Odds and Ends

There are always a few little things to show that were completed that make the house homier but don't require an entire post. Here they are!

Ceiling and base board trim added.

A picture of a young Lafayette in the Lafayette Bedroom!

A new lamp for the small bedroom. I'm seeing a nautical theme evolving here!

A chair my brother, Steve and his wife, Liz, found at a garage sale for $1.

A party picnic table that seats at least 8!

The bench painted red. Originally it looked very pink but, with additional coats of paint, is looking much better!

Bathroom Totally Completed!

Casey and I did not complete the bath last trip because the new window had not been trimmed. That was done this trip so Bob and I totally finished the bath with hooks and all! It's the little things that make a house livable.

The view is spectacular from the bath!

The Mermaid is Hung!

Greg completed all the interior walls and trim in the living room so we planned a lot of painting this trip to complete the living room. My goal was to get the mermaid, I had purchased in California, hung. We did it! I now feel like the house is totally functional and ready for almost anything including lots of visitors. I guess I'll have to purchase more towels!

You can see where the 2 rooms were, the chimney and the wall by the colors on the floor.

The mermaid is up! Notice, no tools!

We still need more work on this original corner cabinet but it's getting there!

It truly has become a retreat!

 

The bookcase will be built on this wall.

The Deck!

We had asked that the deck be completed before we arrived, and it was! My sister, Bob and I had drinks the night we arrived , as planned, and spent some part of every day out here over looking the water! What a fabulous addition to the house and one that will be well used. Below are pictures from begining to end.

 

The Work Continues!

Work continues at the house with new insulation and wallboard going up in the livingroom, framing being completed on newly installed windows, new light fixtures installed and, hopefully, a new porch soon off the livingroom. These are all pictures taken by my family as they have enjoyed staying at the house in July. Bob and I will be there soon. He will be impressed with the progress as he has not seen the house since last fall. We're anticipating doing a lot of painting. I'm also looking forward to drinks on the porch! I'm happy my family has been able to enjoy the house this summer.

  

With the window framed, we can complete the beadboard in the bathroom.



I love the new light but we might need to raise it a little for Bob!




No porch yet because of a delay with the permit. I do like the new lights!




Looking good! One of those chairs is calling my name. Can't wait to be here!



Mermaid

It's exciting to be far enough along to begin thinking about decorating not just construction. I found this hand carved mermaid from the Phillipines while getting my hair cut. It will be perfect in the house! I'll have to stow it in my luggage on our next trip coming up in a few weeks.

Parting Shots

My fabulous cow from Ed's Stuff on Route 1!

The daffodils met us again this spring.

The view from the house!



New chairs!

The porch is next!

Some History

Ronnie, our neighbor, is very connected to the house as his father grew up here and he remembers visiting his grandparents in the house. He has some great stories and found an old photo of the house dated obviously after the addition was made in the 1920's. I love stuff like this! I think his grandmother is one of the older girls in the picture. She grew up across the street.

Family Visits and Being Tourists!

Anna, Jaiden and Theo

We took some time out from working hard to relax and enjoy some of the points of interest in the area. Casey had not spent a lot of time in this part of Maine so was interested to see everything. My family joined us as usual including my sister who stayed with us for a few nights. We also had a great visit from my nieces and nephew who brought their children up for an afternoon visit. Thanks, Jeff, for bringing all the toys!

 

Can you tell they are related!



Love hanging out in old cemetaries. Some of these dates are from the 1600's.

Max and Theo

Max

Pemaquid Lighthouse

We need one of these on our house!