History: July 7th July 14th Aug 1st

Check out our plans - just click on the picture and you'll see the new addition. To save space, I've only included the part that is added to the existing house. It's about 440 square feet for the addition, bringing the house up to a whopping 1600 square feet. Hey, at least we've got a large lot - not too many people in our are that can say that!

December 12th - Construction complete!

Yeah, we've finally finished construction and are now living in the bedroom. Oh, it's turned out so nice - better that I had ever envisioned. Alan has done a spectacular job of construction, being very precise in all the cabinetry work, bordering, tile, etc. This hasn't gone without its share of hitches, but hey, now that we're done, it's all past now. Now I just want to kick back and enjoy!

We officially moved in on the day before Thanksgiving. Yep - the carpets were put in on Tuesday, we moved all our furniture in the room on Wednesday and by Thursday we were having a family gathering here. It may not sound like much of an effort, but you should have seen this place. Basically, take all your stuff and jam it all in to one bedroom and your living room and you'd know what it was like. It was quite a challenge getting all the furniture moved, put away, organized and get the new room all squared away!

Right now, we're doing some landscaping in the backyard to really finish it all up (just couldn't live with raw dirt as a yard anymore). Now we'll have an automated sprinkler system, planter areas, new sod and a flagstone walkway leading to our back porch (also along the cottage).

Ok, on with the pictures...

Remember - click on pictures below for a larger image

Our new bedroom - features entryway and alcove arches, picture molding and a cathedral ceiling with wood batons...
Our cat, Midi, wouldn't come in the new room for days because of that overwhelming ceiling fan....it wasn't even on! She was soooo scared of it!

The alcove with french doors is probably the focal point of the room...this is our favorite area. There is a little "trunk" seat on the right...used for storage and for putting your feet up with a good book and a cup of tea.

Another view through our room.

The alcove with seat in our light and airy-feeling room! The French doors open onto the stone patio that extends back to the far end of the craft shed.

The entrance to the walk-in closet and attic is through the bathroom. If it works for the couple it is a great way to have full wall space. Of course, that is a Rosemary tree adorned with ornaments.

The bathroom is our favorite. A great design with built-in mirrors and limestone tile everywhere!
We picked out the limestone and tile for the counter and backsplash that complement one another. Counter space!!!! What an innovative idea! Oh yeah, we also put in dual shower heads in the shower for an extra bit of luxury...

2 words....counter space
Great maple cabinets custom-built by our contractor. Ed did a great job of designing this - along with everything else of course.

We also did some landscaping in the backyard - this was completed last week, Dec 14th. So much nicer than it was and really completes the entire picture. We love it!

You can see how much better this looks now (check out some earlier pictures). We removed the gravel path along the cottage and replaced it with flagstone inlaid into the grass - it's a much nicer look.
We also put an automated sprinkler system in the entire backyard - including all the flowerbeds along the cottage and house.

	Our new bedroom - features entryway and alcove arches, picture molding and a cathedral ceiling with wood batons... Our cat, Midi, wouldn't come in the new room for days because of that overwhelming ceiling fan....it wasn't even on! She was soooo scared of it!
	The alcove with french doors is probably the focal point of the room...this is our favorite area. There is a little "trunk" seat on the right...used for storage and for putting your feet up with a good book and a cup of tea.
	Another view through our room.
	The alcove with seat in our light and airy-feeling room! The French doors open onto the stone patio that extends back to the far end of the craft shed.
	The entrance to the walk-in closet and attic is through the bathroom. If it works for the couple it is a great way to have full wall space. Of course, that is a Rosemary tree adorned with ornaments.
	The bathroom is our favorite. A great design with built-in mirrors and limestone tile everywhere! We picked out the limestone and tile for the counter and backsplash that complement one another. Counter space!!!! What an innovative idea! Oh yeah, we also put in dual shower heads in the shower for an extra bit of luxury...
	2 words....counter space Great maple cabinets custom-built by our contractor. Ed did a great job of designing this - along with everything else of course.
	We also did some landscaping in the backyard - this was completed last week, Dec 14th. So much nicer than it was and really completes the entire picture. We love it!
	You can see how much better this looks now (check out some earlier pictures). We removed the gravel path along the cottage and replaced it with flagstone inlaid into the grass - it's a much nicer look. We also put an automated sprinkler system in the entire backyard - including all the flowerbeds along the cottage and house.