Marvelous Morning Glories

Before the move on Saturday I was walking around the house and realized that the morning glories decided to grown in this spot.  They probably really liked it because of the water spout.  I had never planted any

here before.

Just a beautiful creation!

I'm so glad I took the time to look at the flowers!

More Tiles

One of the last things that get done in a new house should you decide to do it is a back splash.

I had the birthday tiles for quite a few years and decided to use them.

I ordered another tile from the same artist.

Then we chose limestone rope.

I love the rough look of the rope.

The men, Nick and Todd are the same men who did the shower.

They do such neat and fantastic work and are also tidy.

I had three of these tiles that came from my Mother's estate. I had to find one that would be similar.

This one had similar colors and was done by the same artist that did the other tiles.

The tiling went all the way around. 

It is beautiful!

Moving Day

It has come and gone.  We had so much unbelievable help or we would not have been able to pull it off. 

We had 4 pickup trucks, a sprinter van, the explorer,a landscaping trailer and a farm truck. 

It took 3 loads with all those vehicles.

We looked like a Conga line going down Minnich road.

There were lots of unsuspecting people caught in our party that probably were not real happy.

19 years living in one spot and 30 years of marriage, one does acquire many things.

Picture of Darwin, the farm truck driver.

Tom, cutting up with the Isenbarger Brothers.

Tom and I spent two more days at the old house,

and he is now finishing it up.

The new owners want to paint and redo the carpeting.

Back On

Welcome Back!

We got the Internet installed today and it feels great to have it back.

We have been moving a few things in and here is what the front porch looks like now.

The pretty handles and kick plate were put on.

Looks like a door from Gettysburg-right Toni?

I saw a good idea today.

They put a round door knocker and and then hung their wreaths from it.

That way I wouldn't have to use an over the door holder that scratches the paint.

Tom has taken a couple of weeks of vacation to get us moved.

He has been working himself into a stupor practically each night.

I loved this picture of him up on the plant shelf cleaning that window.

He figured out how to get the plastic off of each window and it turned out so beautiful.

My Sister Linda stopped by on Sunday to see the house and she graciously helped me wipe down the pantry and many doors.

The carpeting is all put in and we are ready for the big move in three days.

We have 17 people lined up to help us.

How lucky is that?

Here is the sun room floor, won't it be really pretty when it gets cleaned.

See how shiny those sun room windows are.

We were really lucky to have Suzy Smith take her day to help us clean.

We can't tell you how much we appreciated that.

The gathering room fan finally lit.  It just needed a tiny battery that was such a secret the electrician didn't know about it.

It's mighty pretty.

Tomorrow direct TV gets installed.

Tom is hooking up the new TV on the fireplace and will stay the night.

He will be in heaven watching the Tigers on a 50 inch television.

Here is our new rug, all natural and earthy looking.

Through all our months of planning this house it has been a wonderful experience.

We have met so many new people through cabinets, carpet and the selling of our house and feel they have become new friends. The painters were already our really good friends. 

When Steve was packing his truck up for one of the possible last times both Tom and I were sad. You know you have had a good experience building a house if you feel that way.

This is a person who we have had contact with many times throughout the week and we could always get hold of him if we had a question.  He always was very easy to work with and made us laugh too. His crew is fantastic and the others that he chooses were certainly top notch.

So Steve.... you better come back and tip a few with us often!

Taking A Break

I am taking a break for moving.  Our internet has been shut off, so I will be back on in about a week and a half with all that has happened in the meantime.  See you back around Sept. 8th.

Robin

House Pics 08-25-2010

Refrigerator was installed and also cooling.  The big spot at the top is for a television.

The island sink faucet and the hole to the left is for the air button to turn on the garbage disposal.

Kitchen sink faucets.

Tom's bar with the brass rail.

The fireplace logs are all set up.

Here is the new high teck way of installing a sink.

Have something heavy in the sink and use the great invention....duct tape to hold it down. 

Just Jhokin! ;-) wink wink

These were really a welcome sight.

The windows open up so easily now. 

House Pics 8-23-2010

The Beautiful Black Door

It will have a brass kick plate and a long brass door handle.

The vent fan and cook top.

A better look at the cook top.

The rest of the cupboards.

The coffee bar as we call it.

Above and below are places for my cookbooks.

I have two spice rack cupboards.

This space above the double oven has spots for cookie pans etc.

This is the potting table in the outdoor bathroom

Low and behold we have the real thermostats in.

House Pics 08-19-2010

The double doors got put on the big closet today.

The pedestal sink and toilet and lights were installed in the powder room.

The blue and orange pendant lights were installed over the bar.

One outdoor light was put up.  The glass is called waterglass. 

The pavers were laid out for the sidewalk and steps.

It looks like they came up 4 short.

The yard was also smoothed out today.

From the back along the side of the house.

House Pics 8-18-2010 Lots to show

Here is the folding table in the laundry room.

A close up of the pretty leg.

Cabinet and hanging pole above the washer and dryer.

Here is a hanging area for long items.

My desk for the computer, sewing and studying.

The keyboard area.

This has 5 file drawers and an ironing board and a regular drawer.

file drawer

ironing board

The finishing touches are getting put on the windows.

Here is the faucet and sprayer for the tub.

I think it will be a handy contraption.

Here are the start of the kitchen cabinets.

The 5 X 7 multipurpose island.

It has the dishwasher, service sink with disposal, microwave, pull out trash can, seating for 4 and drawers for pots and pans.

Here is the hutch for the dishes, glasses, silverware, linens and plastic containers.

Where the sink is at.

The foyer floor is finished.

Along with the powder room.

The end of the bar was installed.

In the box on the bar is the brass foot rail.

The hardware was put on and the sink installed.