I figured that it might be time for a home renovation update! Here is a video walk through I put together:
I filmed this video a week ago. So much more has already gone on at the house and I wanted to share a few photos!
Renovating a house means getting excited about boring things no one else cares about, like towel rings and hooks going up in the bathroom:
We changed out the tile on this fireplace. Here's a before and after. (The before is a photo taken by the realtor, clearly designed to make the wood look much lighter than it is in real life. We did not change the color at all.)
This tile is the coolest ever. Each color is a separate tile, so they whole thing has to be put together like a quilt. The tiler and I did a practice run a few weeks ago:
He did an awesome job jig sawing it all together!
And in further tile news, the kitchen tile has gone in!
Finally, we found out this week that it looks like we will be able to move in around November 1. Baby is due at the end of November, so it will be great to be in the house before he arrives! Fantastic news!
I hope you enjoyed this peek into this ginormous project. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
Wow, so much work to be done. Thanks for sharing your life adventure. I love to follow allow to she your house come alive. We have been remodeling our house room by room over many years,doing the work ourselves. It’s always so exciting to see the end result when a project is completed.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
So very, very happy for you! It will be beautiful.
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie, thank you so much for the update! The house is going to be gorgeous, and a wonderful place for a kid to grow up. Did I see back stairs going up out of the kitchen? Perfect for hide-and-seek.
Re: the tile in the bedroom fireplace. Yes, you used a modern tile, but it evokes the old green marble surrounds I’ve seen in many houses of the era. Really lovely!
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
Julie! This is SO AWEOME!! I am so excited for you! Being the daughter of an architect, it is VERY clear the amount of effort and time you took to blend all the exquisite details in the restoration of this Victorian home!! I have no doubt that you will be in love with it when you are finally able to move in! LOVE the tile work, especially the new fireplace! Your studio is stunning and fun. I am definitely signing up for a class, especially since you are in y own backyard. Congratulations on becoming the mommy of a little boy! Wishing you and your family all the best!❤️Lisa
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
So beautiful!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Soooo very excited for you and your new house! It all looks fabulous. Best wishes for all amazing things in your new home with your little family!!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
Julie, I was wondering how your house was proceeding so I was thrilled to see the video and photos – it looks fabulous! You are doing a wonderful job restoring and creating a heartwarming home. You and Steve have been on a few field trips to pick out the perfect items!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
How fun to see it all come together. Even more
fun when it’s finished. Congratulations!
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
Julie, amazing, amazing, amazing! So happy for you and please keep the videos coming. Rest yourself, my dear for next lovely season of your life❤️
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
This is so great and I am so happy for you both. You didn’t mention which room is going to be the baby’s room, but I am sure you have it planned out already. I am wishing you all the best!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Very cool…sooo excited for you and your family! Love love love the house!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Thanks for the update! It looks awesome and I just love the tiles on the fire place – great choice!
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
Love the green tile in the upstairs fireplace. It is all gorgeous. So many people want the “New” look. I really appreciate all the work you’ve done to restore and renovate this beautiful old house! It is a labor of love. Hope you have a fantastic life there, with the new baby.
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀
It’s coming together beautifully! What a full November you have!! 😀