home, and let the new adventures begin.

razz

6-16-21, 11:49am

So glad that it all worked out so well having your son available and able to do the needed work. Enjoy!

Teacher Terry

6-16-21, 11:55am

He is going to do some traveling this summer and was determined to get everything done before he left. At first I wasn’t real happy that my balcony is mostly shaded all the time. But we have been able to sit outside on some pretty hot days. My sister rarely uses her balcony because it’s in full sun until 3pm. So that’s been good also.

iris lilies

6-16-21, 1:24pm

Excellent report TT, it all sounds good.

catherine

6-16-21, 1:31pm

At first I wasn’t real happy that my balcony is mostly shaded all the time. .

Wow, if I were in Reno, a shaded balcony would be a "must have." I'm sure there's plenty of sun around if you want it!

I have a very large silver maple on my property and I love it. People flock to our yard to be in the shade. Really. I had a neighbor ask if she could have a family party in our yard because we have the only shade tree. (Thank God iris lilies didn't buy this house! ;).

Enjoy that shaded balcony!

Teacher Terry

6-16-21, 1:39pm

I used to buy 6 big pots of flowers and put them on my wall in the backyard in the sun. Then I sat in the shade and looked at them. So my first thought was no flowers for me. I have 2 plants out there that don’t need sun. I wasn’t thinking about sitting outside which I actually do a lot of.

frugal-one

6-16-21, 7:14pm

Teacher Terry

6-16-21, 9:31pm

I have no clue what they are but they were on my patio in the shade and one I have had for 6 years. I know very little about plants:)).

Teacher Terry

9-7-21, 7:09pm

Time for a update. So my sliding glass door and bedroom windows are original to the condo (41 years old). The metal frames are scratched and look bad. My slider is hard to open and close. I thought French doors would be nice but are 6k without labor. I went everywhere that sold and installed as I want that to be the same place. I can get a sliding glass door that looks like a French door and both bedrooms done for 4800. The inside is white and the outside has to be bronze to match the rest of the building. They are coming to measure next week and then it needs approval by the board and then 14-17 weeks until installation.

iris lilies

9-8-21, 12:06pm

That will be money well spent. Good looking doors that work well are nice.

happystuff

9-8-21, 12:37pm

Sounds nice! Good luck with it.

Teacher Terry

9-8-21, 2:10pm

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rosarugosa

9-8-21, 4:23pm

Nice, Terry.

iris lilies

9-8-21, 4:32pm

Nice, Terry.yes this set of doors look nice. What are you doing dor window coverings,
TT?

Teacher Terry

9-8-21, 7:00pm

3956 I bought 10 panels of these curtains 16 years ago for $700. I have used them in every place since. I just take them down before I list the house. They wash and dry nicely.

iris lilies

9-8-21, 8:31pm

3956 I bought 10 panels of these curtains 16 years ago for $700. I have used them in every place since. I just take them down before I list the house. They wash and dry nicely.

I like the pattern, And a nice neutral color.

Teacher Terry

9-8-21, 9:14pm

IL, they are ivory and go with everything. I am surprised that they still look great after all this time.

sweetana3

9-9-21, 6:01am

Teacher Terry, we have three antique light fixtures that go with us from house to house. They just make us feel at home. So far three houses have seen these fixtures.

happystuff

9-9-21, 9:13am

Very pretty!!!

Teacher Terry

9-9-21, 11:37am

I love that Sweetana!

BikingLady

11-27-21, 6:30am

I revisited this thread as we have been watching Tiny Home Nation to pass time each evening ( we are not TV watchers generally). I think we spend more time saying OMG than Wow that’s cool. Anyhow me and my fact checking habit I have looked up almost all that have been on the show to see where are they now or such. An overwhelming percent of homes can be found on Realtor on sold homes or Airbnb. So I looked up one in TN and saw it listed for over night stays. I hesitated for one day on it if would be fun since we had seen it. Next day we realized we would not sleep well if at all in the confining loft, so we had a good laugh at that idea of paying to not sleep.

Teacher Terry

11-27-21, 2:53pm

I am glad that I have 2 bedrooms as my son has been staying and once he is gone 2 of my friends from high school are coming.

JaneV2.0

11-27-21, 5:36pm

In my mind tiny homes would make great alternatives to dorm rooms, vacation venues, or temporary housing, for the most part. But I could be very comfortable in 1000 sq. ft. or so.

catherine

11-27-21, 5:54pm

I am glad that I have 2 bedrooms as my son has been staying and once he is gone 2 of my friends from high school are coming.

I agree--2 BRs is a must-have for me, no matter how small the house. I'm glad you got the 2 BR, Terry--you were considering the 1BR, right? I use my 2nd BR as an office/sleeping space for my kids when they come. It really makes things so much better. Now, if I could only figure out how to fit two more nice comfy chairs into the living/dining area....

Teacher Terry

11-27-21, 6:06pm

I was considering a big one bedroom that was as big as the 2 bedroom I have now. Glad I didn’t choose that one.

happystuff

11-27-21, 6:28pm

Yes, I want two bedrooms in whatever I eventually downsize into.

Teacher Terry

1-8-22, 3:05pm

My son is going to Mexico for 3 months in a few weeks. Yesterday the kitchen light was hanging by the wires. I am picking up a new one today. Then I got up this morning and my son had emptied below the sink and around the countertop to determine what is leaking. Turns out it’s the faucet. I had a word with my condo and told it to make sure anything that breaks my son has time to fix it:)).

Teacher Terry

1-8-22, 3:09pm

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iris lilies

1-8-22, 3:42pm

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