Saturday was a misty dreary day here in New England. As the peaceful protests happened all over the country and I watched with admiration from afar, we took a drive down to Stella to see the progress the men had made during the week. When I stepped inside, I just smiled big and breathed deep and easy. Already, Stella gives me the restorative peace I need.
Remember the cedar trees a few posts back? My son and a friend stripped them and they replaced two smaller beams that hold up the center of the cottage. The new stove was delivered and this week the carrara marble our stone guy found in his warehouse will arrive too. The walls will remain the stain you see, but currently when we run a hand along the walls, black soot comes off. They will get a good washing down, then a new coat of stain/varnish. The cabinets will get a coat of a creamy white, as will the red cabinets you see under my beloved farmhouse sink.
Side note: My husband has lost 15 pounds on the Nutrisystem diet so far – he’s doing really well. Me? just a few.. still. I have an issue with snacking in between. *sigh. I will not stay on the Nutri thing though – really not enjoying all the gluten in the meals – now that I know the portion size and calorie intake, I will prepare fresh food and try to stay within the same plan as nutrisystem. We both feel better already, partly because of the increased water intake, less food consumption and more exercise we have both committed to.
My son spent a good part of a day moving some of the furniture around to where it will actually live… it was piled up in the “master” bedroom while the guys worked around the cottage doing the structural stuff..
That was then..
… .this is now.
The table and all those chairs came with Stella… we’ll strip and repaint the kitchen set before the season starts, as their finish is rubbing off in places.
The window trim and handles are complete.. grills installed in windows on the sides of the cottage. Here you see the exposed ceiling which we decided to leave as is. The bead board installed – we’ll paint that the same ivory white used in the kitchen.
Still much to do… but she’s getting there…
I know nothing stays the same… but if you’re willing to play the game….. It’s coming around again….