[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Lpierleo

John W, your place is beautiful, it does belong in a magazine!

Gracie, I have seen several pictures of your homes, Helene and Sweetie. It is just lovely and hope to meet you all sometime. I would love for us to all share pictures. I am on my IPad right now and will have to get on my laptop to add some.

Whit53, I am sure you will be happy with all your choices, they look perfect.

We have had our home for just a year now and it is still a work in progress. We are Snowflakes hopefully to be Frogs soon. Between landscaping, gutters, solar tubes, sliding screen door, etc, etc, etc; we now have created a priority list. The next thing is crown molding in October which is not high on my husband's priority list. However, purchasing these comfy golf cart seats were not a high priority on my list, but I surprised him with them anyway since he works so hard and he is my "sweetie" of 33 years next month! I can tell you I thought having the garage floor epoxied was a waste of my decorating money, but is sure cuts down on the cement dust. We also had the whole interior painted a soft off white color before the crown molding is to be installed in October. Accent walls to come later. Builders paint isn't at all washable. Eventually we are looking at wood floors for the living and dining room but knew when we built we could do some of those types of things later. I love our home, it isn't perfect, but it is ours and we enjoy it every chance we get (about 5 times a year).

Shaumburger, we had a ranch in TV before we built this house. We just brought the furniture from there. Many sources, Southern Lifestyles, Bargins and Treasures and garage sales. We will be bringing our dining room from home along with just a few other special pieces. I Love to decorate and makes floral pieces. When you get here, let us know, would love to help.

Best Wishes to all...

I so enjoyed reading this post. It isn't showing off or anything to share what to me is high adventure trying to make four walls a comfortable and lovely place. I try to get the best price on things and I too envy some beautiful homes that have not only crown molding but molding and lighting in the offset ceiling and ceiling color that contrasts with the molding. I have seen wainscoting done by the molding guys that is drop dead gorgeous but I will not sell one of our grandkids to get it. I will wait and someday it will happen.

I hope people know I am joking.

I do so want to meet you Lpierlo!!!!