Comments on: Despite It All, Why We Chose To Buy The Merc

By: Lynn Fowler

Lynn Fowler — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:29:17 +0000

How exciting!

By: Rose A.

Rose A. — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 21:00:09 +0000

Missy B you’re so right the photos are so amazing Thanks for sharing.

By: Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 19:44:47 +0000

Fearless DIY, girl!! I cannot WAIT to see how you transform this amazing old building.

By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 17:09:54 +0000

When you first wrote that you were building a new home from scratch, it felt weird. Though the Merc will definitely challenge you (and your family) and you’ll probably regret taking it on at least once during the renovations, it just seems so much more YOU 🙂 Plus, you’re required to have a built-in shop? Dreamy.

By: Haley

Haley — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 14:35:48 +0000

You do you! Love that you’re jumping into this and can’t wait to see what you do with the space. I honestly never thought of this being a rare building because I feel like I see places like this on every other street corner where I live… so that makes it a little more exciting now

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:05:42 +0000

I have been following your blog for years & have never added to the comments. Today that changes! I am so jazzed to see where the plans go with your new home. Personally, I like to throw myself into a projects that are a bit out of control & overwhelming for numerous reasons. It’s so cool to see someone who shares these feelings embark on a massive renovation! It makes all the forgotten houses & buildings I see even more magical! Thanks for sharing.

By: Missy B

Missy B — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:32:01 +0000

When I first read about you buying the Merc I thought you were insane. Then a few days later we went to dinner at Cured in San Antonio at the old Pearl Brewery. It’s inside of an old bank building. The Pearl in San Antonio is an old brewery and surrounding buildings that have been turned into cool restaraunts and shops. Hotel Emma is the shining star of the whole complex. It is incredible. Google it and click on images. You will love it! I highly recommend you and Court come for a visit. Like I think you will totally flip out, and totally be inspired. The photos don’t even do Hotel Emma justice. It is simply amazing in person.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 21:20:40 +0000

I totally get the love of the work! We bought a fixer upper in January and one of the selling features for me was it’s a blank slate. Everything needed updating and I get to do it. Let’s me be creative in my home.

You are definitely my favourite DIY blogger, you come up with the most creatively beautiful projects.
I’m so excited to see everything you do with the Merc.

It’s an adventure and you’re taking us with you!

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 20:23:11 +0000

You go girl! Thanks for being so open and sharing all the nitty-gritty with us — it was so interesting to read! Can’t wait to see the awesomeness that I know you will achieve with your new adventure!! I think it is many people’s dream to fix up and live in a historic building — and you are making it happen. Way to go!!