Fast forward: Now we're (almost) building!

Our builders were set to go right on schedule. September hit and they were on their game with permits and plans. Of course, that's also when we all realized that there was an additional player in the game-- we just weren't told about it when we purchased the land. So two weeks later, we've got our fingers (and toes!) crossed that we're almost there. 

I am so ready to put a hole in the ground!

Of course, our delay has not been without an upside. These extra few weeks have been instrumental in giving Nate and I time to really talk through some of our hopes and plans, and even meet with a designer, which was such a cool process.

As an avid blog reader (and not just the DIY ones, either, but the blogs of actual educated and employed designers), home design show watcher and magazine reader, and let's not forget about Pinterest, I confess that I went into this process thinking that I knew us and our taste best. There is a real risk, however, in not actually consulting with anyone who knows what they are doing. If you haven't opened a conversation, nobody has had the opportunity to challenge you, and I truly believe that the best plans are collaborative. 

So, that being said, our experience just consulting with a designer was great. She was able to confirm that some unique ideas we had previously came up with were cool (an angled peninsula!), and that others would not translate from our heads to real life. And then she came up with some great additional ideas on top of that (black accents in a white trim world) and educated us on all things windows and lighting! We don't have the funds for complete interior design support throughout the entire process, but just that one consultation was a game changer and completely worth her fee. Our newfound confidence alone is worth it. 

(Next up: the great siding debate).