December 2009 accomplishments ...

We are getting closer and closer to the decorating side of this renovation project and we feel almost close to relief, yet the changes are slightly slow for our taste (now that we're entering our 8th month into the renovation).

We've had to make some really important decorative decisions and purchases that will put the house back to its original (if not better) status. We're hoping we've chosen and continue to choose the right details to do this house justice.

(All captions are above the photos)

Last major carpentry work (check!)

*Our previous builder (who was a complete cowboy!) forgot to put in a door, so FINALLY we got to see a door frame put up and a door to go with it!

Wood doors hung (check!)

Plastered Hallway (check!) Photos: before & after

(below: going up to mezzanine level or down to the "dirt pit" (aka where-the-extension-will-be-in-May) - all beautifully plastered also here!)

Sanded & stained wood floors on first floor (check!)

Master bedroom

Plastered basement apartment (check!)

(a) kitchen space (left) & utility room (right)

(b) kitchen space (left); utility room

(c) utility room (left); living space (center); doorway to bedroom (right)

(d) bedroom doorway (left) & living space (center)

(e) bedroom looking towards entrance to living area

(f) bedroom - facing bathroom doorway

Cornicing/Coving installed on First floor (check!)

Second largest bedroom

Master bedroom cornicing/coving

Cornicing/Coving installed throughout hallways & landings (check!)

Wood architraves purchased, delivered and installed around windows & doors (almost complete - check!)

Wood doors painted (almost complete - check!)

Electricity mains to house separated from basement apartment (nope!)