Just a peak at some of the landscaping in place. Still things to do on the exterior. Shutters, roof corbels, painting the columns, doors and garage door, chimney cover needs dressing up, hard scaping and some lighting changes.
It must be strange to see all this grass and plants when so many of you are under layers of snow.
The house looks huge from this angle. There is a breezeway that connects the main house to the garage and spare room above it in the back. This really makes the house look so much bigger than it actually is.
Things have really slowed down and there's a lot to finish on the interior. Everyone has told me that this is the hardest part. And it sure has been! Overall it's been a great experience. Now it's just the waiting to finish up and move in.
And now.....
The winner of the new Easter stamps by me is......
"Oh wow! One image is cuter than the next!!!! Someone is going to be one lucky duck (or should I say chick?) LOL. Sure hope it's me!!"
Tammy-SCS-Feathers&Ink
Congrats Tammy! I hope you get a lot of use out of the stamps.
Thanks everyone for your sweet comments, I wish I could have sent each one of you a stamp set.
Big hugs.
Asela! It is beautiful! I love the warm color of your new home. The landscaping is pretty - I'd just walk around and around the house, enjoying it! You're almost in!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | February 19, 2008 at 08:15 AM
What a beautiful home! It does seem strange to see such wonderful green grass right now, lol (haven't seen my lawn since Dec. 1, still covered with snow here in Utah). Although this might be the hard part while they finish details, at least you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Kathy W | February 19, 2008 at 09:59 AM
Oh Asela......Your home is breath-taking!!! I am sitting here with my mouth open....
You certainly deserve it, I am so happy for you and your family. You will make that house a home!! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}
Congrats Tammy....those are a great bunch of stamps!! Isn't Asela AMAZING?????
Posted by: Vicky sitterly | February 19, 2008 at 10:41 AM
GORGEOUS home! I'm so happy for you! There's nothing like the new home smell!!
Posted by: Linda C. | February 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Beautiful home, wish I could live some where like that!
Posted by: Ghazal | February 19, 2008 at 12:44 PM
Oh my gosh, Asela, the house is stunning! I want to go outside and take a picture of my house right now, and then put them side by side on my blog just to compare our current realities! Your reality is SO much prettier than mine right now! I've still got a month and a half of winter left. Yuck. Today it's below zero again:(....can I come visit for a few days? I've got a free ticket sitting here waiting for me:)!!!!!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: amy | February 19, 2008 at 01:21 PM
You lucky girl! Your new home is looking great! The last few weeks is torture as things wrap up, but it's worth it.
Posted by: Adelina | February 19, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Asela, your home is georgeous! Do you keep pinching yourself to see if it has all been a dream? Or waiting for the REAL owners to show up? And thank you for overseeing the building of THEIR home? Oh wait...those were MY feelings when my husband and I were building our dreamhouse! :D
Just wait til you move in and have all that s p a c e. My hubby and I kept losing each other the first week in our new house - it seemed enormous. But it didn't take long to feel like home. Four and half years later, I'm still in awe that we live in this beautiful place.
Hugs, -mary
Tammy, Congratulations on winning Asela's adorable new stamps - I'm jealous. Now I'll have to buy mine. :D
Posted by: -mary | February 20, 2008 at 03:36 AM
Your home is so beautiful! I know you must be so excited and proud of it. Congratulations! How soon can you move in?
I enjoy your blog.
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | February 20, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Wow, I had not been on in awhile..Your house turned out gorgeous..I remember when you were coloring/stamping on tiles...Absolutely gorgeous..
Posted by: chris mott | February 20, 2008 at 10:48 AM
I can see it with the shutters on, but this shot looks like a cover for Architechtural Digest as it is!!! IT'S GORGEOUS, ASELA!!!!!!! The spare room over the garage seems like a wonderful place for a studio with the large windows. I can't think of a nicer person to be so blessed...family that is happy and a beeautiful home to go with it! You go girl. TFS.
CONGRATULATIONS, Tammy!!!
Posted by: Juanita | February 20, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Thanks everyone for the congrats! I am home recovering from surgery, so this was such a wonderful SURPRISE!! I can't believe I won!! Thanks so much Asela!!! I love them!
peace and blessings to all who visit her thread too!
Tammy
Posted by: Tammy-SCS - Feathers&Ink | February 21, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Awesome~!! I am loving how your new house is coming together. It's so beautiful.
Posted by: Deborah | February 21, 2008 at 05:27 AM
Oh Wow it is looking so great, bet you are just itching to get in their, such a bummer things are slowing down instead of speeding up! It does look really weird to see the green grass, we don't have much snow but the grass is so dull and dead....oh how I look forward to spring!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM
the house looks great Asela!!! not long now!
Posted by: Dawn | February 22, 2008 at 04:53 PM
Your house is gorgeous, Asela!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 23, 2008 at 02:03 AM
So very happy for your family and your new home! What a lifelong dream!
It is absolutely beautiful!! Can't wait for the total tour~Jan
Posted by: Jan Jenitis | February 24, 2008 at 08:36 PM
Hi,
I knew I could find a picture of the progress on the house if I went to your blog today. I don't go often enough. It looks just great. I know you are anxious to get moved in. It won't be long now. Lots of love to you all.
Posted by: Mom | March 10, 2008 at 01:19 PM