Comments on: Exterior Elevation Plans for The Merc

By: Shyenaia Luna

Shyenaia Luna — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 05:11:30 +0000

In reply to Brittney. I had EXACTLY the same thought. I'm envisioning my own awkward magnet self walking down the street amd seeing this EXTREMELY coo bding and seeing the words Mercantile thinking its an old fashioned store and just trying handles. Yeah that would be so awkward

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 03 May 2017 16:03:40 +0000

So inspiring! Cannot wait to watch it unfold. I trust your talent and design process, but at first thought, I, too, am not so sure about the faux door under the Merc sign. A window seems to make more sense without disrupting the original vibe.
Love your fearlessness, Mandi! You are badass!
All the best!
Wendy

By: Sara McElroy

Sara McElroy — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 16:54:26 +0000

You are my hero for doing this! It has been my goal for years to someday turn a cool, commercial space into a home! I’m so excited to see how this turns out! I do wonder though, if you put up the “Santa Clara Mercantile Co.” signage, do you worry people may think its a shop? I’d think it would be bothersome to have people pulling at the doors, trying to get in! Regardless, I think this is an amazing project!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 06:51:03 +0000

What about installing skylights as a source of natural light into the bathrooms? My parents have one in their spare bathroom and I think it’s a great feature.

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 20:23:31 +0000

Love it Mandi! I’m a long time reader, and this home choice is so wonderfully YOU! I’m sure there will be stresses and unexpected hiccups, but I believe in your and Court’s problem solving abilities to find creative solutions along the way.

Home is where your people are, and this will be a lovely home because of the lovely family in it!

By: Lara

Lara — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 18:58:37 +0000

Since you have the easement and all…you should just make a rooftop yard! haha easy fix right? 😉

By: Liz

Liz — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 17:37:11 +0000

This doesn’t seem like a home at all – but a really cool storefront; I’m also wondering how this is going to be a good place for kids even if you do reclaim the backyard from the easement simply because it’s so close to the road. Don’t get my wrong, it’s going to look amazing. But just not amazing for a family to live there.

By: shakti

shakti — Mon, 17 Apr 2017 15:17:02 +0000

I love that you are using an old building. I’m confused about you are doing it and how rigidly you are sticking to the original structure. The faux door under the words seems tricky. It’s asking for people to pop in. If i passed this on the street, I would think that someone had turned it into an updated, mini strip mall and that there were 3 stores to visit. I would feel like such an idiot when i realized that most the doors were fake and, oh, it’s private residence anyways. Are you going to have a sign saying that?

By: Tanya

Tanya — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 19:06:34 +0000

Pretty fabulous, as far as I’m concerned. If a vintage modern, prefab house existed, the mock-up is what it would look like.

By: Mary Wilding

Mary Wilding — Sat, 15 Apr 2017 17:57:42 +0000

This is a huge undertaking–best of luck. It will be fun to see it unfold. Are your girls excited? Mary Wilding