Hannah Godwin and Dylan Barbour, who got engaged in 2019, celebrated a major upgrade in their new home — see the photos
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This is the first Favorite Things Friday in our new house! This week has been really fun making our house our home. You can see our first room reveal in our home {here}. It's been a great week & we truly feel like a weight has been lifted off of us. I have read a book this week, sat on our porch for hours, taken walks, met some neighbors, taken naps, & more things I haven't done in a long time because I was stressed and so busy at the old house. Life is good & life is simple &
When I was in 6th grade, I was invited to a birthday party at a really cool house. I had never seen a house with an outside on the inside. I was fascinated. Yesterday, my daughter and I were surfing the net looking at real estate when I noticed my classmate Olivia's house was up for sale so I decided to try to create a court yard house that had all my essential elements. With 2831 square feet, this is one of my bigger houses. I chose to make the bedrooms fairly large so that intergenerational living would be fairly easy, but the bedroom wing of the house could easily be sectioned off to accommodate another bedroom or two. The master bedroom has direct access to the inner courtyard as do the family and living areas. The large laundry room opens into the master bath, featuring a garden tub and a large walk in shower. The family room can be opened to the kitchen with large double doors, or hidden from view if entertaining guests in the formal living and dining area. Of course there is a large pantry and plenty of closet space. The court yard itself has endless possibilities ... a hot tub, small pool or pond, enclosed with a skylight roof, or no roof at all ... Hope you like it! God Bless You All! ~Grama Sue
This is the first Favorite Things Friday in our new house! This week has been really fun making our house our home. You can see our first room reveal in our home {here}. It's been a great week & we truly feel like a weight has been lifted off of us. I have read a book this week, sat on our porch for hours, taken walks, met some neighbors, taken naps, & more things I haven't done in a long time because I was stressed and so busy at the old house. Life is good & life is simple &
I hate when additions look like an afterthought. When you can clearly tell the addition from the old house. I am determined to make this flow into the house, so hopefully you can’t tell:) The exterior of the house will look something like this… The whole left side is the new part. And my inspiration … THE EXTERIOR OF THE ADDITION Read More »
Good morning, y’all! It’s Thursday – which means it’s time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. We’ve got a sketch challenge to work with and I’m …
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A glimpse inside my pottery home studio Since a couple of months I am working in my new pottery home studio. My girlfriend and me moved from Amsterdam to Geldrop, Brabant. The main reason for this move was that I missed my family a lot and wanted to be closer to them. Another reason was that I was working in a really small studio in Amsterdam. It was a little shed in our back yard, 2 by 3 meters, too small to grow my business in. I had reached a plateau and knew that I needed a bigger space to work and grow in. Not long after we had discussed about moving to another house, we had the opportunity to see a house close to my family. When we stepped in, it was an instant match and we saw ourself living there. So, after just one viewing, we decided that this was gonna be our new home. And the absolute best thing about this house is that it has a big attic where I could build my new studio. The attic is around 25 square meters and has beautiful lighting and a high ceiling. The perfect conditions for a pottery home studio. This new studio gave me so much good vibes and I was so excited to make a plan for where to put all of my stuff like my wheel, working tables and cabinets. The flooring was taking out of the whole house by the old owners, so that gave me the opportunity to put something really good and durable in it. I wanted a floor that was water resistent and easy to take care off. After some research on the internet I had found a company (verfbestelsite.nl) that makes water resistent floor coatings. They make these coatings in every colour that you can imagine, I choose a light grey one. And I absolutely love this water resistent floor coating. I can mop the floor everyday and all of the little clay-water drops gets off of it really easy. It was very clear to me where to put everything in the new space. I knew that I wanted to put my wheel in the spot where it is now. It’s such a bright spot and I love working there. The big tables that you see on the other side of the studio are basically Ikea frames with two big hardwood sheets of wood. I bought them at our local hardware store and they cut them for me in the right dimensions. I work directly on this wood, because it is hardwood it can get wet and won’t warp. I have used this for over two years now and it’s still in the same condition as when I first used it. Close to my wheel I have a shelving system that is soooo good! I have bought it at Hornbach and the best thing about it it that I can rearrange the whole unit. I can take out the little carriers and rearrange them if I need more space between the shelves. The studio is divided in two sections. The first floor is the little Studio Bloei Winkel (store). All of the finished products are displayed here and I have a small packing station where I can pack all of the orders. Close to the window I have an area where I can take pictures, so I left that whole area clear. I love all of the shelves and that the room is so bright and airy. I am so happy with how the new studio turned out and I am so thankful that I can work here every day. -X Robin
You’re invited to join my virtual book club! If you love reading historical fiction, enjoy talking about it with friends, and if you’re on Instagram , then this is the place for you. My pick for January is The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep.
Empowering students through practice, our Women’s Basic Carpentry class helps womxn get proficient in basic carpentry skills and woodworking.
