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September 18, 2013

Home Update

Its time for a home update – we are getting closer and closer to closing. We are officially less than a month away from being in our new home! There is still a lot of stuff to do in the house and with all the moving stuff (i.e. hiring movers, changing utilities, paperwork, etc) but I am getting really excited. I took a few pictures last week so that I could share the progress over the next few weeks. Take in mind the house doesn’t have “lights” yet, so I was dealing with all natural light in the house while trying to take pictures. 
The first one is of the kitchen area. I love the cabinets. We don’t have counters yet, but they have already measured for the granite. I can’t wait to see the kitchen complete with counters, backsplash, cabinet hardware and appliances. We also got a special sink and faucet. 

This next photo is a view from me standing in the kitchen, looking at the breakfast area and living room. They still have crown molding to put up all downstairs, but as you can see, the flooring is finished. They also still have to build the mantel and put up blinds.

This is a view of the dining room area, and you can kind of see the stairs on the side. I think pretty much all they have to do is put the crown molding up and paint.

Here is a picture of our spare bathroom, they haven’t grouted it yet. And there’s not a toilet yet, or mirror or fixtures. We got to pick out the accent tile and I just love how it turned out.

This a view of the game room. As you can see, they still need to put flooring in upstairs. We picked out our carpet color, but I think the carpet is one of the last things to go in.

This is our master bathroom. I love, love, love the tile in there. We got to pick out that as well. They aren’t finished with it yet, and its kind of dark to really get the full affect but its my favorite so far.

Well, I should say my favorite next to our closet. Our closet is HUGE! It goes around the corner and there is a cute little window. We will have so much more space. We have a walk in closet right now, but nothing like this.

Thanks for reading along. I can’t for it to be finished 🙂

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Beautiful! Your kitchen cabinets are gorgeous! Such a great color. I love all the earth tones you’ve chosen too! I think those tend to be best for a home. So cozy! 🙂

    http://sometimesgracefully.com

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Your kitchen is to DIE FOR! I’m stuck in a studio condo until Feb and I’m constantly drooling over people’s wonderful kitchens, especially since I love to entertain and cook.

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    I am so jealous! We are stuck in a little apartment until my hubby gets out of grad school. I love the whole thing!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Very exciting! We close in a few weeks on our house, too. There are a lot of details to get under control! Love your new house!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Thanks! I just can’t wait to see the kitchen all finished 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Thank you! I’m super excited 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Thank you! We’ve been living the apartment life for the past couple years, so I feel ya.. It will come!!!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Yes, for sure – so many details! Congrats 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    OBSESSED! i can’t wait to see it all finished! i know you will make it all so cute!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Great progress! Those cabinets look awesome!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    So very exciting! You are almost home! 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    That is so exciting, I can’t wait to see what it ends up looking like. That is one nice closet lol

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    It’s going to be gorgeous when it’s finished! Those kitchen cabinets are beautiful. I really like dark or red-toned woods in the kitchen. Youre closet looks big enough for me and my inflatable mattress, when do we move in?

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    The master bathroom is beautiful!! How exciting that you guys are almost done!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Wow I can’t wait to see how awesome it looks like!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Wow, not much more time until you’re getting all moved in and get to decorate!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    So cute! I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s all done!

    Kristin
    crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    super cute!!!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 18, 2013

    Omg this is going to be amazing!! O_O Jelous (but in a good way :D)
    I found your blog on a really old blog hop (hehe) and am now following! 😀
    http://www.artevolve.blogspot.ca

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Sooo exciting! I can’t wait to see the finished product! Enjoy putting all the finishing touches in!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    yay! y’all are building? we built and it was a blast! we love love love our home!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    I know! I can’t wait to see it all done 🙂

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Thank you

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    I know 🙂 I can’t wait!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Haha, thank you!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    🙂 thank you!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Thank you!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Ekkk!!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    I know!!!

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Ah! Me too

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Thanks!

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Thank you

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  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Thank you! Love reading about your new adventures 🙂

    Reply
  • Marquis Clarke
    September 19, 2013

    Semi- we found it and it was still in the process so we got to pick the rest 🙂

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