Hey friends! Happy, happy Tuesday!
Well, my kids are all off at school again today. It’s so weird having them gone after six months at home! Even though there isn’t a pumpkin in my house (yet!), I’m going to get me a Pumpkin Spice Latte, turn on Steve Tyrell, light a fall candle and pretend it’s chilly outside while I work inside my little office 🙂 . Last week, we took our bubble walls down on the first floor (finally!), so I thought I’d do a little update. Andrew would say things are moving along really quickly…but they feel slow to me. Some days, I don’t care and am in good spirits, other days, I get really sad and/or angry about the mess. It’s a bit of a roller-coaster to say the least! I’m not good at seeing the progress unless it’s obvious. When they do major electrical work and/or things like HVAC, Andrew gets excited, but I’m pretty much like “show me some tile on the ground and then I see progress”. I don’t have a vision for construction…so this week was good for my soul because after the wall went down, I really did see a difference.
The plan is to finish up the guest bath, patio and living room so that we can move back in and then from there, they can finish my room, bathroom and closet accessing outside doors (so there would be no construction mess in the newly renovated part of the house). Hopefully, the first phase will be finished within the next two weeks and then maybe my room will be done within the next 6ish weeks…upstairs (the brand new construction) probably has a solid 10ish weeks left before it’s done.
Here’s a little reminder of what our living room looked like at the very end of June…
…yeah. That’s bad.
And on Sunday, I took this pic…
…huge difference! After the bubble walls came down, we could really see the progress!
They have put in the new floors, sanded, scraped and stained them, the new baseboards are “mostly” in, they’ve cut out where the new giant sliding door will go, added in sheetrock and painted the cabinets. What we have left to do in this room is repair the beams, put in the new giant door, finish the trim, texture and paint the walls and replace the ceiling fans. After that, this room should be finished!
The electrical is now all great in the breakfast nook, and we have floors (whoop, whoop!). Other than painting the trim and walls, this space is done.
This is the hall that leads to the guest bath. I wish I had a “before” pic of this room, but I couldn’t find one. I didn’t know I needed a before pic (sigh!), but I apparently did because it was gutted too. The door was locked, so I couldn’t snap a pic, but all they have to do this week (I’m told!) is hang the new chandelier and put up the new wallpaper. I will share a pic of that when it’s all done! This will be our first “completed” room!
The cabinets are now nice and white instead of antiqued cream with a brown stain. I love them. We have new hardware for them too which also needs to be added.
This is the doorway that leads to our bedroom. After we get the living area finished, we can lock this door and then the construction will all stay behind it (keeping the mess out of the freshly fixed rooms!).
Here’s a before of my room…
…and now, here’s an “after” of my room…
…and now, here we are today…
…some progress. The list is too long of things we need to finish in here (from floors to windows, walls, my fireplace mantle needs to be replaced, lights, and on and on and on and on and let’s just keep that door shut shall we?). Sigh. There’s some progress in there though.
Here’s my bathroom now…
…it has sheetrock up. That’s basically the progress.
They “set” the tub and did the plumbing but can’t keep it there until the new floor goes in. The new window (see how it’s going to be floor to ceiling now) isn’t in yet either.
Andrew’s cabinets have already been ripped out, mine are still there.
And that’s my closet way back there. It’s a disaster but one day, we’ll get it back to normal too.
The good news is that our patio is moving right along…
…hey, hey, hey! Look at that! The scaffolding for the new construction upstairs is obviously still up (see all the 2x4s?), and they haven’t bricked the column in yet, but girls, this is major progress. The ceiling of our patio had caved in due to the heaviness of the rain, so this is huge.
The electrical was a crazy hot mess, the heaters were all bent and falling out, the fans were leaking rainwater…disaster, but now, it’s looking pretty great!!
They had to take down the brick arches for the construction and once they did, I loved it so much more!!!! I gained more of a view, so that made me really happy and we asked them not to put them back up. Remember what they looked like…
…I loved them at the time, but once they were gone, I was so excited about the extra 12ish inches of view 🙂 .
We’re still waiting on that pesky giant glass door…but it’s lookin’ good! New ceiling all freshly painted 🙂 .
And there you go, a little home update for your Tuesday 🙂 .
I’ll see you guys back here tomorrow! xo
Erika Slaughter says
It’s looking SO GOOD!!!! Those freshly painted cabinets will be holding pumpkins in no time!!
