Ever after

Ever after
Time for a look at how it all turned out. Like a child, this kitchen truly seems as if it's always been here. And I take that to mean it fits us and suits our house. Thanks for all your support during the long, long gestation period!

Office with a view

Office with a view

Iowa gothic

Iowa gothic
Spotting similar cabinets in a magazine got this whole kitchen started. Thanks for the inspiration!

Nice niche

Nice niche
So handy to have pepper, olive oil, and salt at the ready.

A clean mud room

A clean mud room
Look fast - before the kids come home and dump all their stuff on the window seat!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

At long last, copper

Despite five inches of snow yesterday, the copper roof is now in place. It looks even better than I hoped it would, reflecting the sun whenever the sun manages to come out. I'm enjoying this new-penny phase while it lasts. Soon enough, it will turn dull brown, then eventually greenish.

Because the copper guys and their scaffolding took up most of the driveway, Chad and Jordan weren't here yesterday. That meant I could do some laundry during the day instead of waiting until evening, write copy in a quiet house instead of a noisy coffee shop, and even sit down with a book at lunchtime. Never before have I savored a bowl of chicken noodle soup the way I did yesterday in my quiet, sunny family room.

Last night, I made chicken breasts, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and string beans in the basement kitchen. The roads were awful and I was so thankful we could enjoy a relaxing dinner at home instead of venturing out.

The best part? Doyle did all the dishes.

2 comments:

  1. Your house, without a doubt, is the grand palace of our street! I just love it!

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  2. Wow! It's so exciting to see the bones of a new space.

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