Jack and Jill

The bathroom I haven't been able to get any good pictures of until today is finally done!  The paint took about 4 coats and everything has been covered up until now so I'm really happy I finally got to see it.  I have been nervous about it because this is the room that brings together the "Broncos" bedroom colors since it is the Jack and Jill bath that connects them.  

We love the apothecary-style look so we found a double vanity that had the same look and a durable granite top, since hopefully this will be the cleaning grounds for some kiddos someday.  We stuck with the simple white subway tile to lighten up the small room that has the toilet and tub in it

It will have a slight nautical feel when it's all done with some amazing linens and accessories that I have been drooling over - 

Northern Southern Western girl

I don't even know if it's possible that aesthetically this house reminds me so much of my roots in Maine and Georgia at the same time, but it does.

Painting is done!  Well, except for the front door.  

My mama got me this door knocker for Christmas (Go Dawgs!) and I can't wait to see it on the front door

Finishing Touches

Right about now, Brian and I just look at each other and say "I think I can, I think I can" when it comes to making it another week and a half until we move.  We are in the middle of packing up our house and finishing up with the new house.  The final touches will be done this week and then the hardwood floors will start to be finished on Saturday.

Everyone's opinion is different, but the second from the right is what we chose for our hardwood stain.  It's called Jacobean and it's a true dark brown. 

The built-ins are done, just missing the hardware and a door on the right hand side and the shelves.  Who knows where those are.

We decided to add some texture to the small amount of wall around the windows and the back of the bookshelves using a paintable wallpaper.  My grandparent's house (and now my aunt and uncle's house) has a painted tin tile ceiling in the dining room and was the inspiration. 

 

The fireplace has a brick surround and an antique mantle that our designer found at Architectural Salvage in Denver and we knew we had to have it.  Ironically, Brian's parents had a similar mantle sitting in storage for years that they had just gotten rid of before we chose this.  The plan is to sand parts of it down and restore the wood finish.  If that doesn't work, there's nothing a fresh coat of paint can't fix.

The kitchen is basically just waiting for her appliances, cabinet knobs and drawer pulls....

There's just something about a clean herringbone pattern that makes me happy.  

That and crystal chandeliers.

Someone asked me the other day what surprises we had encountered when building this house.  To date, the biggest one for me is that I love the main floor bathroom. I love it a lot.  The smallest room in the house is packed with the most details - bright white wainscotting, an antique mirror, slight crystal details on the sconces and the pearl subway tile shower. 

Our tub is finally in and I can't wait to sneak attack spray Brian with that tub filler.  I can say things like this because he doesn't read this blog and doesn't check Facebook.  Ever.

Tomorrow - the exterior paint will be done and landscaping starts.  Almost there!