Susan Jeffries says
It is looking great!! I love that you didn’t put the brick back up on the patio. I like a nice clear view too! It will be amazing once it is done!
Kristen says
Looking good so far! Praying that everything stays on track for you guys and you can put all your fall decorations up soon!!
Elspeth says
Thank you so much for the update Shay! Progress looks great! I can’t wait to see the finished product! Sending prayers for you and your family during the remaining weeks!
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Things are coming along great it seems! ?
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Paula says
It looks amazing! Lots of progress. Will you still need to move out for a wee bit?
Mix and Match Mama says
We’re making it work right now.
Cindy says
Hiya Shay! The house is looking good! Quick question about the TV on the patio. How do you keep it from being damaged by the elements? Even if it is out of the way for rain, does humidity affect it at all? Thanks and and hang in there <3
Mix and Match Mama says
Our TVs are always fine outside since they stay dry. We’ve had that one there 6.5 years without any problems!
Valerie Allen says
Wow! It’s really coming along and it looks great! Can’t wait to see the completed house. BTW, what kind of wood are your new floors? They are exactly what I want to put in our house when we get around to renovating.
Mix and Match Mama says
They’re real wood planks that we stain. When the time comes, let me know and I’ll hunt down the specifics for you!
Valerie Allen says
Thanks, Shay!
Katie says
I would love to know the type of wood and stain color too!!
S says
Hi Shay, can you tell me what flooring you have on your patio? Thanks so much!
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s travertine!
Esther Ra Park says
Such a tough process, but everything looks beautiful! Hang in there! Wondering, what color are your hardwood floors? We are getting ours done as well. Also love your deck furniture with the cross back “x” s!
Mix and Match Mama says
I should know this…they’re real wood floors that were stained I want to say “espresso”. The patio furniture is from Restoration Hardware!
Esther says
Aw thanks, Shay! You’ll get there day by day! Thank you for always being an encouragement through your blog!
Sarah Bormann says
What is the paint color in your new living room?
Mix and Match Mama says
The whole house will be SW Moderate White when it’s done. He’s about to paint that room.
Jennibell says
It’s looking good!!! Thanks for the update.
Have you looked at the view from the yard to the porch? You might miss those arches from that angle….but maybe not 🙂 Time changes tastes.
Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Mix and Match Mama says
I have! I think the arches are beautiful but now that we have the wider view (with new floor to ceiling windows), it’s worth the compromise. So many decisions!!
Emily R says
Your place looks great! It’s all coming together. On a side note, am I the only one that thought there was a ginormous dog laying on your pool float?!
Mix and Match Mama says
Bahahaha! I just went back to look and that made me LOL!
Kristi Livingston says
I thought it was a deer! Yes, I had to enlarge the photo to confirm what I was seeing.
Dawn Richardson says
I thought there was a dog on a pool float too! ?
Alison says
It’s looking so great!! I know you’re so excited to see progress! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much!!!!
Karie L DeFrees says
Could you share where the green blanket from your bed is from? So pretty!
The house is looking good!!
Mix and Match Mama says
Pottery Barn!!
Theresa says
Good spirit days = #thistooshullpass
Bad spirit days = #shullsh&@show
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All kidding aside, your house is looking amazing so far and ? the construction continues to move along well. ??
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you!!!!!!!!
Amie says
Having been through a flooded house/remodel I am totally amazed that they were able to just block off part of the house without all of the dust/fumes getting in those areas. I feel like the dust everywhere was just another level! I can’t believe it was June when this happened, it seems like it wasn’t that long ago but I totally get living in it feels like soooo much longer!! I always said I will feel like there is progress when all of the walls are painted! haha
Mix and Match Mama says
They’ve been really amazing…that being said, Andrew has changed the air filters every week because they’re so gross and disgusting. The zipper walls up are really helping so much (upstairs too!!), but my typically clean house does feel uber icky to me.
Stacey says
Great idea changing the air filters! You’ll also probably want to do a full duct clean-out when everything is done… or maybe that’s normal for the crew to do before they finish? Most renovations (up to this point) we have done ourselves so we’ve always had to outsource that part, but it was so worth it to prevent things/dust blowing out for MONTHs… and believe me, they do!!!
I can’t imagine going through what you have while adding in 4 kids and this crazy virtual/homeschool world we all live in right now. In addition to all of that, you are also taking the time to share.
Thanks for being you 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Aw! Thank you for being YOU!!!!
Lisa says
Looks great so far! Thanks for sharing with us!
What did you use for the patio ceiling?
