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Building the House Episode 8

*pours you one of those humongous mugs of tea and slides you a whole bag of biscoff* You’ll need it.

Where did we leave off?

Well remember a few episodes back we were concerned with the funding and had to pay off some bills? Well we finally got the verdict on that from the bank and everything was where it needed to be and we were officially allowed to start the financing process. We got everything back from the underwriter with very minimal conditions.

*insert praise break*

Things are on the up and up. We’re gathering the few additional documents the underwriter has requested and this even happened

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 Oh, but don’t get too excited.

So fast forward to Monday of this week, I stop by the builder to request a cancellation form from the very first lot that we had..Remember? She has that look on her face and asked me to come back on Tuesday.

*slow walks back to the car*

Tuesday she explains to me that the county had come out to do their measuring, and while they promised us the ability to have a side garage we would not be able to get that option on that particular lot.

Sooooo you mean to tell me….I kept my mouth shut and processed my thoughts before I opened my mouth.

Basically I told them this was the second time we were promised something that couldn’t be delivered and we wanted the side garage and they needed to make it happen or we would be walking away. She tried to downplay it and that almost sent me spiraling but I kept my composure.

See. We’ve struggled, we’ve settled on many things, we’ve believed and we’ve paid our dues these past 10 years. This is our forever home and we want what we want….and in this instance my friends it is a side car garage.

After some last minute shuffling and accommodations they were able to move us to another lot towards the front. I’m not crazy about it but I will compromise because at this point there are no other options rather than to wait another 6 months when the new phase opens. So we end up here.

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Theeeeen I go there yesterday to handle all of the paperwork because we needed to create a new contract. In the process we discover that the survey had already been done on that lot and it was measured for a back staircase and we have to keep that option and they are trying to stick us with the cost…NOPE. That will be my fight for the next few days…I was there from 9 am to 11:30a. Left to run a few errands and pick up my son. Got back there at 3p and didn’t leave until 9p. That was a full day at work and add in whining, bored, hungry children. I was praying in my head the entire time. So since we were finalizing everything I thought it a great idea to throw in some additional amenities that increased the cost so now this all has to go back to underwriting. So now I bite my nails waiting to see if this new contract is approved..

Oh and this house will be on the market tomorrow.

God IS able!!

Need a tea refill?!

Photography Project 365

{kinda} Wordless Wednesday Project 365/8-14

This week was off. Off as in I just couldn’t get it together, off like a light switch. Lots of drama with the house and I am forcing myself to salvage the remainder of the week. #youcare

I will dish tea and crumpets on the house issues tomorrow.

Last week I took sucky pictures, and had the nerve to miss a day. None of them came out right. The lighting was wrong, they wouldn’t keep still, I had no creative motivation…*insert Charlie Brown’s teacher womp womps* and I thought about not posting them. Oh, then I was like this blog is about real life, not perfection and the reality is I am still learning photography and in general sometimes we are just off and this weeks photos are a representation of that. I am choosing to post them because they are my life…and this past week it was off balance. Maybe next week? I hope.

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Cause no one listens when I say put on lotion after you take a bath

Cause no one listens when I say put on lotion after you take a bath

 

hmph

hmph

 

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Cocktail cupcakes make me happy

 

I like to call this "Mad because Violet's batteries are dead"

I like to call this “Mad because Violet’s batteries are dead”

 

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Fashion Mama Style

Laundry Summer 2013 Preview

Last Thursday I was included on the guest list to view and preview laundry’s Spring and Summer 2013 collection. The event was hosted by Trina and held at the Atlanta Apparel Mart in the Laundry showroom.

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Trina aka the Hostess with the Mostess

While I am a master thrifter I will not hesitate to spend money on a quality piece of clothing. I own a few Laundry dresses and I must say the quality is unsurpassed when it comes to fabric, and fit. I have my eye on a few dresses from the summer line. Here are a few that really caught my eye.

I love a good shift dress and this is totally doing it for me

Love the mod look on this. Good to put on and go

Laundry Dress

My Favorite. This can be dressed up or dressed down. You may see me on the blog sometime this summer rocking this one.

Laundry definitely appeals to the sophisticated woman looking for effortless style. These dresses can fold easily and travel well. Perfect for vacation. As always it was a great time seeing my favorite Atlanta bloggers and getting some information regarding the direction of the brand.

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Laura is wearing this dress

If you are a fan of Laundry or are unfamiliar with the brand take a look at their website where there is a store locator listed if you find something you just have to have!

I was provided an invitation to this event. All opinions are my own. You already know!!!
Beauty Nail Polish

Just Another MANICure Monday

I know, I’ve been slacking but I’m back on my game!

This week I went lime green, and blue. I am finding it hard to find colors because I have so many but I think I am going to strive to use all of the colors that I’ve never used before in an effort to say I’ve used every color that I have…we’ll see because I definitely have my favorites.

Here’s is my bright and fun mani for the week:

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Lime Green/Pure Ice “Wild Thing”  Navy Blue/ China Glaze “Man Hunt

Can’t wait to see what you ladies come up with this week!!MANICure Monday Badge resize