Friday, 10/18 (14 days): We could go upstairs wearing socks today. I walked the house with the carpenter to place all our hardware. Took several hours. The oak tree was put in, as were about half the plants.
Outdoor kitchen substructureBackyard: placing plants in place So far: Katie Ruellia, Boxwood, Mondo grass Horse Tail Reeds for driveway plantersHere so far: Japanese Yew, Sunshine Ligustrum, Baby Boxwood, Dianella Flax LilyIt amazes me how fast these got in the ground! We added one Crepe Myrtle because we’ve always had those in our yard.We didn’t have room for the 42″ pots down below so we put them on the porch SG’s room
SG’s room
Master back wall
Saturday, 10/19 (13 days): Placing hardware and mirrors with carpenter, more wallpaper and landscaping, sanding floors, more electric
This light fixture was off-center so we moved it overMaster back wall, ceiling fan, ceiling light strip, bedside table lampsMaster bath mirrorsDoor knobs!Office hardwarePantry hardware
Laundry room mural
Golden cane palms behind waterfallBackyard irises will clump togetherBouganvilla is special to us since our honeymoon
Sunday, 10/20 (12 days): Staining floors today and for next 3 days.
I am really impressed with how complete you landscaping will be! Do you have a watering system too? I think you must, or else that palm by the pool will have a hard time. I am impressed with your pool in general, such an interesting design. It’s coming together so fast, so many pieces in motion! It also looks so perfect, you must have a great general contractor.
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I am really impressed with how complete you landscaping will be! Do you have a watering system too? I think you must, or else that palm by the pool will have a hard time. I am impressed with your pool in general, such an interesting design. It’s coming together so fast, so many pieces in motion! It also looks so perfect, you must have a great general contractor.