Friday, March 18, 2016

The Little Things



When I say the little things, I don't mean it is the little things that make up the larger good (although they do and this does). What I mean is that it's the little things that need constant attending to. In this case, righting a misplaced light switch by an electrician we used early on (pardon the blurry iPhone photo Mike sent me). 

As you can see, it was oddly placed far from the doorway trim. 

Mike has been working with our new electrician for several days now figuring out the wiring of the house. There have been a vast array of upgrades (grounding outlets, updating panels) but also, a great deal of removing miscellaneous un-used wires.  Apparently, those can add up after nearly 200 years. 

But this post is really about something else...

Mike is taking off the rest of March TO WORK ON THE HOUSE! 

This is in hopes to move into the house before the lilacs blossom.

I am very hopeful and often dream of hanging the first mirror over the mantle. 

20 comments :

  1. How wonderful that he can focus on the house for the rest of the month! Can't wait to see your house in bloom. Your gardens (past & present) have been an inspiration as we plan the landscaping around our farmhouse.

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  2. What a vision - that first mirror. Great! It will be so rewarding to us readers see you furnish the house and move in, I can just about imagine your thrill!

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  3. Wow - it's finally thisclose!! You must be so excited. Hope you keep us up-to-date with your photos and stories! So happy for you!

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  4. You're getting so close! I bet you are beyond excited for the move after such a lengthy renovation!

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  5. I think I am not alone in saying I wish you would inundate us with blurry iPhone photos. I love your blog and greatly enjoy watching the progress with your new old home. Thank you for taking us along on your old house journey!

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  6. It has been fun watching the progress on your home. I think all of us who have been waiting for you to move in an put your special touch on your new home. My husband and I built our home and it took a year before we could move in, so I know some of the anticipation you must be feeling. Have a wonderful weekend. Alaina

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  7. Ahhh, I have my fingers crossed for you ! EVen if it is not completely perfectly finished yet, you can at least live in it ... and smell those lilacs, how very very nice ..

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  8. Terrific news! That means more updates abd photos! Can't wait to see you work your magic on tour beautiful home. I have been an admirer for years and have so enjoyed watching the progress of your fabulous homes. Go Mike!

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  9. Please remind us how long it has been since the first work began. We readers will never know what a long and tedious journey this has been. Thank you so much for allowing us to get a glimpse of the progress. I can't imagine how excited you will be to be living there. We are enjoying this so much!

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    1. It's been too long. Longer than we ever possible imagined, times two. I cannot even write how long, it's so shocking to me.

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  10. When I read your posts they make me smile because if your house is worth love and expertise it's value must be in the millions! I want to live in a house like that.

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  11. This has been such a long journey...it will be a thrill and I feel very excited for you.

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  12. I've enjoyed following your blog and it was an incredible inspiration throughout our urban farmhouse renovation. I too obsessed over every detail like light switches. I asked for them to be a few inches lower than today's standard and ordered unlacquered brass switch plates from the U.S. because they're not readily available in Toronto. Also chose black toggle switches for a more old world look.
    I gotta say though, your old electrician may have placed the switch an inch too far, but I think you've placed it too close to the door frame. I wonder if this may be awkward or you'll just get used to it.
    Can't wait to see how this progresses.

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    1. We'll have to get used to it I guess because I've used up my 'move light switch' requests at this point!

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    2. Your comment made me Laugh Out Loud really a Snort. Our son is our electrician an I too have used up all my request ... an then some. Happy Home Stretch !!! xox

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  13. Looking forward to reading every detail and photo that you graciously share!

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  14. Hi Catherine-

    Like all the entries before me, I too am looking forward to seeing this house lived in and brought back to life with the love of your family. You have honored its past, and it is now blessed with a future in your caring hands.

    Easter Blessings,
    Maura

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  15. This photo reminds me of about ten of our light switches in our new Farmhouse. I swear the electrician must have been drunk! :) Needless to say they were moved and then the dry waller had to come back. The little things always seem to be the biggest pain to fix! I'm so excited to see move in photos. You have been such and inspiration to me!

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  16. "Mike is taking off the rest of March TO WORK ON THE HOUSE!"

    AWESOME! Darryn and Nate too, we hope!

    Here's to sunny skies, moderate temps and everyone's good health!

    -Flo
    Amelia Island FL

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  17. I know how excited I AM to see the finished house. I can only imagine how you feel :0!! Thanks so much for sharing. I too LOVE the blurry iphone pictures!!! Keep them coming! Blessings from Missouri!

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Thank you for leaving your thoughts. Kind regards, Catherine

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