How I Met My House
Y’all know I love link parties. And when I came across this one at Our Suburban Cottage, I knew I wanted to join it. I am running so late I’ve almost missed it, but better late then never, I guess!The search for our house started about 5 years ago when my husband & I started searching for house plans, looking for just the right house with just the right features we thought we’d like to have. I could give you every detail of the long road to here, but you’d be bored to tears by the end, & I have laundry that I need to do, so here’s the shorter version.We chose our plan from an architect in Atlanta who actually had many plans we liked, but this was our favorite. I bugged them to death to give me some info on someone who may have built the house that we could drive to see, but the company was totally tight-lipped with their client list & wouldn’t budge. However, the Lord knew I really wanted to see the house & He helped me find out that the same house had just been built & was going to be in a Parade of Homes in Kentucky. And the same month we purchased our lot, we were able to drive to Kentucky, tour the house, & take all the pictures we wanted. It turned out to be priceless during the building process. And we referred to those pictures what seemed like a million times. It took 9 months to build our house & although there were some stressful moments, it was not the nightmare some people have experienced. We’ve lived here for 7 months now, and we’ve enjoyed it every day. So, I thought I’d share a few pictures of the two houses with you. It may get a little confusing, but I’m going to post a picture of the house we toured & then show you ours from a similar view. Pay attention—there may be a pop quiz! Theirs:Ours, with a front porch added. (Our side garage can’t be seen from this angle):Theirs:Ours: (We chose not to do the exposed beams or the second island in the kitchen)Theirs (Yes, that’s me standing in my future kitchen):Ours:Theirs:Ours: (Still not quite furnished, but stay tuned!)Theirs:Ours:Theirs:Ours:Theirs:Ours:Theirs:Ours: (My son didn’t really like the pink)Theirs:Ours:Did I lose you anywhere? I literally could have spent all day doing this, since we have over 200 pictures of that first house. Thanks for sticking with me. And for reading this blog as I chronicle the ways I’m making it more “ours” everyday. Living in this house & decorating it & entertaining our friends and family is definitely one of my favorite things to do these days. But as fun as all that is, it’s still just a house. It’s definitely a great place to raise a family & spend time together, but it’s not the house that makes my life so great. It’s the people who live here. Thanks for stopping by for my story!
michelle@somedaycrafts
April 25, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
OH My HOUSE!!! That is a dream for me that will never come true! Wow! Luxury!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life)
April 25, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Such a beautiful house. Everything is just stunning. I love the changes you made. You are so right. A house does not make a home. I know that yours is truly a home. Hugs, Marty
Sailing Simply
April 25, 2010 @ 11:42 pm
What a fantastic place to be able to make your "HOME". It really is beautiful! I'd say that trip was well worth taking in your case. I like many of your changes much better! Fun photos with the, theirs and ours, look alikes. I really enjoyed it! Can't wait to see how your decorating proceeds.
JJ
April 26, 2010 @ 6:46 pm
Beautiful home! Do you know the name of your yellow paint (if it is in fact yellow-sometimes hard to tell on the pc)…such an elegant feel with the soft yellow and darker tones.
Lovely blog.
The Barkers
April 26, 2010 @ 7:28 pm
Your home is gorgeous! I love it.
Melanie
April 27, 2010 @ 1:06 am
It's beautiful and your front doors….WOW! It looks great.
pam@pixelimpress
April 27, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
it's beautiful!
Caitlin
April 27, 2010 @ 11:55 pm
your house is absolutely stunning! the builders did a fabulous job! I live in Louisville, Ky and would love to know more about the Parade of Homes where you found this house! Do you know what part of KY its in?
mishebe
April 29, 2010 @ 6:14 am
gorgeous house lucky family!
Kate @ The Gaines Gang
May 4, 2010 @ 2:59 pm
Love your home! I think I could just move into your kitchen!
Thanks so much for sharing and thanks for stopping by my blog. I can't wait to read a Sophie Kinsella book!
Talysa
August 29, 2010 @ 3:04 am
Oh please tell me that you know the name of that dreamy perfect blue color you painted the walls in your fireplace room!!!! And please tell me you will share??? 🙂