We have approval from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) to continue with the scope of work we presented to them a few weeks ago. This scope included complete replacement (aside from the framing and windows of course) of the kitchen, mudroom, and downstairs bathroom. Charlie and the boys have removed the last of the flooring in the kitchen. The plan includes replacing joists and subflooring for stabilization, installation of either pine flooring we received from Delphia McCarty of Chancellor or oak flooring from the Tritt's--haven't decided yet. After the floor is in, the drywall goes up!!!
We have very animated conversations about how the kitchen should be laid out-----I keep saying it's MY kitchen but for some reason, even Chas thinks he has the best design option going - sooooo we listen. :) As the work in the kitchen moves along, the girls and I continue to wash walls and baseboards, spackle, and scrub floors (a big thank you goes to my mom for buying me a steam mop!). Next weekend, we should be able to sand, re-spackle, sand, wipe the walls down, and put some paint on Grandma's room! After that room is painted, the living room and foyer get paint.
We've decided to plant Dogwoods and Red Buds along the driveway--keeping the height of the red buds consistent with the Dogwoods. Hosta, daylilies, dailies, azaleas, and a Weeping Willow are planned for the property also. There will be pictures of some significant change for you all soon!
We have very animated conversations about how the kitchen should be laid out-----I keep saying it's MY kitchen but for some reason, even Chas thinks he has the best design option going - sooooo we listen. :) As the work in the kitchen moves along, the girls and I continue to wash walls and baseboards, spackle, and scrub floors (a big thank you goes to my mom for buying me a steam mop!). Next weekend, we should be able to sand, re-spackle, sand, wipe the walls down, and put some paint on Grandma's room! After that room is painted, the living room and foyer get paint.
We've decided to plant Dogwoods and Red Buds along the driveway--keeping the height of the red buds consistent with the Dogwoods. Hosta, daylilies, dailies, azaleas, and a Weeping Willow are planned for the property also. There will be pictures of some significant change for you all soon!
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