Being retired means we get to travel, enjoy hobbies and interest, and pretty much claim time on our terms throughout the year. But, when our South Florida summer rolls around it’s time to get serious about addressing neglected household projects. It is brutally hot outside (heat index in excess of 104F) and anything that keeps us busy inside is a welcome activity.
We built our home in 2001 and back then, bold Mediterranean colors were in style – today, not so much. When we last decorated our bedroom, we painstakingly selected several coordinating fabrics, and had our bedding custom made through a design group. It was not cheap. We loved the sunny, tropical look of the room but after fifteen years, it was worn, outdated and time for a change. We have a different approach to home improvement projects now that we are retired, and our goal was to create comfortable, inviting spaces without a huge cash investment. What we lack in budget, we make up for in our ‘can-do’ attitude. Continue reading
