Friday, December 14, 2012
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Through The Front Door
Here is a video of what the house looks like when you first walk through the front door.
I hope you enjoy it.
Sorry about the poor camera work.
More later........................Sally
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Siding is Going Up
This week we are getting our heating and cooling started on the new house.
We have decided to do geothermal.
It will cost more in the beginning, but it will pay off when it comes to the heating and air conditioning bills.
Big Ran is still putting siding on the back porch of the house.
It's coming right along.
I'm going to do another video later this week.
More later................Sally
Friday, November 9, 2012
Inside Door Handles
Oooh La La
I seriously need these for a few of my inside doors!
I am drooling right now.
More later................................Sally
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Inspiration
Here is a picture that I found that is inspirational to me.
I am ready for the white walls as a blank canvas, some different lighting, a new mirror placed here or there.
But I don't think that I will have any wood stacked along a whole wall!
Something different, what do you think?
More later........................Sally
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Bathrooms
I have been looking at bathrooms on Pinterest, trying to figure out what I am wanting for my new ones.
In the new house we will have one 1/2 bathroom on the main level, a master bathroom off the master bedroom, a full bathroom upstairs for Madison and guests, and a full bathroom in the basement including a urinal, more on that later.
I have never had a "1/2 bath" before so I am not so sure what I want to do in there, maybe something like this:
I have never had a "1/2 bath" before so I am not so sure what I want to do in there, maybe something like this:
This glamorous bathroom is awesome.
I am going to try to put some pictures of things together so I can figure out what looks good together.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
More later.........................Sally
Friday, October 26, 2012
Chandelier
I love this chandelier!
I don't think that I have a place for this in the new house, though.
It could be just a little too fancy for our house.
So far all of the lighting that I have is vintage or antique, so I am now looking for some more modern pieces.
Any suggestions?
More later..............................Sally
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Our Brick Selection
We have got our brick picked out.
It is Glen-Gery brick.
It looks like it has been worn and it's not brand new.
The brick is only going on the ends of the house, like the house plan.
We have decided to add stone around the windows to incorporate the stone that we have used in our landscaping.
They should be here sometime in the middle of November to get started on this.
I can't wait.
I think it's going to look awesome!!
What do you think??
Do you like it?
Pictures to come.
More later.................................Sally
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Christmas Decorations Are Already Out
I was out and about the other day and noticed that the Christmas decorations are already on display everywhere.
I love the sparkle of Christmas.
These metal Joseph, Mary, and Baby Jesus are the coolest decorations I have found this year.
They even had the donkey.....
and a sheep.
You don't have your Christmas decorations out already, DO YOU???
More later................................Sally
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Doors and Door Handles
As I promised, here is a picture of the front door.
I haven't decided what color to stain it yet.
Originally I was going to stain it to match the floor of our Trex (wood looking) floors on the porch.
But we decided against the Trex flooring and went with cement floors.
So..............I'm not sure what to do with the color, maybe black to match the roof?
I wanted to show you the transom window above the door.
It's my favorite part.
We really like the darker bronze finish that some of the door knobs have right now, but we had to do the silver to match the silver lead in the cut glass design in the door.
When the sun shines through the front door in the late afternoon it makes beautiful rainbows all over the floor.
Here is a shot of the basement walk out.
We went with the silver to match the lead in the doors also.
We have decided the single lever door handle is so much easier to use than the regular door knob, so we are going to use these as much as possible.
We went with the silver to match the lead in the doors also.
We have decided the single lever door handle is so much easier to use than the regular door knob, so we are going to use these as much as possible.
Right now Big Ran is still working on siding the eaves, he will be done with that this week.
Moving right along.
More later.......................Sally
Labels:
Basement,
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Doors,
Front Door,
House Building,
New Home,
New House,
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Siding,
Transom Window,
Windows
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Here's What's Happening At Our House
The building crew is done with the structure of the house.
All of the windows and most of the doors are in.
We still have a couple that are special ordered that aren't in yet.
Do you like the grids in the windows and some of the doors?
They are between the glass, the only way to go as far as cleaning them!
We still have a couple that are special ordered that aren't in yet.
Do you like the grids in the windows and some of the doors?
They are between the glass, the only way to go as far as cleaning them!
We are buttoning up for the winter now.
Big Ran is working on siding the eaves.
He's doing a great job.
Yes, it is nice to have a husband that can do that!
What are you guys doing around your place?
More later.............................Sally
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Yes, We Are Still Building a House
In case you are wondering, we are still building a house.
We have a gorgeous black roof on.
