This week at the Hardwicke House, it was productive & as more of the construction from the new windows & siding of a couple of years ago revealed...no headers in the door nor windows!!!
I feel like I'm on a Mike Holmes show of things that should never have happened!
The contractor stays focused & makes things right, documenting all the no-no's.
But first some fun pics of those Tuxedo Cats!
On the staircase at Carroll Cottage, don't they look like the Mr & Mrs Tuxedo?! lol
They just love it when I bring in the flower box of lemon grass & cat mint.
The way those two mow down the greens, I really think they were sheep in their first life! lol
Rexton is bored of the front door & gets down.
Notice how Mr. Boots holds his tail under the stool?
For good reason too, Rexton thinks of it as a play toy.
The side screen door is Rexton's favourite lookout spot.
This pic reminds me of her bear pose.
Their favourite morning dish of pate...yuck I really don't like the smell of wet cat food.
Rexton will eat whatever is left in either dish!
Thirft Store Finds
Heather & I were in one of our thrift stores & this is what I found at the Sally Ann.
A very sweet linen tea towel set for $2!
And miniatures for my fairy garden, I think the shelf will go into the Ann of Green Gables dollhouse.
Rug Hookers Meeting at Bonar Law Historical Site
Elizabeth, Marva, Shelia & I headed off to our annual hook-in with the Kent Hookers. First we met up with fellow rug hookers at a restaurant for lunch. The regular restaurant that we would go to burnt to the ground last winter, so this was a new experience for the dozen of us!
Marg was delighted with her hamburger deluxe. I wanted to see how she was going to tackle it!
It was a two handed whopper for sure & she handled it beautifully! lol
We were spread around the room in different booths & seats.
Everyone came with smiles & appetites!
The restaurant filled with our chatter & laughter...until the food came. Mmmmmm
Left-Right - Shelia, Marva, & Elizabeth. These three took me through the Bay Du Vin Road to the highway. Oh my... I know why the signage said 'Road Closed' this trio just said "No, that sign is just for the big trucks" ...Really?!!! Oh my goodness that short cut of a road was bumpy & very rusty. We were dirt road riding for sure! I love pavement, such a city girl, with those simple common roads. lol
We came back on the paved highway. ;-)
After lunch, off to Bonar Law for some hooking & knitting in the kitchen.
And the some of chatter & laughter begins again. A wonderful way to spend a day.
I left for the barn to see the kittens but there was only one wee precious one.
It just wanted to be pet & loved. It purred & pawed at me.
Its wee paw would come out to encourage more affection from me.
Oh kitty, I already have three grown kittens.
Elizabeth is behind me saying 'It's the wrong colour, yours are black & white.'
Oh... I am partial to gingers too...I hope it gets a loving, forever home.
The Miramichi Rug Hookers at The Bonar Law. It was such a fun day for all of us!
Thank you Dawn for taking our group shots!
Then it was time to leave & go back home.
Trip To Lucy's ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Lucy's is located in a old white church in Kouchibougac & it's one of those 'hit & miss' places.
She has quilts for sale, fabrics, notions, yarns, china & much more!
It's just a fun visit, even if you leave empty handed.
Its outside just beckons you in for a more adventurous look!
This vertical hanging is made of heavy plastic, painted to like like a hand quilted quilt!
I did not leave empty handed though! I purchased these lovely china pieces. Hello Bill, I forgot to tell you of my finds & purchases that day! lol China is such an addiction for me.
It is fine porcelain & I've had several servings of tea with the tea pot.
The detailing & soft colour caught my eye. No one else saw these pieces & were surprised when I was packing all those pieces up for $25.00!! Oh the thrill of the find!
Construction On The Hardware House
I was surprised to see the front of the house gone, do to the last contractor that put no headers above the three windows nor the door & side light. Some leaking was happening through the siding that was also installed by the same contractor & the wall had swollen & lost its integrity.
Oh my goodness, I really feel like I'm the victim in one of those Mike Holmes Shows, when nothing is done to a building code & short cuts are taken with time & materials.
I'm terrified that that huge window has no header...in time it will bow if it has no header.
The upstairs is starting to take a framing shape
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This is the view from upstairs.
The open window will be removed & installed over - the new attaches to the old here.
On the left, you can see the wall that will separate the guest room from the studio room.
Elizabeth talking to her husband Jay, telling him of the view. He knew as he was on site earlier.
My neighbours see more of the construction than I do, it is exciting to see it evolve! lol
The upstairs 'Craft Room' as per the drawings.
I know I'm going to like working here with such a beautiful tranquil view!
Oh my it does look closed up~!
These photos were the beginning of the week...
Another beginning of the week photo...
This is the mezzanine view, the 2 x 4's will be glass & polished chrome, the opening is the window over the front foyer.
The view through the upstairs window.
Another angle of the upstairs mezzanine view.
The studio structure is getting ready to join the old house.
The views from all those windows will be beautiful!
The office at the front & the master bedroom behind it.
It sure was a productive week for the construction workers at the Hardwicke House!
Right now, with the hot humid days, it's the construction site with the breezy view, on the second floor.
And what a view it is, I miss not seeing the sun set over the Miramichi Bay.
What a beautiful, forever home to retire to. Thank you Bill for all your love & believing in me!
The best is yet to come!
Thank you for stopping by for a visit. One day there's going to be a gazebo out near the shore & I'll show you some of those lovely dishes & the story of each set.
Till then - Life is beautiful ~ Enjoy it while you can!
Wow, that's is going to be some big beautiful house when all done. I can't wait to see more. Lucky on finding that beautiful china set.
ReplyDeleteYou must be so happy that you have so much to look forward to.
Those ladies looks like they are the type who enjoy life to the full and your cats seems to have the best life ever. Poor little kitten.... he so much wanted to go with you, lol.
Take care.
Hugs,
Julia
So excited to see it in the fall.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you both on your dream becoming a reality.