Home-Building and My Addiction to It

So, we are building a home, and you need to know I do believe I may have an addiction to it.

My obsession began so innocently-some gravel, some concrete.  I thought I could control myself!

I stalk pinterest.  I always start with the grand intentions of “just a few minutes” .  I’ll just search for “flooring that looks old” tonight.  

Yeah, I want old floor.  Or? New floor that looks old.  But, not too old.  Well?  Maybe. See what I mean?  I have questions! I need answers!  And, Pinterest lures me in with her perfection in a box.

The problem?  Pinterest isn't perfection in a box.  Pinterest is perfection in Pandora's box.  And, she's got me.

I never knew how much I could love concrete blocks so much! But I do!

Retaining Wall, Basement, Concrete, & Even a Few Walls: My Baby is Coming Along!

Pinterest does that to you.

So, I start with flooring.  But, wait!  Here are kitchen cabinets on a board titled “Kitchen Ideas in My New Home”.  And, I think, what a find!  

I NEED to see these photos.  

And, then, pandemonium.

Because see here?!  A pin with a fantabulous pantry.  You don't find one like this everyday! Oh! And, it’s on a board named, well, “Great Pantries”.  And since this pantry is so perfect, I know I HAVE to see what else awaits me on this board.  

What if I miss an idea-not AN idea, THE idea? I might live never knowing the perfect pantry. 

The mere thought gives me the shakes.

This is what happens when I build a home.  

And, it doesn’t end there. I’ve been caught,with camera in hand, photographing friends’ window trim.  

I go to parties JUST to sneak a bathroom shot. (On my behalf, the floor boards were massive, not-too-massive, nearly perfect kind of baseboards.  And, they were white.  And, she had beautiful dark wood floors to boot.  You don't get that kind of hands-on opportunity just every day!)

When a perfectionist is given full reign.

We are building a new home!  It’s smaller, it’s hopefully our last, and I want our home to scream, “I am sooo LIKE you!!!!  I was built for you, Jamie!!!  I was born for you, Jamie.” 

Overkill?  

You see, we are downsizing -big time.  And, I am thrilled! Can ya tell? While many people would love to have a huge space, massive closets, ample space, I’m tired of it. 

Okay, the massive closets would be great, but I just can't squeeze in all that closet space AND give the kids bedrooms, too. It's a battle. 

This home?

Cozy.

Smaller.

Peaceful.

Oh, and I’m the one in charge. Like completely.

Hubby is busy running our pool business, and, besides, he and I agree, it’s only me that really cares how the house looks.  As long as it has a bed, a fridge, and ESPN, he’s a content man.

So, how am I jumping into this?

Feet first! (I’ll keep you posted).

Our Trusses (that the "Official" name) are going up!!!

Visual for you: Me. At the top of my lungs, out-of-tune, delirious with excitement, dancing around like a fool, and in desperate need of another Pinterest fix, I'm singing,  "I'M SO EXCITED, AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT AND I DON'T KNOW THE REST OF THE WORDS BUT I THINK I LIKE IT, I LIKE IT!

Our Mountain Home is Coming Along!