We're moving again! I feel like I've said that a million times — except that while in the past we moved out of homes I was redesigning for sale, this time we've moved out of our current home for a few months so I can give it a good makeover just for us. In other words, I'm finally redesigning the home of our dreams!
This one is 6,300 square feet and 11 years old. It's well-maintained and has a transitional style, but there are lots of outdated finishes and features. I can't wait to put my own touches on it — and I'll be keeping you posted with lots of photos, so keep checking back!
We started with a blessing.
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Ah, blessings! Kahu Kordell Kekoa taught me that new homes should have three. This first one is for the land. |
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Kahu blesses the front entry. This whole area will look dramatically different. |
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Kahu put water on our hands and told us to place our hands where there will be lots of change. Darrell chose the new doorway of our family room. |
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Thank you and good-bye, old house. Let the work begin! |