Drum roll, please . . .
After 14 months of “tiny” house living (aka coziness in a 300 sq. ft. fifth wheel), yesterday we signed a contract to build our Finally Farmhouse! I hope you’re ready, ’cause I promised a long time ago to take you along for the adventure.
You and I are going to have so. much. fun!
Ours is going to be a new “old” farmhouse. The sunroom will look like a centuries-old log cabin complete with gorgeous hand-hewn logs atop a rock base and windows that once graced a train station somewhere in the Northeast. Added on to that is a house with reclaimed tongue-and-groove plank walls and reclaimed wood floors —and vaulted ceilings in the living room and master bedroom. The kitchen island is an old store counter we salvaged, and a large built-in china cabinet featuring salvaged glass doors and drawers from an old high school science lab will store my dishes.
I envision our house as Fixer Upper + Barnwood Builders + Antiques Roadshow . . . with American Pickers thrown in for good measure.
Our barn will be EMPTY once all of our salvaged stash makes its way into the house!
I just wanted to pop in for a minute this morning to share the good news. If you know anyone who
- has always wanted to build a house
- loves farmhouse design
- appreciates the “new-to-look-old” style
- enjoys saving/salvaging old treasures
- likes DIY with antique tools
send them my way!
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More papers to sign at the bank this afternoon and then we’ll start pulling permits while they set up the construction loan.
In the meantime—now that I can put my heart into it—I’ll start sharing some of the behind-the-scenes we’ve been doing in preparation for this day. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this journey with us!
Can you hear my joyful hallelujahs? I am thrilled for you. I will be here every step of the way.💛💛💛
Thanks, Beverly!
Yay! So excited for you. Can’t wait to go on the journey.
I wish you were closer! You’ll have to plan a visit during construction. (We actually have a pull-out sofa in the trailer if you’re game!)
I can only imagine how happy you are! Congratulations on getting underway, and yes, I want to see as much as you can share!
Thank you, Martha. Let me know if I overload you!
Oh Happy Day!! Susan I am SO happy for you! I hope you have so much fun and I know your home will be so beautiful with all your wonderful plans! Can’t wait to journey with you via your blog!!!
Love,
Cindy
So happy to have you along for the journey, Cindy!
So thrilled for you. I have a feeling you already know where every piece of shiplap will be insralled. CherryKay