so here are some smashing pix of the new floor

treatment downstairs and some other bits that

we’ve been able to finish.  the floor turned out

pretty well, i think: new floor.  it has an aplique look more

than we’d like, but we are confident that after

some wear and use (new foyer floor with ‘character’ )

it will have the appearance that we’re looking for.

it looks twentythousand times better than it did.

floor comparison

but erin is going at the priming and painting with

an unprecedented fervor, and the downstairs kitchen

and water-closet are both getting prepped for use.

like creating the base for the sink: ready for rock .

plus we’re starting to add some finishing touches to

the a/v wall (av wall with lights) and the dining k-nook.

and taking care of some essentials 1.

so soon we’ll be moved in enough to live there after

we get some appliances and get our stuff out of mom

and dad’s ‘business’…need some help? are you sure?