Little House in the Woods

Milkbarn Freeze
I think if I talk about how cold it's been this week I'll sound borderline whiny. 
Let's just say my fingers are numb and toes frozen as I write.
We have no heat.
Well, a space heater and a fabulous Danish wood burning stove. 
We keep it cranking all day. 

It is a peculiar time in life. 
My thoughts are always wandering down roads of time. 
I'm in awe this is how people lived not too long ago.
My knitted hat is off to you. 

Big story in a small nutshell: 

get in-law apartment done(this is attached to the house, we opted to keep it), 6 Collins' will live in 600 sq. ft. while we rip up the main house in record speed.

Okay, so all of these shots are of the in-law unit torn out. 

I did promise photos of debris.

Green walls are a bonus! 

Very 60's.

Jolly Rancher colors
We put all new windows in and have a set of them overlooking the views. I think the idea of having a kitchen sink with a window over it is a must. 
A must for daydreamers like me.
 If you can't, you can't. Not everyone can configure their kitchen like that. Homes built in the 2000's are guilty of giving it's owner a kitchen sink overlooking a great room. 
How did that happen?
Maybe helicopter parenting helped with that design? maybe the lure of reality t.v. watching while doing dishes? 
I guess I don't get it.
I actually DO the dishes for alone time.
 I know, that's probably weird.
So, anyway, if you can have a window over a sink, just do it!

Sweating pipe for our heating
(please, no questions...I just trust him emphatically)

those poor floors
We are having the floors refinished in the 2 rooms and new wood installed in the kitchen in the unit with a 2 1/4" red and white oak. I really like working with people who are so good at what they do. Steel's Hardwood Floors, Inc will be doing the install and refinish. They are passionate about their work!And the nicest.

And speaking of wood...

Our current heating system and afternoon chore.

After work it's all play.

Or just nap time, Chester style.

Five year old life at the Milkbarn is pretty tiring.

I know. Those lashes.

And now a little thaw out begins until tomorrow mornings snow.

I might have to write another post about something warm.