spit-shine

The stone house was built into the side of a sloping bank, which makes the first floor smaller than one might imagine. It is the perfect size for an "in-law" apartment, though! It has one bedroom, a bright living room, an eat-in kitchen and a generous bathroom. The large deep-set windows look out over the yard and Grasse River. There is also an interior stairway with access to the fine gourmet cooking upstairs -which was a selling point.

My dear mom-in-law (affectionately called "Mumsie" by yours truly) will be moving into her new digs over the weekend. The previous tenant vacated this past Monday, and with his departure came a flurry of activity.

Hubby installed new baseboard for the hot water heat. We scrubbed and painted all walls. We shampooed the carpet. The kitchen cupboards are getting a face-lift, too.

I think it is looking spiffy. The main color (living room/kitchen) is a soft, soft green that makes the space light and inviting. It has been a continual source of amusement to me that it is called "Hee-Haw". Whatever.

We are looking forward to having Grandma Jean living close by again. She is excited about being able to walk to church . It should take her about fifteen minutes, with the short cut through the back green of the golf course!



Just up the stairs, I am testing paint colors in the sitting room/dining room. In some light, this is definitely blue. Then again, shifting to the other side of the room, it looks green. In the evening, it looks gray. I might keep it; I might not. The jury's still out.

Stop by and give your opinion. If you stay long enough, we will thrust a paint brush into your hand.