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home nuggets
July 3, 2012

nuggets: bits of the season in photos and words, about the last week

We remain in the throes of Cline Home Revamp, but not for much longer. In fact, among the sea of rollers and carpet strips and toasters on the floor, I am beginning to SEE what our home will look like.

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I get so excited about placing all my beloved stuff in here. I lie in bed and imagine rugs in place, curtains stitched up, garlic braids hanging. Even more so, I imagine my entire family here in two weeks. My parents in the guest room, deck cocktails with my little brother and his girlfriend. Cousins running in the field with my kids. Oh this is fun.

homey nuggets.

:: Hot date with my man, a roller, brush and Day Spa, our perfect shade of gray.

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:: Painting ladder food prep space.

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:: Ceremoniously transforming this house into our home. When I dig dirt, when I peel wallpaper, I imagine those who lived here before me with their hands in the soil, their bodies leaning into the walls. I wrote about it in this week’s mama digs: this old house.

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:: Very last of carpet ripped up, yanked out.

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Thankfully, the carpet in the other bedroom and hallway was tacked in place, not glued. HUZZAH for small miracles.

:: Inaugural furniture placement.

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:: Feeling immense gratitude for my mother-in-law who drove to Missoula to paint our walls (for three days straight.

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:: Weather rolls in and out.

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:: Lone mirror in the house, once hung by the front door. Now rests on the floor, lovingly smeared with smoothie.

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:: Minutes marked with the sweep of a broom.

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:: Stove-side essentials surrounded by nearly finished outlets and walls.

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:: Honored to witness the hours of fun experienced at this little red table.

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:: Getting out, hiking up.

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:: Afternoons pass with the “painting” of a deck, just water and brushes. “Mama, it’s so cool because it disappears and we get to do it again and again!”

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:: Steady guidance of thick white over dark green, again and again. And again.

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Adore my slippers by the lovely Stull Knits


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The place we sit right now is a dreamer’s place. An exciting and sometimes awkward spot where we get to remember what’s piled in the garage (how do we have so much stuff?!) and invent composition, curate arrangements, imagine ourselves in rooms without echo. Looking forward to actualizing it. Soon!

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18 Comments


Sarah
July 3, 2012 at 8:42 PM

I can’t wait to see what the final product looks like!!



Plain and Joyful Living
July 3, 2012 at 8:47 PM

All of you work is coming along beautifully – happy to have found you blog – our family aslo works together creating with our hands.
looking forward to reading more.
warm wishes,
Tonya



ctb
July 3, 2012 at 8:59 PM

kick-ass, sista!



Maria
July 3, 2012 at 9:45 PM

The house looks amazing! I can’t believe all you’ve accomplished so far. And I can’t believe how Ruby seems to have turned from baby to big girl in record time. Both of your girls are so adorable! Love before & after pics.



Melina
July 3, 2012 at 9:49 PM

love this transformation nici!!

xoxo
lina



Ellie
July 3, 2012 at 9:59 PM

So cool to see your home coming together.



Whitney
July 3, 2012 at 11:29 PM

ummm….what happened to Ruby?!?! When did she become a CHILD instead of a baby? The picture of her in white is fab.



Jayne Barnes
July 3, 2012 at 11:53 PM

We have the same baby doll! Who incidentally hangs out without clothes most of the time, as well.
Love your pictures, missing Missoula every time I see them. Thanks for sharing.



TRB Holt
July 4, 2012 at 1:33 AM

POOF! like magic, a house becomes “A HOME”…..so love you Burb…xoxo



Hazel
July 4, 2012 at 6:45 AM

That window infront of your dining table! Wow Mama. Amazing! Love seeing your home unfurl.



Claire @ Scissors Paper Rock
July 4, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Oh Nici, I am loving watching your house unfold and witness the hard work you are putting in to make it a home.
x
http://blog.scissorspaperrockdesigns.com.au/



rebecca...
July 4, 2012 at 10:21 AM

,,,your home is shaping up nicely. i love your transformations, slow and steady!,,,



6512 and growing
July 4, 2012 at 2:57 PM

When did Ruby become such a smiley-toothed, long-haired, BIG girl? Wow!
Do I see grape vines on your deck? Ooh yeah.
Glad to see you rocking it as usual.



mumofsix
July 4, 2012 at 10:46 PM

What a team. So enjoying watching your house become your home. What a place!



Amy
July 6, 2012 at 2:39 PM

Love the new photos and seeing a glimpse into Cline life. Is it just me or does your kitchen table look tiny in its new home compared to it last?



jen
July 9, 2012 at 2:55 PM

so amazingly exciting. even if from afar.
the thought of family in your space sounds so lovely.
and the painting of wood to watch it dry in the sun.
GENIUS. finding paint brushes right now.



Angelina
July 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM

Your energy and motivation are incredible! Keep on strong lady. Can’t wait to see the finished product! Think I’ll go set my kiddo to paint something with water. Brilliant!



Dressing Ivana
July 9, 2012 at 7:56 PM

absolutely lovely pics, family and place to eat



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