Project Curb Appeal: Portico Progress

Work is underway on the front portico face lift!  The structure and foundation of the original portico checked out a-ok so the project is going just as we’d hoped.  The existing roof and columns have been replaced and a new diagonal cross balustrade is already in place!

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Here’s the plan…

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Here’s the before before…

July 2012 001 copy

And here’s the before with new paint…

April 2013 291 copy

The new light fixtures from Ballard Designs have arrived, but unfortunately one was broken and needs to be replaced.  They are the three light version of the ones we added to the back porch last summer.

Concord 3-Light Outdoor Sconce

They’ve trimmed everything out since I took the picture and will be back today to paint and start on the two mini porticos and replacing the side doors.  I positively cannot wait to share a big reveal!!

xoxo

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School Daze

Things are kind of in a tizzy around these parts, with school, baseball and a flurry of things all wrapping up over the next three weeks.  Gals, we’re talking a baseball tournament, Muffins with Mom, end of year performance for the baby, Author’s Tea, Field Day, the school Marathon, Awards Day, our anniversary, Honey’s birthday,… Read More

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Amanda 0, The Baby 1

I’m popping in today with a short little diddy… as I’m reading the baby his I Am Wonder Woman book at bedtime last night this goes down: Me: Do you think Mommy looks like Wonder Woman?  *why do I set myself up like this?!?!* Whit: *very carefully looks me up and down*           Well, you… Read More

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