SHARING A QUICK UPDATE ON ALL THINGS {CURRENTLY}…
Holy smokes, we’ve sure come a LOOOONG way since our last currently update just one short month ago.
Last I checked in, we were enjoying some beautiful Fall weather and finally getting started on our new deck (you can read more about our deck plans here). In the month since, we’ve seen two weeks of snow and yet, still managed to make a ton of progress out back. Although our progress has been SO much slower than it otherwise would have been without the cold and snow, I’m still so happy with and proud of how much we’ve managed to get done! You’ll notice in the photo below that all of the framing has been completed and we’ve moved onto attaching the actual deck boards, which just so happens to be the last bit of work we wanted to get through in this first stage of our deck build.
Here’s hoping we can get this last bit of work wrapped up this week!
Our back deck wasn’t the only space to see a ton of change and progress this past month, thanks to the addition of our carpet, our basement is feeling like a whole new space too! We’ve still got a few more things to finish up down here before we’re ready to move all of our furniture in (though you can see we’ve already moved in a few pieces) – a cover for our electrical panel, our wet bar and the entire powder room from floor to ceiling are next on the docket. #wishusluck You can check out our design plans for it all here, and catch up with our latest progress update here.
Now, between the back deck and the basement, well I’d say that either one is a ton of work all on it’s own. But, in between it all, we also decided to tack on an extra outdoor project (I know, I think we’re nuts too!). I mean who doesn’t want to take on TWO major outdoor build projects just as Winter is rolling in (and y’all know Alberta winters are no joke!), and on top of finishing a basement no less?! But honestly, it’s one we’ve thought about for years now – we couldn’t be more excited to finally be installing our very own hot tub later this month!!! Brady and I spent a very cold weekend digging out and laying the ground work for the concrete pad it will sit on a few weeks ago and the concrete went in last week (it’s actually being stamped as I type this). While the concrete cures over the next few weeks, Brady is hoping to build a roof structure over the area so we can avoid having to shovel off any snow when we want to use it, that is, if we can get our hands on all of the building materials we need. You’ll have to keep an eye on my Instagram stories for any updates on that (it’s under that orange tarp you can see peeking out beside our house in the photo above)!
With so much in the works at the moment, November is sure to be another busy month around here, but we’re very excited about everything we’ve got in the works. And now, here’s a quick little update of where we are currently…
CURRENTLY
Reading: I LOVE a great historical read and this one has amazing reviews. I’m just a few chapters in, but so far I’m loving it!
Writing: A post filled with holiday home tours that will be inspiring my Christmas decor this year.
Watching: “This Is Us” is back for another season and I couldn’t be more excited! Of all the shows I’ve ever watched and loved, this might just be my favourite.
Listening to: My latest binge listen as I’ve been building cabinets in the basement. SO good!
Needing: I’ve been on the hunt for a new rug in our bedroom for ages now. Currently torn between the soft look of this one and the darker look of this one.
Creating: With most of our back living room furniture moving down to the basement in the next month or two, we’ve been thinking a lot about what we want to do with that space. Right now, we’re leaning towards turning it into a study, with walls of bookshelves and a small 4-chair seating area in the centre. Plans are still in the works for this, but I’m excited to see what we can come up with.
Planning: My holiday content for the upcoming Christmas season! And oh my gosh, I couldn’t be more excited about it!
Loving: I don’t know how I ever lived with out this thing.
Wearing: Speaking of Fall favourites, these boots have been on high rotation lately.
Coveting: How amazing would this look on our coffee table this holiday season!
Working for me right now: I don’t want to jinx anything, but I am so excited about all of the projects we have in the works right now!
What’s not: The snow. We just need a few more weeks of warm(ish) weather so we can finish up all of these outdoor projects!
Anticipating: The holidays! We’ve already started to decorate outside, taking advantage of the unseasonably warm temperatures we’ve had the past couple of days. It’s always easier to get it all up before the snow and cold settle in for the Winter.
I’d LOVE to hear where are you currently!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day my friends!
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