From Grey to Dried Thyme

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When we started designing our home we knew we wanted siding mixed with Stucco, hardy board cedar shakes and a little color variation on the exterior to add depth. We decided to finish the two sides and rear of the house in Stucco. It is the best option for homes in Southern Utah. We broke up the front a bit that is why it is unfinished. I can't wait to see the finished look.

 



Parker works so hard to build this house too. Seriously. The kid has to do everything just like his Dad and Papa. He has helped with every step and knows his way around the site and how to work the tools.

Ooohhh.. See the exterior color sneak peek?

The view of the dining, pantry, and kitchen.

Kitchen, hall, and Powder bath

Powder bath, stairs, entryway

The coffered ceiling adds so much to the home!

Where the clawfoot tub and I will live.

bonus room, guest room and bath, photo studio

 

 

 

The laundry, and kids room hallway

 Parker's room

West side of the home

The septic tank.. Gross I know but it was cool to see it delivered!

That's my plumber.

The front porch is going to be nice!

Here are the walls with Texture. We went with a very smooth finish on the walls and ceiling.

I can't wait to see paint!

Miss Jaisy MiChelle

 

That moving figure that doesn't stop moving is Moose (Amaia)

I cried when I stood back and saw how beautiful it is and how perfectly it is coming together. Dustin worried about the color. He said, "It is different than all of the other houses that's for sure." I told him that it's perfectly us. This is our dream home and it is going to reflect our family's culture. We already have created some special memories here and we can't wait to relax on the back patio with  cold beer, good food, and our amazing family and friends! 

Sneak peek of the floors!

 A sneak peek of the floors. We used an acid stain in Walnut and a wet look sealer. This is with just one coat of the sealer.

 

 

A few pics of the Insualtion

Numb fingers and clawfeet.

So this is what it feels like to be able to sit back a bit and watch. The stucco guys have everything ready for the gray coat. The insulators are at the house as we speak.

Yesterday I finished covering and taping off our newly stained and sealed concrete floors. My fingers are so raw and numb from tearing duct tape and pressing it onto every corner along every wall.

I feel like we finally have completed all the hard work. Trust me I know we aren't done, but the big stuff is done. I am so excited to see it all come together. I can't wait for paint and cabinets!

I chose Sherwin Williams Mindful Gray for the main color throughout the house. Even though it says it's a "cool neutral" I think it's more of a warm gray.

The color that is two shades darker is what the exterior of my clawfoot bath tub is painted! I can't wait to get it installed! My obsession of clawfoot tub's and love of all things vintage began in my mother's childhood home. (below)

The tub used to scare me. I imagined it crawling away with me and my cousin's Tiffany, Cassity, and Candice inside! I remember being so small and the tub feeling so big! I have dreamt of having a clawfoot since then. I'm so lucky to have a husband that knew how special it was for me to have one.

The tub is tucked away at my mother in law's house just waiting. Oh how I wish I was soaking my sore numb fingers and toes in it now. Soon.