Almost finishing up

Still working on finishing touches. My big hope is that we get the backsplash done for Christmas. Need to call the tile place and find out status.

Retaining wall - we've added low retaining walls in other areas of the front yard; this is only part of it. I love how the color of the house is picked up in some of the stones. L has some better pix which hopefully I can post in a day or two.

Fireplace - after looking at dozens in catalogs, and in a couple stores, we ordered something very much like this. The insert accentuates the eyebrow arch which ties into some of the architectural detail in Living Room and hallway.

Stained Glass Insert was delivered this week and L installed it. I love it. I was a little worried that the green border would be kelly green because that's what it looked like when they photoshopped it in. But, it's perfect. We are considering small lights inside the cabinet to illuminate the insert because it came out so well. It's very pretty without jumping in your face and yelling, "Look at ME ME ME!"

Living Room Rug was also delivered this week. For the time being, L put it down without the pad which ships separately. I think it makes the room look more finished, and cozy.

L has been working on interior window trims and they are starting to look really good. Time to take the construction plastic off the windows and get / make some curtains.

L has installed the guest room closet doors. These open up like French doors for full access to closet and the woodwork is great. They are very similar to the closet doors at entry from Garage.

L wanted a small table for the phone. Surprise! He found one with dragons on it LOL. At least, this keeps the phone and answering machine off my end table and gives me some room. I should get better pix, but the stuff out of the cellphone has been really poor lately.

We've been quite preoccupied with Mosa the last week or so. Saturday, she started bleeding from her mouth. We already had her scheduled for a blood pressure check on Monday. However, the vet was very concerned about this, especially after drawing blood work and noting how much her kidney disease has progressed. She went in on Thursday for 24-hour IV drip to flush her system, had the procedure around 11 on Friday and 6 hours later, came home. Since they had to try several IVs, she's all bandaged up like the loser on WWE, but her rough tongue would prevent the spots from healing so they need to be covered up. Today, she's a red lady, who knows what she'll be tomorrow.