When we moved to Stone House Lane last year we knew the house needed lots of TLC. We’ve been doing project after project on the inside of the house and we have a detailed plan for the backyard that we’ll start implementing late this spring. But the front of the house is in desperate need of a little love.
Here’s how the house looked when we bought her. She has some of the characteristics of a Brick Tudor with the gable roof and the tall narrow windows in multiples.
Here’s an example of a Brick Tudor…notice the arched front door…
Although we have an arched window over our front door we’ve dreamed about an arched door since the day we moved in…so The Husband decided to build one-wow!
He has done lots of research and consulting with both his contact at the lumber yard where he gets his wood and the knowledgeable woodworkers at the Rockler store (don’t ask me?) After looking at doors for months he found this one…
We both love this door MINUS all the iron work. We’re going to order some tudor-style hardware but it won’t be quite like this …
This is a huge project and The Husband told me before he even started:
“This is not going to be a quick project. Don’t rush me.”
“I won’t!” I promised. “You can’t rush a work of art!”
(I kinda relate to this slow, complicated project. I imagine if I asked Father God, He’d tell me I was a slow, complicated project myself.)
The Husband has been working on the top arch for a month. The finish work on the arch still has to be done but here’s what he has so far…
It’s already beautiful isn’t it?
All Things, after all, have beauty if you’re looking through the right lens.
Sending you love today my friends
Yes, yes it is. You two amaze me with your talents and determination to create beauty and sharing with those of us that missed that gene! I am not rushing the husband either but do have a great deal of anticipation in witnessing the work of art that is to come! Blessings, patience and creation!
This door is going to be a beautiful addition to a lovely home. What a blessing to have a husband who enjoys & is good at crafting/building/designing/remodeling!
Wow….love this! When this is completed it is going to be stunning. Have a great weekend.
Wow! I’ve been impressed before by the things he has built but this takes the cake. 😉 It will be beautiful!! 🙂
OMG…..I almost fell out of my chair from laughter! I pictured my husband saying the exact same thing….and like your projects, they turn out awesome! That door is going to be amazing!
The door will be one big Wow! Can’t wait to see the finished product. No hurry……Lol
This is going to be one big Wow! Can’t wait to see the final product…..No hurry! Lol
Your house is so beautiful and YES it is already awesome what he built…I can’t wait to see the door when it is done. He is so talented!
It’s going to be amazing. I so wanted an arch door as small ones are typical in Brittany.
O>>>>M>>>>Goodness, it is going to be amazing!!!!!!! He is one talented guy and evidently has TONS of energy. I can’t wait to see it, BUT I AM NOT RUSHING HIM:):):) Have a great weekend. Be calm:) XO, pinky
Wow! That is going to be some door! Yes, beautiful already. Oh I can’t wait to see the finished product.
I think this looks gorgeous right where it is. Truly, a masterpiece. Can’t wait to see the finished project, but tell The Husband, I’m not rushing him! xo