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September 25, 2013

22 Days Left – Home Update

H O M E    U P D A T E   –   2 2    D A Y S   L E F T
We officially have 22 days until we close on our house! Each week I think I am getting more and more excited, and every time we go to the house, I just want to stay longer and longer. Here is a little update of the progress. When we got there this week, we first noticed that the light fixtures were all in. They are beautiful and we love them. 

I can’t quite picture what the lights will look like in the chandler, so I am ready to see them. The crown molding is also up, so all the dining room needs is paint – i think…

They added our mantel in the living room, along with a fan. I am really excited to see our mantel finished as well.

Mhhhhmmm.. my kitchen. I love, love, love the granite. You can’t really tell because they are wrapped in blue to protect them while construction is still going on, but I pulled up the edge and love the color. I think I need to get a darker outlet cover for the island though, it sticks out way to much.

Here is our sink! We ordered our sink and facet special. I really really like the way it turned out; I am looking forward to being able to wash dishes easier. You can also kind of see the granite in this picture.

This is one of the brightest pictures I have taken of the spare bathroom. The tile looks great and they added the bar for hanging your towels and the shower curtain rod.

Our bathroom pretty much looks the same, they still need to grout and finish tiling the side of the tub.

Overall, we are very happy with progress. It is really starting to feel like home. Its amazing how much light fixtures do to spruce things up. I can’t wait to share more pics next week! I am hoping the backsplash will be finished in the kitchen next week.

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    So exciting!!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    So cute! I love the granite in the kitchen!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    SO fun! Love the sink! And the light fixtures look awesome!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    That is such a nice house! Very exiciting!!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    How exciting! It looks so good!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    So exciting! It looks great so far! Can’t wait to see it all decorated when y’all move in – I know it will be fabulous 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    It’s beautiful Marquis. Congratulations!!!

    http://brasshoney.blogspot.com

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    I absolutely LOVE it!!! I cannot wait to see it all finished and for you two to move in already!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    I’m seriously obsessed with everything! IT looks so wonderful–I’m so happy for ya’ll!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 25, 2013

    Your house is gorgeous! 🙂

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 26, 2013

    EeeKK!! These pictures are ah-mazing!!!

    -Kate
    http://www.theflorkens.com

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 26, 2013

    This house looks amazing! I always wanted a tub with the window above..officially jealous!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 26, 2013

    How exciting! It is all really coming together 😀 John and I have been talking a lot about building a home, so it has been fun reading through your experiences.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 26, 2013

    Oh that is so exciting! I love the sink!!!!! That is definitely amazing. I can’t wait to see it again next week, I love the chandelier ! Super pretty!♥

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 26, 2013

    woohoo – it looks so awesome and coming along so well!
    — jackie @ jade and oak

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