New Territory

This week has been challenging for various reasons. Open House has come and gone and the first day of school is just around the corner. I'm exhausted and school hasn't even begun! I've also been on an emotional roller coaster this week...I'm not sure if it's the hormone surge from the fertility meds or a change in the weather but it has been tough and after reading Elena's blog (baby Ridley bump) this week it appears I'm not the only one trying to push through these last few days. It was as if she and I had been living with parallel emotions this week. In order to keep face I've been trying to focus on the great things we've had going lately.

Over the last couple months we've been working towards one of our goals. My husband and I have been praying to move for quite some time. I would personally be fine with moving into another house but my husband (who up until the last few months did not want to even consider moving) compromised with the "I'll move if we can build." Okay. That settles it. The search for land began. We've been eyeing properties for quite some time and either the price wasn't right or the amount of property wasn't to my husband's liking.

Then a gift fell from Heaven. Pardon the theatrics but the way we came to learn about this particular piece of property, the way the loan and funding came together and the land itself were truly gifts from God.

I now present to you (now that I can officially do so) the piece of land that we'll eventually build our dream home upon.

You're looking at a beautiful view that backs our 28.4 acre track. I will have a deck that allows me to enjoy the scenery.

Since making the deal official we've been scoping out floor plans. It's a bit overwhelming but super fun at the same time! We've also been looking at various decorating and paint pallet options. Here are a few ideas we're quite partial to...

[Living Room]

Neutral Living Room

We have dark brown living room furniture but I love the color pallet and we could make it work with our current furniture.

Twig Curtains

 

[Kitchen]
Should we decide to build a home that allows for an informal and formal eating area, this is an idea that I adore. I love the big windows and the comfy seating.

Informal eating area

Kitchen with Island (and Double Ovens of course)


 

[Master Bedroom]

Paint Pallet

[G's Big Girl Room]

I've been eyeing lots of mermaid related themes for G's big girl room. This is just one of the ideas that I really like...I do think I'd probably opt for a slightly softer color scheme though. You can see more mermaid theme ideas here.

Mermaid

[Laundry Room]
I've never had a "laundry room". In college our washer/dryer sat in the kitchen. Currently our machines are housed in our basement...not the most convenient of situations...so when I saw this laundry room design I instantly fell in love.

Laundry Room

These are just a few of the ideas I've pinned to my various New House boards. While this girl dreams of many things, I can focus on the tasks at hand and maybe, just maybe, even more wonderful things will follow.

Any insight or advice about building a home would be greatly appreciated!

Linking up with The Farmer's Wife and September Farm for this week's Oh Hey Friday.