MERRY CHRISTMAS
Well, here we are, two years into construction. We’ve been working whenever we can, but it’s been cold and we had another down time because the blog was hacked again. Everything had to be taken down and put back again. It was a nightmare according to Bonnie, but as you can see, she came through again. All is well.
Sun porch "hearth"
I set some more tile in the sun porch. The back side of the living room fireplace projects into the sun porch, so we built a fake hearth for the stove.
Sun porch stove
Then I added more tile behind the stove to look like an old fireplace that had been bricked up. The rest of the “fireplace” will be covered with river rock and will have a mantle. The stove is going to fit nicely and will be great in the winter. We had to get it ready to install so the gas people could go ahead and install it when we install the rest of the gas appliances.
Dining room tile
I finished grouting all the tile in the dining room and the small amount left in the master bath.
Tub trim finished
The tile is finished around the tub. It only needs to be sealed again.
Grab bar & medicine cabinet
John set the grab bar in the shower. We will be able to use the bottom part for hanging washcloths, so it serves a double purpose. I also laid out the glass blocks around the shower curb, just to make sure everything still fits. It does!
Trying out the glass blocks
The glass block wall will rise to 6 feet above the curb. We set the medicine cabinets into their spaces too. We’re getting there…slowly.
"copper" ceiling tiles
It was a pretty nice day today, so I was able to take the tin ceiling tiles outside and apply the “verde” paint. First, I painted green paint on the copper colored panels. Then I highlighted the “copper” by rubbing some of it off. I only did 4 tiles today because I wanted them to all look pretty much alike. They will be placed on the small sloped ceiling above the tub.
Ceiling tile
I have 6 more to do, and they will go above the toilet. I think they’re going to really set that area off and give it a nice look.
We hope everyone has a blessed Christmas and we’re all looking forward to another year to plan and dream and fulfill our dreams.
Happy New Year! May God richly bless you as he has blessed us.
John & Janice