It's hard for me to get a good straight on shot of the house because right beside me is a huge pile of dirt with weeds growing out of it.
It is finally starting to look the house plan,
don't you think?
Since my last post we have added a front porch and part of the windows and doors, too.
It has really changed the look of the house.
I am going to take some more pictures of the front door and show them to you very soon.
In the mean time, this is a close up of it.
Here is a shot of the cleaning crew.
Obviously Madison and Big Ran are moving really fast.
But Shafer stopped long enough to get his focused picture taken!
More later..............................Sally
Labels:
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Doors,
Front Door,
House Building,
Houseplans,
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New House,
Roof,
Windows
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Nate Berkus Show Cancelled
The Nate Berkus Show Gets Axed
By Jillian Bowe
After two seasons, The Nate Berkus Show is being cancelled. According to Broadcasting & Cable, SonyPictures Television and Harpo Studios have decided to pull the plug on the Oprah protege's show after the current season ends. Sony and Harpo released a joint statement saying:
After careful consideration, we have decided that The Nate Berkus Show will not return for a third season in the fall. We are grateful for the hard work and heart that Nate, [executive producer]Corin Nelson and their entire team have poured into the show, and we're very proud of what they've delivered.
The show's second season is still in production. It will continue to produce and air all of the original episodes that are scheduled. Berkus stated:
I'm incredibly proud of my hard working and talented staff, and proud of the show we were able to produce every day.
The Nate Berkus Show debuted in 2010. The interior designer's show never seemed to grab the ratings prior Oprah spins-offs earned. This caused industry watchers to wonder if it would stick around. Once NBC inked talk show deals for Jeff Probst and Steve Harvey, The Nate Berkus Show's renewal status started to look bleak, despite Sony and NBC locking the show into a three-year deal. With two new shows coming from the peacock network in 2012, Berkus' third season seemed highly unlikely because of a lack of time slot and being costly to keep in production.
Don't you think that we need more talk shows???
I am not happy about this!!
I am not happy about this!!
I'm sure everyone already knew about this, but I am very sad.
I love the Nate Berkus Show.
How am I going to finish my house without him?
More later...................Sally
Friday, September 7, 2012
Barn Lights
Barn lights are becoming more and more popular, and not just outside.
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You can find them in every room of the house.
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It's a rustic feel, yet industrial, and even modern.
They come in lots of different colors.
They come in lots of different colors.
So, not only do you have to pick out the fixture you like the best, you have to decide on the color.
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So far, in all the pictures I have seen of these so called, "Barn Lights" these are my favorite.
What do you think?
More later............................Sally
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Trusses in Place
We have most of our trusses in place, now we need to get a roof on this place!
Here's what our house looks like now.
Do you see those flat places on the very top of the trusses?
Those still need the peeks put on, but the builders are doing that as they get to the top so they have something to climb on.
Just in case you haven't noticed, this house has a lot of different roof lines.
Here's what our house looks like now.
Do you see those flat places on the very top of the trusses?
Those still need the peeks put on, but the builders are doing that as they get to the top so they have something to climb on.
Just in case you haven't noticed, this house has a lot of different roof lines.
Hopefully there will be some shingles up there next week.
More later...............................Sally
Monday, August 27, 2012
Lucite
I am very intrigued by Lucite chairs.
They are so sleek and sophisticated, yet playful.
Of course, I wouldn't want my whole house or even a whole room decorated in Lucite, just an occasional piece here and there.
Images via
Design Within Reach's Louis Ghost Armchair = $410 |
Amazon's Louis Ghost Chair = $125 What do you think? |
More later........................Sally
Friday, August 24, 2012
Let's Go Take A Dip
I think the heat is getting to me!!
It has been in the upper 90s the past couple of days and guess what.
My air conditioner broke down on me!
It has been in the upper 90s the past couple of days and guess what.
My air conditioner broke down on me!
I think any of these pools would work.
Just looking at these puts me in a much better mood.
Come and join me in make believe, won't you?
More later...............Sally
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Our Front Door - August
This month I am going to show you some pictures of what our back door looks like this month.
I am so ready for fall and the fall colors.
Nothing fancy, just a little pick me up.
Come on over!
I would love to see what you decorate your front and back doors with.
Send me an email.
srgoin@yahoo.com
Come on over!
I would love to see what you decorate your front and back doors with.
Send me an email.
srgoin@yahoo.com
More later...................Sally
Labels:
Decorating,
Door,
Doors,
Fall,
Flower Pots,
Our Front Door
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
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