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Credit: Jean Allsopp
We partnered up with Operation FINALLY HOME, JCPenney, Goodall Homes, and interior designer Melissa Sisk of ShopGirl to give a deserving veteran and his family the surprise of a lifetime. Here, meet the team, get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the project, and tour the James family's new home. 
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The Volunteers

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Operation FINALLY HOME, along with Goodall Homes, spent five months building U.S. Army Sergeant First Class (Ret.) Joseph James and his family a brand new, mortgage-free home. With the dedication only a day away, designer Melissa Sisk of ShopGirl and Tim Shubzda, Director of Philanthropy and Military Initiatives at JCPenney fire up the volunteers for the final push.

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Furnishing the Home

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Southern Living and JCPenney had 24 hours to furnish the James family's home for it's long-awaited reveal.

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Planning & Designing

Designer Melissa Sisk of ShopGirl
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Melissa loved every minute of the time she spent planning, designing, and installing the James family's new home and wanted to give them something that they will love.

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A New Community

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The town of Hendersonville, TN gathered in front of the James family's new home to witness the dedication.

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The Dedication

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The dedication was the James family's official welcome to their new home.

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Cutting the Ribbon

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Jospeh, with the help of his family, cut the ribbon to their new home.

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A New Home

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The James family is all smiles before walking into their home for the first time.

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The Living Room

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Melissa wanted to create a comfortable environment for the family. From game night to watching TV, the living room is a space that will be central to the lives of the James family.

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The Fireplace

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Throughout the building process, one of the things that Jarin was most excited about was the fireplace. She was looking forward to finally having a place to hang their Christmas stockings.

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The Kitchen

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The cabinets are just a bit lower than typical in order to make them more usable for Joseph.

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The Table Setting

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The blue and green table setting provides a pop of color.

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The Dining Room

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The dining room is open to the kitchen and living room, making it easy for the whole family to always be together.

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The Master Retreat

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Joseph and Jarin asked that their new master retreat be restful, romantic, and relaxing. Melissa choose a soothing blue-gray wall color and an upholstered bed that serves as a focal point of the room.

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The Master Bath

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The spa-like bath features a large, roll-in shower.

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