Under Construction (Still)

No sooner had I clicked "publish post" on the last house update...the one where I was actually bold enough to write down a move date (silly me -- I learned my lesson!)...and the date had slipped.

For those who don't know about this, be you in the DC area or beyond, I'm surprised that you couldn't hear me YELLING at my builder. I've earned a nickname on the job site. Given that it's a four letter word, I'll leave it to your imagination. Hint, "nice" isn't exactly it.

Geothermal...

drilling...

rig.

I am sad to report that I've once again discovered that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. So I've been incessantly squeaky, and not "nice," ever since. I am happy to report that our builder has largely done right by us and has made concessions that most wouldn't ever consider. Like paying our July rent in the rental house. Props to them for that.

That being said, we're still in our rental. Although we're moving this month. They've promised. Pinky promised. I told our builder that I was moving in with him if the move date slipped beyond July 31st. Now if THAT doesn't scare him, I don't know what will...

"Delicatus" granite

Turned. Out. Great!

We are getting close though. Very, very close.

My grandmother's chandelier. Found in some 300,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space by my fabulous aunt Marilyn!! The lighting restoration guy starts in a few days...cannot wait to see it again after 18 years.

Future home of said chandelier -- our dining room.

Gotcha!

My bathroom may be my new favorite room in the house.

A glimpse in to Lily's new room...

The stone wall drama continues. Enough said.