I am optimistic that a year or two from now we will be all unpacked and settled in. Good grief.
It doesn’t help that the bean is still slowing me down. I am so much better, but still not 100%. Maybe like 50%. I am at that stage of good days and bad days. On a good day I can go the whole day without zofran and only 20 or 30 baby carrots, on a bad day I am on 3 zofran and couch-ridden with a whole costco size bag of carrots. Did I tell you about carrots? They are miraculous and have replaced the need for spit cup. I think I am turning orange.
We woke up to a dusting of snow. The bare trees are coated with white powder, making them appear delicate and lacy. I look to the north and there grazes the noble steed. Mama sighs contentedly.
We are still finishing up a few things in the home. The stairway is being finished and the last of the barn board and trim is being put up. And paint. Where does it all end Margaret?
Levi is stuck trying to figure out how to get my odd collection of 100+ year old stair parts to work. “Pray for me” he says. Our home is very rustic. The trick to surviving 9 kids is having everything the same color as dirt. No matter how much I want white slipcovers. So I am hoping I can find approriate vintage florals and such to soften the place up. When we can see the floor again and when we get around to wiping the dust off of everything I will post full room photos and hope that you will help me out a bit.
I am absolutely loving these peeks at the new house! It looks absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it when it is all finished. I want white slipcovers badly too but think that I would regret it big time. So glad to hear that you are well, even if slowed down a bit;)
I can’t wait! I love seeing the pictures… I need more! You have such great taste
mmmm…loving all the little details and sneek peaks! Wow the work the staircase must have taken…and well worth it! So beautiful and full of character.
Glad you are feeling at least somewhat better. Hoping all the little hands are doing the bulk of the work and you are delegating!
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I have a very sad life… I was on Google Reader and saw that you had posted and was like, “yeah, finally pics of the house again.” So sad I tell yeah! You guys have done an amazing job with your new home. Congrats and keep on posting 🙂 you now know that it keeps some if looneys going. lol
You made wonderful choices on your finishes. The house is so homey. I think floral vintage fabric would be perfect. I can’t wait to see the rest. ~amy
I don’t think I could tell you enough times how beautiful your home is, outside, and what I’ve seen of the inside.
LOL, so did you tell Levi you ALWAYS pray for him?? hehe….looking good, can’t wait to see the rest of the pics!
Love how your new home is looking!! We really need to stop by sometime:)Glad you are starting to feel better…Praying you will have more good days then bad!!
Ah, yes, white slipcovers. We have those on our couch. It’s hanging in there okay, but it’s high maintenance and I buy stock in bleach pens. Your place looks lovely… so much history and yet new! I love it.
You are, in fact, going to turn orange. It will start with your nose. And this is science talking. I’ve seen it happen. . . with a baby. 🙂
gorgeous details my friend
amazing craftsmanship everywhere!!!!
now i am going to have to come visit! this is amazing Jen!
oh Jen!!!! please tell me I can come visit you someday and take pictures here!!! sooo envious of your beautiful place…..editing your pics right now…can’t wait for you to see them :o)
Glad you are feeling a bit better. Your home details are just beautiful and unique. Love it!
Glad you are doing better. Hopefully more 20-30 carrot days. I just love the peeks at your house. It is just GORGEOUS.
just beautiful … LOL about the dirt/house color coordination …