Our lovely fireplace has had us on pins and needles these last few days due to the fact that to pass our final inspection, our hearth had to be 20 inches from the firebox...well, ours was between 17 & 18 depending on which rock you measured from. So for the last few days, we've been reading code books, talking to construction attorneys, the firebox manufacturers and working up a big plan of what we're going to do to remedy the situation, needless to say, it's been a bit stressful.
So the inspector shows up today, and after Mr.24 does a fantastic job chatting him up (so proud) and I pray a zillion silent prayers...the inspector says "well, most people just get a fireproof hearth rug and that takes care of the problem". What??? Excuse me??? Really??? That's all???
Yup.
After picking ourselves up off of the floor...we breathed the hugest (don't think that's a word) sigh of relief and realized we could now officially start to unpack...and most of all, we realized, that after four years of building this home, we truly are home.
(pictures taken about a month ago...to many boxes and moving paraphanalia around presently)
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24 comments:
I feel your anxiety...it's like giving birth! Congrats!
Simply stunning fireplace! And the CEILING!!!
LOVE IT!!!
glad it all worked out! and.. thanks for checking in Mrs. "24".. we got a "ray of hope" today....we are going back tomorrow to make sure it is still shining.... YOU are a doll!! and thanks for the thoughts and prayers...every one counts!! and we greatly appreciate it.!
Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Glad I found yours :) Lynn
and breath. yay for you and mr 24. fantastic news and i'm sure a burden lifted to say the least.
now you have to step back and take it all in. can't wait to see how you settle in and start living it up.
Yay! Isn't it so wonderful when something you are so worried about, turns out to be perfectly GOOD! So excited for you. xo lidy
Everyone...thank you so much for the well wishes!!! I completely crashed yesterday...the relief was so great. I am trying to breath now Brock...I think I had forgotten how!
We've had so many ups and downs in the building of this home that having this "up", this "GOOD", meant the world to us!
xxoo J~
phew! what relief you and mr. 24 must be feeling! woohoo and congrats! the fireplace is magnificent, and i can easily picture you two all cozy in front of a roaring fire...a little slice of heaven!
have a beautiful weekend, sweetheart!
xoxo
Thanks Fringy...(sometimes I call you that in my head..."wonder how Fringy's doing"...have no idea how that started, it just happened) I'm looking forward to learning how to build a real fire, our last was push button...bring on fall & winter (after summer, that is)!
Wishing you and the fam a beautiful weekend also!!! xxoo
I got here just in time to sen you all a whole-hearten "welcome home" message. You both must be so thrilled to finally be able to get settled in your new gorgeous (& I mean gorgeous) home? The fireplace is beautiful and you must be so incredibly proud. I hope the sun shines bright this weekend making unpacking those boxes much more enjoyable.
Wishing you the very best in your new castle. xx deb
how wonderful that everything worked out...it looks beautiful!!
xox alison
Deb~ Thank you dear! I'm sorry but I believe it wasn't all that nice when you were here was it? Well the sun is finally shining bright today and I've been inside ALL day unpacking...it did make it cheerier and I did walk out to the mail box in my bare feet for some vitamin D and fresh air...which was very-very nice.
Hope your enjoying a lovely weekend,
xxoo J~
Frou-Frou~ Thank you so much, for visiting and for your sweet comment!!! xo J~
What an absolutely gorgeous fireplace! I can imagine the cozy and warm moments you will have with friends and family.
p.s. I'm following you too.
Cheers!
Rambles with Reese
Whoo hoo! Congrats & you are on your way. So excited to see what you do!
Karena
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fabulous... your home looks amazing... maybe i will get a private tour.... cant wait to see you settle in... xx
wasn't this weekend fabulous???
Thank you so much Karena!!! xo J~
Pam...love to have you pop over neighbor!!!
The weekend was beautiful...I was unpacking 90% of it but the sun coming in through the windows was fabulous! Hope you had some outdoor fun! xxoo
I love your fireplace--and that ceiling! Gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of your new place as you get settled in.
Handsome fireplace and I am glad there was a reasonable solution to getting it approved.
Julia~ That means a lot coming from you, thank you! So thrilled you visited...I love your blog, definitely "hooked"! xo
Terra~ So appreciate you stopping by! The reasonable solution was a pure miracle in my opinion! ;)
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I remember when we had our final house inspection, we (I) cried tears of joy! So happy for you and may you have many warm and cozy fires to snuggle around in your new beautiful, beautiful home.
xoxoTrina
Trina...Thank you!!! Can you believe it?!? I know you know!!! It was "divine relief"...and I completely crashed the next day!
Many thanks to you (and hubby) for helping us to get through it all! You both brought "divine relief" also...truly, you've been, and are, such a beautiful blessing!
Love,
Jessica (and P.)
Your home is beautiful! I would love to know what your paint color is?
Anon~ Thank you! I'm just seeing your comment now...the paint color on the walls is Benjamin Moore HC-29 (Dunmore Cream) and the cabinetry is HC-27 (Monterey White).
Jessica~
Anon~ I'm just seeing your comment now...thank you very much! The wall color is Benjamin Moore HC-29 Dunmore Cream and the cabinetry is HC-27 Monterey White.
Best,
Jessica~
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