I’ve been singing the praises of open shelving for years. When I remodeled my first kitchen and painted my lower cabinets turquoise, I took off upper doors to give my kitchen the look of open shelving, without having to start from scratch. Then, I remodeled the original lake kitchen and added a plethora of open [...]
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Because this well could be the most asked question in recent times, I thought it was high time I put all the paint colors in one post. Here’s the only glitch. I can’t remember the paint color of the girls’ vanity and I keep forgetting to call and ask my cabinet maker. I’ll do it, [...]
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Did I mention I love summer? I’m working on a post to tell you all about what we’re doing this summer but in case I never finish it, you should know that I love summer with all my southern soul. In fact, this house is really at its peak in summer. It’s a summer house [...]
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To all our beloved friends and family who have seen us through this year of tragedy and rebuilding—-we are so thankful for you. Your thoughts and prayers and words and meals and gifts have meant more to us than you will ever know. We celebrate with you God incarnate, come in the flesh, to bear [...]
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And after the storm, I run and run as the rains come And I look up, I look up, on my knees and out of luck, I look up. Night has always pushed up day You must know life to see decay But I won’t rot, I won’t rot Not this mind and not this [...]
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I’m all pics and no words today but I figured you’d rather have that than nothing. I’m off to watch them measure for counter tops! Won’t be long now……..
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Do you have any idea how tired my girls are of being toted to the job site? And how they hang on my arms and say five hundred times, “Wheeeen are weeee leeeeaaaving?” But last night, for some reason, they entertained themselves and pretended like the house was a castle. And they ran and [...]
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This week we’ve turned a corner in the building project. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I think it’s the hardwood that makes it feel like home. We love the light floors. White oak, unstained, random width. We also got our porch railings and the outdoor fireplace framed [...]
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The stone is finished and the concrete at the basement level looks great! I thought you might enjoy seeing the kitchen layout. I’m so happy with Gary from Keith’s Custom Cabinets. He’s truly an artisan and has been able to interpret my vague ideas perfectly. Most of my cabinets are made and we’re now ready [...]
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greetings from the minnesota north woods! here’s where we are on the house; -the stone foundation is finished. -the concrete was poured at the walkout basement patio area. -the trim crew has begun. -the tile man is starting today, i think. -the porch ceilings are done. -the power is on and the air has been [...]
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and I like cowboy boots, C.S. Lewis, good food, strong coffee, banjo music and books. I am a deeply flawed momma of 4 and grateful receiver of more good gifts than one heart can hold. I fight for joy and find it in the most unexpected places. I make quirky look normal, relish in my small town Southern way of living, and am learning that it's all grace--every last bit of it. Read More Here...
