After decades of dreaming, planning, saving, and so many weeks (ok, actually months) of #renovations than we can count… we’re finally here. Where is "here"?: The #Appalachian Mountain Bungalow in the #BlueRidgeMountains.🍂🏡✨

Our Appalachian mountain home is officially finished with the big projects, just in time for fall to paint the mountains and the hollers with plenty of colors of green, orange, red, and yellow. The fresh mountain air, golden leaves, and quiet mornings sipping tea on the front porch make every bit of the work worth it. But, if I were completely honest, these major renovations had me thinking, several times, "Why did we buy this 100 year old place?!??!"

Here’s to new chapters, slow living, and soaking in this season of peace and gratitude in the mountains. I am so incredibly thankful for every day I wake up and walk this property with the Yorkies. 🐾⛰️

As the masterful Ray Charles sings it, "Just an old, sweet song
Keeps Georgia on my mind" https://song.link/i/1543969353

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✨ After decades, this Appalachian mountain bungalow has a brand new tin roof which is a true classic in these hills. 🌄✨ Tin roofs have long been part of Appalachian mountain life. I have fond memories of sleeping under them at many of my ancestor's and relative's homes. They hold strong through summer storms, echo the music of rain on quiet nights (a nostalgic experience), and help a home breathe through seasons of heat and cold.

The cupola and fireplace (covered in concrete!) were removed. So much wood underneath the old shingle roof had to be replaced due to rot. Dozens of workers over 10 days to fix, repair, build, and install this tin roof. The noises were incredibly *loud*. Footsteps over my head started prior to dawn every morning. We had the kindest and most talented people help add to the history of this home.

This deep navy roof, a nod to my husband's and FIL's #USMC service, isn’t just pretty, it was required due to multiple leaks. It’s protection for another century of family stories, porch sitting, and Appalachian memories yet to be made. Here’s to keeping this little piece of mountain history standing tall for the next 105 years. 🏡💙

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