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January 14, 2019January 14, 2019

Today is the day.
I’ve been dreading posting this because it feels a little daunting if I’m being honest, but I can’t hide from it any longer! I’m actually doing my best to switch my way of thinking into this being a positive. I can now make this place feel more ours, more home, and post about it along the way!

When I first started this blog it was called “Taking Steps Home” and its as a space where I shared A LOT of little house projects I was taking on to make my old home (where my brother & his wife are!) a space that felt like me. I am hoping to get back to those roots here and there and share all the good, hard, ugly, fun sides that come with updating a home!

This list is pretty fluid.
I expect us to add things on / take things off as time and finances ebb and flow. I’ve already found myself adjusting the list a few times since writing it down!

*PS – most of the images here are from the listing before we bought the home or right after the guy moved out and it was empty. YIKES.


Front of House

  • Pressure wash
  • Paint porch ceiling
  • New front door / front doorcasing
  • New front porch lights
  • New house numbers
  • Remove plant by driveway – it blocks the car
  • Paint house – down the road
  • New shutters – down the roadΒ 

Foyer / Staircase 

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • New ceiling light fixtures (2)
  • Paint stair railings
  • Entry way station / collection / shelf
  • New rug/runner
  • New outlets
  • Paint walls

Half Bath / Hall Closet

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • New light fixture
  • New mirror
  • Paint walls
  • Remove shelf above toilet
  • Board & Batten? (like this)
  • Seal bathroom floor
  • New faucet
  • New counter top on vanity

Dining Room

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • New curtains
  • New outlets
  • Paint walls
  • Rug
  • Roman shade (1)
  • New curtains
  • New table* & chairs  (*eddie plans to build one)

Den

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Remove wallpaper
  • Fix wall wire
  • Paint walls
  • Roman shades (3)
  • Curtain Rods
  • Curtains (3)
  • New outlets
  • New sofa
  • New end tables
  • New coffee table
  • Rug
  • Lamps
  • Entertainment Center

Fireplace Room

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Remove wallpaper
  • New hardware on builtins
  • Paint walls
  • Paint french doors (2 sets)
  • New fan

Sunroom

  • Re-paint trim white
  • Patch holes
  • Paint walls
  • Secure curtain rods with middle bracket
  • New sofa
  • Rug

Laundry Room

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Paint walls
  • Paint cabinets
  • New window trim (like this)
  • New light
  • New door
  • New shelving / Hanging clothes rack

Kitchen

TOTAL REMODEL!!! Ok realistically…

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Larger window over sink
  • New cabinets OR
  • Paint lower cabinets + new upper cabinets
  • New kitchen cabinet hardware
  • Sink (apron or farmhouse)
  • New appliances
  • Move Microwave from above stove
  • New range hood
  • Re-do cabinets around refrigerator to have more pantry space!
  • New window trim
  • New light fixture in kitchen nook

Master Bedroom / Bathroom

  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Remove popcorn ceiling
  • New air vent covers
  • Remove wallpaper
  • Paint walls
  • Curtain Rods (2)
  • Roman Shades (2)
  • New curtains (2)
  • New fan
  • New hardware on bathroom vanity
  • New lights above vanity
  • Rug
  • New built-in closet wardrobe(s)
  • New Trim in back closet window
  • New closet door(s)
  • New light in back closet
  • Master bath – potential total re-do and expand into one closet

Front Bedroom 

  • Remove popcorn ceiling
  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Remove chair rail
  • Add board & batten
  • Paint
  • New air vent covers
  • New fan

Back Bedroom

  • Remove popcorn ceiling
  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Paint
  • New air vent covers
  • New fan

Hall Full Bath

  • Remove popcorn ceiling
  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Paint
  • New window trim
  • New air vent covers
  • New floors
  • Remove shower casing and glass doors and tile it out
  • New vanity
  • New mirror
  • New light fixture

Studio / Office (FROG)

  • Remove popcorn ceiling
  • New trim
  • Paint trim white
  • Paint
  • New window trim
  • New air vent covers
  • New fan (2)
  • New curtain rod
  • New curtains
  • New desk
  • Inspiration for studio space and office space
  • Curtains for closet door?

Backyard

  • Add string lights
  • Build a sustainable garden
  • Get chickens?
  • Build a possible shed for studio space work (yassss)

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Sunday chill vibes and thinking through our future as my pregnancy progresses and we will be having a baby in a few months. It's an overwhelming thought to think the at new life is growing inside of me and soon we will be seeing that little face for the rest of our lives. It's all so surreal and exciting and overwhelming and scary to be honest. 

