Day 1–- suite

Here are a couple photos taken at the end of the day yesterday.

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They are tucking insulation behind the metal bars they put up.

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Here’s the view out the skylight. I think I climbed up on the lower rung of the ladder to take this. You can see what a nice day it was yesterday. We had some rain this morning, but the sun is out now.

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I spent some time in the garden yesterday. It was quite cool in the shade, but quite warm in the sun.  I got overheated after a short time working in the sun.  Here are a few shots from the garden.

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A few of the pots that Alice planted on the corner near the house.

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I think there’s something charming about the profusion of forget-me-nots in front of the old outhouse door.  The picture would have come out better on an overcast day, but we seem to have sunshine or rain.

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I snapped this photo of a bird at the feeder that Alice put up. I think this is a Rouge Gorge familier, or a European Robin.

And finally the drapes that I ordered from Country Curtains and brought over. They are just a bit long, so we still have to figure out what to do about that.

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The workmen carried two more skylights upstairs this morning.  I don’t know what they are going to do with 2 more.

Comments

Cara said…
Wow, I love the new curtains! They go so well with the room and your beautifully rosemailed fireplace pannel. Can't wait to see more progress on the attic, I love attic rooms. Is it going to be turned into another bedroom?
May 15, 2012 at 7:51 AM
Cécile said…
Yes, it will be a guest bedroom. We may make this one the primary guestroom and the other one a study unless it is needed as a second guestroom.
May 15, 2012 at 11:55 AM
Heidi said…
OK I get it now. I see where the panel is. And Alice's flower additions are beautiful too.
May 18, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Cheryl said…
The curtains are perfect. I like the look a lot, with the wall color and the rest of your room. I'm eager to see your progress in the attic also. This is more fun than HGTV.
May 21, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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