Happy New Year!! Can you believe we’ve made it to 2022?! It has been a wild few years and we’ve had to figure out a new way of life after the arrival of COVID. Thank goodness for the blank slate of a new year. I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a better year, so I’ve come up with
Easy peasy right? Just 3! We can do it! Are you with me?!
Putting a smile on your face releases dopamine, endorphins and serotonin, relaxing your body and raising your mood. Did you know a smile can even lower your heart rate and blood pressure?
It’s a simple concept but what a difference you can feel if you turn that frown upside down more often!
Sure it’s easy to say, but we all know it can be hard to do, especially with the stress, anxiety and loneliness we may have become accustomed to in the past few years. So how can we take advantage of the mood boosting super power of a smile more often?
Make a list of 5 things that always make you smile….
Then, commit to doing one of those things on a regular schedule. If it’s once a week, great! If you can commit to that smile, once a day, awesome! If you can make it multiple times a day, even better! But make it a priority to do something specific that makes you smile.
and don’t forget it! Put a post-it on the bathroom mirror to remind yourself!
More smiles in 2022 automatically means you will feel more calm and more relaxed with a lighter, brighter mood, and therefore automatically it’s a better year! That’s right, AUTOMATICALLY – it’s science!
Do you make new year’s resolutions? Is it a giant list of all the ways you are going to eat healthier, work out more, drink less, give to charity, volunteer, etc etc.? And is it also a giant list that will be thrown out the window in about 3 weeks when you’ve “failed” to keep up? That’s the part I hate about new year’s resolutions. Mine are never realistic, always abundant, and the minute I start to slip just a little, the entire house of cards comes crashing down and I end up trudging along until I can try again next year.
If it’s not working for you, you don’t need to carry it around. Instead of trying to do ALL of the things that you think will make you a better version of you in 2022,
Don’t worry about accomplishing EVERYTHING, accomplish ONE thing.
Don’t make a list of everything you want to do in 2022, pick one thing, and make that your one, New Year’s Resolution Hit Single!
...and be specific.
No overarching theme resolutions like “I’m going to get in shape”, or “I’m going to keep my house clean”, or “I’m going to spend more time with my family.” Instead try “I will go for a 15 minute walk three times a week” or “I will clean off the kitchen table once a week” or “I will pick a time each week to watch a movie with my family.”
Pick something specific, achievable and realistic and then stick with it. Next year, when you look back at your new year’s resolutions for 2022 you can say “Hey, I did that!” and that feels so good.
One thing I’ve learned from the past few years is that life as you know it can change in an instant, but meaningful moments with the ones who matter most to us can be a light in any darkness.
One of my favorite ways to make memories is with traditions. A tradition gives you a focal point. It’s something you can all reminisce about but also something you can all look forward to. It’s a special point in time, with special, consistent components you can rely on, shared with the ones you love.
Here are some ideas:
A travel-themed dinner party – pick a country and plan all the details around that! Foods, drinks, music, games etc.
A Sunday drive
Call a Snow Day! Even if it didn’t snow :-) no school, no work, and complete with movies and hot cocoa
Make a big deal out of a not so big holiday i.e. arbor day, national dog day, daylight savings etc.
What will you come up with?!
When the tough times hit, remembering back to those memories or looking forward to the next, will make everything feel a little better.
Interior designer Laurel Bern shares decorating tips, sprinkled with a dash of sass in her inspiring interior design blog, laurel home
Full Specs & Features Dimension Depth : 93' 7" Height : 53' Width : 113' 10" Area Basement Living: 1725 sq/ft First Floor: 4593 sq/ft height 10' Second Floor: 1855 sq/ft * Total Square Footage typically only includes conditioned space and does not include garages, porches, bonus rooms, or decks. Roof Primary Pitch : 11:12 Roof Framing : Conventional Roof Type : Shingle Exterior Wall Framing Exterior Wall Finish : Shingle/Stone Bedroom Features Fireplace Formal Dining Room Formal Living Room / Parlor Main Floor Master Bedroom Kitchen Features Breakfast Nook Butler's Pantry Kitchen Island Kitchenette Wet Bar Walk In Pantry Cabinet Pantry Additional Room Features Den Office Study Computer Family Room Keeping Room Main Floor Laundry Storage Area Upstairs Laundry Workshop Garage Features Side Entry Garage Outdoor Spaces Deck More Wheelchair Adaptable What's Included In This Plan Set See a sample plan set This plan typically includes: Dimensioned and detailed Foundation plan (type as listed on home plan description) Dimensioned and detailed floor plans Framing plans (framing may be shown on floor plans in some cases.) Complete front, side and rear elevations Roof plan Typical building sections (as deemed necessary for construction) Typical foundation details, wall sections, and cornice details necessary for construction Separate electrical plan (may be shown on floor plans in some cases) » See important information before purchasing. Questions? Call 1-800-528-8070 Plan Set PDF Set: $2040.00 PDF plan sets are best for fast electronic delivery and inexpensive local printing. Reproducible Set: $2040.00 For inexpensive local printing / making minor adjustments by hand. 1 printed set, typically on Bond paper. Foundation Basement: $0.00 Ideal for level lot, lower level of home partially or fully underground. Additional Options Additional Construction Sets: $51.00 Additional hard copies of the plan (can be ordered at the time of purchase and within 90 days of the purchase date). Audio Video Design: $85.