The pictures you’ve seen so far of our house did not include the garage. We had to use concrete spanners and just got those in last week. Now the garage is all framed up and we start with shingles tomorrow, I think. The framers will begin working on the porches. I’m also finalizing all my plumbing decisions because they start next week along with the electricians. My hardy siding gets delivered on Friday and then it will have to be painted white. I’m still debating between ‘superwhite’ and ‘white dove’ both by Benjamin Moore. White dove is a softer, creamier white {and happens to be the exterior color of my friend Polly’s house—a house that I dreamed about for weeks after I first saw it} and super white is a true white-white and gets great reviews as an exterior color. We’re also finalizing our decisions on our stone foundation. I think we’ll go with stacked stone, no mortar joints showing. If you have any advice or opinions on any of the previous topics, please do tell!
We feel so blessed to have found our builder, Larry Anglea. We interviewed six builders, I think, and we both knew after meeting with Larry and seeing his excellent workmanship that we wanted him to do this for us. We couldn’t be happier. This process so far has gone so much faster and smoother than either of us anticipated. He thinks of everything and keeps us informed every day about the progress. I very highly recommend him if you live in the area and are considering a building project.
We were out in the boat yesterday, stalking other lake houses, looking at siding and stone and decks. This is our progress from the lake side.
Isn’t it amazing how fast it’s becoming a house?
From this view you can see the breezeway between the house and the garage.
And now for the CD winners. Y’all crack me up. I laughed until I cried at some of your entries. And like me, some of you need to get out more!
I just went through and picked a handful based on entertainment value and pure jealousy.
Here are the winners and if you’ll send me your address, I’ll mail you our homeade playlist.
Comment # 61 Carrie—she saw Shooter Jennings, whom I adore
Comment # 123 Liz—Elton John and Billy Joel!!!!!!!
Comment # 142 Meg—my wonderful blog friend and she just saw Tim McGraw. Nuff said.
Comment # 143 Podso—-Peter, Paul and Mary 1970, the year I was born!
Comment # 110 Alima—-John Mayer, she thinks he’s quirky in concert, so do I.
Comment # 179 Vicki—Johnny Cash. One of my all time faves.
Comment # 199 Southern Gal—Renee is such a sweet encouraging friend and she saw the Avett Brothers sound check and YES!!! it counts.
Comment # 221 Carrie Ann—my favorite answer of all time, Billy Ray Cyrus “Don’t Tell My Heart, My Achey Breakey Heart” !!!!!! I love it and thank you for making me spew my coffee all over my yoga pants Carrie Ann. And for implanting the lyrics of that song in my head for a good two days 🙂 You’re a good woman for sharing that with us!
Comment # 245 Ruth I love Ms. Ruth and she’s never been to a concert. Ruth, you and Carrie Ann need to get together and go see Mumford and Sons because Carrie Ann needs to clear her good name!
Comment # 197 Annie—who saw Mumford and Sons AND the Avett Brothers together in New Orleans. I would have needed an oxygen mask for that one because I’m not sure my achey-breakey heart could take it. I’m so completely jealous of you Ms. Annie!
