It takes a village....

We are getting closer and closer to being under roof. There are only a few boards that have to be done on the back side of the house, and then they'll start putting on the shingles. Exciting!! I love the way the house is starting to look like, well, a house! Everytime I go by there is a little more detail here or there, and it's all starting to come together.

Speaking of shingles, would you believe I picked them AGAIN? Jimmy and JP were so sweet to put up two samples for me, but you know what that meant...decision time! I had picked Weathered Wood, but then I changed it sight unseen to Driftwood because that was Jimmy's pick. I trust his judgement on exterior elevations way more than I trust my own. I mean, let's face it...the man knows what he's doing, and he's been doing it a long time. HOWEVER, once I saw the two up, I really like the Weathered Wood even though I knew that it was way more brown than what I wanted. SO, I called in a trusty friend with a good eye for design, (Thanks, Steph!) and we held up the Hardie and brick samples to be sure. Without a doubt, Driftwood was the way to go. It's ordered, I can't change it, and I love it! It takes a village, folks! Let's see, I had Jean Ann's opinion, JP's opinion, Emily's opinion, Gilly's opinion, Cliff's opinion (of course), Jimmy's opinion, Luis's opinion, Stephanie's opinion, oh, and Dan's opinion (and he knows roofs)...whew! I think that was the hardest pick yet. I have lighting, paint, and carpet to go...I can do it!! Although, I really don't want it to end, because I've had so much fun. Good thing this is my job!

Make sure you come out for the second and last weekend of the Home Builder Association's Grand Tour of Homes on Saturday and Sunday. We have two fantastic homes open this year: the Blue Ridge in Patchen and the Madison in Still Meadow. You HAVE to see the reclaimed barnwood floors, the stacked stone fireplace, and the stained beams in the family room and owner's suite of the Blue Ridge. The townhome, of course, is fab as well. It is the traditional "Southern" style that we all know and love. The brickwork that was recently completed in the basement is pretty cool. I love how it looks like a wine grotto. All it needs is a wine rack, a wine fridge, and a tasting table! Come see us in both locations and be sure to register to get your name included in the drawing for a king size mattress from our good friends at Wildcat Mattress. We love 'em!

Have a great Friday and a great weekend!
Polly