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Done, Done and DONE!

All Posts, Entry, Library, Living Room, Tennessee House Tour

Well hello you beautiful house!  You sure have been a LOT of work and you’ve really come along way – baby!!!  With Christmas coming up I really wanted to finish up as much as possible and get the house clean and enjoy the holidays like a “normal family”.  I think I always work hard but these last few weeks have been insane … and totally worth it!  This all literally came together yesterday and we keep walking around a corner and being shocked by the clean, bright beautifulness of the space.  To us it’s beautiful.  Of course it’s not everyone’s cup o’ tea but we LOVE it!

Living room with box-beam ceiling.

Do you remember what it looked like when we purchased it?  And my plan for it?  Here’s a reminder…

before the awesome happened!

My vision of how a place could/should be almost always push Wes right to the edge and I have to be very purposeful about how I get to the end result so he doesn’t topple OVER the edge completely.

But once the end result if achieved, he admits that it was worth living through the chaos.

It’s taken 3 1/2 years but it’s quite a difference.  Don’t you think?

Living room - before and after

After the holidays I’ll have a tutorial for the columns, details on the light fixture, paint colors, how I made the sliding door and answers to all the other questions I know you’ll have.  I get to cross so many rooms off the list.  I showed you the little hallway reveal which is done.  The powder room  which still needed some paint and caulking and doorknob — is done!

Entry — Done!

entry_column_trim_moulding

Library — Done!

Foyer and Library entrance columns.

And half the Living Room — DONE!

Living room with box-beam ceiling.

After the holidays I’ll get back to the Kitchen and finish that up along with installing the moulding in the Dining Room so I can cross those off the list too.  It’s getting exciting!
For the next week though, I’m on vacation.

Wishing you all the happiest of days during these holiday weeks!

Merry Christmas!

December 24, 2014 · 19 Comments

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Comments

  1. kmassa2013 says

    December 24, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    WOW, so beautiful and yes I keep looking at the pics and saying ‘how did she do THAT?’
    Well done! You have earned your Nog this holiday season.

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    December 24, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Absolutely incredible work Sandra! Enjoy your holidays!

    Reply
  3. Guerrina says

    December 24, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Merry Christmas from my family to yours! As far as my family and co-workers are concerned, you win the prize for turning me into a power tool loving, project building nut! But they love the results!

    Reply
  4. Justyna says

    December 24, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    Love it !

    Reply
  5. Val says

    December 24, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    When you have time, would you share the paint colour that is on the walls? Beautiful job.

    Reply
  6. Jake's a Girl says

    December 24, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    Fantastic! You win the “I’ve almost killed Myself but it’s Beautiful” award. 🙂 It really is, Sandra.

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    December 24, 2014 at 9:23 pm

    Okay, so very gorgeous! Have a lovely Christmas and I’ll be excited to see and learn more about it after your vacation!

    Reply
  8. Frankie says

    December 25, 2014 at 7:44 am

    It’s just so beautiful! Enjoy it and have a wonderful Christmas season!

    Reply
  9. Jennifer @ Decorated Chos says

    December 25, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Wow. It looks great!

    Reply
  10. Ava Maria Davis says

    December 25, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    All I can say is – it’s just GORGEOUS! Can’t wait for the kitchen reveal. Happy holidays to you and your family.

    Reply
  11. Ronda Batchelor says

    December 25, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    Beautiful. So excited for you, I love crossing rooms off my list!!!

    Reply
  12. Diana says

    December 26, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Absolutely amazing! I love it!

    Reply
  13. Janet says

    December 27, 2014 at 12:48 am

    You are such an inspiration. I do a lot of building myself but I am no where near your skill level, although few people are. Your house is gorgeous. My favorite thing is your dining room “x” ceiling.

    Reply
  14. Mrs Major Hoff says

    December 27, 2014 at 2:08 am

    Wow Sandi! It looks fabulous! I can’t believe it’s been 3 1/2 years. It seems like only yesterday I was sad that you had to leave that unbelievable craft room! Hope you had a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year!

    Reply
  15. Cara says

    December 27, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I have come back ten times to stare at these rooms. Your work is just amazing. The house is so elegant, so airy, so…architectural. I think you are a genius. This is the best blog on the internet. <3

    Reply
  16. Sandra says

    December 28, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    An amazing transformation…beautiful! Congratulations!

    Reply
  17. Carl Cantrell says

    December 30, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Wow this looks lovely! Kudos to you for a job well done. Happy New Year to you and your family!

    Reply
  18. ToolBox Divas says

    December 30, 2014 at 11:00 am

    This looks absolutely AMAZING! And I love the way you encased your entry. I think I’m going to try that in my living room. I will keep you posted!

    Reply
  19. Corey says

    January 1, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Holy freak, I love it all. The ceilings, the color, the trim and molding!? I love when a room can look completely decorated with out actually NEEDing anything in the room. Just trim and paint. Love it lady.

    Reply

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