Today Spousal Unit didn't have to draw a clockface for me, I awoke when he left for the new house about 4:30am. Crazy I know. He was consumed with how to handle the header issue! Our Little Miss A's words about the need for support in such a span rang home to the man. So today, he, RG and two very helpful buddies K and B took out the remaining wall supports and put up a very heavy header across approximately 20 feet between the kitchen and hearth room. They left a post support at the entrance to the kitchen on the front side of the room. This was a lot of work, especially working around and over a very large hole in the floor....the staircase to the basement. I was nervous watching them walk across a plank trying to get footing as they worked!
I admit, I was holding my breath when the final supports were removed. I believe everyone in the room silently were very relieved that nothing moved! That is until Spousal Unit declared victory and quitting time!
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I spent my morning at Custom Wood Product showroom looking at cabinets, counter tops, hardware etc. This is the fun part, although somewhat overwhelming getting started. I narrowed down my selections and headed out with some samples checked out. I will spend some time consulting with Spousal Unit when he has rested up, and my daughters and friends over the next couple of days. The cabinet rep should be calling within the week to come out and measure and finalize the plans. We also secured the master carpenter to move the staircase. He hopes to start that project next Wednesday.That should be lots of fun to watch!!
I picked up this little chair at a thrift shop in Kimberling City Mo. while we were at Tablerock Lake on vacation a few weeks ago. We had a guest assistant on the trip...CM who would definitely be a REDO team if she only lived in the same state as us!! We had a blast! Anyway....I found some fun material today on the sale table at Joanns and plan to redo it for the new house master bedroom makeup table. Here is the before picture:
The chair seat is brittle plastic material right now, and needs a little TLC glue. Hopefully I can get to it tomorrow. I think this just may be my inspiration piece to start my plans for the master bedroom. More to come...!
Until next time.....find something everyday to make you smile!!
Deb
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