We love these floors

Today we went dog-walking with some neighbors who have blazed a trail through their 13 acres. It was snowing and blowing and the snow had to have drifted a foot deep in places. They own a standard poodle around the same age as our dog, so the dogs are nicely matched in size and energy level and did they romp. Afterwards, we all came back here. We reassured our newly minted friends that they need not worry about snow on the floors. And sure enough, in no time, the dogs and floors were dry. Couldn't do that in our last place. A damp mop and any spots from puddles are quickly dispensed of. Talk about care-free livin'!!

Decorating Dilemma

My neighbor suggested we paint this cream to match the cupboards and run the counter over it. I think there is a business opportunity to be had designing dog-crate covers. Opinions or suggestions??

The Living Room

We weren't certain how the furniture would fit in the new space. Well we knew it would fit, but would it be too small for the space, too close to the kitchen space, wrong for the room. It seems to fit. We haven't added anything new to the mix and wonder how long the white carpet will stay white with doggie in the house. But for now, it works. Artwork and wall paint to be added later.

The Couch Potato Room

I had to post this picture as proof that all is right with the world again as that is football that is on the telly. This room is "the den". It is the furthest back room of the house and faces only the trees. In here, we are oblivious to anything that might be happening outside, especially after dark. This house is sound-proof. It's like a little cocoon. We hear no wind, no traffic, nothing. It's very restful.

The Entry Way

We built a large foyer as the only other homes we've owned had none. This has to be our favourite design decision. How nice to be able to greet people or arrive as a group and have room to move. This shot is looking into it from inside. We rarely close the interior door.

The On-Going Kitchen

This is an Ikea kitchen. When we ordered it, we were told we could expect it within a couple of weeks. That was 12 weeks ago. There are still panels that can't even be ordered as they are out of stock, they have no idea when they will be in-stock again, and we are left to call them frequently to inquire about the status. It would have been nice if they told us that when we placed the order. So we have proceeded by for-going the missing panels, which would go on the side of the pantry and floor length on either side of the fridge to give the fridge a more built-in look. We fabricated our own and no-one seems to notice the changes we made.

The crown is not installed yet, nor are counter tops, sink and the hood-fan. But soon.

When is a house "done"?

Or for that matter, when is a blog done? Andre and I had been talking about how to finish the blog, and it was suggested that at the very least there should be some shots of us actually living in the house. So that's the easy part.
When is the house done? We have talked with so many people who say it's never really done, so que cera cera. I know I have to live in a place a while to determine if something is working or not, and I already feel where I want to hang some art. Just have to get around to it.
So without further ado, here are some shots of the work in progress.