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Craftsman style house…..almost ready!

Here is our new home almost done!
We love the craftsman style of this home with all the architectural treatments of an older cottage home but everything about it is new. I always wanted a beach house or a lake house and guess what!! There is s a small lake in the neighborhood where you can use pedal boats or kayaks all surrounded by walking/bike paths…plus
there are a zillion parks every 1/4 mile with fun jungle gyms, basketball courts, volleyball courts and pools…. perfect for my grand kids!
These photos were taken about 3 weeks ago…but now there is a driveway poured and they are getting ready to landscape and most of the inside is completed. It has been an adventure living out of a suitcase since December 15th! and traveling around staying with oh so supportive family members as we have been waiting for our house to be finished. I haven’t seen it for a couple of weeks as I am still traveling around visiting family but we should be moving in by the middle of May.
I can’t wait to show you the inside! Picture this…. light bright airy colors…soft warm yellow painted walls throughout with some rooms painted turquoise blue. We didn’t get to pick the cabinet colors but we are painting them out white. We did get to choose the wood floors….. hand scraped dark wood floors with white trim!
BUT some of the best things I can’t wait to show you are the projects my amazing sweet talented husband has been working on! (My back has gone out…from sleeping on so many sofa beds and blow up mattresses so I have been down for the count!)
We have found furniture at thrift stores and consignment stores and he has been working like a dog re – doing them. Sanding, painting, more sanding etc.. oh my gosh they look amazing!! Picture this….large round table with six chairs…that were a wood finish are all now painted white with a weathered finish…so beach/cottage looking!!!
I can’t stand it at how good they turned out.
I am so excited and can’t wait to finally be in our house.

I just hope I am still not walking like a grandma because of my dumb back!

Stay tuned for more updates and pictures!!

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  1. Anonymous says

    June 19, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    I love the exterior color of your home! Do you know what it's called?

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  2. Gloria (The Little Red House with the White Porch) says

    April 29, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    Good luck and much happiness in your new home — it's beautiful!
    Best,
    Gloria

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  3. Screaming Meme says

    April 28, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    BTW!!! I am having a giveaway…well a series of them…starting with a slipcover! 🙂 I thought I would stop in to let you and your readers know…

    Xo, Meme

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  4. Jacqueline says

    April 28, 2011 at 1:31 am

    Fun to see a blog from you! Hope that the home comes along quickly.

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  5. mississippi artist says

    April 25, 2011 at 1:43 am

    I have missed you blogging. Can't wait till you are settled and showing us all of your new stuff.

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  6. gnee @ Singing With Birds says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:54 am

    What a beautiful home. We bought a new craftsman in January and just love it. I'm excited for you to move in. Thanks for sharing and Happy Easter!

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  7. Screaming Meme says

    April 21, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    Oh, Honey! I love it!!! I want to see the inside…Pls, post soon! Hugs, Meme

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  8. Red Couch Recipes says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:49 pm

    Congrats! Is this by the Oquirrh Mountain temple. It looks similar to the homes there. It's been a long journey for you, but it looks like you have found a lovely home. Looking forward to your posts again. Have a Happy Easter.

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  9. Haunani says

    April 21, 2011 at 6:28 pm

    Congratulations! How exciting! Can't wait to see pictures of the inside.

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  10. Anonymous says

    April 21, 2011 at 5:55 pm

    Have been looking forward to your posts! Hope you guys are doing well – really look forward to visiting with you soon. Hope your back gets better! Carrie

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  11. Brenda says

    April 21, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Congratulations on your new HOME! How EXCITING! I can't wait to see pictures, it all sounds amazing!
    Happy Easter to you and your family!

    PS. I'm still loving my napkin rings! 🙂

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