Getting Cozy

1-30-15 Insulation in the dining area of the Great Room

We were at the house this morning as the sun was low in the East over the foggy lake. Our hearts are warmed (pun intended) to see insulation! Project Manager Mike warned me about the first heating bill we will get as they dry the moisture out of the house.

1-30-15 Foggy Lake

Tyvek and Siding

An unseasonably warm (60 degrees) Sunday January 25, 2015. As we approached the house we were happy to see the trim around the Studio windows and doors.

And, on lakeside, we we have siding! This isn't the color the house will be painted but we love the way it is starting to look and that it looks smaller.

master bath evolution

Our master bath has evolved. In the beginning we asked for help that would make our master bath "spa-like." Then, I started contemplating the suggested floor tile. I loved ONE tile but was able to see a whole floor of it on Pinterest and began to lose interest (no pun intended) in our spa bathroom. Also, the Maxx Jazz tub that went with our spa bathroom was wide - I wanted more passage space between the tub and the shower (views of the lake from both!). So, in the end, I changed the tile from 12 inch square marble look to small hexagonal tiles to be more in keeping with the period of a Craftsman home and changed the tub to a slim but deep claw foot.

Excited for Siding

1-17-19 Siding on the North side

1-17-19 Siding on the lake side (East)

Fog and Sky Bridge

1-11-15 Foggy Day

It was a foggy winter day at the lake as Jay and I did a walk-through for wall colors even though we don't have walls. Looks like the majority of the electrical work was done last week. We love the sky bridge for its great view of the lake as well as a view of the courtyard garden. I think the bridge will be used for more than travel between buildings - I image chairs up there - a place to pause and enjoy the day.

1-11-15 Sky Bridge

Tyvek and Sky Bridge

1-3-15 Progress

It was exciting to see the Tyvek wrap on the garage today when we visited the house!

1-3-15 Doors come next.

1-3-15 See the Sky Bridge?

1-3-15 Under the Sky Bridge.

1-3-15 Sky Bridge

We are so pleased to see the Sky Bridge begin to take shape. It goes from the second story of the garage to the second story of the house.

Our New Year Windows

Our New Year Windows

Windows are installed! It is very cold this week and the wind from the lake blows right through the house because we don't have doors yet but we are grateful for windows.