I've been kind of remiss

about the blogging. Partly because I was away for 2 weeks, and partly because not so much has happened.

However I came back from Massachusetts to find that the amazing Todd had built me a very fine oak table...a 9 footer. I think I can get 10 people comfortably-ish at a time.

Before butcher's waxing the top:And after:

Huh?, Huh?

Sneak Peek

This past weekend we bought a gate and 2 posts in preparation for the work on the front area. We stuck it in place just to see what it'll look like...

It's the little things.

Our friend Mark has been here this week tackling all the little (although probably aggravating) things that I'm just not qualified to do...like installing the shutters.

It's so great to come home at the end of the day and see what's new.

Today's surprises...Mail Slot!

And he hung a chandelier to replace another light that used to be at the very top of the stairs...
And this one's all me...in searching boxes for something entirely different, I found my custard cup sconce shades that I had hidden to protect from contractor mayhem.

Shutters...part two!

Basement bath...so Todd can shower in private.

Shutters...part one!

My Obsession with White

Several coats of paint later...


The cats are forbidden inside because of their love for mauling anything wool...but it doesn't mean they won't try.

A little Good, a little Bad

Good: The parlor kitchen cabinets are now white. Again with that sticky, glue-like, utterly aggravating paint...but white. And done.

Bad: When cleaning the 2 inches of dust off the counter tops I realized that the contractors actually broke the back corner off of my double basin sink, never said anything, and tried to glue it back together.
What other surprises are there waiting?