‘All the windows of my Heart I open to the day’
John Whittier
Warmth and light…. these two simple elements now grace our home.
The old discarded windows lean against the walls waiting for their fate. A reminder of the past and the many lives this house has seen come and go.
My favorite place is always by the kitchen window looking out to the little road below and I wonder who else stood in just this spot, what dreams they had here. I walk through these rooms, along the narrow paths of the Borgata and I sense that they are aware and keeping watch over our shenanigans.
It has been chaotic here and the house is a jumble of tools, rocks, windows, wiring and daily life. Over the weekend we will be cleaning up and getting back to a sense of normality. It’s all systems go and we have a very special guest coming to visit late November, she is a friend I met on facebook and we can’t wait to meet her in person.
I have been a bit under the weather recently and so has Sam with his kidney stones but such is life hey especially when you have so much on your plate.
I’m off to start tidying up the place so I can show you all some after photos, have a wonderful Halloween if you celebrate it and a great weekend.
and the gang x
Such a big step too Lisa. Windows enclose and frame so much of our interior lives. As the winter approaches where you are and the spring finally shows its face on this side of the world….I send you love. xx
Well these windows are so gorgeous we have a lot to live up to. I love knowing you are seeing the signs of spring while we are waiting for snowflakes xx
love back to you x
I am SO excited for you!! HOORAY! HOORAY! And I love the pic of Carina warming her backside. 🙂 So cute. 🙂
Yes she and I are like bookends at the fire with our backsides toasting! Amazing the difference just feeling warm can make to the spirit xxx Sending love to you and your Bear x
Wonderful! And…..the woodstove! Our woodstove is the best thing that makes Winter bearable here in the Rocky Mountains So In know you will probably feel the same way. I love that photo of Carina toasting her bottom by the fire! And Sam looks so happy and smiley.
Hope you both are feeling better now.
We have no idea how cold it’s going to get here but I feel a bit better knowing we can heat the house. Sam is trying to get the house sealed and then we’ll work on the interior through winter. My favorite spot is in front of the fire warming up with Carina. I imagine the Rocky mountains would get cold…..very cold xx
So happy for you all, Lisa! and your collective joy is clear to see! A great series of pics. Well done, girl! Living the dream and loving it. So beautiful… Much love to you all!!
Oh hugs to you Shivanii, I wish you were here to share it with us. How is sunny Melbourne and one day via India come visit us xxx
Ridiculously happy on this end that windows on the other side of the world have been installed :)) Stay warm. Be well xx
Crazy isn’t it, the long anticipated windows made everyone happy x
Great news! Wonderful windows and warmth.
Jenny I can’t tell you the difference it makes to the house, friends in the village have been coming up for a look lol x
They look great. Safe and secure and warm of the winter. Happy Days.
This is the first house in a long time that I feel is our home, we have always renovated with the aim to sell. Happy Days Duane xx
nice work, and you all seem to be keeping your good humor in the process!
It’s all a front lol, I’ve almost murdered the whole bunch of them a few times! Lucky for Sam my aim is no good lol x