Elizabeth BrummettFeb 15, 20211 minRecord LowTexas snow is usually a light dusting that melts quickly from rising temperatures and residual heat in the ground. Not so today. Last...
Elizabeth BrummettNov 25, 20201 minLandscaping, Part 3The landscaping project is complete! To illustrate what a dramatic transformation it's been, this slideshow goes from early plantings in...
Elizabeth BrummettNov 15, 20201 minFinishing TouchesOver the last month, we also put the finishing touches on the apartment. This included fully outfitting the kitchen and getting...
Elizabeth BrummettNov 14, 20201 minLandscaping, Part 2So much has happened over the past two weeks, we have not managed to keep you updated. We were impressed that, true to their word,...
Elizabeth BrummettNov 2, 20201 minLandscaping, Part 1Construction of the garage apartment decimated our back yard. It was never much to begin with, but after trenching for utilities and...
Elizabeth BrummettOct 7, 20201 minMueller TowerOur house sits on the former site of a runway for the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, which operated from 1930 to 1999. Redevelopment...
Elizabeth BrummettSep 27, 20201 minNearly ThereOver the past month, we have confirmed our first tenant and made significant progress on getting the apartment move-in ready. Most of the...
Elizabeth BrummettSep 7, 20201 minVirtual TourNote: This virtual tour is from before all the furnishings and accessories were fully in place—but we did not manage to make an updated...
Elizabeth BrummettAug 26, 20201 minStay HereIt's been a long journey. We finally have a certificate of occupancy for the garage apartment and are beginning to look for our first...
Elizabeth BrummettJul 20, 20201 minSunshineThere's a light at the end of the tunnel, and it looks like sunshine. The yellow door opens to more pops of yellow, with a geometric wall...
Elizabeth BrummettJun 25, 20201 minBasil, Part 2With the walls and trim complete, I am relieved the colors came together as we envisioned. Update, 11/25/2020: We've had people asking...
Elizabeth BrummettJun 24, 20201 minBasilThe painters have completed the ceiling stain and cabinet paint so far. As lovely as Sherwin Williams Basil is, I'm a bit terrified it's...
Elizabeth BrummettJun 21, 20201 minMeadow GreenSix long months ago, our order of Meadow Green tile arrived from Heath Ceramics. Founded in 1948, Heath Ceramics is known for their...
Elizabeth BrummettJun 17, 20201 minFallingwaterThe countertops are in, and they look amazing! I'm so glad our builder suggested a waterfall edge on the peninsula.
Elizabeth BrummettJun 12, 20201 minCabinets and TileThe interior is really coming together. The tile floor is complete, cabinets are in, and bathroom walls are fully tiled. Monday, we'll...
Elizabeth BrummettMay 16, 20201 minPaint!After months of planning and indecision, it was incredible to see the colors we finally picked go up on the house yesterday. On the...
Elizabeth BrummettApr 26, 20201 minFloat OnWe can't wait to enjoy and share the apartment. Every bit of progress is a preview of how beautiful it is going to be. On the interior,...
-Apr 1, 20201 minMonarchLife has dramatically changed as we do our part to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic. We are so grateful for our health, the...
-Mar 6, 20201 minFoamyThe stud walls of the garage apartment received a generous coating of spray foam insulation this week. Closed-cell foam at the roof...