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Dream a Little Dream

PHOTO BY MARK MENDEZ

MY HUSBAND SAYS THAT MY LITTLE REQUESTS OFTEN TURN INTO BIG PROBLEMS. For him, I argue. We’re at that stage in our renovation journey where 60% of the dream for this home is done. And road-weary from all the drywall dust and decision-making, the Home Depot trips and product samples, we’re happy to just live in what we’ve got. Enjoy that the kitchen is done and start hosting more. Enjoy that the beautiful rug does indeed match the sofa and relax more. Sit out on the porch and watch our front yard garden bloom and mature this year and see it all grow together just as we’d hoped.

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