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Cobalt Blue Corian Countertops

Cobalt Blue Corian Countertops

I did a lot of research on countertop material. I wanted something that was going to be durable and low maintenance. Years ago, someone gave me a Corian cutting board and I loved the material. When I visited the Schumacher Homes Design Studio and saw 

Garage Door

Garage Door

When we drove to the new house on Monday, we saw a truck that said U Save Insulation and Fireplaces. Confusing. I thought the insulation was done and we are not having Schumacher put in our fireplaces. They were installing the garage door. We spent 

Closets

Closets

The new house is rich in closets. We have nice sized closets in the guestrooms, a linen closet and a big closet off the entry. The bedroom has a wonderful walk-in closet. It shows some shelving on the plans, but the contract doesn’t specify what 

Inspiration: Coastal Colors in Bluffton, South Carolina

Inspiration: Coastal Colors in Bluffton, South Carolina

We spent a week on Hilton Head Island. The little town of Bluffton, just over the bridge from Hilton Head has all these charming little houses. They are also building a lot of new houses with the same Low Country Coastal style. There is a 

A-Frame House on Hilton Head Island

A-Frame House on Hilton Head Island

We saw this A-Frame house on Hilton Head Island The house has only roof on two sides, so the only windows are on the front and back. They have French doors and air-conditioners in the walls. I’ll bet a lot of heat leaves through that 

Tiny Log Cabins at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

Tiny Log Cabins at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

Here are more of the Tiny Houses Jessica saw at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village Open House. The setting is so perfect. The tiny house neighborhood has quite a few log cabins. The setting is really beautiful. These log cabins have metal roofs. This tiny 

Red Crown Tiny Homes Tiny House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village Open House

Red Crown Tiny Homes Tiny House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village Open House

My daughter took quite a few photos at the Acony Bell Tiny Home Village Open House. This tiny towable by Red Crown Tiny Homes was one of her favorites. Painted ship lap walls with a light stained roof make this tiny house light, airy and 

Tiny House Tour at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

Tiny House Tour at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

My daughter took quite a few photos at the Acony Bell Tiny Home Village Open House. Here are a few more. This tiny towable is built on a 10′ x 28′ trailer. It has lots of windows and a variety of sidings. See all of 

More Photos from the Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

More Photos from the Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

Here are more of the photos my daughter took at the Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village. The office is a tiny house built by Blue Ridge Tiny Homes. It has double doors to open the entire end. This is a closeup of 

Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village

They had an Open House at Acony Bell Tiny Home Village on Sunday. Cliff and I were at the beach, but my daughter and her husband met my cousin and her husband for the open house. Both couples have vacation rentals. Tiny Cabin in Glenville,