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s painted to match our exterior trim! I don’t know that color. agh! I should be paying more attention!! They just matched it to the original trim outdoors that wasn’t damaged.
Amy says
Congrats! I see a ton of wonderful progress. I am so happy for you. You have been through a lot. I love how you are making lemonade from lemons. Your best recipe so far has been how you have handled this. I enjoy the inspirational Bible verses and other quotes you have posted each day. Isn’t the human spirit amazing? It wants to be happy and live joyfully. Even during trying times we try to be strong and find the laughter and joy. If not this, perhaps it would have been something else. I love how you and Andrew model giving thanks in all circumstances and as Andrew said, “being a witness for Christ“. Your house looks great, but you guys are the best. I’m so glad you share your world with all of us, or we would have missed this lesson on attitude, perspective and faith.
Mix and Match Mama says
Oh my goodness, Amy. This comment means more to me than you’ll ever know. Thank you. xx
AK says
Question, you have said many times
how you planned for this house year and years
down to every detail yet it seems you did a lot of
changes? Arches, windows, etc. were these things you would of changed regardless of water damage?
Mix and Match Mama says
Many of the things (like the windows) we had talked about after we built (Gee, I wish we would have made them bigger), but never in a million years would have changed (because hello, that’s crazy!), so when we were told that stuff was coming out regardless due to damage, that was easy to change. I never ever would have even thought about the arches until they removed them because of damage and then all of a sudden, I saw things differently and liked it better. It never even crossed my mind to take the arches down, but they had to remove the original ones because they were damaged, so I just told them not to put up new ones. Many of the changes (new wallpaper, lights, ceiling fans, paint, tile, counters, cabinets, floors, etc) are being changed due to damage and I really just don’t want to live through all of this and put the exact same thing back up. I want to look back and think “it sucked but I’m glad I made tweaks for a fresh start”.
Alisa says
Looking good! Thanks for sharing an update. Random question – I’ve noticed some of the bathroom walls still have the old wall paper. Is there a reason they weren’t damaged enough to get torn down in the demo?
Mix and Match Mama says
The damage is all behind the walls and/or at the baseboards or…when they ripped out the cabinetry the paper was damaged (because the bottom and back of the cabinetry was ruined), so for instance, in my side of the bathroom, they just haven’t repaired my cabinets yet.
Joanne says
That is good progress! I can remember from when we built our house that there were days when I wondered what on earth had gotten done because it would be small things like outlets but those sheet rock days were great!!
Natalie Buie says
What finish did you use on your paint? eggshell, satin, flat?
Mix and Match Mama says
eggshell!
SC McKay says
Ahhh looking amazing! So happy for you to see progress! Love the color on the wall!
VICKIE says
Looks so good! Can you show a pic of the window area in the living room, that has some sort of gate/iron work on it? Trying to figure out what that unique feature is!
Mix and Match Mama says
That’s the “juliette balcony” for the front staircase!
Amanda says
Bless you bless you bless you. But the progress is amazing! So, I am inspired by the porch ceiling heaters! We are going to re-do the ceiling of our back porch next year (it’s vinyl and we want it to be wood). I want my hubby to install those! I assume you would recommend since you had them done again?
Mix and Match Mama says
YES!!!!! A million times, yes!! We love them!
Alexa says
I cannot wait to see your huge sliding glass door! We want to put one of those in. They are so cool!
Sara Hornbacher says
It’s looking great!!!! Can’t wait to see the finished product!!! Hang in there mama! ?
Angela Ellingson says
Oh Shay, what a marathon! So glad there is incremental light at the end of the tunnel! Just think, Christmas will be extra special with everything complete!!
Cathy Meagher says
Lots of progress and I love your taste in home design! Are the living room cabinets also painted SW Moderate White?
Mix and Match Mama says
The cabinets are SW Antique White!
PJ says
It will look amazing when done! I still don’t understand how it happened. Did the contractors not prepare for the rain? I know it is hard, but it will be lovely when done.?
Mix and Match Mama says
It was really like “the perfect storm” of unfortunate circumstances.
Dawn says
I hear the angels warming up for the Hallelujah chorus that will come in just a short time!!!
Mix and Match Mama says
This made me LOL and smile!!! 🙂
Anna F says
Hey Shay! It’s looking amazing! Your bathroom wallpaper is still up! Has it not been demoed yet? Or will you be using the same wallpaper?