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I'm currently re-thinking the office room as we wi I'm currently re-thinking the office room as we will be turning it into the NURSERY!!! 😱

So far I know I'll be painting over that delicious green to a lighter gray/beige color (storms coming PPG) that is my fav to brighten up the space. I still love the green but with a little baby in there I'm wanting something a little brighter. 

Other than changing the paint color I'm completely unsure of what to do next. I moved the lovely floral curtains to another room and I hope to bring y'all along (and you know that means polls on instagram stories!!) as I figure out this space. 

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Oh hi! I'm alive 😊 I've found that really I h Oh hi! 
I'm alive 😊 
I've found that really I haven't had a ton to say or capture because, as mentioned in my previous post, each day feels pretty much the same. 

I do want to start just capturing moments again, even if it's just with my phone & not my fancy professional camera. So this morning Shadow was being super cute and I was able to capture it. 

Now back to working and doing house chores and trying to find my voice again πŸ™ƒ

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Oh hi! πŸ‘‹ It's been a hot minute since I've post Oh hi! πŸ‘‹ It's been a hot minute since I've posted anything. Honestly I just feel like there hasn't been much to say or capture. 

Life has essentially been like groundhog day without many changes. Each week day looks the same with getting up, going for a walk/doing yoga, working from home on my computer, maybe another walk, and then house stuff and streaming shows or movies. 

I hardly see friends and we spend time with a few family members, it's rather unexciting. 

I will say next month holds some more joy. My nephew will enter this world, I'll get to see a friend whose vacation was rescheduled from last year, and we should be finding out the gender of our baby. 

I don't know if I'm alone in not feeling like posting because I feel completely uninspired but it's where I'm at. I'm working on my blog post for my first trimester, trying to soak up sunshine when it's a pretty day, reading or listening to books, and purging things I no longer want or need. 

So there's a small update on me. 
How are you? Anything new going on or are you chilling in perpetual ground hog day like me?
Our sweet baby is THIS BIG today. 😳 I found my Our sweet baby is THIS BIG today. 😳

I found myself just staring at this lemon in my hand thinking "woah, you're growing inside of me and are growing FAST."

@mountain_ed take turns praying every night over this baby and our lives. It's one of the things we've been  consistent in since finding out I was pregnant and it fills my heart with a sense of joy and peace I can hardly explain. 

This season is full of unknown excitement but if I'm honest also alot of anxiety/fear. I've known and know many women who have struggled and are still struggling and it puts everything into perspective. So prayers all around are always appreciated.

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I can't believe I'm writing this. . .but we are go I can't believe I'm writing this. . .but we are going to be parents! 😱🀯😍

It's so incredibly humbling, surreal, scary, & most of all exciting. If you've been close to me at all you may know that for the longest time I didn't know where I stood on having biological children; in fact I told Eddie time and time again that if it was a deal breaker that he could get out (🀣). He stayed and here we are 4 years later and expecting our child to enter this world in September, God willing. 

I never thought I would see the day but here it is. . .bassinet, onesie, and the softest avocado toy there ever was. We are going to fiercely love you kid. 

We are thankful for any prayers for a healthy pregnancy and baby. We also ask that while you are praying to pray for those who are still in waiting for their own children. My door is always open and I am praying for you.
I have found myself reading a lot lately. It's my I have found myself reading a lot lately. It's my escape to get out of the house, travel, meet new people, and cross things off of my imaginative bucket list. We all know that this last year has been incredibly weird and  hard and we're still walking through it. 

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I'm currently listening to the audiobook version of "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by @tjklunebooks & y'all it's so good. I'm always a fan of fantasy and this one is just a fun read. 

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What is a book (or series) you've read recently that you LOVE and love recommending to others? I would love to add more to my list of books to dive into!
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Haven't been feeling too πŸ”₯ today so both cats h Haven't been feeling too πŸ”₯ today so both cats have been snuggling and cuddling to bring some peace. 

As much as they can annoy me it's moments like this that remind me how happy I am for their fluffy butts. 

PS - life has been interesting lately (some amazing things, some great, some overwhelming, some scary, some frustrating) so I just haven't really felt like being super present on any social media or my blog. I still scroll and try to check in with all of you. πŸ–€
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