Hi. My name is Lacey. And I have a toilet on my front porch. I can’t believe we are those neighbors. But seriously, there’s no where else to put it! Here’s the back story… Last Saturday, Jeff said, “We will … Continue reading
Now that I live at the farm full time, I pitch in and help the boys with the actual work of remodeling (rather than just pointing and giving direction and coming up with crazy ideas of work for them to … Continue reading
Happiness is a functioning kitchen sink! A clean sink that drains and a new faucet with amazing water pressure and both cold and hot water! Its the little things, folks. Happiness is also the UPS truck arriving with … Continue reading
When I arrived at the farm on moving day, this was happening. Confused? Me, too. Turns out we were getting all insulated and cozy courtesy of a couple of great folks who were drilling these round holes inside (second floor … Continue reading
IT IS MOVING DAY!! Finally, we are closing on the sale of the house in town and moving to the farm for real! Well, Ben has lived there for real for a while now, coming home just once a week … Continue reading
Yup. The Mantainer. That’s what we’re calling our new shipping container—soon-to-be man cave! This new addition to the farm, and our first official out building owes a huge thanks to my Momma who, after visiting the hot mess of construction … Continue reading
Cockamamy is not a quiet place this summer. As I’m sure you’ve heard, this is the year of the cicada hatch—a once every 17 years event. And they have made a home at Cockamamy! The large, harmless bugs … Continue reading
I’m so so soooo excited about all the progress in the first floor bath! I just have to share some images with you! Above, the cameraman is standing where the sink will be, with his back to the window, looking … Continue reading
After figuring out the cottonwood floor plan (see “Floors: Plan C“), we decided that it would be a good idea, and economical, too, to have something a little more…well…replaceable in the laundry room/pantry. Because that room is where not … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, we thought we’d discovered the home’s original hardwood floors (see “Floor Plan” from May 8, 2014). To my disappointment, the floors we uncovered were, indeed, the ones that were lived on for many years, but they are … Continue reading
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