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This post is called “Still Waiting…” because we are still waiting for our driveway. \u00a0It’s getting very old. \u00a0Not that I am not grateful to be in this amazing house, but it is getting very old because so much other work (and getting all these contractors out of our hair) hinges on this driveway. \u00a0In addition, I have had just about enough of cleaning up mud, gravel and dust from the house due to everyone tracking in crap from the driveway! \u00a0The curb, sidewalk and approach have all been poured, thank goodness, (and hopefully will be approved), and next is the driveway. \u00a0But as usual, about 15 things have to happen before they are ready for the asphalt guys, so here we sit. \u00a0Rumor has it Tuesday might be the day, but we won’t hold our breath.<\/p>\n

Yes, I did carve our initials into the concrete down by the sidewalk, but don’t tell anyone. \u00a0\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

I’m doing this update as we have begun to get a little settled and I thought you might be interested to see all the empty rooms you have been looking at for so long getting filled with at least a little bit of furniture. \u00a0We have a long way to go, but here’s a glimpse.<\/p>\n

I’ll do the best one first… \u00a0Last year I saw the following wall hanging at a hotel and fell in love with the idea:<\/p>\n

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I was determined to incorporate that into our house at some point, and it finally came to fruition in our dining room! \u00a0Photos don’t do it justice, it is amazing and Bill and I love it! \u00a0Also good for filling up VERY LARGE walls that we have. \u00a0Every wall hanging or piece of art we have looks like a postage stamp compared to the size of the walls. \u00a0It think it will be a while until we get stuff large enough to fill up wall space.<\/p>\n

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Master bedroom pretty well set up. \u00a0Bench was the final piece that came last week. \u00a0It was pre assembled which made Bill very happy. \u00a0He has put together so many pieces he’s about done.<\/p>\n

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Lower level family room. \u00a0Very much work in progress, but we found a mini couch and filled the bar area with bar like items.<\/p>\n

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Living room. \u00a0We have a new couch coming as this one is a little big for the space and is sinking badly. \u00a0Also new coffee table on order and just taking our time with what we will do with end tables, lamps and a behind the couch table. \u00a0New rug in greens and earthtones to break up all the gray and blue we have going on.<\/p>\n

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A bit of decor, but like I said, everything we have is SO small it looks silly. \u00a0My sister gave me that little bowl on the shelf for my birthday and it has been packed away ever since. \u00a0Looks great with the colors, great choice MK!!!<\/p>\n

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Bill’s office. \u00a0We laughed when we put his very traditional desk in this more modern space as it looked a little odd. \u00a0It’s a good desk for him, though and sticking with it. \u00a0If you look on the left side of the photos you can see a table. \u00a0That is Bill’s old school briefcase from years past that I made into a table for him as a housewarming gift. \u00a0Had to keep some traditional and nostalgic touches.<\/p>\n

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Karen office. \u00a0Space from which I wield power. haha \u00a0And killer view.<\/p>\n

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MagnaMemos studio. \u00a0Now this space is just unreal. \u00a0Pretty much put all my stuff in one room instead of having it spread out all over the place. \u00a0Much neater and out of the way.<\/p>\n

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Laundry room\/pantry\/mud room\/catch all room. \u00a0Come straight in from the garage door. \u00a0Really working out well.<\/p>\n

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Front entry<\/p>\n

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Lower level gym<\/p>\n

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And last but not least, another neighborhood cat that REALLY wants to come inside. \u00a0And a good shot of our back patio area which is still also a major mess. \u00a0Been staring at the pile of gravel for 2 weeks now.<\/p>\n

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We’re getting there, but so happy to be in! \u00a0I’ll probably do one or two more posts to show you all the driveway and some really finished photos (may be a while), and then wrap up this portion of the blog and move on to something else. \u00a0Hopefully MagnaMemos related as I start to get back in the swing of things. \u00a0Have a great holiday everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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