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House Peace

I live in the perfect location in St. Petersburg, Florida. One the top places to live in the US and the cost of living is pretty low considering everything that surrounds me within three miles. The best beaches, the best downtown ever, great food and great nightlife! Culture abounds and museums galore. Life is great in sunny Florida but the best part.....

After 51 years, I am finally reaching House Peace! That's right! You read it here first! House Peace...  We have been in a total remodel of our 1900 square foot ranch style home since August! It's taken 4 months and nearly $70,000 but we have an entirely new home. It's everything I ever wanted really. There is landscaping were for years only dirt grew. There is a spa type bathroom that any one would kill for. I know what you are thinking. What about the closet? Well, that is still coming in the future but I have about 4 that I claim and and one is very large! So, I am pretty darn happy.

Today I struck out to find our first real tree in like two decades! I usually put up two or three slim fit 7.5 foot trees but today I decided that with the house farmhouse chic make over, there would be a real tree with minimal decor and that I wouldn't overshadow the TOTAL HOUSE makeover with overdone loud trees. So I like the understated tree! I might add lights later but for now. I want my guests to marvel over the new house and not the tree!  More later! LA





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