The Start of Our Custom Home Journey
Life's journey is filled with unexpected twists and turns, and for my husband and me, it all started when we met in the charming city of Wilmington, North Carolina. We both came from diverse backgrounds, with me having grown up along the picturesque North Carolina Coast and my husband hailing from Georgia but having lived in both New York and Texas.
Our love story took us on an adventurous ride, and we faced a life-changing decision when my husband received a job offer he couldn't resist in Dallas, Texas. With little time to spare, we packed our bags and embarked on a new chapter, discovering the true meaning of resilience, adaptability, and love along the way.
Relocating meant leaving behind the memories we cherished in Wilmington, but it also promised new opportunities and adventures in the Lone Star State, or so we thought. As the pandemic swept across the world, our plans to fully immerse ourselves in the vibrant social life of Dallas were put on hold. The once bustling city streets turned quiet, and the isolation made it challenging to make new friends and build a strong sense of community. Although we adapted to the new normal of virtual gatherings and online interactions, we couldn't help but feel a sense of longing for the carefree days of beachside fun and close-knit gatherings back in Wilmington.
While we kept in touch with our close friends from the coast, seeing them enjoy boat rides and socially distanced beach bonfires intensified our yearning for the beach life once again. The sound of crashing waves, the feeling of sand between our toes, and the warm embrace of the coastal community called out to us. It became evident that our hearts were pulling us back to where our love story began – the North Carolina Coast.
Determined to follow our hearts and create a life that truly resonated with us, we decided to embark on the journey of building our coastal dream home. We knew that returning to the coast would not only fulfill our yearning for a beach lifestyle but also provide us with a sense of belonging that we had been missing during the pandemic.
With a clear vision in mind, we sought the perfect location along the North Carolina Coast, somewhere that held sentimental value and offered the perfect balance of tranquility and activity. After months of searching, we found a picturesque spot where the sea breeze carried the same familiar scent that had initially brought us together. And now, we embraced the challenges and excitement of the design and build process, knowing that our coastal dream home was about to come to life.
