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Goerdts adding personal touches to their new home

MELROSE The minute Kristen Goerdt walked into the former Jim and Nancy Mohs rural Melrose home in February of 2013, she felt at home. Since March of 2013 it has been home to Kristen, husband, John and their children Leighton, 5; and Wyatt, 3. We fell in love with everything about the house, said Kristen. The best part was the land and the feeling of privacy we get when the trees fill in during the spring. One big perk was one bedroom that was converted to a

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closet. John finally has his own closet in our room. Since it was spring and the snow was melting, they never saw the property without snow. So when the snow finally melted each day brought new treasures. We discovered all the beautiful flower beds and rocks that were placed throughout the yard, said Kristen. They made their house their own, remodeling to meet their needs. This for a couple who met in the summer of 2007 after they were introduced by Joe Gamradt, who grew up with John in Sauk Centre.


years before we met. Joe and his now-wife, Michelle, had a plan to introduce me to John in the hopes of John moving out to California. The plan backfired and I ended up moving to Minnesota one year after we met, she said, adding. If you ask my husband, he will claim I followed him home.

They got married in Reno, Nev., on their way to Minnesota. John is the son of Mary and Mike Goerdt and works for Jerrys Pumping in Sauk Centre. Kristen was raised in Madera, Calif, the daughter of Sharon Cotter and Howard Cotter. She is a second grade teacher at Sauk Centre Public School. John owned a home in Sauk Centre when they got married. We both wanted to move to a home with land since both of us grew up with space to run. We wanted to give our children the same experience, said Kristen. They listed their house for sale in November of 2012. One Friday in February of 2013, Kristen ran across the listing of the Mohs property. That Saturday they took a drive with their realtor to look at the home. I remember driving up the drive and thinking wow. I also remember it was one of the windiest and coldest days. I went directly in the house and from the first time walking through the door it felt like home, she said. The following week they had the first viewing for their Sauk Centre home. To our surprise and delight, they put in an offer and we took it, said Kristen. We closed on both houses in a month and took ownership of our new home in March of 2013. The first month of moving into the house they painted every room except for two of the four bathrooms. We wanted some warmer tones in the house, especially


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since the entire front of the house has windows, said Kristen. To add their own touches, they did many small projects around the house. We added a back splash to the kitchen, refinished the cabinets in the laundry room, and I started to experiment with sewing by making curtains, a bench cushion and painting old furniture, she said. The first major remodel was their daughters room, which had been used as a gym/spa room. The did all the work in the room, except for laying the carpet. It is completely a girls room. She has pink, white and gray balls hanging in one corner and adjacent is an old settee




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building in Chicago. Sitting on his book shelf sits a pipe light that we made, said Kristen.

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I spend a lot of time on Pinterest and Houzz. I type in what Im looking for, find

something I like and change it to fit our needs, said Kristen.

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were old because they had hair and straw used for the stuffing. I have also fallen in love with Annie Sloan chalk paint. I have up-cycled many pieces of furniture in our home with it, she said. Knowing that all the work done in their home has been designed and finished by John and her and Johns dad gives them a feeling of satisfaction. John and I work very hard to have the things we have. I am always looking for a bargain and am not afraid of a piece of furniture that has been outcast. I love craigslist, she said. Outside projects have been few. Last summer Kristen had her very first garden. What a joy! The kids loved going down to the garden each day to find new food, she said, with plans to double the size of their garden this year.



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They have purchased nine chicks and look forward to eating fresh eggs. To be very honest with you, my dream is to have horses once again. Riding horses has always been a passion of mine and I see that same desire with my daughter. So having horses is also in the plan, she said. They have built a swing set for their children, along with a pool. Last summer I built a wood swing and a platform bed that hang from two of our many trees, said Kristen. Their property provides a perfect backdrop for Kristen to take their family photos. With a place like this the possibilities and projects are endless, she said. We would like to replace the flooring in the basement

and possibly make a bigger master suite bath now that both kids are downstairs, said Kristen. The Goerdts feel fortunate to call this place their home. There are still days when I drive up the driveway thinking, How did we get so lucky? said Kristen. So each time we finish a project, all the hard work is worth it because we get to call this place our home. Plus, theres satisfaction knowing their children are growing up in an atmosphere similar to what they did. Its the little things in life they enjoy. Like seeing their children spend days outside bringing them frogs, worms and any other treasures they can find. Kristen and John are happy to have found their haven that they are making their home.



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*PrairieDeveloped in the Midwest by architectural trailblazer Frank Lloyd Wright, the prairie style was built based on the idea that a home should serve all practical needs without being overly embellished or showy. It was influenced by the Arts and Crafts Movement and features many of the same concepts such as built-in furniture, simple materials and open floor plans. But prairie-style homes also feature long flat roofs, rows of windows, horizontal lines and organic patterns.

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*RanchFirst built in the 1930s, ranch homes were originally modeled after rural Western ranches. Ranch architecture bears a slight resemblance to the modern style with open floor plans and easy connections to the outdoors. Focused mainly on practicality, most ranch homes also feature an attached garage. Exterior details may vary, which allows for personalization. Single-floor and split-level floor plans live under the ranch style.

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*BungalowBungalow and Craftsman style homes were borne out of the Arts and Crafts Movement. The emphasis is on natural materials wood, stone and brick. Front porches and low-pitched roofs are typical. The interiors open floor plan features built-in furniture, big fireplaces and exposed beams.

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*TudorOriginating in England, the Tudor style is one of the most recognizable home styles. Best known for steeply-pitched, multi-gabled roofs and decorative half-timber framing, Tudors were mostly built in established neighborhoods during the first half of the 20th century. The steep-pitched roofs are perfect for rainy and snowy climates, which is why many of these homes can be found in the Midwest and along the East Coast.

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*Greek RevivalInspired by Greek architecture and democracy, the Greek revival style flourished in America in the 1830s and 40s. Tall columns and pediments, painted plaster exterior, horizontal transoms, symmetrical shape, bold moldings and embellishments are all key to the style. Large and imposing, this home style is commonly found on large estates and historic plantations.

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*GeorgianGeorgian colonial style -Stately and symmetrical, these homes imitated the larger, more elaborate Georgian homes which were being built in England.

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