507 Huntcliff

Here is one of our new constructions, which will also serve as our new personal home (that is, until someone makes us an offer we can't refuse!). We are ready to move in, but construction seems to be moving at a snail's pace. I'm afraid if we don't get to move in soon it will sale before we ever get to spend one night in the new place! Burt has said this would be the case all along, but I am doing my best to prove him wrong! It sucks being crammed in our loft, but as you know, everyone else's homes come first! Here is a sneak peek of the exterior after the big snow last night! We should have gotten out and made a snowman, the kids next door had made two!

What Should I Do In Here?

This is a picture of my formal living space in my new home, and I am perplexed on what to do on these walls. I currently have stripes in my entry hall, and stenciling in my kitchen and dining room, so this room is looking so plain! Any suggestions? I might post some options later on today in between coats on my mirror frames.
(Sorry for the crappy pics, it was def the wrong time of the day to be taking pictures, the glare of the sun on the snow outside wasn't helping either! Neither were the dirty unsealed floors)

My New Obsession...Polka Dots!

I admit, I have went polka dot crazy in my new house with my fabric choices, and now, my closet and upstairs bathroom! They are so whimsical and fun! The tricky part is keeping them from looking like they belong in a 5 year old's bedroom! I have added these elements in places where big dramatic effects are accepted (such as the closet) or in places where they can be taken away or easily changed (such as furniture upholstery, bench seats, drapes, and handpainted mirrors.) Burt's sister Jamie is also incorporating Polka Dots in her home as well on a pair of french doors leading to her bedroom. I will ask her soon if she would allow me to take some pictures of her home. Everything is so whimsical and fun in her home and very unique! She has such a creative mind! I am posting some pic's of some of my fabric choices for the new house, let me know what you think!

My New Closet...Getting There!

If anyone halfway knows me, they know I have a LOT of clothes, so when I drew our new houseplans up, I penciled out room for an amazing closet space! I am so excited! Being such a devoted Juicy Couture lover, I wanted my colors to be Pink and Brown of course! Was there any other option?! I painted my ceiling a brown color named Coffee Bean, and used a base coat of a light pink called Yogurt, and used a Lowe's Shimmering Metallic paint in Starfish to cut in the stripes! So far I love it! I plan on adding the Flambeau Mignon Chandelier, as well as adding polka dots in Yogurt, Shimmering Starfish, and Gold metallic on my ceiling to match my new drapes! I am also going to have Bill build me a vanity mirror for my makeup counter and a long mirror. I plan on painting the base color Coffee Bean and adding Yogurt, Shimmering Starfish, and Gold metallic polka dots on the mirrors! I'm excited to see how it all turns out! I will post progress pics soon!!

New Endeavor...Mirror Frames!

Here is a really cheap, cool idea if you are wanting to change up your bathroom. When looking for new mirrors for my bathroom vanities in our new personal home we are completing now, I wanted something different, but needed to save some cash in doing so. (This particular house seems to be an endless money pit!ha) I really wanted to do something cool and different though, but needed help with the initial construction. I hit up my boyfriend and business partner Burt and our building superintendent Bill to help me construct the frames out of 1x8 pine and simple window casing. Cheap! The pine was simply cut to meet the measurements I gave them, and the casing will lay down on top of the mirror insert. I plan to use some crazy metallic, crackle, and stencil techniques. I will post progress pics as I complete them. All the frames are built, and I will start priming them today! Stay tuned, but for now, here is a pic of the frame freshly sanded and ready to prime!

Here Goes Something!

Hey Everyone,
This is my new blog, Busy Builder Brittany. I am home builder and interior designer. I started this blog to post projects I am working on to inspire or to be inspired. Please feel free to ask me any questions on technique you may have. My "niche" in this industry has been to build my customers beautiful homes without breaking the bank. I am all about getting the most out of my money and my sweat equity in projects. I look forward to sharing these projects with you in the future!

xoxo, B