Meet Our Builder

We've emerged from the decision making process on who will be building our new home.  And getting through it proved to be stressful for both Colin and me.  One morning, we both awoke at 3 a.m. with the decision weighing heavily on our minds.  It's a lot to think about and take in because we want the process to go well and to be happy in the end.  After all, it's our home.

And after lots of interviews, researching, and reference checking, we found our builder.  Meet Craig Powell, of Powell Custom Homes.

And you know how good it feels when you know you've made the right decision?  That's how we feel now.  A big relief.  We'll be breaking ground soon.

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Comments

[Erin]

Congratulations! How sweeet it is when you know you've made the right choice.

Have a blessed day and listen to the rain on the roof...I just love that sound.

Erin
http://homeswheremyheartis.blogspot.com

[Shannon]

yay Serena! Good for you, moving forward feels great, doesn't it!? It was a big decision, and I know how big decsions can eat eat eat away at a person, I'm dealing with a big decision right now too. I can't wait to see all the pictures of the progress. BTW, I recent got your book and just love the story of your life. What a fun and very different up bringing you had. You recipes look fantastic, I will be trying one or two very soon, as soon as I decide to break my diet! :)
Shannon
www.cascobaysoap.blogspot.com

[Heather Scholten]

Congrats Serena! I think picking the builder is harder than anything else when you're building your dream home! Good luck! I can't wait to see the finished product!

[Monica]

Congratulations!! Won't it be so nice to just watch everything come together, with much more minor decisions to have to make.

[Julie Harward]

Good luck with it all, I'm so happy for you! When will it be done? Ours took a year. Come say hi :D

[malia]

Congrats, what a stressful thing for sure! gOOD luck, and I hope all goes smoothly, for you all! <3
-malia

[Susan]

When you have a feeling of relief and no regrets you know you've made the right decision. Those are big decisions though and as you said they weigh heavy on you.

[Jennifer Rizzo Sanctuary art]

What awesome property! That view is amazing!!!

[Julia]

Yeah for right decisions!! What a journey awaits you! Good luck and have fun!

www.iglitteredthecat.blogspot.com

[elyse]

gosh, how exciting! i will stay tuned.

xo
elyse

[Sarah]

What a happy post! Congratulations, I can't wait to read about the construction. Cheers!

[Alice Peterson]

I'm so excited for you! I can say from experience that having a good contractor, one who listens to you and does not try to cut corners is worth their weight in gold (we had just the opposite--who was recommended by many people-go figure).

Eventhough the process can sometimes be frustrating, in the end you will have a lovely home you can be proud of. I can't wait to follow along!

[Shelly Pagliai]

Congratulations on the big step in the right direction. I can feel the relief in your writing. They say if your marriage can make it through construction of a house, then you can handle most anything! I wish you smooth sailing . . . can't wait to watch the progress as it goes along. (Thankfully, I'm only getting my kitchen remodeled -- much less stress!)