SHARING A QUICK UPDATE ON ALL THINGS {CURRENTLY}…
October. I mean really, how is it OCTOBER already?! What happened to September?! I swear I blinked, and it just passed me right by. I’m sure it was juggling all the things that made our September just fly by, but we sure did manage to get a whole lot accomplished in that one short, jam-packed month.
Carson made it through his first month of school, started his fourth year of piano lessons, picked out his Halloween costume and still managed to make time for a whole lot of fun and adventure outdoors. I started a new part-time teaching position, ordered a new camera to up my photography game, painted the entire basement (primer, walls + ceilings!) and picked out the prettiest Christmas tree. And Brady installed all of the lighting, subfloor and trim through the entire basement, finalized the deck plans (I’m hoping to share those next week), cleaned up our yard (as much as possible anyway) to prepare it for the deck building ahead, and all while working a full-time job too.
Whew! No wonder September flew by so quickly! It was a busy month, but it feels so great to get back into some of our regular routines again and make good progress on our reno projects.
While we wait on the carpet installation in the basement, we’ve finally got the go-ahead to start construction on our deck out back. After waiting on the drawings for more than a month (they had to be stamped by an engineer), we are so excited to finally get building! With Winter on the way soon, there’s no way we’ll get the roof structure built this year, but we’re hopeful we’ll at least get the deck in before the snow flies. And, at least we’ll be that much further ahead on our covered deck space for next year. #wishusluck
With so much in the works at the moment, October is sure to be just as busy around here. But I’m SO excited to see all of this work start coming to life. For now, here’s a quick little update of where we are currently…
CURRENTLY
Reading: It may be a little late in the year for a Beach Read, but I’m absolutely loving this witty and fun little book!
Writing: My favourite ways to warm up our home just in time for Fall.
Watching: Now that I’ve made it through Friends for the zillionth time (anyone else love rewatching old favourites?), I’m looking for a new Netflix series to work through. I’d love to hear your recommendations!
Listening to: This podcast has been keeping me company through all of the basement painting this past month. There’s nothing like listening to people talk about renovating while your renovating. Ha!
Needing: My Mom has been raving about these measuring cups for years now and I’m thinking with prime baking season creeping in, it’s finally time to order the “ultimate” set!
Creating: It’s been nothing but basement renovations around here this past month, but we’re finally starting on the deck this week (yes, just in time for Winter to roll in!).
Planning: Between the deck, the basement and all of the spaces that new basement will free up around the house, I’ve had SO many things rolling around my head these past couple of months (you can read about a few of them here)!
Loving: This might just be my favourite Fall candle ever.
Wearing: Speaking of Fall favourites, these boots have been on high rotation lately.
Coveting: These gorgeous hats are SO perfect for Fall.
Working for me right now: I’m loving every minute of these crisp + cool Fall days.
What’s not: Trying to finish up all of our outdoor projects before Winter rolls in.
Anticipating: The holidays! By this time next month, I’ll be pulling out my new Christmas tree!!!
I’d LOVE to hear where are you currently!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day my friends!
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