Dream House: If Only...

So...

One thing that has been really important to me throughout this home-buying exploration process, is to stay within the lines, so to speak.

Maybe one day I will have a big house on the beach but my starter country cottage is likely to be much more modest.

Now that I am back at the starting point, in some ways, in that I have to save for my down payment, it is even more true.

But...

I couldn't resist sharing this dream house.

Forgive me! :)

And have a look at these textured floors, and this beautiful planking/woodwork.

I found this house in a blog post on the Inspired Room blog.



Here are some more dreamy pics from this beach house...




I would love this bathroom...




Do you dream, too, about houses that are a bit beyond your budget? :)

An Encouraging Angel Number

"Angel Number 707 is a message is that you deserve accolades for the mental, spiritual and physical work you have been doing in your life.

You are helping yourself and many others with your current life choices and actions, and you are being commended, encouraged and supported by the angelic and spiritual realms.

Continue your great work and shine your light brightly.

The repeating number 707 is a message to continue to focus upon your spirituality and Divine life purpose and soul mission" ~Joanne Walmsley

Slow Cooker Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipe

Gluten-Free Slow Cooker Recipe for Cornbread Dressing...

Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipe

Home Buying Postponed

Well, I haven't posted in a while because my plans to buy the home I wanted have hit a snag. A couple of them, actually.


I thought I was going to have help with the down payment and the person who was going to help me was going to buy the home with me. And that was going to help solve problem number two, my credit challenges.

Those plans have changed, so now I have to do more work with credit repair and I'm going to have save for a down payment. I'm not happy about it, to say the least, so I may not check in here as often as I did before.

More to come on this unhappy development and my plans to get myself out of this mess...

Avoid These Decorating Mistakes

Decorating Mistakes

I am possibly half a year away from actively decorating my new home, but I have begun the planning process already! And she even says some things in here about paint colors and accent walls that will help me in the beginning stages before my home is built.

                            

What did you think? Did you find it helpful, too?

See you next time!

Jeanine

Low VOC Area Rugs

Because I have chronic fatigue syndrome, I want my home to be low in toxicity in every way possible. So I did a search on low VOC area rugs and here are some of the resources and information I found...

Martha Stewart: Healthy Carpet & Rug Tips ...

"Synthetic carpets contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) -- which account for that "new carpet" smell -- that may cause health problems ranging from allergies to nausea. And virtually all synthetic varieties are backed with a latex mix containing styrene, a possible human carcinogen." ~Martha Stewart

Natural Area Rugs: Maintaining a Healthy Home...

"If you really want to lower VOC emissions in your home and you are getting a new carpet, ask the installer to air the carpet out before bringing it in your home. Plan to leave the house for several hours after it's been installed and ventilate your home during and after installation, Instead of using VOC emitting glue, ask the carpet installers to tack down the carpet.

A true VOC vigilante will want to use carpet or rug made from sustainable and natural materials. Sisal rugs and bamboo rugs are all examples of healthy carpet choices. Other excellent alternatives to synthetic carpeting are jute rugs and seagrass area rugs. Look for area rugs that have natural jute or latex backing."

FLOR: Low VOCs... 

"Most FLOR styles meet or exceed the Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label Plus standards for low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). Low VOCs are important because of their harmful impact on indoor air quality."

Natural, Non-Toxic Area Rugs

Could Your Rug Make You Sick? 

The Olive Green Cottage

These colors are what I'm thinking about for the exterior of my home. I'm thinking a lighter olive with a darker olive for the shutters. What do you think?

Mediterranean Exterior by Santa Cruz Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers Kathleen Shaeffer Design, Exterior Spaces

Craftsman Exterior by Huntersville Architects & Building Designers Kenny Craft, CNU LEED AP

Craftsman Exterior by Spanish Fork Architects & Building Designers Joe Carrick Design - Custom Home Design

Traditional Exterior by Huntersville Architects & Building Designers Kenny Craft, CNU LEED AP