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2024 was a big year! After 4+ years of building, w

2024 was a big year! After 4+ years of building, we finally moved into our house. There is still so much to finish, but it’s been such a joy to spend time in this beautiful home.

We’ve come a long way since January!

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When we designed our home (on graph paper!) four y

When we designed our home (on graph paper!) four years ago, I imagined this nook filled with plants and the perfect indoor spot from which to enjoy winter’s beauty. There is still a lot of finish work to be done, and more plants to grow!, but it’s as beautiful as I’d hoped.

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Winter has officially come, and I’m so grateful

Winter has officially come, and I’m so grateful to have this warm and beautiful house to cozy into.

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Hard to choose only a few favorite photos from thi

Hard to choose only a few favorite photos from this week’s trip to Italy. While I was born into a half-Italian family - hearing the language, eating the food, observing cultural traditions- this was my first trip, an advance celebration of next month’s 50th birthday!

My dear friend Alexis was game to adventure with me to the beautiful Cinque Terre. We couldn’t have picked a better place for hiking, swimming, eating (so much good food!), and wandering the stone and tile-laid streets.

If you like to geek out over travel planning, I’m happy to share the details. I booked all of our flights with points and stayed in an amazing hotel!

#monterossoalmare #cinqueterre #italy

Back to back trips to the Maine coast for a traini

Back to back trips to the Maine coast for a training at Maine Coast Waldorf School and a camping trip at Warren Island State Park. Warren Island is only accessible by boat, and the weather (rainy in small pockets) meant that hardly anyone was there. We essentially had a 70+ acre island in Maine almost to ourselves. Unreal.

#travelinghomesteader #mainesummer

July progress: downstairs floors sanded and finish

July progress: downstairs floors sanded and finished, kitchen wall built and painted, and (for now) kitchen built!

The kitchen is literally the center of this home and to truly do it justice we need time to save more money. Thankfully, Brian works as a builder by day and got many of our kitchen pieces for free or dirt cheap from remodels. These will last us years!

The center island we are “auditioning” for workspace, flow, and cabinet needs. This version is 10’ long and about 4’ wide, with space for 4 counter stools. It also has a sink (yet to be photographed).

Next up, mudroom tile!

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Progress is accelerating as we prepare to sand and

Progress is accelerating as we prepare to sand and finish the downstairs floors this week. Here’s a Before series, and I look forward to sharing some Afters next week!

It’s crazy how much “unseen” work goes into building a house. Framing is so dramatic and quick, and then years of small steps finally lead to something that looks finished.

As always, @acornhillhandcrafts is creating a home of exceptional craft and I paint a wall here and there and post pretty photos :)

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