Friday, May 30, 2008

For Jen....Remodeling Updates

The Back Yard
It started off as what I called "the overgrown jungle" and now with A LOT of hard work it's in the process of becoming tame. We still have a TON of mulching and flowers to plant and some new outdoor furniture to come. But it's definitely looking more like the relaxing place I dreamed of. Before..... And After....same fence just a lot of blood, sweat and tears for Geoff who painted this!
These are my "pom poms" they took about 20 years to grow into the shape they are in.
Before......
After... We cut all the trees down and planted new ones. No more leaves in the pool, squirrels in the attic, pine cones falling on our heads. We're still working on it...but I love the pavers.
The Front Yard
Before.....
After....We have one more set of shutters coming for the bay window.
My favorite part!!
The Kitchen
I can see the light at the end of the tunnel. But it's not coming fast enough. 2 months on this kitchen. UGH! I am told by Wednesday it will be done. (that's what he said 3 weeks ago). Please notice the THINK coat of dust. 2nd time I've had my entire house covered in dust thanks to the remodel.
Before......notice the wall
In progress...We took out the wall. Now bar seating for 2 at the island not in a corner somewhere! And there will be no black and white material in the bottom cabinet.
Before....like the curtains? And that floor was laminate and After: Pardon the dust

Just cause...Ellie doing what she does best.

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Love it! It looks like you guys have been very busy but it's worth it right? And I know what you mean about having a jungle outside. The previous owner of our house didn't even believe in edging so for the past 11 years plants could grow where ever they wanted.

Unknown said...

Ugh, why is my name "knot"? Can you allow openpress so I can sign in using my Wordpress account in the future? 'Cause then my name would lead you to this:
http://threeacres.wordpress.com/

Anonymous said...

Looks awesome - good job guys! Very beautiful. We must visit one day and see all of it in person! :)

Jen E. said...

Gorgeous!!

And just because-- I actually scrolled down and saw the first Kitchen "before" photos and thought OH that looks NICE! And then I was like, ohhh wait..that is their before kitchen photo?? haha. Yeahhhh you can tell I am not used to having a cool designer kitchen huh?? :)


Great work!!!

Unknown said...

Freaking awesome! It is looking absolutely marvelous and I can't wait to see it (and drool) in person!!!

leah @maritalbless said...

Holy crap - I'm super impressed and ashamed of the "progress" we've made.