Hello and happy Winter!

We were all set to head out to the new house and see the progress this morning when we discovered black ice at our current house.

Better safe than sorry – but I really wanted to see the hardwoods all finished!

This is the stain sample I approved earlier this week. Classic. Timeless. I love it.

Painting is inching along…I’m loving the richness of the trim color. So much better than stark white.

This is our builder, Walt. He’s a good guy.

He does not know that I have this blog.

I cannot wait to get rid of all of this plastic and tape! Though I do appreciate the thorough prep work.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, packing continues. I’m trying to stage most of the boxes upstairs in the middle of the house. Consequently, with the furniture against the wall, the dining room looks like a waiting room.

Bu is waiting for us to tell him what is going on.

He’ll find out soon!