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Nothing exciting to reveal in this update…
in fact, since most of these shots are forlorn
and do not in the slightest reflect the
joy I feel about how the fixer is
coming along and working for us,
this is a better indicator:
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a few moons before the fixer took over
I truly love living here even with
all the loose ends and inconveniences!
However.
We are not jazzed with our major beadboard fail.
Since it expands, contracts and objects to humidity,
I had a Ron Burgundy moment:
![Anchorman Regret Decision GIF](https://louderwithcrowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Anchorman-Regret-Decision-GIF.gif)
Stay tuned to see if we end up tiling those walls instead.
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For now, we are keeping the wide opening between
the dining/library and living rooms as is.
Now that we have entertained a few times,
the flow seems to work.
I’m not a fan of our Dutch Parsons table
behind the sofa, but it’s functional so we’ll see
if I can get used to it…in case you failed to notice,
I am evolving into quite the imperfectionista, and I’m
thinking this house is just the one for such evolution.
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So while I won’t require a PERFECT master bath,
a better functioning one would be ever so lovely.
Remember how it looked?
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The toilet front and center?
![DoesntMakeSense](https://louderwithcrowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DoesntMakeSense.gif)
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We gutted this bad boy and have divided it
for privacy in the toilet/shower area.
Future vanity area.
Clawfoot tub will be here.
Looking from inside shower.
The angles of the roofline will give it
a cozy factor.
The shower taking shape.
The new kitchen has been functioning better than
it did at this stage.
I have to decide whether I’ll live with our
harvest table which is decidedly too large for the
wee breakfast area but such a sentimental item.
Not showing you that part of the kitchen til it looks less ridiculous.
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Hold on to your hats, I actually put pretty things on the walls!
![WhatDidYouSay](https://louderwithcrowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WhatDidYouSay.gif)
Yep.
The large piece is by Melissa James,
and the smaller ones are by me.
These are some of my favorite neighbors, and I blow kisses
to them everyday when I drive past.
Lessons Learned In Week 28:
Lots of them but mainly this…
if you still possess a sense of humor at week 28,
then you are an extremely emotionally healthy
and resilient human being because there are
more ups and downs and headaches
and sacrifices than I can say.
But still we laugh!
![Reaction GIF: laugh, eating, Steve Carell, Brick Tamland, Anchorman](http://replygif.net/i/599.gif)
We say ‘we are way too old for this shit,’
and ‘give me back my perfect house!’
and we mean it.
![Reaction GIF: no, scream, Will Ferrell, Ron Burgundy, Anchorman](http://replygif.net/i/1439.gif)
Then we pop more Motrin, I massage my beloved’s
tired feet, and we begin another project.
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Coming Soon:
MASTER BATH WALLS
CARPET FOR STAIRS
MY STUDIO
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Peace to you right where you are.
-michele
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It looks incredible, Michele! Just love your choices in the kitchen and the artwork is amazing – what a talent you have, my friend!! Can't wait to see more!
thanks, ladies! i hope i can survive this reno and show you more!
What an awesome post Michele – I love how you have incorporated Ron Burgundy into the equation! Your home is coming together beautifully and it is such fun following along! Have a lovely weekend my friend!
JoanMarie
not enough humor in interior design if you ask me–we do not take ourselves overly serious in this household! thanks.
Hahaha!!! I will have a smile on my face for the rest of the night!! What a fabulous post!! Your home is beautiful… you are a talent. Let's just a say a Renaissance Women!!!
Much love to you!
Desiree
Great post Michele…love how your kitchen came out..looks great!
Its coming along very well!! I love your Fjord neighbors!! xo K
Oh I love seeing all the progress, you guys really keep me motivated. Bummer about that beadboard expanding already. Hmm we live and learn in the DIYer world. The kitchen looks gorgeous-can't wait to see more although I know all about leaving out chunks of a room for later photos hahaha.
You are so lucky to have deer around you, oh how I miss living next to them. There's something so pure and gentle about their presence, I'm pretty sure they wear invisible halos.
xo
Leslie