Dudes! We’re renovating our dream house, an old mercantile store build in 1928! Follow along from the beginning here!
I don’t even have words.
Yesterday as we were taking off the plaster and stucco to uncover the brick, we had 2 things happen.
First, we discovered that at some point the front of the building was extended higher and the brick didn’t go all the way up. Which totally sucks. I think we’ll end up putting a large piece of wood there to cover that situation up.
The second thing changed the entire plan for the front of the building! WE FOUND THE ORIGINAL SIGN!!!
We had absolutely no idea that it was there and I quite literally got teary when I saw it! Watch the video below to see it be revealed!
How exciting!!! I absolutely love your videos and love seeing the progress you guys are making on the Merc. What an adventure…..
I just want to let you know I’m a little obsessed with checking Instagram and YouTube for updates from you guys. They are so much fun and brighten my day!
That’s epic!!
I’m obsessed, too!!! Yayyyy for finding the sign!!
You guys are seriously the best! Court- you are hilarious!!!!
Love you guys. Can’t wait to see more. I was actually one of the ones yelling at my phone last night.
seriously obsessed with this! loving these daily videos too, you guys rock.
I’m so excited to see the finished project! I love the idea of making historical buildings into homes. Also, I’m local and drove to Ivins last night with my cousin. I saw you both working hard outside and gave you a little cheer from the car as we passed! Hopefully the positive vibes helped! ?
I drive by the Merc every day and sometimes several times a day. It is so fun to see the progress and watch your Instagram stories. I totally remember going there as a kid. So fun!
Fully obsessed!! This is so exciting!
That is amazing! But I have one question. Did you react the same way when you saw Court naked as you did when you realized it was the sign? ?
OMG, you two are SO cute! And the sign!!! What an AMAZING discovery!!! My husband laughs that I log in faithfully to Instagram to see if there are any mid day progress sneak peaks, lol, but I think this is such a fantastic project and I love that you’re sharing it with everyone. 🙂
U guys r the best ! Don’t know why it took me so long to find u! Love watching the progression of ur work. It will b amazing when it’s finished but sad to c it done. Can’t wait to c what’s next on ur list of things to do!! House Flipping? I’ll come work for u just say the word !!!
What a find! That sign is pure gold. So happy you found it, and good luck on the electrical end. And you guys are so cute together!
That is flippin’ awesome! And I was doing a happy dance just uncovering the original brick fireplace in #SavingEtta. You have me beat Mandi, the sign is definitely a winner.
I kept reading the title as “…the original sin.” >.< Was very confused. Until I saw the pictures. "Oh!… SIGN!! Right, okay that makes more sense!" *facepalm*
Could you mimic the cement headers over the windows at the top of the building? Maybe a coating of cement over the non-brick section? Might be less chaotic than wood up there; just a though. 🙂 I’m sure whatever you do will look awesome!
You guys make my day. Lol – so much fun. So sweet to see a couple in love and feel how genuine it is!
Love it. I love that Court is more visable on your blog. You 2 are an awesome team!
We LOVE this and are following you in Houston ?
That is so so cool. What will you do with the brick that is cracked?
ZERO interest in the videos (like less than zero) but want to know if you will still post photos?