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New blog post up on Petite Modern Life about the s

New blog post up on Petite Modern Life about the start of, what I’m calling our “European Farmhouse.” Is that a fair name for it? We’ll see if I can do it justice! So come by the blog and see each part of the building process so far. There’s a video in there too with drone footage of the property that’s a must see!

Look closely under the roof line and you’ll noti

Look closely under the roof line and you’ll notice the scissor trusses that we chose to go with for a dramatic ceiling line (and loft spaces!) upstairs! With 9 foot ceilings downstairs and 8 feet plus the truss space upstairs, there will be plenty of room to breathe and do burpees (...??) in this house! (And invite all our super tall friends over...) Ps. The middle hole in the wall downstairs is where for the chimney will go between the windows 🔥).

Introducing the downstairs tones and textures. Thi

Introducing the downstairs tones and textures. This style started culminating for me in 2019 after reading @joannagaines Home book and researching Spanish, French and Italian real estate websites. I hadn’t the slightest idea I’d actually be living in Europe while selecting these furnishes 😂. It’s for sure been an opportunity to surf Airbnb homes in my favorite countries, whether or not we ACTUALLY get to go anywhere during the pandemic, we’ve been inspired. (Our Italy trip was magic ✨.) ⁣
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Floors: ⁣Bleached Linen @mohawkflooring
Flagstone:⁣ @ecooutdoor “Scala”
Stone: @creativemines “Timberwolf”
Cabinets: @waypointlivingspaces “Maple Rye”
Counters: @wilsonart “Logan Pass”

Getting a glimpse of those winter rays 🌞 throug

Getting a glimpse of those winter rays 🌞 through the windows of the house. If it weren’t for the 30° weather I might just throw a rug down and move right in! It looks so homey already 💞. I’m really glad we decided to divide up the open floor plan with the archway. Now I have four special little wall nooks to style and that makes me giddy. 😁🤓 ...💭🤔Bookshelves, picture frames, vintage hutch, olive tree, cozy chair, special art, statues, fountains, parakeets?!?!🤯🦜🌳 The options are, quite frankly, limitless.

Happy Saturday view from the house!?! Someone pinc

Happy Saturday view from the house!?! Someone pinch me. Back 2.5 years ago I said I’d cry when I saw this, but I’m just in total shock with a cheesey grin stuck on my face and thinking (all the tiiime) about it. 🤩🥸😆😍

For some styles and inspiration (like this pantry

For some styles and inspiration (like this pantry 😍😍- anyone else dream of beautiful pantries?!— not to be confused with panties...) I have to go, what I like to call, DEEP Pinterest, Houzz, or Google images. 🤓💻. I really almost give up on IG because their algorithm is wack, but sometimes a hashtag or product search can reveal some really cool ideas! What is your go-to home inspiration place?

PC: @voguespain via Pinterest

Snowy park moment with the kids.❄️❄️⁣
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We’re getting so close to a no cry walk to the, around the, and back from the park, buuuut we’re not quite their yet. 😂🙈. ⁣#3.5yearolds
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We did marvel this morning that the kids have finally jumped the hurdle and started staying in their rooms till the sun shows on their clock at SEVEN AM. 🤯😭🥳 If you remember our 445am wake ups you’ll be celebrating with us too 🤪😂🥂. ⁣
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Ps. The process was mentored to me by sleep consultant @megankumpf_sleepwise and it WAS the truth of how it worked. Kids are creatures of habit too, who knew 😂🙈. ⁣
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What would you name this style? Though peculiarly

What would you name this style? Though peculiarly lacking a range hood(?😅?) It fits into our style of tan floors, darker counters, wood cabinets, and dare we do it(?!🤭!?) black appliances! Drop your (personal) preferences below👇🏼

PC: @neptunehomeofficial

I draw my home design inspiration from a few style

I draw my home design inspiration from a few styles, one of them being Spanish Southwestern 😍. Those white stucco, lots of light, and warm wood accents make me swoon.

Back together again with Ermgard and my plants (th

Back together again with Ermgard and my plants (that I’m attempting to dry out after they were apparently drowned to near extinction by a certain husband caregiver...🧐😂.) When giving certain instructions, parameters are key 🙈🌿🌷. Otherwise we’re settling back into our German home under quarantine restrictions. Jet lag seems a little easier this time around, so hopefully we’ll be settled fully soon!

Hello 2021! I’m happy to greet you, but a little

Hello 2021! I’m happy to greet you, but a little dizzy at the thought of what you’ll have in store after last year. How could we have possibly moved to a new country, lived through a pandemic with foreigners unable to see family, and started building our dream house all in 365 days🤣. 2021 I don’t know what to expect even though I know much better what’s coming- you feel like vertigo, but I’ll keep my feet as grounded as possible in Faith, family, friends, and future goals! Only 24 hours to digest some of this before we takeoff back to Europe! 🌎✈️ 🌍🇩🇪

From the front door looking in 😍. Oh man the bi

From the front door looking in 😍. Oh man the bitter sweetness of this week you guys! 🙈 Crying leaving my pup with his loving friends as he tried to follow us out the door 😭💔. Waving at friends as we drive through our adorable small town👋🏼💔. And seeing this house of love, patience, and a lot of hard earned work (yes by the builders, but specifically by my man who has put in grueling work hours to pay for this dream house) be built around us while visiting. And then shipping out again to Germany to continue this adventure abroad and saving money for our future! It’s a ride for sure and I could use your prayers for strength and positivity as we continue on away from family and our normal. Xoxo for following our adventure!

I can see a house coming along here! An exciting s

I can see a house coming along here! An exciting sight before we head back to Germany for another stretch. Also a special snow moment with my favorite fluffer pup before we drop him off at his loving second family. I’ll miss him so so much!

And a very Merry Christmas from ours to yours.

And a very Merry Christmas from ours to yours.

We may not be able to go on a real date in any res

We may not be able to go on a real date in any restaurant, but I admit we did have family McDonald’s in the trunk of the Tahoe at the waterfront 😂. The kids were stoked so 👏🏼🍟🍔 #win . Countdown is on for Christmas Day and Germany again 😱. It’s so strange to feel like we’re living two lives, but we’re taking it in stride!

Favorite small local rainy hike with my dad and a

Favorite small local rainy hike with my dad and a hot calzone at home. Just like growing up ❤️. Love him. Some sweet one on one time with him while the kids are at the other grandparents was just what this rainy Sunday called for!

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