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About Charmadawn

Jesus lover 💜 Wife of Steve for 39 years 💜 Mom to 2 grown kiddos 💜 BB to grandsons Jack, Luke, Patrick Joseph and Benjamin and granddaughter Abigail Dawn 💜8 years ago we purchased, Rescued and Restored a 121 year old farmhouse and we live together as a multigenerational household. Come follow our crazy. Isaiah 54:7

Clean up

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Charmadawn

I have not worked on any construction sites. Who knew how important the clean up crew is? You can’t just be the talented person who knows how to build stuff or the designer who makes things beautiful. On the back … Continue reading →

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Compromise or not?

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Charmadawn

The “Big House” has mostly the original windows. They are super gross but so cool at the same time. They are wood. They will all need to be removed and repaired, glass replaced where needed and keeping them has been … Continue reading →

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Old House Approvals

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charmadawn

When you buy an old house in an old neighborhood, there is something called a Preservation Board. You must get approval for any changes made to the exterior of your home. This includes an application, a fee (of course there … Continue reading →

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The Birthday girl

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Charmadawn

My mom is the most self-less person I know. She has always put everyone before herself. I believe that “helper” will be the descriptive word beside her name. She always made sure that I was taken care of and loved … Continue reading →

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The Chute

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Charmadawn

We have moved demo upstairs. There are 2 apartments, which includes 2 kitchens, 2 bathrooms, 5 rooms and a hallway that need attention. On the first floor, we have been filling up the wheelbarrow with the plaster and lath and … Continue reading →

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Disclaimer

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Charmadawn

Last week when I showed you this  cart full of 2 x 4’s from Lowes I think I might have given the wrong impression. It’s still exciting, and yes we are still moving forward with the 800 square foot apartment. … Continue reading →

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Few words

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Charmadawn

A friend came to the house on Sunday to measure for kitchen cabinets. He brought his sweet daughter. She wanted to see the chaos if you can believe it. I asked her if she wanted to be the first person … Continue reading →

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Why would anyone cover that up????

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Charmadawn

I am all about HGTV’s Fixer Upper, Joanna Gaines and should be bff’s.  I was so completely jealous of anyone who was able to attend the Silobration in Waco Texas this weekend. If you are not a Fixer Upper watcher, … Continue reading →

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Washed up

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Charmadawn

Thursday night is small group. We have been in the same small group for a long time. The people in our small group are like family. We laugh together, cry together, serve together and love each other. It’s obvious if … Continue reading →

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Meet Queen

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Charmadawn

For 6 years, I worked at a Bayshore High School in Bradenton Florida. I was in the front office and took care of all attendance matters. When parents needed to sign in or out their precious kid, I’m your girl. … Continue reading →

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