The Island has arrived - and in one piece!
It's dusty in these pictures, and I took them with my phone - so it looks a bit flatter than it really is. Once it is all cleaned up - I think it will look more exciting.
This shot shows the Bamboo on the first floor. I really miss the concrete - but I think the bamboo warms up the room.
Besides...if we have to sell the house, I think most buyers would prefer the bamboo to the concrete.
This is a shot of the front hall/foyer.
On the door you can see color samples. I was tempted to just stick with black - to match the shutters.
(The hypothetical shutters - since I can't seem to find anyone to make shutters that I can afford!)
My husband gave me a hard time about the black - and reminded me that part of the reason I wanted to choose the neutral siding color, was so that I could have a fun door color.
So....I called my trusted color Guru, Sunny.
She recommended this "Peacock Blue" - and (sight unseen) I decided to take the leap.
The kids are thrilled - they love the color!
In my continued effort to avoid bland and boring choices...
I asked the painter to redo the stain on the railings. I asked for the darkest stain - that would still show the wood grain.
He switched to ebony, and rubbed the edges so that some areas are more "worn" looking and show more of the oak.
I think ot adds a bit of Umph
These are the Calen knobs that the builder helped me find. He knew I was looking for a basic, traditional looking knob - and these were a good price.
Someday - if I get to live in this house - I think I will switch out to glass knobs. In the mean time - I like these.
This is a terrible picture - but I wanted to get a shot of the pantry.
What defines a farmhouse better than a great big pantry?
Can't you just see my jars of jam & pickled cucumbers lining these shelves?
(I know ... I should probably start cooking dinner more often, before I make grand plans to start canning, but... I like the idea of it. Who knows - maybe I will start spending my days in my new kitchen, over a hot stove, cooking, baking, canning, singing as I work....stop giggling - it could happen!)
Metal roof is going up - and we are bickering with the city about the driveway - but other than that, nothing more to report at the moment.
I'll get the pictures of the door up soon.
It is sure to make a stir in the neighborhood!
Take care.
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