Yes, you will notice that I haven't updated this blog in quite some time. The truth is that the house doesn't look much different! They spent most of their work time this month laying out the tubing for the radiant heat and then pouring the concrete last week. The rest of the windows are in and are waiting to be installed. We'll go down one day this Labor Day weekend to see what else is new. Can't wait to see the framing done in the lower level.
I have been working with an interior designer to clarify my goals for the decor of the house. He really helped with the furniture layout and defining just what I'm looking for in the way of style, color and design. I have now ordered and purchased many different pieces and Hannah Fay is thrilled that I just keep bringing more pieces to store in her basement. I'm definitely not into the typical antler and bear decor that many DCL houses have. I want it to feel like it belonged to my grandparents. So far I've accumulated a cool mix of furniture and tomorrow I am going to VA to meet with the Hancock & Moore dealer that I ordered the sofa and loveseat from. I need two more chairs from him, then I think I'm done for a while. If you are in need of any leather or period furniture, I highly recommend Duane Collie of The Keeping Room. He's great to work with and his prices are worth the drive.
The frustrating thing about spending all of this time on the interior design is that when I visit the house I see that it is NO WHERE near needing all of the furniture that I'm buying! While I'm in PA I'm merrily picturing the house finished, then I show up and I don't even have windows and electricity!
