Progress, not Perfection

Every week, as I’m swiping through my camera roll to find photos suitable for sharing in a blog post (hint: the vast majority are more practical than pretty; useful on a material run or when working out a problem but not fit to publish – I’m working on this!) I struggle to figure out which projects are of interest to you. Many times I have “before” pictures but not the “afters” – or vice versa. I don’t look at projects with a marketing eye and haven’t gotten into the habit of documenting the finished product, unless it’s a full bath or kitchen complete with a heart-stopping reveal. In areas other than construction, I’ve tried to focus on the old adage ‘Progress, not Perfection’ and find it helps when trying to get started on a task instead of procrastinating. In areas including construction, this quote fits:

​I’ve been sharing sporadic details about the home to be built in Quail Valley and while the concept is thrilling, I’ve found myself dragging my feet on the next steps to getting started and not knowing why. So, in the interest of both progress and perfection, I picked the plans up yesterday afternoon.  

#thatcontractorlife

​In order to move forward with HOA approval, I have to submit the exterior colors. The home will be clad in James Hardie fiber cement siding – a product I used on custom homes “back home” while every other builder was using vinyl siding – the difference being it was pre-painted from a small color palette versus the unpainted product used in Houston. Not sure if expanding color choice is a good thing for someone that can’t quite settle on a whole-home interior scheme of four colors, but I’m working through the fan decks I have collected over the years in hopes of finding the perfect shades for this lovely home. It backs on to a golf course, so I’d like a rich color to set off the view while not turning any potential buyers off. The interior will have a craftsman/farmhouse feel, and I’d like to mimic that on the exterior as well. 
 
Sherwin-Williams and Pottery Barn Kids have partnered and put together this gorgeous assortment:

​Almost as nice as looking at a dozen assorted donuts. Almost ;)
 
I’m wrapping up a kitchen refresh project as mentioned in previous posts and should have the photos to prove it next week. The homeowners have fabulous taste and stunning vision, I’m so anxious to see the project come together.
 
Finally, the Cottage Wall has seen some love this week.  All three coats of mud/joint compound – depending on where you’re from – have been applied and the floors have the dust to show for it. The boards will be installed next and then…paint!  

As always, thank you for reading and please check back next week for a kitchen reveal, Cottage Wall update, and more information on the Quail Valley build. Progress and perfection are promised :) If you have a project that you would like The Ashbury Construction Company to provide a consultation for, please contact us to set an appointment today!