The giant tree in the back yard started coming down on Monday. I think finishing taking it down has been put on hold with the rain but it should be down this week for sure. In my mind I want to take some of the wood and build a table or butcher block but with everything going on right now I have serious doubts that I'll find the time. You can see in the picture most of the big branches have been taken down and the ropes are still up for bringing down the rest.
Speaking of everything else - there is a lot going on right now. All the framing is now up in the house which means electricians are getting to work on wiring. Holes are getting cut for plumbing and I think the hardwood floors are getting installed this week as well. The windows should also be arriving this week to be installed.
Nellie and I are neck deep in lots of decision making about the house. Wiring for lights, colors for the outside, cabinets counters and fixtures for the kitchen, etc etc. It's stressful at times but also fun. Keith and Adrian of Clapp-Ferguson have been extremely helpful in guiding us on decisions - most recently the lighting layout. Between the boys and Miles, our GC, we have a wealth of knowledge on how to make this house as grand as it can be. We're very thankful to be working with such great folks on this project.
As a side note - the house next door to us (311 N Elizabeth St.) is going on the market this week hopefully we'll be posting the listing here as well to get the word out. We're very sad to be loosing Clare as a neighbor but are also excited for her new job in Chicago. That being said we want to find some awesome folks to take over her amazing house.
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