A Few "Before and During" Shots to Share...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009

I'd love to share a few "before and after" shots with you, but we're not quite to the "after" part yet. We're getting closer, but our home is definitely still in the "during" stage. So, here are a few "before and during" shots for all of you that keep asking how it's going. I promise that I'll VERY HAPPILY post some "after" shots as soon as we get to that point!

The Front:

The picture on the left is from last summer, so we're looking forward to the trees and bushes filling in the front of the house, but black shutters made a huge difference! They were a surprise from Jer...he knows me well!













The Dining Room:

This room is still very "in process," but we have big plans for it in the next few weeks. Under that green carpet there are beautiful hardwood floors that we can't wait to see!












A Guest Bedroom:
This room is one of our closest to being ready for it's "after" shot. It still needs a few finishing touches, but it's looking great.















Kitchen:
And this is our most exciting room yet! In the last month we've removed a couple of walls, torn out a very unattractive floor, changed the layout of the overall space, installed recessed lighting (and under-the-cabinet lights), moved the cabinets up about 5 inches, and removed a bulkhead. Over the weekend though, we got our BEAUTIFUL granite countertop! This was another surprise from Jer. I picked it out weeks ago, but a complication occured (or so I thought), so we had settled on something else. Jer, because he is the sweetest husband ever, secretely made the original choice a reality, and I was very happy, and very surprised, to see them installed on Friday afternoon. We're hoping to have our floor and bacsplash installed this week.










So, it's coming along, and it gets more encouraging every day. We're looking forward to really calling it home as the "during" stage gradually begins to look a little more like the "after" we've been dreaming of!

My Purpose:

9 Comments:

  1. I wish that everyone could see up close and personal the reality of how much better it looks. Your kitchen is going to be absolutely beautiful, and the whole place is really coming along, you guys have taken the curb appeal up so many notches and I'm really beginning to see how great it's all going to look. We can't wait for it to be done and you guys sleeping there your first night. I'm completely jealous of your kitchen!

    By Blogger Girl Raised in the South, at 5/04/2009 8:46 AM  

  2. It's so much fun for me to see all the things your mom has been telling me about, Les. The black shutters make a HUGE difference and yes, I think you're married to a pretty special guy. It tickled me to death when your mom told me he was going to surprise you with the countertop you wanted all along and didn't think you'd get.

    Wonderful - your new home is going to be absolutely wonderful.

    xoxo
    Aunt Barb

    By Blogger Barb, at 5/04/2009 5:35 PM  

  3. Les and Jer, I am loving watching this transformation of your great home. Glad you're making lots of pics, to refer back to. The black shutters are exactly right, and the hardwood floors a great find.

    I'll be sending you some curtains. A house that big might could use them. Though much of what you're doing is sweat equity work, hope you take time to find some humor in it, and enjoy this wonderful time.

    By Blogger Judith, at 5/05/2009 11:46 PM  

  4. Oh my goodness Les, you've been a busy blogger lately! I LOOOOVE the pics of the house and the black shudders look fabulous! Landon is so big and soooo cute!Love you guys and hopefully we'll get to see you one day!

    By Blogger Rory and Cindy, at 5/07/2009 2:37 PM  

  5. Wow--Les--The kitchen looks great! It looks so different from when we were there in February. Thank you for posting the pictures!

    By Anonymous Janae, at 5/16/2009 11:43 AM  

  6. Your Mom keeps me up on how your wonderful home is transfixing, (new word?) Last I heard some kitchen appliances were setting in your living room.

    I so hope someday I can fly out to see all of you, and this place.

    By Blogger Judith, at 5/21/2009 10:46 PM  

  7. Leslie!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish SO BADLY I was up there to help you with your new house!!!!!!!! We would have SO MUCH FUN!!!!! I have a blog I read that you need to check out for inspiration when the remodeling days get long: www.thisyounghouse.com

    It's a favorite of mine! Greg and I LONG for the day we get to have one of our own to fix up...sigh! Until then, PLEASE, PLEASE keep posting pics!!

    Love you so much,
    Kristin

    By Blogger Kristin, at 5/26/2009 12:58 PM  

  8. It is so wonderful to see what alot of work and alot of love can create, I am not just talking about your wonderful family, but your new home. Leslie, It has been such a privlege to get to know you this year through Apples of Gold and your gifts and talents to create a house into a home is even evident in these pictures. I know it took both you and Jeremy alot of work, but the results speak for themselves. I look forward to seeing your new home for myself as soon as you are settled in...
    Love, Jan

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/03/2009 10:45 AM  

  9. Leslie and Jeremy,
    Terry was here today and telling me about your house. I just happened to be on facebook and saw your post. It's looking great and I'm really proud of you guys. It's so exciting to fix up a house and make it your own personality.
    Love, Gina

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 6/03/2009 8:44 PM  

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