Mix and Match Mama says
Half of it is still kind of up and the other half has already been taken down. Unfortunately, it has to go! I loved that paper too. My poor bathroom really got hit hard.
Melinda Brightwell says
Did any of your photos or artwork get damaged? I think that would have made me panic most!!
Mix and Match Mama says
No, we are so fortunate that we were home, with the help of neighbors, friends and the construction crew, we were able to get everything shifted and moved before there was too much damage.
Dana says
That back folding glass door is going to be AMAZING!! Your backyard and patio are maybe my favorite parts of your house…can’t wait for you to get it all finished. I’m sure you’re quite a bit more eager than I am though…hahaha!
Mix and Match Mama says
Hahaha! I’m a tad anxious 😉 !
Casey says
I love these updates!! I can’t wait to see more progress and the new finishes you choose!! Hang in there it will all be worth it in the end!! 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Awwwwww!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Alisha says
I LOVE IT! It already looks so much brighter in there with the painted built ins and the paint color! I can’t wait to see how much light that new big door adds!
Mix and Match Mama says
Thank you so much!!!!
Liz Thorson says
Shay, I’m thrilled for you and your family! I see sooo much progress! You had so very much damage in so many areas on top of your business addition. The removal of all of the damaged areas, the repair and replacement and your addition truly appears to be almost as big a project as building a new home! I think your crew has accomplished a great deal! Today, with all of your kids off to in person school, you must feel like you can finally relax for a minute with that pumpkin spice latte! I have much respect and admiration for you, Wonder Woman!
Mix and Match Mama says
You’re too sweet!!! I have zero doubts that Wonder Woman wouldn’t complain as much as me, but thank you so much, Liz.
Kristen says
Exciting to see progress! Thank you for including us in the process!
Darby Ridgway says
It looks great, can you share what brand your ceiling fans are for you patio (I assume you are happy with them)? We are needing to upgrade ours and are looking for one that puts off some decent air flow.
Mix and Match Mama says
Just asked Andrew! He said they’re from lumens.com and that he just looked them up for you and can’t find them (maybe they’re no longer in stock?!). That was an Andrew question 🙂 .
Diana says
Your home is so beautiful! Can’t wait to see what it will look like when completed! What color paint did you end up picking for walls? Thanks!
Mix and Match Mama says
SW Moderate White!!
Jeanie says
So much work! It’s going to be fabulous when completed.
Kristin Lyngaas says
Praise the Lord for some progress!! Enjoy that “Fall” in your house 🙂 Fun to see the updates! Have a beautiful week!
Heather says
Looking good! I know you talked a little about this but I couldn’t find it- when damage like this happens, your insurance pays for it correct? Do they pay for all after your deductible or is it like when you wreck a car and they pay replacement value? This is one of those home ownership things that I have zero clue about!
Mix and Match Mama says
Ha! Ironically enough, I sold home insurance for over a decade 🙂 . You pay your deductible and then they pay for whatever is left based on the damage due to the covered loss.
Kelly says
Love seeing the progress! It’s coming together so beautifully;). We have had a few minor (compared to yours) repairs/renovations this summer and the disruption of my house/routine makes me a little crazy. Your attitude has been inspirational to me, thanks Shay!;).
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s so good to know I’m not alone. I really can’t stand the mess/chaos. Clearly, God is teaching me something…wish He’d hurry up 😉 .
Mary Jane McNeill says
It’s coming along so nicely! I can’t wait to see that wall of doors. Is your mom helping you pick out your finishes? Did she help you when you originally built the house? Or is this all “you”? I love following your mom on IG.
Mix and Match Mama says
She’s always so helpful!! I would say it’s Andrew and me…but my mom is very helpful!
Ann-Lorraine says
Yay for progress! Do you happen to remember what the manufacturer and stone type / color is for your living room floor to ceiling fireplace? Looking at updating our fireplace and yours is so pretty. 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
It’s Granbury Stone which is native to this part of Texas!
Andrea says
We are in the beginning planning stages of remodeling our house. You have such incredible taste! Do you have any design magazines or websites, etc, that you like and would recommend for ideas?
Mix and Match Mama says
I have been “pinning” home images for years and years. That was really my source this time around. If you go to my Pinterest Boards, check out the Cozy Home board for my ideas!
Sarah Barntsen says
Shay, did you ever think when that rain was coming in that it would lead to all of this? I just can’t believe it. You don’t hear of situations like this very often. Sorry you are living it. The light is at the end of the tunnel! Ish. ???