Brick by brick...

Earlier I wrote an entry titled "board by board..." and this in contrast is aptly titled "brick by brick." This project was truly the largest and most complex puzzle I have ever seen!

European Castle Stone: Chardonnay














We placed this stone along the two front pillars and on the Great Wall of Small. While one of the most tedious of tasks (I'm speaking for my Dad here), for me personally, it was one of the most rewarding to see. While each brick/stone was a piece of this puzzle, the colors also consisted of another puzzle. Each item was picked seperately and individually...and as everything was purchased, every finger was crossed in hopes that I made the right choice.

Fears of clashing colors and tacky decor filled my dreams!

But as I saw the pillars progress upwards, I was also able to see how the stone tied everything together. From the grey trim to the almond siding...the crimson hardie planks to the crimson-flecked roofing. Everything came together so perfectly and beautifully, that I knew this house was meant to be. Because I for sure don't have superior interior/exterior design skills! It was a touch of luck and a lot of love and faith that brought this all together.