We haven't posted a DIY update for a while, though Stace has been very, very busy. Here, he and his trusty assistant prime the playroom. Bye-bye, green, hello Devonshire Cream.
We think/hope the new color, which is throughout the dining/living rooms and hallways, helps unite the addition to the rest of the house. Stace also took down the (horrible) cloth vertical blinds, a big improvement in itself.
You can see the beginnings of the current project on the right side. Stace removed the old kitchen window completely, frame and all, and is installing drywall, plaster and paint. Then he'll put in trim around the hole, and it will become a nice, pretty opening, mirroring the opening on the other side of the kitchen into the hallway.
Our yard is looking really flowerful at the moment! I'm so happy with how these Pink Lady bushes are blooming; this bush in particular was in sad shape last year and barely put out one flower. Stace gave it a thorough trimming a few months ago and it certainly is showing its appreciation. The pink flowers in front are Mexican primrose, which bloom like this, then die off, and then grow back again.
An overall shot of the back planter...
And, our first set of gorgeous irises. My mom gave me a few cuttings from her yard last year. Last April, we were set to have just one bloom. I was very excited about it, and just when we could see that it was going to be yellow (Mom also has purple irises, so I wasn't sure which color I had),
Cora shredded it. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to have all these beautiful flowers here. We planted some more bulbs this year, so next year we'll have some lilies, too.
We haven't posted a DIY update for a while, though Stace has been very, very busy. Here, he and his trusty assistant prime the playroom. Bye-bye, green, hello Devonshire Cream.
We think/hope the new color, which is throughout the dining/living rooms and hallways, helps unite the addition to the rest of the house. Stace also took down the (horrible) cloth vertical blinds, a big improvement in itself.
You can see the beginnings of the current project on the right side. Stace removed the old kitchen window completely, frame and all, and is installing drywall, plaster and paint. Then he'll put in trim around the hole, and it will become a nice, pretty opening, mirroring the opening on the other side of the kitchen into the hallway.
Our yard is looking really flowerful at the moment! I'm so happy with how these Pink Lady bushes are blooming; this bush in particular was in sad shape last year and barely put out one flower. Stace gave it a thorough trimming a few months ago and it certainly is showing its appreciation. The pink flowers in front are Mexican primrose, which bloom like this, then die off, and then grow back again.
An overall shot of the back planter...
And, our first set of gorgeous irises. My mom gave me a few cuttings from her yard last year. Last April, we were set to have just one bloom. I was very excited about it, and just when we could see that it was going to be yellow (Mom also has purple irises, so I wasn't sure which color I had), Cora shredded it. Needless to say, I'm thrilled to have all these beautiful flowers here. We planted some more bulbs this year, so next year we'll have some lilies, too.
4 comments:
Really love your idea for that un-needed kitchen window! That will look very nice. :) Maybe I'll see it one day!
Thanks JT! And, credit where credit's due, it was my mom's idea! I'm really looking forward to getting rid of the window in the dining room now...
The colour in the playroom is alot better ,it brightens it up.Nice pics of the garden also. Love you all big kiss for Cora, Mum and Dad xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Stace Your'e very good with Cora ,to let her help you the way you do reminds me of the way Pop used to let You and Dean help him with jobs she will aleays remember the moments she spends with you and Lisa. Love you Lots Mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
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