Progress update: exterior plaster

My plaster master, Tim, marched enthusiastically across the field to report that we had reached a major milestone: no more exposed blox on the exterior.

How I created my Scandi style white wash look on rafters

The process of sealing our wood rafters with a white pigmented wax sealer. The builder loves it!

Progress update: roof rafters and decking nearly complete

Our property is covered in native lantana. What a gift!

Progress Update: a wet spring

Here's some photo updates from the framing phase of our house.

It’s never too early for landscaping

After the house came the garden.

Gravel + hairy friends

We are so thankful for the 'barn-raising' support we've already had from so many of you & other friends and family. One recent example is the procurement of two truck bed loads of pea gravel transferred from a neighbor's back yard to our front yard.

Progress update: board & paint

After the framing comes the drywall. In a matter of days, our walls were outfitted in a patchwork of soft grey orderly panels. The house felt quiet and calming. Likely because it hadn't been so clean inside in months. It felt cohesive and restrained. I think I appreciated this phase all the more because I … Continue reading Progress update: board & paint →

Progress Update & 3D visualization tools

Here's the latest progress GIFs of the property. I'm also sharing some 3D visualization tools that I've used.

Things I’ve said no to

We started the project by defining functional needs. These guardrails help us know when something isn't right for our project.

Progress update: slab, walls and window rough openings

Once we closed on our construction loan, we were ready to form our building footprint slabs and within a couple of weeks pour our foundation. Next, the blocks were delivered and the crew began to stack. Just before Christmas, most of the main house was stacked and rough openings of windows hinted at our future … Continue reading Progress update: slab, walls and window rough openings →