Table Update....

Here is the table update. We stained the top. We were going for a beachy tanny/grey. Turned out a little more tan but we like it. Then I rubbed the legs a bit and glazed them. I may do another coat, not sure I want it to be so much lighter than the table.

But we are getting ready for 20 teenagers to descend this afternoon....so that will have to wait.

Lighting..

I found two of these light fixtures for the patio at the Habit for Humanity Store. We hung one just to see how it looks...and we like it. I think it may need to be a little lower but I am excited about the overall look. I probably would not have chosen this on my own, but my friend Shannon gave me some gentle encouragement plus the guy at the store took an additional $50 off each of them!!
We are going to update the table with a new tabletop....one of the many things on the to-do list.

The Ceiling!!

Now it really feels like a room. It definitely made our backrooms a little darker but I think that will be good. We won't have to worry about the sun beating on are hardwood floors and furniture. It gives it a cozy feel. Tomorrow is paint, and I think they may start to tile the roof!!

Beams...and "kid" labor!

Here is what they completed yesterday, the beams for the covered patio!! It looks maybe a little narrow in this photo, but I think it is going to feel plenty big. Today the inspector comes to check the beams, then they will do all the tongue and groove paneling. (I think someone is coming to remove all the debris as well!) We had Madeline and her friend Casey painting the fence this weekend. They are trying to earn some money for summer camp...I told them we have work to be done around here!! They did a good job but only lasted about an hour and a half. That's ok small increments of work is fine, they did a good job that's what is important.