Monday, December 03, 2007

House Update

I have probably spent more time worrying and working in this kitchen than any other part of the house. Of course, by the time I get to post pictures even more things have happened. We had a busy weekend--all of the doors, door knobs, clothes rods, light fixtures, and kitchen cabinet doors have been installed.



Kitchen/dining area view from the living room. We moved the kitchen table in so we'd know where to hang the light above it (it's now installed). My too-large table in the other house now looks small. It was my Grandmother's table that she bought when she still lived out on the farm. I can seat 13 people around it.


Light above island---I've posted these before they were installed.

Island top is a shade lighter than the rest of the counter-tops-as is the window sill and eating bar.

Pantry. (red color is 'stolen kiss'-- from Sherwin Williams)


Kitchen sink. I wanted a one-compartment sink and I found one I love!


Master Bath--tile is already installed in here.



Laundry room sink--my washer/dryer will be to the left in this picture. The door on the right goes out onto the back porch.


Last night my so-helpful kids got the bright idea to move everything into the kitchen. If it's behind a door in the cabinet, there was no reason why it coulnd't be moved into the new house. "Just how much stuff do you have Mom?!"


Sewing room table. This is probably the most expensive oops the cabinet maker and I have ever made. It now has doors on it--won't it make a really nice cutting/storage/whatever work table in my sewing room?

I'm down to the only thing we need in the house is flooring. Tile, carpet and wood floors laid. Hopefully we'll find out today just when they're going to be there to do it.

I also have been swamped at work. December is usually our slow month, and the boss had decided I need to travel more. And...how do you type when you slice a chunk from the end of your finger off? Yep....I'm nursing that too--found a sharp edge that claimed a big chunk of meat from my mouse-pointy finger.

Life is always interesting.....

12 comments:

Doodlebug Gail said...

Your new home is looking amazing! You are going to have so many wonderful years there. Sorry to hear that the flooring people are not living up to their expectations. And as for that lovely cabinet in your sewing room - wow, you got lucky!

Elaine Adair said...

You must be one coooool woman! I cannot even imagine managing all the different aspects of building a house! And sewing along the way, to boot!

What a lovely new home. 8-)

Unknown said...

Everything looks wonderful!

I am going to go back and drool over your kitchen pictures a little more!

Ruth's Place said...

Your kitchen is stunning! I love those lights.

Susan said...

It is so exciting to see it all coming together. You've waited a long time for this house, and I don't mean just the building time. You must be so happy to see the end approaching!

QuiltingFitzy said...

You have an amazing place there, well worth the wait.

I think we're going to pull out all our flooring and do stained concrete. Can't mess that up, lol!

Melanie said...

That kitchen rocks!!!! Tons of storage-- you'll never regret that... Beautiful counters.

julieQ said...

Wow! I need to come and cook in your kitchen! My favorite is the large stained glass looking light fixture. I hope you have many happy meals there.

JulieQ

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

That's one really nice and handy looking "oops"!!!
The kitchen is coming along really well, love the timber, Tracey

Shelina said...

Your house is coming along so nicely. I just love the light fixture. I hope your finger heals quickly. I just burnt my finger, so I can feel your pain, but luckily my mouse pointy finger is intact.

Khris said...

Wow what a kitchen!!!!
Khris in Oz

Patti said...

Oh my - your kitchen is just to die for! And I adore that light fixture. How marvelous to have space for a table that big.