Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

Astrid Parker Kirschenbaum

June 10, 2016

June 8, 2016

there are no problems, only solutions

"I do not see problems, I only see solutions."
My mother's secret to success when asked how she remains so positive all the time. (Which she certainly does!)

June 6, 2016

has worrying ever helped?

We may try to convince ourselves otherwise, but fear and worry are useless.
Useless, undesirable and misplaced. 

No, worrying has never helped.

June 3, 2016

sorry, Joneses


I'm too busy working on my own grass to notice if yours is greener.

June 2, 2016

t r a n s p a r e n c y

Secrets make us sick.
Sharing our stories will set us free.

June 1, 2016

there are no mistakes

The Universe makes no mistakes !!! :)

May 30, 2016

Your Yoga will be tested.

Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Just breathe. And when in doubt, do nothing. 

April 6, 2016

House Build Progress Photos April




Landscape design is my current focus; we're not out of the decision-making woods yet.


Chicken sconces to welcome you in.
Dutch door front door was a must-have-wish-list item from day one.


His Office in wind chime green.


The Kitchen turned out larger than I imagined.


East-facing, neighborhood-facing, lawn-facing sink.


Spiral stair up to guest room.


Living and dining area (or if J gets his way: living and billiards area).


Wood burning fireplace.


First floor Master Bedroom.


First floor Master Bathroom.


Master shower porcelain tile.


Contemporary stair detail.


Upstairs Bathroom also porcelain tile.


Upstairs Bathroom waiting on floating sinks.


Upstairs shower.


Upstairs Guest shower porcelain tile.


Guest bathroom. Lots of fun sloping ceilings upstairs.


Back downstairs, the Powder room.


Powder room exterior.


Side door.


Our 'Lane'.

February 4, 2016

House Build paint colors


First color pick. Benjamin Moore Proposal is the winner.


Art is likely family photos in distressed white frames and/or children's art. 

The ceilings throughout are Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace. AKA White.

February 1, 2016

House Build Land Photos


Love at first sight - we purchased our plot in early Spring. Spring of 2014, that is! The energy efficiency requirements to build in Boulder and are some of the strictest in the country, hence the planning and review process is more extensive than a usual timeline. The bonus is, in the end you get an earth-friendly, futuristic product with a low cost to power and easier maintenance. A product you can feel good about!


A winter's day and the only thing(s) standing between us and Boulder. Our neighbor, an environmentalist, bought the conservation easement -THANK YOU!!!

January 16, 2016

House Build Progress Photos January



The roofing materials arrive.


Weighting the roof with concrete tiles before install.


Concrete roof tiles.

 
Mudding the drywall - which means we must choose the plaster finish and eventually colors! Love the asymmetrical, symmetrical mix in the home.




Most current color palette.
The open flow through the home will be white/cream, not shown.



Measure.


Height.
And working through the weekend! Love the team.

January 12, 2016

friends of Summer


Lilah
Lilah loves accessories, pool-hopping and chatting up a storm!