Wow - the time sure has flown by.  We started this renovation mid-November, and now we are in mid-January.  We are moving into month 3 of work, and the improvements are tremendous!!  As I mentioned, we literally tore everything out down to the studs in the public part of the house, and have moved the kitchen from near the front door to the backside of the public space.  That allowed us to widen the front entry hall, move the coat closet, open up the living room and kitchen/dining area for much better flow.  I am now so looking forward to cooking and entertaining in that space.  I have already been told that I am hosting Thanksgiving next year.... Guess I should go learn how to cook, huh? 

 

We are refinishing all of th hardwood in the house, so we still have to move some remaining stuff out for the sanding and refinishing period.  They will match the current red oak with the new interspliced red oak, and will get it all looking the same color.  It should be wonderful!!

 

The construction is estimated to go thru the end of February, and then I can start moving in only the items I want in the house.  Much has already gone to charity, and I am sure that more will go.  I want to start fresh and clean and uncluttered in this space.  If I don't love something, it doesn't make the cut!!!