Kitchen Backsplash and Column

One of the projects that we've been so excited about has taken the longest-restoring the columns we found! So far, one is complete, but we have another to strip and stain, plus all of the molding around it (and the rest of the house for that matter!) . Our other recent accomplishment is the tile backsplash in the kitchen. It came out better than expected and we are thrilled with the result!

Stay tuned for pics of the only totally finished rooms - Tabor's nursery and the upstairs bath.

Front Porch

Wow, we haven't been back in QUITE awhile! So much has happened, both to our home and in our lives. We welcomed #3 back in December, which slowed the project pretty much to a screeching halt! Over the summer, however, we were productive, so I think it's time to show off our hard work!

Our first project after moving in was to rip off the, ahem, lovely wrought iron porch and replace it with columns. With Carol, Erika, and Bill painting and Jason doing the wood work, the project went surprisingly quick and smooth! Soon after, Carol and Erika set to work on the landscaping. As far as we're concerned, this was a HUGE improvement!