Remember the tile scene? Well this is how it turned out…. and I’m thinking it looks pretty OK. Maybe I should e-mail this photo to the wonderful saleswoman who loved her job so much she practically gave it to me.
The granite for the island has been installed, and I love it beyond reason. (that’s true) Readers of my original blog might remember the granite warehouse expedition… that day was nothing short of an arctic adventure, parka required -and nobody told me that- so I chattered and shivered my way through the isles and isles of slabs of stone for atleast 100 hours before we succumbed to frostbite agreed on a slab. It was worth it.
This is the pantry next to the kitchen, with a window from the old house now used as a pass-through.
Mike decided last week not to put in the garden this year because there was no way in hell we were gonna have time to tend it while moving in and settling down this summer. Well , hell found a way…because when I came after work to see the day’s progress, there were two raised beds, ready to rock n’ roll. Tonight we planted tomatoes, eggplant, cucumbers, basil, mint and oregano. The soil is rich from the back woods which used to be rich farm soil, but to start the garden properly we will rototill, lime and feritilze the beds the right way in the fall. For now it’s a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants thing, because sometimes that’s how we roll. I did mix in some organic fertilizer.
I love a campfire, a firepit, a fireplace… wouldn’t be home without atleast one of these. The smell of woodsmoke on a cool evening is one of my favorite scents. Somebody oughta bottle that and make it a men’s cologne. This is the firepit in the backyard, design courtesy of that TV show “Ask This Old House”. Theirs was a more modern version, but the simple drainage system was easy and our simpler stonework fit This Old House better. We have four Adirondacks that we’ll place around it.
….and THIS…. is my awesome antique find. $75. at a local antiques warehouse. It sits in the downstairs bathroom where it will be installed above the pedestal sink, which hasn’t arrived yet.
We’re getting there…
So glad to discover you blog. Brenda at Cozy Little House had introduced us to your blog. I am so glad we get to follow along on this renovation. LOVE your kitchen and that granite is just exquisite! I know you must be so excited.
Kim
With that kitchen, I might be inspired to learn to cook! Was the organic fertilizer from the horse?
I can't wait for more to be revealed! When is the big move date? Funny how when you move into a home, you just cannot wait to do it ALL!
You want to experience every room in the house!
The first night we moved in our home, J and I made a huge, wonderful meal. Fit for Christmas.
We ate in front of the dining room fireplace, sitting on pillows, with our plates on a cardboard box!! The best meal ever! The next day we finally went furniture shopping!
Have a wonderful weekend 🙂 misha
I like the floor in the bathroom… what is it? Please, do tell.
Di
I freakin' LOVE that kitchen!!! I WANT that kitchen!!! I'm showing it to my husband and telling him this is what I want for Christmas!! Seriously….everything looks wonderful!!! Love your raised beds and the firepit area!! It's gonna be GREAT!!!! Aren't you SO excited?????
That kitchen of yours is to die for!!! Uh, the tile looks more than "OK", the granite is SO AWESOME, lighting so cool, bathrooms…I could go on and on…such an amazing place!! I sure hope you guys enjoy the Memorial Day weekend and can catch your breath a little! The unofficial start of summer…YAY!!!
Brenda from Cozy Little House sent me over to welcome you!! Stop by and visit me when you get a chance, the gate is always open!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Oh yes, you are almost there! That granite is just amazing and really stands out on that Island… really beautifully done. I think everything is coming together so well!
Karen! Now I KNOW I am moving in. You have a stove with the RED KNOBS. I know what that means.
Those gardens are big!
You and I are related I am truly thinking. Separated at birth or something.
But you are having it!
I am commenting again because I just read that you have four adirondack chairs and, of course, that's what I put around my fire pit area last summer.
I love your kitchen so much.
I can't believe all that you guys are getting done. WOW!! Just beautiful, everything!!