Monday, August 31, 2009

2nd Floor Heart Pine Wood Floor








Typical in old homes of Lewes, the 2nd and 3rd floors would be made of pine. We had antique reclaimed heart pine milled from old barn beams. The wood sat for several weeks in the living room getting used to the humidity, etc. It’s been an obstacle course getting around the pile!!! Also shown is Tom installing the 2nd floor.

Top of the Stair Tower




Tom trimming out the window top in the stairwell; Richard following with the “detailing” work (alright, it’s really cleaning up).

Gardens




The plants and flowers seem to like the Lewes climate. Did Tom add any nuclear fuel to the tomato plants????

Front of the House




Finally, some vegetation hiding the dirt (I mean earth) piles.

Summer Visitors







Despite the construction, we’ve had some wonderful visitors this summer. 4th of July party; the Paradiso/Moynihan family from Montreal (seen rummaging through Richard’s utensil drawers & Brian eating sushi with Tom/Richard), Anna and Jim Steininger with their friend Antonella from Italy, and the Donoghue’s from Baltimore (Liz and Bruce pictured).