more pics of recent projects

Matt's not only been very busy with setting all these gigantic limestones we have into solid, beautiful pathways, but he's done some great tree-trimming as well. We also got screens installed on our porch recently, and that has really been a dream come true. So amazing to finally have a screened-in porch!

Below are some pictures of stone paths that are both completed, and in-progress. We ought to have them all done in a couple of weeks.

some pics from the past few months

Oops, got behind on my posting. Here are some assorted projects that have transpired since we moved in, on March 1st: Got gravel in our driveway (crushed limestone), mowed the back lawn for the first time ever, Bill and Bob removed the remainder of the maroon cedar shingles (so now we have a dirty white house instead of a maroon one), and Matt and I (Mainly Matt), started sinking some of the ancient limestones we exhumed from the original house's back patio into a new system of walkways. Pictured here is the side walkway - forthcoming entries will feature pictures of the other side of the house's (almost complete) walkways, which are far more extensive and impressive. Matt has really outdone himself on this project.

Blinds, bathroom mirrors and pocket doors are in!

Finally, no more sheets, towels and pillowcases on the master bedroom/bathroom (and guest bathroom) windows, no more mirror-less bathrooms, and no more un-closeable doors on Laurel's closet and the laundry room!

finally moved-in

range hood installed, new couch assembled

kitchen pretty much finished, not moved-in yet

Painting - master bed/bath finished

Witness the completion of the master bedroom and bathroom! Also, the bluish whitewash of the den, and the delightful green cabinets in the kitchen. The front living room has a nice deep light blue on the walls, which we hope will go nicely with our furniture and the curtains we have chosen. It is now Wednesday, and in less than a week we will be living in this place. Can't even believe it.

Planting Rosemary, removing the dying old cactus with Mom's help