On the Roof

Like everything else, it took a bit longer to get the roof on than expected, but it's done!

While far from finished, here's the "after" pic:

Ignore the construction zone surroundings and peeling paint - those issues will be addressed soon. The good news is that we can finally use this space for storage. Hooray!!

It's a Gas!

There's something very elemental about cooking on a gas stove. I haven't had one since the 80's, so I'm getting reacquainted with gas cooking!

                                   

I love the old look of this new cooker. You can see where I've added my mother's Wedgwood plate as decoration. This kitchen has the advantage of triple aspect windows, so it's a very cheerful space to cook in. We aren't finished by any means, but it's getting there!

The Ugly Truth

Up until now I've posted mostly the lovely "after" pics at the end of each project. But today I'm sharing the view out my kitchen window and the back "garden". This is the ugly, construction side of the cottage! 

It actually looked better BEFORE all the work -

"What happened???" you ask.  Part of the lawn had to be taken up to lay the gas pipes. And there was some earth moving needed to set that beast of a gas tank (still thinking about how we will hide that thing).  The rest of the grass fell victim to our former plumber who ran amuck on the digger!

 

This is yet another future project on our list. Stay tuned and I'll update you when we start beautifying this eyesore!