Hi all, we’ve arrived again at a new edition of Sunday Sevens, started by the lovely Natalie over at Threads and Bobbins. Why not take a peek at her blog and check out the “rules” for the Sevens….you might want to join us. It’s fun and easy – no pressure!
Construction Progress
Since construction is the main thing going on around our household, this post will contain too many bathroom photos. The little under-the-stairs bathroom will be completed in less than two weeks, so you’ll soon see the finished room….and then we’re done!
Shower stall and toilet areas are framed. The shower is dark here because it is coated in dark red water proofing. The little brick patch is the back of to-be built-in shelves, honoring the old house by exposing the decommissioned kitchen chimney.
Old, tiny closet to remain undisturbed (except for the floor and some paint).
This newly uncovered corner (space stolen from a teeny tiny shelf closet in the bedroom) is where the corner sink will go. Tile work begins tomorrow, then painting, and then the fixtures can go in.
Once it’s completed, we will need only to ready the bedroom. Piece of cake, don’t you agree?
While our little crew works (3, 2, or 1 depending on the day), I hide out upstairs with a book – sometimes reading, sometimes watching Cat TV with Frieda.
Motto of the week
This is a card I’ve just sent out. Inside says:
Here’s to making history on your birthday!
And here’s to history-making sewing/crafting for all of you! Have a great week!
Great progress on the remodel. And it looks like it will be a piece of cake. I love that card. It’s always been my motto.
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Thank you! It’s a bigger job than it might be, because old-house wonkiness, but it’s small and we are doing very simple finishes. Think it will be a very pretty room. Almost finished! 😀
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What a difference a week makes! The bathroom is going to be truly gorgeous – love the color!
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Oh, it’s really coming along quickly now….I can actually vacuum and it won’t be layered in dust after an hour. Thanks, I think so too! Can’t wait to show you…..
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Love that quote! I’ve not heard it before! Hope the renovations are soon done. If it were the 60’s & 70’s you’d be crocheting new loo roll holders! 😃
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Cute, isn’t it? I had to get it…..makes me want to bust out my flapper old outfit. (No, I don’t really have one) And oh goodness, I remember those holders – let’s hope that trend isn’t the next to be revived. 😉
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Wonderfully scheduled remodel – lots completed this past week! What a lovely view out your window. too. What’s your current book(s)? I’ve just uncovered Ann Cleeves (Shetland’s author) & hope to snag one of her books out the library this week.
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Thank you! I am finishing up Behind the Scenes at the Museum, then on to The Pink Suit, and I have an autobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt on the shelf. I’d be further along, but I do get distracted by pretty views and blog reading! Will have to check into Ann Cleeves.
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Aw, my apologies as now I recall your listing these already. My bad! Read the pink suit rather quickly; interested to see what you think of it. Do hope I enjoy Cleeves. Watched some of her Shetland series on YouTube, and love her Vera series (both on PBS up north, not down here…). UK always gets these things eons before we do. 😦
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That’s real progress on the bathroom – let’s hope that the bedroom isn’t as bad as it looks!! Great view from the window. Snow always makes everything so pretty, doesn’t it? Love that quote and shall have to remember it for future reference.
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Hehe, I’m sorry to inform you that the bedroom is every bit as bad as it looks, it will surely have me out in hives before it’s all done. Oh I don’t like to be out in the snow for long, but it truly is beautiful! Especially in the bright sunshine. Yes, it’s a very good motto….we can justify most anything with it. 🙂
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Horray – when I saw the word construction I thought you were talking about clothes making. When the bathroom is right you will be able to concentrate on your sewing. And I love the card and its sentiments.
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Oh, hehe, wrong kind of construction, sorry. My clothes making is coming much more slowly. But it is coming along and I’ll be onto the second muslin for my top this week. This was supposed to be my first SWAP garment, even though it doesn’t fit exactly into my categories. I’ve finally come up with a name for my swap and will be posting about it soon. (Not sure how strongly I feel about my ability to get all garments completed.)
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What a big difference from a week ago! The disruption of construction is so much easier to take when you can see progress being made, I think. Have a wonderful week!
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You’re absolutely right! It’s moving much more quickly now. In fact, one shower wall was tiled today and it looks so great. Thanks, I hope your week is wonderful, too!.
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Roll on the bathroom! Love the TV channel you were watching!
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I watch that channel far too often, I fear. Next will be spring, and oh my goodness how lovely….and then….and then…. 🙂
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All coming along really well!
I was given a fridge magnet by a friend with that quote on it. I can’t imagine what she was driving at 😉. I love your ‘cat tv’ view. Perfect for sitting with a book.
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Yes, finally! I can’t imagine what it’s like to endure a kitchen redo. It’s a great quote, isn’t it. And I love the ladies’ expressions. I do love the view from up there, very relaxing.
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Looks like hard work, but hopefully it will all be worth it when it’s finished. Love tha card!
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Hubby is doing quite a bit of the unseen work, plumbing, electrical as well as demo. Now the contractors are there to do the rest. That will be my mom’s room (now it will be a tiny ensuite) and I’m sure she will love it, quite cozy. One of favorite cards….methinks those ladies are having a grand time!
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Great to see the bathroom progressing – you sound very positive about the intrusion and presumably noise too 🙂 Love the view of the snow from your window.
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Thanks! I’m actually getting excited now that it’s coming along more quickly. Oh, it will so grand to do a real vacuum! And yes, have a little peace. Meantime, I’ll just keep enjoying that upstairs view. (Anything to stay in from of the cold…) 🙂
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Love seeing the renovations and what a pretty street!!
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Thank you! It’s nearly finished now, and ahead of schedule, if you can imagine. 😀
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Good luck with the construction work – such an upheaval but I’m sure you’ll forget the mess once you’re enjoying your new changes. I love that photo look out of your window into the snow! 🙂
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Thank you! Construction comes to an end soon – hooray! I do love the look of snow on the rooftops, especially in the sunshine….
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