Homeowner
Escondido, CA
Light, bright, casual, comfortable yet sparse, use of whatever items I have left from 71 years of living and 49 years of marriage.
My next project: I can't bring myself to ditch my 80's Golden Oak, which is substantial and in excellent condition, but would LOVE to know how to use it in a way which plays down the fact that it is 80's Golden Oak! I have searched online for hours to find ideas for solving this problem but have had absolutely no luck. There must be thousands of households still rocking their Oak and wishing they could find help in toning it down. That is my present, next, and ongoing house project.
About me: Downsizing after becoming Empty Nesters was a good move -- but it would not be our last! As our working days waned and the Golden Years began, we searched for what might be labeled our “Final Home." It turned out to be a new, 1500 sq. ft., manufactured-home -- with a view. Built to our specs, it was placed in a 55+ community on an "own-your-own-lot." We remained in the town that has been home for the past 31 years, which is also where our only child, her husband, and their daughter, a.k.a., our granddaughter reside. With the home and lot paid for, a reasonable monthly HOA fee, greatly reduced utilities and property taxes, we find this is a comfortable, affordable and secure solution to our needs. It also allows us the freedom to travel and to spend time on leisure activities.
