http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43116127/palazzo/B1-02%20%20Elevations-1.PDF, http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43116127/palazzo/B1-00%201st%20Floor-1.PDF
I am very excited about it. In fact, whenever I'm over at the barn where Tia stays now, all I do while I'm cleaning is think about getting that new barn set up.
The main question left to be answered is, WHERE WILL THE BARN BE LOCATED? Our current site plan has it sitting partially on the foundation of the old metal garage that is currently on the property. But, because that would have it sitting foward from the house (on the other side of the lot) we have to get a variance from the Zoning Board of Adjustment to put it there. We hope our case is solid, because if we can't use that concrete pad then we will have to move the house forward (cut down 4 trees) or move the barn back (cut down 3 trees AND put down a new pad.) Here's a link to the site plan:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/43116127/palazzo/A1-01%20Site%20Plan-1.PDF
Trees. Tree. That is a four letter word in my book right now. I previously wrote about our issue with the "tree police." Issue ongoing. Citations issued. LARGE sum of money involved. Mayor and City Council involved. Turns out that on AG properties you cannot just cut down what you want to or need to on your own land without getting the blessing of the tree powers that be. Never mind that it is in the process of being rezoned.... We'll be trying to make our case that we had NO IDEA. And we didn't!
Rain! Now there's a good word. We've had enough so that everything has greened back up! No more going over at all hours to move the hose around so we can save the trees. Oh, there's that word again. The creek has plenty of water.... so at least the tires that are in there aren't visible right now. Trying to look at the positive side.
Green grass... but we won't be living here!
The last bit of good news is that the "for sale" sign in front of our current house is coming down tomorrow. I'm getting up right now to do a little dance... yayayayayayay! We came to our senses and realized that if we don't NEED to sell this house right now, there's really no point in doing it. Why would we complicate life by moving into the little old house and having to store half of our stuff when we can just stay here until the other house is finished? Seems like a no-brainer to me. (I can use the excuse that I didn't think of this before since I had barn-brain. That could count as no-brain.)
Behind the scenes work is being done... the builder is applying for the building permit, the site is being re-platted, and we have started making selections. Here is an example of the stone and window color we hope to use:
The roof is a little too grey, I think.
A good friend of mine introduced me to an addicting website... and I'm getting lots of ideas there. If you haven't been to www.pinterest.com you are way behind the times! Here are a couple of ideas that I really like:
These colors make me happy. My mantra for this house is LIGHT and BRIGHT.
I want to do dark floors, beige walls and white trim. Not everywhere, but as the basic scheme.
Leaning toward antiqued white cabinets with a contrasting island. Got to get Jim on board with this one!
Another other great website where I am getting ideas and keeping track of what I like is www.houzz.com. Highly recommended if you like to look at house stuff! And lastly, here's a great blog for beautiful home building inspiration: http://www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com/.
Of course, I could literally spend all day (or all night if I can't sleep) on the computer looking at stuff... so I have to limit myself to a few minutes at a time. Facebook? Haven't been on in weeks! Children? Oh yes... I actually do have some... and I probably should get some dinner going and get the Halloween candy out! Happy Halloween, Y'all!
Such exciting stuff!!! I love the color scheme :)
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