I still remember how excited I was when our offer was accepted. I spent many nights lying awake mentally walking through the rooms trying to imagine how we'd make our new house our home. I envisioned how it would look once the kitchen and baths were remodeled, when the wallpaper was all down, and the with whole house freshly painted.
Two years have gone by and we're probably not even halfway done with our remodeling efforts. We have to work within some very real constraints like a budget and around the schedules of our demanding day jobs. How frustrating! But I think, I hope, in the end we'll be happy that we took our time renovating our forever home. This is not a reno where we've made decisions with resale in mind. Instead we wonder, "Am I still going to like this 20 years from now?"
So without further ado, here are the projects that have kept Chris and I busy over the last year.
(click on the headers for more info on each).
24 comments:
Wow, you've come so far, Carrie!! Your house is such a gem and I love how you've brought it back to life. Isn't it so gratifying to look back and see your before and afters? I feel like no room is ever done and all our improvements drag on and on, until I look back at where we started!
Great job and hope you and Chris are enjoying the fruits of your labor!
You guys have done a great job! I think it's great to go back and remind yourself of all you've accomplished. It's so easy to focus on everything that's NOT done and pretty soon I have a horrible attitude. :) It's going on three years since we've been in our house and it's almost embarassing the amount of projects that aren't complete. But I like to remind myself that we have a life too... and it includes much, much more than living in a perfectly finished house. :)
Happy house owning anniversary! I'm still drooling over your family room...
You've done so much and the painting/new roof is going to make such a huge difference! It's all going to be worth it in the end!
your house looks amazing. You guys have done a ton of work. Congratulations!
We've been in our home for just two years as well, and it is amazing to me how much we have done--and also how much I want to do. I'm trying to make peace with the fact that it is not a race! So, congratulations on all of your beautiful hard work.
You have done a great job so far! The bathroom is my FAVORITE. Chris and I are 3 1/2 years through what we initially thought would take us 5 years. We're probably still pretty close to that estimation, but we shall see :)
I can't believe all you've accomplished in 2 years. I've had my place nearly 7 and you are much, much further along than I am.
Happy House-versary! You guys have done a great job so far and you have a gorgeous home :)
Really, really, really lovely!
It's nice that you make design decisions based on whether you'll like it in 20 years.
We're trying to do the same thing. I'm hoping one of the days to actually be done remodeling...and then kick back and enjoy the finished house.
I especially like your bathroom with the wainscoting.
That is a busy two years! Your bathroom still gets me every time. *sigh...*
You have done so much in a short time. You should feel very accomplished.
Happy anniversary! The house is looking amazing...can't wait to see what the next year brings :)
It's so pretty!! You guys have done an amazing job so far! I absolutely love your living room!!
You two have been busy! I would add some fun hardware to that all white butlers pantry...I'm just sayin'
you have come a long way in two years! i often have to sit back and remind myself that its not a race when i get discouraged at how much time it takes when you have to save and budget...and oh ya, work :).
You've done such a wonderful job with your home Carrie. All of your projects really had a big impact and it's been fun seeing them progress. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Lots of changes! You guys really work fast. I'm just barely doing my kitchen reveal tomorrow. It's been 9 mths. :o
I forgot to add you both have done an amazing job!
You guys have done a wonderful job! It's crazy looking at the before and afters -- you've come such a long way! It's been fun following along!
So fun to see all of your hardwork side by side with the before shots! Your home looks fantastic...you should be very proud of yourselves!!
You've come a LONG way, Baby. It makes me tired just THINKING of all the work you two have done in the short two years. We've in in our apartment the same amount of time, and my projects don't come close to yours. Seriously, you deserve a pat on the back!
Camille
HUGE progress! Congrats on all your hard work you've done on your home in just two short years. You guys rock!
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