still siding…

… and I’m very much ready to kick myself in the face. Kidding. Or am I? I’ll give you the full update on HGTV.com Wednesday. For now, I’m off to load up on some more sunscreen and bug spray. And coffee. Yessssss, more coffee.

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excuse us…

… for a few days while we battle the heat in an attempt to cover up our hideous house wrap with Brand! New! Siding! A huge thanks to Build Direct for helping us out — the result is going to be gorgeous! p.s. We’ve made serious progress in the bathroom departments. Can’t wait to give

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look! a bath!

Husband took me to the renovation house for a surprise after dinner last night, and would you look at my early birthday present?: It’s gorgeous, no? I couldn’t be happier (unless, of course, it came decorated with a big red bow, but alas — I’m not picky). We chose this model from Sterling for our

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lighting plan? check.

Holy crap, you guys. This was one of the looooongest weekends of the renovation, simply because my brain does not think in the capacity a lighting plan requires. Until now, Husband has been controlling the brunt of the construction, but when it comes to design decisions, he’s consulting me (not because I’m a pro. Instead,

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it’s q&a time!

Our third video is up on HGTV.com (have you been following the renovation series there, as well?) and we’re talking windows. BUT! That’s not all! Next week we’re running a super special post to answer YOUR questions about renovations, design and everything between. What do you want to know about our home, financing, scheduling and

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#20 and #24? Check.

I jetted off to Los Angeles last week for some much-desired R+R and found myself staying in a friend’s cabin in Big Bear. Of course, I had planned to unplug for the week (which is #6 on my list, but decided against it when I spotted Wi-Fi in the mountains. I’m a total sucker for

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future decor.

Have you been following our renovation diary on HGTV.com? Each Wednesday, I share a bit of our progress on the home either via video or photos (and it’s quite a bit more personal than I tend to get over here!). Today, I’m sharing a few finds I’m pining for, so head over to check it

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house rules.

I’m a born lover of all boundaries, so I often make rules for myself, which guarantee I will either (a) look smart, (b) be happy, or (c) not trip and fall in public. So, today, I thought I might take a break from the typical virtual decorating perspective and, instead, share with you a few

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