I'm Floored.

I promised pictures, so here they are. And while these don't do any real justice to just how beautiful they are (and smell!) in real life, I'll take this opportunity to update everyone who's curious on where we stand. (On the floors, of course.)

The truth is: I am burying the lead. The lead is that we're moving in THIS SUMMER. We bought this crazy place a year ago this month, and the progress we've made, well -- it's gone by both fast and slow all at the same time. (Kinda like life, eh?)

I should (and hope to) have more blogs in the days ahead because I know I skipped some important steps. Like walls. But I can't help but share these now because I am overwhelmed with how beautifully this house really is coming together.

I took all of these pictures just within the past few days, after most of the hardwood had been sanded. There's an amazing inlay I didn't even really know existed. And most of this wood is original, which is incredible. We've only had to patch in a few places. The staining happens this week, so they won't look like this when they're done done; we're leaning towards a look that's a little darker.

Second floor bedroom. For guests. Any takers??

Second floor entryway (sometimes I call this the "west wing")

Third floor foyer

Cade's room because his floor is in incredible shape

Family room

For a good sense of the before and after, take a look at the pics below. These show the same spot at the edge of the family room, from slightly different angles, where you can see the floor guys hadn't quite finished. Amazing!

After & Before

 

Looking down at the doorway between the family room and the sun room

We're finally on the home stretch in our journey to turn this old house into the Becker family home.