He tried to warn me.
Over a year ago, while stringing stakes and leveling blocks, Brian dropped this little love bomb:
You won’t believe how many things we’ll need to do before this tiny house is finished. It’s going to be a long process, possibly a year.
Bless his heart, he didn’t know how quickly southern girls could make things happen when they put their mind to it. Turns out, however, it wasn’t his heart in need of blessing.
The term “weekend warriors” should’ve given me a hint as to what the future held. Who knew it was code for slow and steady, with emphasis on slow? Apparently, Brian did. We entered the “over one-year” threshold in March.
After we finish up the exterior in April, we finally move indoors, where weather won’t determine our progress⏤but I’m not asking for Brian’s opinion. This heart can only take so many blessings.
After debating the choice of siding for several weeks, Brian landed on Hardi Board. We considered less expensive options, but we kept hearing great things about the product. It stands up well against bugs (a biggie for me – have you seen country creepers?), mildew (eww), and wind, which is a frequent visitor up here.
The gold-ish color above is the plank treatment, but after a few buckets of paint, she’ll be bright as snow, like the front porch below.
Soon, I’ll gussy up the front door with slaps of chartreuse, a color that’s sure to pop. And lastly, the porch will welcome a vintage metal chair in the same color, so as not to be out-popped.
{Subscribers! You’ll be the first to see the gussied up door in May’s Monthly Letter.}
foundation, siding, and roof. You taught us lessons we won’t soon forget. Few were fun, but they were necessary.
shiplap, vintage mantle, eight-foot-wide views, and cozy reading nook. I’ve patiently waited two winters, two springs, and one summer to spend time with you. I have a feeling we’ll become fast friends. Hint, hint.
Our Heavenly Father has provided many delightful inns for us along our journey, but he takes great care to see that we do not mistake any of them for home. C.S. Lewis
So, what color would you choose to paint the front door of this *tiny* delightful inn?
As always, thank you for joining the journey!
Pink, of course like the front door of my house will be real soon!!!!
I mean, how could you go wrong with the color pink? I love it too!
Chartreuse, of course!!!!
Woohoo! Thank you, Jean. I think you’ll like it. 🙂 Thanks for taking the time to share. Blessings!
I say chartreuse too.
I knew we were soul sisters. 🙂 I can’t wait to show the first picture of the gussied up door to the subscribers soon. Thanks for sharing!
I’m a soft-powdery-pale pink kinda gal. But chartreuse will make it springtime all year! No matter what colors you put with it will pop!
I also LOVE that color, Jan! I actually looked at pink swatches but I didn’t want it to look like a dollhouse with it being such a tiny space. I do, however, plan to have flower boxes overflowing with pink flowers. 🙂
I like pink too but I’m partial to what I call Deb Raney Blue! (Turquoise). Did you know they make paint that is bug deterrent. Hubby has used it for years.
Why no, no I did not, Daphne. Do tell! We’ve got quite the bug collection up here in the hills! Ha!
Hi Cathy,
I’d do hunter green or a teal green, and use the leftover paint for the inside of the ceiling. There’s a practical side to my choice. You see, dark greens or blues repel wasps or dobbers from nesting and buzzing about your head. I’m in the Pendleton Historic Foundation and we do that to all of our historic homes for that reason. Of course, add lots of pink flowers to dress her up. But that color repels other bugs too.
Blessings,
Laurie
Interesting! Oh, I add to add lots of pink flowers. 🙂 Thanks for the tip! Blessings to you too, Laurie.
Red. I love a red door. Second choice would be Deb Raney turquoise.
Both are beautiful colors — especially Deb’s signature color. 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Ethel!
Hmm. I think chartreuse will suit her well :-). I also like an earthy shade of green. Your tiny house is big on charm already!
Like an olive green? I love that color! If the house had more of a cabin vibe, that would be her color. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
I think chartreuse is a great color, too — or a bright tealy/turquoisey kinda pop! (anything bright gets my vote) I get more excited every time I read a Tiny House post! 🙂
Thank you, Connie! Every post keeps me going, aiming for the goal. 🙂 I love tealy/turquoisy colors too. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and share.
Our house is Hardi Board too, Cathy, and we love it. Very durable and all the things you said. Can’t wait to see the chartreuse door!
That’s good to know, Debra! Thank you. 🙂 I love how it looks like real wood. I can’t wait to show you the new color…but I especially can’t wait to see you at Blue Ridge!!
Cathy, I love green…that’s my favorite color, and love so many shades. But Chartreuse? Perfect! Yay!
I’m glad you like it! I want to find a wreath with touches of chartreuse. 🙂 You’ll have to stop by once she’s finished. Blessings!
I think chartreuse sounds like it would fit you. I can’t wait to see it finished. Did you say this is going to be where you will have your cozy writing space?
Thanks so much, Jann! I can’t wait for you to see it too. 🙂 You’re right…it will be my cozy writing space and it will also have a reading nook surrounded in windows.
This little gem is already the prettiest tiny house I’ve ever seen. I love chartreuse! 🙂
Aww, you know how to make a girl’s day! 🙂 Thank you, Joann. Have a blessed weekend!