The primary bathroom in our new house has everything we ever wanted in a bathroom. Some things are essential, like a double vanity and shower, but the free-standing tub and the space required for it was a splurge. I also wanted lots of natural light in this space, so the big window above the tub… Continue reading Primary Bath Reveal
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Cabinet & Door Hardware
It's been almost two weeks since we arrived in NW Montana from South Florida. The weather has been beautiful most days, although we've had a few hot days and a nice rainstorm. We don't mind the rain, which is certainly needed locally. We've had fun visiting local shops and found some great vintage pieces that… Continue reading Cabinet & Door Hardware
Five Tips for New Builds and Renovations
My hubby, Jim and I are thrilled to finally be in NW Montana and look forward to moving into our new home build on August 15th. We're in a rental in Downtown Kalispell now, which is great for walking to restaurants and shops. We're only 20 minutes from the house, so it is close enough… Continue reading Five Tips for New Builds and Renovations
Mid-Century Modern Design
Our new home build is inspired by Mid-Century Modern architecture and design, which flourished in the U.S. from the 1940s through the 1960s. We used MCM design to create a floorplan, as well as an interior and exterior design that combines simplicity, functionality, and harmony with our home's natural surroundings. In today's post, I'll share… Continue reading Mid-Century Modern Design
Build Update – Majestic Meadows
The Coastal Modern house feels different now that we're not the owners and we've packed most of our possessions. There are a few things we'll miss about our little beach house, including the beach, neighbors and garden. We'll miss our friends and family most of all, but we'll visit every now and again. One thing… Continue reading Build Update – Majestic Meadows
Exterior – Majestic Meadows
Although, we won't be visiting the site for a few months, our contractor, J Martin Builders will keep the build moving forward. Jason told us he expects the house to be finished mid-late July, so now that our little beach house has sold, we can start preparing for our move. Y'all we've been dreaming about… Continue reading Exterior – Majestic Meadows
The Guts – Majestic Meadows
My hubby, Jim and I were talking about the new house during his Christmas break. He said something that took me by surprise. Usually, he is an even keeled dude, who doesn't show a lot of excitement. Well, out of nowhere, Jim says, "Can you believe we designed this house ourselves? And it looks so… Continue reading The Guts – Majestic Meadows
The Bones – Majestic Meadows
Seven is my favorite number. Turns out it's my lucky number too. We've started our build, seven years after buying our land, Majestic Meadows. Where there was once dirt, rocks and wildflowers, now sits the bones of our house. In today's post, I'll share an update on trusses, framing, flooring and cabinet choices. Plus, I… Continue reading The Bones – Majestic Meadows
Building a Foundation – Majestic Meadows
The lovely meadows overlooking the Swan Range mountains inspired the name Majestic Meadows in 2017. It wasn't until 2024 that we finally broke ground on our home build. There's a symbolic nature to building a foundation together in a place we love. Building a house is exciting, stressful and takes a bit of work. In… Continue reading Building a Foundation – Majestic Meadows
Breaking Ground – New Build
We've officially broken ground on our new home build in NW Montana. As many of you know, once the house is complete, we will sell our South Florida home and move to Montana. This day has been seven years in the making for us. We've done a lot of planning and preparing both emotionally and… Continue reading Breaking Ground – New Build
