It has been 118 days since we evacuated for Hurricane Florence, which means it has also been 117 nights since I have slept in my bed. (Not that I’m keeping track.) I am not complaining about this, as I have kept all my New Year’s Resolutions–one being not to complain to my family about being out of my house and y’all are my family–for EIGHT ENTIRE DAYS. I know. It’s probably a world record.
I’m feeling happy and inspired because, praise the Lord!, the tearing out has been done for weeks, but the putting back together is actually starting next week!! So I’m told…
I’ll be honest: I’ve been a little meh about picking everything out, which is totally unlike me. But when you spent two entire years of your life taking a house from dilapidated to your dream home, and then, four years later, you’re doing it again, your tastes haven’t really changed that much. So it’s like, do I keep it all the same? Or do I change stuff that I really love?
Fortunately, there’s Design Chic. And all the inspiration. And so, yesterday, I asked myself:
What Would Jeffrey Dungan Do?
He would pick himself up by the bootstraps, get a new vision together, and, you know what? He’d probably add onto the house too.
(I can’t say that for sure, but, I mean, look at his work? Who wouldn’t want more of that?)
I may have been feeling less than inspired but, fortunately, Mom has been saving up her energy for when I was feeling inspired. She is one of those people who can look at rooms taken to the studs and 1.4 seconds later have found inspiration photos for exactly what the layout should be and corresponding photos for exactly what materials you should use and…
These ceilings are definitely happening. Certainly in little Will’s room. They’re the perfect masculine touch.
Oh, and the freestanding tub that there has been, quite frankly, a lot of grumbling about? Also happening.
Did I say it had been 117 nights since I had slept in my bed? What I meant to say is that it had been 117 nights since I’d been in my bathtub. Cost per use, that thing is cheaper than anything else in the house. And I’m going to need it back soon or I’m never going to hit my reading goal for the year, which is an entirely different post.
Are you drooling over Dungan’s work like we are?
William Abranowicz Photography
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What a great post! I think about how brave you are fairly often I live in the part of the state where many of you flee during these hurricanes. I’m sure you will get your tub. It’s obviously essential! While you are at it, add a on demand hot water heater! It will all fall together. You are mourning. Xoxoxo
Good Morning Girls,
Oh Dear Kristy, you are not complaining. You are “venting”, which every sane girl needs to do now and then!
In the end you will have your Dream Forever Home!
(tub) and all.
One advantage you have is your Mom. Always remember, Mom knows Best!
One of my sons gave me a dishtowel with this embroider on it.
“OMG
my mother was right about everything”
I framed it!
You’re doing great, and remember you have all your blog readers to vent to.
xo
Patty
I’m so sorry to hear that you are among those who were affected by Hurricane Florence. We lived in New Orleans during the 1980s, and we have stood by and watched as that city has recovered from Hurricane Katrina. It is a slow, hard process, and the people affected naturally feel some discouragement and even depression. But there is light at the end of the tunnel!
While initially it seems particularly discouraging to have to start all over again after just recently renovating your whole house, I think you are actually in better shape than most of the people who are recovering from the hurricane. You have already thought this through. You already know what you like, and what materials you were drawn to.
My recommendation would be to start with what you already had, and then think about what you would have changed after you had lived with your original design for several years. Is there an area of your home that didn’t work as well as you expected? Did you wish that you had a window – or a door – in some area? Did you like how your materials looked, and how they aged?
I would suggest to you that you already have a starting point. Now all you need to do is figure out the adjustments you need to make in order to make your home TRULY your dream home!
May God bless you and strengthen you as you work to put your life back together.
Do it!! franki
Kristy,
I don’t know how I missed the fact that you were out of your darling home. Fingers crossed that your construction gets started and I have no doubt that between you and your mom, you will create a charming abode!
xo,
Karen
P.S. It’s very healthy, in my humble opinion, to occasionally vent. Saves visiting a psychiatrist. 🙂
Oh man I know how you feel on the waiting phase (maybe not from hurricane destruction but just from the standpoint of renovating) but I cannot wait to see what y’all do once your back in. I know it’ll be fabulous! The countdown is on!
so sorry for the loss of your home. thank God you and family are alive and well. love all the above pics and have fun in your adventure