A few weekends ago, Michael and I celebrated our FIRST year of marriage!
Though it's been absolutely wonderful in so many ways, we realized that we hadn't really dreamed together yet!
We were so busy planning the wedding, adjusting to married life and renovating a bachelor pad that we never truly stopped to just imagine and wonder about all that lies ahead of us.
So THIS weekend....we're dreaming!
Who knows if any of our plans will ever become real, but I think it's more about the process, the idea of our whole lives in front of us and the overwhelming potential which that brings!
In fact, until just now, I have never really stopped to get EXCITED about that!!
Too busy getting lost in the day-to-day, I guess.
Don't get me wrong, these dreams aren't JUST about a house
(although that's mostly what I'll share with you all).
But it's so much more about what we want our lives to be known for, how we will serve others, what we will do with the gifts we've been given, and how we will daily trust God to do things we could have never thought possible.
But for today, we're talking dream house....
(the realistic kind though. the kind that we could ACTUALLY afford. Not the ones I swoon over in Elle Decor or the ones that are far too extravagant to be even be CLOSE to practical. The one that just fits.)
Today marks the FIRST post in a series about the Dream Home.
We'll start with the outside and work our way through the rooms.
I'm HOPING that when all is said and done, we'll have a vision of where we're headed....
Let's dive in starting with:
THE EXTERIOR
{Keep in mind that our dream is to stay on the water and to stay relatively small}
The largest of these homes is 2600 sq. ft.
Cozy Cottages!
Option #1
Southern Cottage/ New England Coastal
Two wings that connect to the house.
The first is the master bedroom with its own porch.
The second is a sweet little guest cottage.
4 bedrooms total
Option #2
Low Country Retreat
Quite a bit smaller but a perfect lake house with a screened porch and even a private porch off of the master.
One bedroom upstairs with its own bath and dressing area.
2 Bedrooms
Option #3
More Low Country Influence
Wrap around porch
Master and guest bedroom down
Big loft and bedroom up as well.
Could easily add on later if needed.
For more pictures and more GORGEOUS plans, y'all have got to check out:
I'm leaning towards #1 so far....I just love that the master suite is connected with a vestibule!
And what fun to have a guest cottage :)
Which one is your favorite?
The greatest part about all of this dreaming?. . .There's not one ounce of pressure to make a decision.
Right now it's just pure FUN!
Be back soon with another "Designing a Dream" post to share.
Enjoy the weekend y'all!!
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