Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Spring pergola

 With the beautiful spring weather, we have been busy outside. We were able to scrounge up some old cedar telephone poles to put together the pergola. I have done a little transplanting of forsythia and bleeding hearts. My attentions are turning to the little stone cottage across the river. Sam

Friday, February 12, 2016

Little Stones





 A few things have changed since we updated last. The living room is mostly complete. The mosaic with its approximately 3200 pieces is in and thus we were able to install the mantle and over mantle. There is still once piece yet to install to finish the over mantle. Jim put together the spandril entering the living room. As he says, "far too fancy for who it is for". We installed the backsplash around the maple counter in the kitchen. A friend gave us the travertine and it looks very classical. Likewise the stone floor has been installed in the greenhouse. We found the granite center at The Tile Shop and it looks very handsome with the slate border. The cupola floor has been sanded, scraped, and the turpentine and linseed oil has been applied for the first coat.We have next to install the woodwork and siding in the greenhouse to finish it off. I have been sanding the walnut woodwork and trim for the cupola. Before we know it all the little pieces will have come together.



Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Chandeliers

cupola chandelier
 The house is becoming quite glitzy. We have the chandeliers hung. We may turn out attentions to the cupola floor next. Currently we are working on some woodwork. I am getting some practice with the chisel and plane. Well here's to the work ahead. Sam
Front hallway looking into dining room

Front hallway looking into living room. Note what braces the newel post.