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of audio and video components. Construction Guide: $33.15 Educate yourself about basic building ideas with these four detailed diagrams that discuss electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural topics. Lighting Design: $170.00 Receive an overlay sheet with suggested placement of lighting fixtures. Mirror Reversed Sets: $42.50 A mirror-reversed set is a printed copy of your house, resulting in the same image you would see if you held the drawing up to a mirror. Everything, including the text, is backward in relation to the original design. These kinds of drawing are typically used to reorient an original plan more advantageously on a site, either because the homeowner prefers it that way or because of limitations of the site itself. Note: Mirror reverse sets are only available with a 5 copy or 8 copy set. With a Reproducible, PDF, or CAD set, you can print mirrored copies locally. In addition: 5 Copy set selected, should only allow 4 mirrored sets to be selected. 8 Copy set selected, should only allow 7 mirrored sets to be selected. * Alternate Foundations may take time to prepare. ** Options with a fee may take time to prepare. Please call to confirm.
When building a custom home, make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. Here is a helpful checklist to follow when making this endeavor.
Having recently bought my first house, I have been thinking about the things I wish I had known more about before going through the home-ownership process.
Building a home will likely be one of the largest projects you will ever take on. Here are 8 crucial tips for your first-time home build.
It is no easy choice to make between buying a home or building one. Both have their pros and cons, but in the end, which will be the right choice for you? If you’re unsure then maybe this post can shed some light on whether you should build your home or buy your home!
Have you ever heard people who have just moved into a new home say.....I wish I had thought of that when I was building or I wish my contractor had suggested that to me? I
A great list of things to do before starting a home renovation! Tips and tricks to get the smoothest renovation results the first time.
Are you thinking about building a new house in the next year or so? Learn my best tips for building a new house so you can avoid costly mistakes & do-overs.
What are the signs you are ready to buy a house? In a recent post, we discussed the cost of building vs. buying a house; and since you are here reading this, you have probably decided that
I’m sharing a list of my custom home build regrets 9 years after building my house. Possibly one of these things will resonate with you.
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
What are the signs you are ready to buy a house? In a recent post, we discussed the cost of building vs. buying a house; and since you are here reading this, you have probably decided that
The top 9 things I WISH I had known before building a house! This is helpful for anyone in the midst of, or thinking about, building!
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Ever wondered about the steps to building a home? I'm sharing this first time buyers guide to walk you through the process. You'll learn how to work directly with your builder and the perks of building a house vs buying an existing home.
When working with a custom home builder, you have a chance to create the house of your dreams. There are so many major details you've probably already
First Home Gift, House warming Gift, First Home Quote, Our First home Looking for the perfect gift or just a little bit of inspiration for your first home now you’ve finally got those keys? This 8x10-inch UNFRAMED print makes for the perfect housewarming present or even just something nice for your own new home Quote reads: "A house is made of wood and stone but only love can make a home" Can be personalized with names and dates, just let us know in the “Notes to Seller” section when you checkout Any questions or want to discuss further personalization, just say hello! PERSONALISATION: So we can get your print just right please provide the following information in the "Note to Seller" section at the checkout: Names Date information Any other information you would like included PSSSST: We’re new to Instagram... follow us at @thelittlepaperboatstudio
If you're thinking of buying a house, here is a checklist of 21 things you need to know before buying a house for the first time!
The top 9 things I WISH I had known before building a house! This is helpful for anyone in the midst of, or thinking about, building!
So you decided its time to build a new home and the first step you need to think about is budgeting, you start adding up the costs for land, foundation, framing and the list goes on and all you can see is dollar signs everywhere. So you start wondering how you can save money when building a house. Building a house is not cheap, but with budgeting and knowing how to spend your money wisely, you can build your dream home. My parent recently moved into their new home, and they saved so much money building a home instead of buying a ready to move in-house. So this post I will tell you some tips, some of them from my dad( who is a builder) on how to save money when building a home. HOW TO SAVE MONEY WHEN BUILDING A HOUSE!!!
Get your free printable home maintenance checklist so you can protest your biggest asset and keep your home looking its best.
When building a custom home, make sure everything is exactly the way you want it. Here is a helpful checklist to follow when making this endeavor.
Before you begin the process of building a house, check out these seven tips for building a new home.| ARelaxedGal.com
Wondering what to do after buying a new house? These are the important things to do, immediately after buying a house.
