Excitement is Building!

Where does the time go!?  I cannot believe all that has happened since I last gave y'all an update on the house.  And not only has a lot changed with the house, but we've also had a few life changing events too.  But more on that in another posting...

In chronological order, here's some photos of the past several weeks:

beams in the family room

matching cabinets in the family room

kitchen cabinets and island

fridge nook and butler's pantry

laundry room

finished outdoor fireplace and prepping for the stamped concrete patio

stone being delivered

one of my favorite "things" in the house; love how the light casts such a beautiful shadow!

hot tub deck and more patio prep work

 

view from above of almost finished patio

another shot of the butler's pantry

another of my favorite things....the laundry room door! mounted on a track like a barn door

For those of you following along with our build, I don't think I'll be posting many more updates here.  If you want periodic snippets you'll have to join my Facebook page.  Just click on the button in the right margin.  I will post random pictures there.  And you can also follow Travelin' GRITS to receive notification of new postings. 

Instead, I will be posting about some other life events, as well as some projects I'll start working on that will find their permanent place at the house.  I'm guessing the next and final few weeks of the build will be full of lots of changes....... and I can't wait!!!  :)

Until then....

Coming Along!

Y'all would not believe how long I've waited to post this update!  I've had a myriad of computer issues that have nearly gotten the best of me, but in the end I came out with a brand new Windows Surface replacing my original Surface that I got last Christmas.  It ended up being a faulty piece of equipment.  My dinosaur of a laptop is going in for a tune-up this week.  Shhh, it might be beyond help at the stage it's in.  But I'm willing to give it one last chance!

Anyway, following are some captioned photos of  the house and the progress thus far.  Needless to say, WE ARE SO EXCITED!!!



front of house

back porch ceiling

view of staircase from front door

through the master bedroom pocket doors to the study

looking from the dining room into the kitchen toward the breakfast and family rooms

looking back toward the kitchen from the family room

family room fireplace and ceiling height chimney

view from second story down to family room

view from the wooded driveway

window and door trim begun

window trim

crown molding going up

making sure our Moroccan arched stained glass window fits its opening

columns and coffered ceiling!

arching the doorways!

second story arch

master bath tub surround

living room columns, again

backyard patio

outdoor fireplace began last Thursday

patio fireplace:  this was done in just 2 days!

 

 

Magic Doors

There is something magical about Moroccan doors.

Kasbah Oudayas, Rabat

They keep people out; they welcome people in. They reveal what's inside, whether a home, a place of business, a place of learning, a place of worship, or even royalty.  Some even mark the entrance to a village or kasbah.  Doors are the heartbeat, of sorts, to what makes those places "tick".



Chefchaouen





Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca





Royal Palace, Fez



the magnificent Bab Mansour, Meknes



main gate entrance into Kasbah Oudayas, Rabat



Walking the streets of Morocco's cities, one can't help but be drawn to the doors. To their variety; to their uniqueness; to their color, their beauty, and their eccentricity, each one more different than the last.  Some so simple you think there's nothing special about it, but you still notice it because of it's color or some creative twist that's been applied.

small village above Cascade d'Ouzoud

Chefchaouen

Asilah

Kasbah Oudayas, Rabat

Here is a colorful look at some of my favorite doors of the fabulous place I called home for three years.  This in no way is even close to exhausting the numerous photos I have of doors, but it's at least enough to delight your sense of sight with color, texture and sheer beauty.  And, to me, they truly are magical.



Le Mirage Resort Hotel, Tangier



antiques and door souk, Rabat

Chefchaouen

Asilah

Moulay Idriss

Asilah

Chefchaouen

Rabat medina

Chefchaouen government building

Chefchaouen mosque

dar Artana, Chefchaouen

Kasbah Oudayas, Rabat

Midelt kasbah

gray?!  Moulay Idriss

 

PS:  My husband is coming home from his deployment this week (Yay!), and I will be taking a break from writing for several weeks.  Until then, be sure to enjoy and appreciate those that you love, and take special note of the little things that make life grand!

Chefchaouen