by Sara Jo Floyd | Oct 6, 2014 | Farm Life, Renovation
The chickens aren’t little anymore! They are fully feathered just in time for the cool weather. Although we don’t have eggs yet these cuties are really starting to show their different personalities. One young rooster is starting to practice his amateur crowing, which sounds a bit like a cat being strangled. (more…)
by Michael Floyd | Sep 30, 2014 | Art and Design, Farm Life, Renovation
We have been very busy already this fall. Besides adding a new little “pumpkin to our patch,” we have also been making some real renovation progress. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Sep 4, 2014 | Art and Design, Renovation
Being turned down for beautiful marble tile flooring was so disappointing. However, after researching flooring options that would work in our bathroom situation, we found a great substitute from a very unlikely source. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Sep 1, 2014 | Art and Design, Renovation
Because all our plans on the upstairs bathroom have hit a speed bump, we have temporarily turned our attention to the kitchen plans. Here is a peek at what we are cooking up for our farmhouse kitchen design. (more…)
by Sara Jo Floyd | Aug 28, 2014 | History, Renovation
White Carrara marble tile
The tile guys from Home Depot finally decided to grace us with their presence yesterday. We had been waiting on them for over 2 months to put in the tile so that we could renovate the room. The dream of having a nice, functioning bathroom was so close to becoming a reality. Then we were informed that we were not candidates for the Carrara marble tile that we ordered for the space. We were crushed and frustrated.
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by Sara Jo Floyd | Aug 27, 2014 | Art and Design, Renovation
Byarton Cottage
This was our circa 1910 Victorian cottage that we sold in May of 2014. Sometimes I really miss it, especially the beautiful kitchen and baths. We spent 3.5 yrs fixing up this place, but you will never believe what actually sold the house! (more…)