A panoramic version of 3/4 of Ava's bathroom, if that helps:
Friday, June 26, 2015
June 26 -- One More Stone Project....
The cinder block retaining wall where we planted Grandmom Speer's raspberries got the stone treatment this week. Turns out we have a lot of extra stone laying around.....
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
June 22 -- Smoke House Stone Finish Line
The masons are closing in on the last section of stone to be installed.
The view from the doorway between the two bay sections.
This corner will get finished once the doors are installed.
June 22 -- Dare I Say It?
The bar, at last, is done.
Sort of. We may need to add small pendant lights above the bar to improve visibility as drinks are prepared.
The area under the bar top:
Friday, June 19, 2015
June 19 -- Ava's Bathroom Paint Treatment
Ava has taken an active role in completing the paint feature in her bathroom: a silhouette of the key structures of the New York City skyline.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
June 17 -- Bar Cabinet Doors, Shelves, and Details
Cabinet doors, shelves, and insulated column around the plumbing went in today.
A photo of the detailed scribing done to fit the panels to the stone wall:
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
June 16 -- The Bar Comes Together!
The shelves still need to be installed, and the plumbing hidden, but bit by bit the bar back is nearing completion.
Detail of the wine rack (from yesterday):
Friday, June 12, 2015
June 12 -- "Let There Be Light," Part Three
We have cut a hole to install another window into the garage attic, which will
allow much more light and ventilation.
And, the retractable ladder into the attic:
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
June 10 -- Steady Progress Today
We are using stone from the demolished interior wall, as well as stone we can scrounge up around the property.
That long stone between the two windows was once a lintel over one of the 18th century windows.
June 10 -- Attack of the Masons
Six skilled stone masons descended on the property to begin tackling the stonework on the garage.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
June 9 -- Yep, The Patio Works
This area, so rarely used for decades, has proven to be a great evening gathering place.
June 9 -- Trim for the Other Garage Bays
Here again, we have used the milled elm from onsite trees to provide trim for "my" garage bays.
No parking allowed, yet:
June 9 -- "It's Not Fair to Accuse Me of Vanity..."
Indiana and Gastby inspecting Ava's bathroom progress.
Friday, June 5, 2015
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