Closing Day (Or, The Part Where We Let Her Go)
105 Teche is officially sold. From late-night touch-ups and intentional staging to going under contract in January and closing at full price in February, this post shares the strategy, emotion, and business behind a design-forward Lafayette home restoration — plus a closing-day cameo from a five-year-old with “serious business” to handle.
From Renovation to Real Life: The Journey Continues
What started as a flip became a home. 105 Teche wasn’t just renovated—it was restored with care, depth, and layers of real life. This post walks you through the final moments, the emotional turns, and the design decisions that transformed a project into something personal.
Intentional, Edited, and Almost Done: Teche’s Not-Quite-Final Reveal
This isn’t your typical flip—and that was the point. From navy marble and unlacquered brass to layout shifts that make daily life feel better, 105 Teche wasn’t built to be perfect. It was built to meet you where you are.
From a Flip to a Feeling: How 105 Teche Became Lafayette’s Design Darling
Renovation progress looks good in theory — until your bathroom mirrors turn out to be auto parts. Between countertop wins, lighting surprises, and a few shipping misfires, the Teche Flip is still pulling off her modern cottagecore moment with suspiciously good humor.
Teche’s Hot Girl Era: Paint Done, Floors Down, Fixtures Loading
We’ve officially entered the best phase of the Teche Flip—the glow-up. With moody cabinets, custom hardware, vintage tile, and the kind of kitchen island that demands a glass of wine, this house is finding its identity. Think warm tones, quiet luxury, and just the right amount of drama. Come behind the scenes as we break down the finishes, the flair, and the still-very-real countertop chaos.
How 10 Paint Colors and a Perfect Sink Defined This Flip
At 105 Teche Drive, we painted the cabinets, stained the island, swapped in a 36″ gas range, and (yes) used ten paint colors. Add in the farmhouse sink I’m head over heels for, plus brass lighting magic, and this flip’s kitchen finally found its rhythm.
Design Plans, Delusions, and My First Lafayette Flip
Just closed on my first Lafayette flip at 105 Teche Drive—and let’s just say, it’s about to go from “wait, what?” to wow. I’m keeping the good bones (hello, original cabinets) and reworking the rest with a vibe that’s somewhere between earthy cottagecore and cool, clean modern. If you’re into smart space planning, bold-but-budget-aware design, and behind-the-scenes renovation chaos—you’ll want to follow this one.