Almost There

My lighting project is nearly complete. The two new matching pendants are up in the kitchen. They are definitely an upgrade, in both their visual appeal and the amount of light they provide. Now, I just need to find one more light for the center of the kitchen as well as a hall light. Then the first floor illumination will be done!

Carpenter has packed up and left his key. He finished all the projects that we initially needed done, minus the kitchen bench which has been put on hold. All the doors have been replaced, and Jord continues to paint them – maybe that will be done someday. Carpenter will come back once the sliding glass door is replaced to finish up the quarter rounds. We might also be calling him to tile the backsplash if we decide to replace the counters, which is a great possibility.

The next project is yet to be decided. We’d like to tackle the two bathrooms, but I don’t have a vision yet. We’re both dying to have the basement redone, and although we have a pretty good idea of what we want, the funding is questionable. And then there’s the neglected backyard – we need a fence and some landscaping, not to mention building a deck. My mom keeps reminding me that we’re in no rush, but I feel like we can’t sit back and enjoy the house until everything is complete.