Wednesday, August 8, 2012

A continuing exercise....





 So it seems we are "almost done" our main floor renovations.  I say almost because the workers have come and gone and it's basically up to us now to finish it off!  Well, the fellow has not done the grout for the tiles but this is a job I will tackle with my sister's help next week.  Then there is the painting!  But we are moving along wall by wall and one of these days it will be complete.  

At least now we can feel like having people over for coffee or a barbeque as long as the weather is good and we can use the gazebo...[because the washroom is now useable]  and we are having a lovely summer and there is nothing more peaceful than sitting outside in a sheltered spot reading or chatting with a cup of coffee in hand. I'm really enjoying this summer!

our outdoor dining room
 

 Oh yes, must get the mirror up, the towel rack on and the curtains and pictures hung in the washroom!


And there are doors that have been taken off to paint that need to be put on... endless details it seems but we keep tackling them one at a time.  It has been a challenging and enlightening experience but overall I think we are ending up with a very harmonious and welcoming space that we hope to enjoy for the next 20 years!!

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    1. thank you Jane - a big change from when Doug had Murray check things out:)

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  2. what a lovely space you have in your gazebo! so beautiful!

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  3. oops - that was from me - molly! cheers!

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    1. yes Molly, it is and it's a space where we welcome friends to drop by and have coffee/tea - so if you would like to 'experience the gazebo' do let me know:)

      Also, check out the promptings blog on my blog list to see an very interesting quilt posted by a friend...

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  4. Laurel,

    It is looking beautiful and has a peaceful elegance about it. Very inviting. I sure like those rock tiles. They look wonderful out of the box and on the wall!

    May many happy memories be created in your new space.

    Shalom Shalom

    Carmen

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