We had a crazy week at the Farm- Little E was sick all week and we ended up cancelling a trip Up North that we were all looking forward to. As much as we try to take a weekend here or there, when we are home for the weekend- we always manage to dream up big to do lists of things to get done around the house. This last minute weekend home was no different. So Saturday we worked and Sunday we played.
To bring everyone up to speed on our home project: last August we tore the entire roof off of our house. Still unsure about how this all started but the end results have made this huge project all worth it. It is through the process of buying and remodeling our farmhouse that Big Bluestem Restoration Company was born. Check out our ABOUT US page for more of our story.
This was our before....
And this is what a house looks like with no roof! We salvaged as much of the materials as possible and have been re-purposing them into furniture, frames and wall coverings.
I will share current photos soon but we are still working on finishing our siding & painting sometime this summer. Our new upstairs has 4 bedrooms including a master suite with a walk in closet and bathroom (I am seriously considering a coffee maker and mini fridge so we never have to leave). We also have a powder room and an office with a large storage closet. There is so much room and I am absolutely in love with our design and how we maximized every inch to fit our needs
So back to weekend projects- we are working on our powder room. I will post more photos and stories about that in the upcoming week or 2. We went with a white penny tile. I got a great deal on 12 x 12 sheets for $1.50 a piece. It is a tricky tile to lay and it looks busy but with the right grout and room design I know it will be perfect. We have a salvaged Kohler sink of course and Rob will be building a custom vanity for it. We also worked in the garden and I continue to work on getting our home organized after this major upgrade.
Despite how hard we are working- 2 full time jobs, 2 kids, our projects and starting a new business- it is so important to take some time and what better than on Father's Day. We spent the morning at the farm- made a dessert for dinner and breakfast which my dad joined us for before heading to the lake to beat the heat. Rob & Hads went sailing which she naturally loves and Little E enjoyed a dip in the water too. We ended the day at Rob's family farm with dinner & the o so delicious cherry cookie bars Hads & I made earlier. My heart felt so full.
Stay tuned for updates on our Penny Tile Powder Room Project in the next week or two. Contact us today if you need help with any of your home remodeling projects- we are looking for new customers!