Saturday, March 19, 2011
Progress!
Its absolutely amazing what 10 days will do! We've seen great progress. Ron is having a hard time staying away long enough to go to work! Im just trying to keep up with the 2 renovations that Grapevine is doing, plus a few decor projects too. Its given me a chance to get out there again and see the latest and greatest in flooring, lighting and tiles. Keep tuned as I share some of the things I've found.
Friday, March 4, 2011
And so it begins.....
This year is going to be a year of changes! Grapevine is expanding and changing. I hope to be better at keeping everyone up to date. But I need to keep things at a gradual enough pace so that I can have the time to do what I have dreamed of for a very long time! Build our home. After 16 years of working on many wonderful peoples homes, I get to design one for myself. A bit of a daunting task as I feel there are so many expectations on me because of my career in the industry. Not only by others, but by me too!
Grapevine is alive and thriving, but I am going to take a side step with my blog. I hope to continue to update you on new and exciting things happening at Grapevine Furniture & Designs, but I also thought I would take you along for this ride we are on of building a custom home. This will also help me show you new and exciting things in the interior design industry. Make sure you subscribe so that you can laugh (maybe while I cry) as I find my way on this project. I have a budget - a small one for the size of house! My goal is to stay within it, without comprising what I hope to attain in the look and function of our home. Don't get me wrong, I know there will be comprimise - but that is an exciting part for me! How can I achieve a look without breaking the bank? And, where can I save so that I can splurge? I am excited to share with you great ideas I come across, and some of the pit falls I will undoubtably fall into.
The begining of the process was unfamilure territory for me. I don't usually get involved with the decision to start a project, I get brought on after the decision has been made. Thankfully my husband knows a thing or two about good financial decisions! Still there were sleepless nights and a nervous stomach for a month while we hashed it out. Finally the property was ours, and we've jumped in with both feet! Having worked on countless new builds, I know it is not for the faint of heart. And of course we don't ever do things the easy way; we've bought a bit of a complicated 1 acre property with a creek. It sat on the market for awhile. Not totally sure why. I think no one had the vision for it. I think we do!
First, have a look at our little piece of (what hopefully will be) heaven for us:
This is the back two thirds of the property. From the creek - back. Our fun friend Andrew took my husband and the boys up in his helicopter to get this picture! The big garage is staying and being made into a sports court for the kids. The little cabin at the back unfortunately had to go. And the other little shed.... who knows!
This picture is looking out toward the streed down our driveway:
And this is our creek:
The trucks have begun to arrive, and things have started to happen. I always wondered what it would feel like to see big trucks arriving with loads of something we're paying for! To see men working away day after day with heavy equipment, and to think money is coming out of our pocket to pay these bills! Yikes!
Note to self: Don't stop by the property before heading out for the evening! Even if you think you are oh so smart to bring all the kids boots. It doesn't matter! They are still going to get filthy!
Its been too cold to pour the forms, and our permits have been caught up at the city, with a key person on holidays - UGH! But, we finally have our permits, so we are off and running. I hope to update you again soon.
Grapevine is alive and thriving, but I am going to take a side step with my blog. I hope to continue to update you on new and exciting things happening at Grapevine Furniture & Designs, but I also thought I would take you along for this ride we are on of building a custom home. This will also help me show you new and exciting things in the interior design industry. Make sure you subscribe so that you can laugh (maybe while I cry) as I find my way on this project. I have a budget - a small one for the size of house! My goal is to stay within it, without comprising what I hope to attain in the look and function of our home. Don't get me wrong, I know there will be comprimise - but that is an exciting part for me! How can I achieve a look without breaking the bank? And, where can I save so that I can splurge? I am excited to share with you great ideas I come across, and some of the pit falls I will undoubtably fall into.
The begining of the process was unfamilure territory for me. I don't usually get involved with the decision to start a project, I get brought on after the decision has been made. Thankfully my husband knows a thing or two about good financial decisions! Still there were sleepless nights and a nervous stomach for a month while we hashed it out. Finally the property was ours, and we've jumped in with both feet! Having worked on countless new builds, I know it is not for the faint of heart. And of course we don't ever do things the easy way; we've bought a bit of a complicated 1 acre property with a creek. It sat on the market for awhile. Not totally sure why. I think no one had the vision for it. I think we do!
First, have a look at our little piece of (what hopefully will be) heaven for us:
This is the back two thirds of the property. From the creek - back. Our fun friend Andrew took my husband and the boys up in his helicopter to get this picture! The big garage is staying and being made into a sports court for the kids. The little cabin at the back unfortunately had to go. And the other little shed.... who knows!
This picture is looking out toward the streed down our driveway:
And this is our creek:
The trucks have begun to arrive, and things have started to happen. I always wondered what it would feel like to see big trucks arriving with loads of something we're paying for! To see men working away day after day with heavy equipment, and to think money is coming out of our pocket to pay these bills! Yikes!
Note to self: Don't stop by the property before heading out for the evening! Even if you think you are oh so smart to bring all the kids boots. It doesn't matter! They are still going to get filthy!
Its been too cold to pour the forms, and our permits have been caught up at the city, with a key person on holidays - UGH! But, we finally have our permits, so we are off and running. I hope to update you again soon.
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