Feb 29
2008

So Bad, It’s Good

For some wacky reason, I’ve had several people email me with ideas for Bumblebee this week.

Perhaps you’re all trying to tell me something?

My brother (who you can read about here and here) probably wasn’t thinking Bumblebee when he sent this, but I couldn’t resist sharing the photo of the redneck mansion he sent.

redneck-mansion.jpg

In a weird kind of way, I find this a rather stylish assemblage. I mean, there was some real thought to form and function. Umbrellas, a greenhouse, a pond, windmill and even seating. And you know how important I find seating.

I wonder if the flowers are real, plastic or silk?

March 31, 2008 Postscript: Wouldn’t you know it’s actually from a movie set? See here. 

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Robin
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11 Responses to “So Bad, It’s Good”

  1. Kate Says:
    February 29th, 2008 at 6:31 pm

    I am laughing out loud at this one and am sending it to my architect son. I love it! And I think he’ll get a kick out of it as well. Thanks for brightening my day, as always. And yes, the burning question is whether or not those flowers are real.

  2. Carol, May Dreams Gardens Says:
    February 29th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    They just don’t build ‘em like they used to, do they?

  3. Curtis Says:
    February 29th, 2008 at 8:11 pm

    Oh gosh, well they are well painted. Is that a small greenhouse under the orange one?

  4. Mary Beth Says:
    February 29th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    Someone put alot of thought into that! Is that a pond or a swimming pool? I must admit I’m jealous of their little greenhouse!

  5. deb Says:
    February 29th, 2008 at 10:58 pm

    I have to share this with a friend who thinks she will retire to a trailer at the lake. She would love this set up.

  6. Ken Says:
    March 6th, 2008 at 1:48 am

    haha, I’m glad I found the site tonight, this photo alone was well worth the visit!!

  7. Kathryn Says:
    March 8th, 2008 at 10:42 am

    What a fantastic creation! Thanks so much for sharing! I wonder if the folks who live there are all related??

  8. Wicked Gardener Says:
    March 9th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

    I’m my gosh – I LOVE THIS! I’ll start on my own tomorrow. (My husband is looking at me horrified.)

  9. Dawn Says:
    March 23rd, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    I had a couple people send this to me as well. It actually looks surprisingly substantial.

  10. Lori Says:
    April 9th, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    I…I…I think this redneck mansion is totally awesome.

    *is horrified at self*

  11. Kevin Says:
    March 5th, 2009 at 9:22 pm

    There is obviously a lot to know about this. I think you made some good points in Features also.

Right Now at Bumblebee

February 6th, 2012

Another Monday.

Harry and I spent the better part of the weekend painting the master bedroom. We traded off between rolling and detail work and we both made our fair share of messes. For a while Sophie perched on top of a chaise to supervise our work. Sarah was distraught. She does not like change.

Today we get back to normal. I will have to do something about my manicure. Speckled fingernails in Benjamin Moore Light Pewter is not really a good look.

Here’s wishing you a happy, calm and productive week.

Robin

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February 3rd, 2012

If you’re in the neighborhood and just happen to have your paintbrush and paint clothes with you, stop on by. Harry and I are taking the day off from work to start painting the master bedroom. We figure it’ll take until Sunday. Harry does most of the rolling—no small chore with high ceilings—and I do all the tedious detail work. You, of course, can pitch in wherever you like.

We’re painting it a dove grey. So if you see some grey in my hair in the next few days, it’s paint. Got it? The grey is paint.

Robin

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February 2nd, 2012

Happy Groundhog Day! What are you doing to celebrate?

We’ll have a special dinner of NOT groundhog. Dinner will be a special pasta (TBD) and some yummy homemade yeast rolls. Then we’ll pull out the photo album of past Groundhog Days and reminisce. We will toast Puxatawny Phil by opening the first bottle of my homemade apfelwein, which I hope is sparkly by now. If it’s any good, you’ll hear more about it.

Cheers!

Robin

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February 1st, 2012

Working from a home office is not always what it’s cracked up to be. I have a lousy IT department (me). Interruptions range from barking dogs to crowing roosters. I hear my business phone ring during non-business hours.

But there is a lot good about a 15 step commute. Such as today. It’s cloudy and a bit drizzly, but the temps will climb into the mid 60s for the second day in a row. I will turn off the heat, throw open the windows and give the house—and office—a good airing. Ahhh!

Robin

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