Getting ready for winter. Re-doing the kitchen...

grouting begins...

ready for sanding and painting...

the finished masterpiece sans final gold layer!

 Tiles designed and made by our local artist friend

Kate Morreale of Golden Egg Farm, Hardwick, MA

Closeup samples...Ed's favorite...

another...

another...Marc's favorite...

and another.

Nearing the end...

sponging on the gold faux finish.

Lights finally in.....

Ed can FINALLY see while and what he cooks...

Wrap around porch stripped (UGH!!!) of layers and layers of paint...

original wood now stained in a redwood color...

inspiration to save the original wood from another friend,

wood expert Peter King of Hardwick, MA

THE final push...

wood cut, split and stacked...

a savings on oil hopefully...

and us warm and toasty!

The final touch to fall's end...

greens from the yard...

Marc's hand decorated candles...

The table is set. Advent begins. Maranatha!!!