Renovation Diaries

Quiet Waters, Mystery Colors, and Progress in the Loft

Returning to the cabin this week felt different. It was our first time back since losing Suzi, and the silence in the places she used to roam was heavy. We knew we couldn't just throw ourselves into non-stop renovation work and pretend everything was normal. Instead, we decided to honor her memory by taking things… Continue reading Quiet Waters, Mystery Colors, and Progress in the Loft

white walls and painted cabinet bases with no counters on top
Renovation Diaries

Cured Counters, Drywall Wins, & Hosting in a Work-in-Progress

If you’ve ever hosted friends while your house was mid-renovation, you know the specific blend of excitement and anxiety I’m feeling right now. We have three couples coming to stay with us at the cabin this weekend. What’s finished? The hanging of all of the drywall! Are the guest rooms 100% finished? Nope. But our… Continue reading Cured Counters, Drywall Wins, & Hosting in a Work-in-Progress