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Our newest project and future home... The Orchard House! Here is where we'll document it all.

White Shanty Reno

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Would you believe this used to be a bright blue welding plant? We've finally documented our before & after shots.

#HowIHoliday with Anthropologie

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Christmas holds our most favorite traditions and this year was one for the books!

 
 
 
“I believe in Christ; he is my King! With all my heart to him I’ll sing; I’ll raise my voice in praise and joy, In grand amens my tongue employ. I believe in Christ; he is God’s Son. On earth to dwell his soul did come. He healed the sick; the dead he raised.Good works were his; his name be praised. . I believe in Christ; oh blessed name! As Mary’s Son he came to reign ’Mid mortal men, his earthly kin, To save them from the woes of sin. I believe in Christ, who marked the path, Who did gain all his Father hath, Who said to men: “Come, follow me, That ye, my friends, with God may be.” . I believe in Christ--my Lord, my God! My feet he plants on gospel sod. I’ll worship him with all my might; He is the source of truth and light. I believe in Christ; he ransoms me. From Satan’s grasp he sets me free, And I shall live with joy and love In his eternal courts above. . I believe in Christ; he stands supreme! From him I’ll gain my fondest dream; And while I strive through grief and pain, His voice is heard: “Ye shall obtain.” I believe in Christ; so come what may, With him I’ll stand in that great day When on this earth he comes again To rule among the sons of men.” . - I believe in Christ, By Bruce R. McConkie Happy Sabbath Friends. 💛 xx Dad’s been fighting a rare form of bone cancer for three years now. When he was diagnosed the prognosis wasn’t great- they wouldn’t do radiation or chemo because they said it wouldn’t help, and didn’t give him much hope. Last week they went in for the first time in over a year to see if the cancer had spread... and miraculously it *still* hadn’t. The contrary even, the bone looks healthier and more dense than it did a year ago! He works twelve hour days on his feet, crutch in hand, designing beautiful bouquets of flowers side by side with mom. They have fought for and worked for their kind of Love, through raising (+ homeschooling) nine children, and now forty grandchildren to leave this legacy of love for. Together they’ve spent countless hours on their knees asking God for guidance and praying for healing. Mom gives him over sixty supplements of herbs and vitamins each morning, and an all organic (mostly grown from their own garden) diet. And this Love, this all consuming desperately beautiful kind of love is healing what they said was incurable. THIS kind of love my friends, is what it’s all about. And while we never know what the future holds, we know their love is enough for whatever comes, and we’re just grateful to be able to witness it all. ❤️ xx @wright_flower_co #truelove Ladies and gentlemen... I present you THE MOST ASKED ABOUT ROOM OF OUR HOUSE! 😆🙌🏻 This open shower wash room is my favorite room and one I plan to repeat in the new pioneer Reno, as well as the Orchard House project! It’s a shower, a washroom, a dog shower, a dreamy kid bath, a plant bath, and the easiest room of all time to clean! 🙌🏻 The beautiful brass hardware is from my dear friends at @kingstonbrass, and the sink, tub, and chandelier are all antique. I answered all your most asked questions on my stories today, but if you have any others leave them below and I’ll answer them shortly! Happy Tuesday friends! ✨ xx How cute is our new little 1876 pioneer home?! 😆 She’s quaint, packed full of history and charm, and only ever had four previous owners! The last owner just gave her a new shake roof, new HVAC, and restored all the original brick and trim to her former beauty! And on the opposite side, attached there is a tiny little one bedroom log cabin that dates back to the 1860’s! ❤️ and the best part? She’s zoned residential and commercial! 🙌🏻 which means, you guessed it- we’ll be living here while we build the orchard house, and then be able to run a small business out of it after. We’ll be gutting the kitchen, and bathrooms and giving her a few updates inside and I can’t wait to take you all along with us! This will all be happening in the next 2.5 months before we move in... 😅 so any and all prayers and good juju are appreciated! 😆🙏🏼😂 . We are building a workshop on our orchard house property, for Seth to be able to build furniture in again, and he is so excited to get going! Isn’t it funny how we make a plan, God laughs, and then guides us to something even better? If I’ve learned anything through this maze called life, Its that: His way is ALWAYS better. ❤️ Happy Sunday friends.