Flooring love - now you see it.....................

Sitting here at dawn this morning I was thankful and 

very happy. I am thrilled with my new 'old' floors.

I feel now that the cottage has become well and 

truly 'a cottage' in its own sweet way.

You know how it is when you consider a major change in 

your home.......the initial excitement has you anxious to 

start the work, then turns you into a 'nervous Nellie' 

as the actual day gets closer.........................

...........and once the cacophony of saws, drills, hammers, and 

Mexican songs are filling the air, your heart pounds in 
tune with the rhythms of construction and you wonder 
did you make the right decision, will you like it?

These are the first quick pics I've taken of the new 

floors - lighting not perfect but I think I caught the 

colors quite well so you get a good idea of what 

'Heathered Oak' looks like.

Overall look is more grey with just enough brown tones

to make it blend perfectly with our woodwork.

Working on this project with Mike and Kelly of Carolina In Home Flooring has been a great experience.......and, along with a beautiful floor, we have made delightful new friends. Their excitement during the installation, and then their exuberance when they stopped by to see the finished job, showed they were as thrilled as we are. Their crew did an awesome job, nothing damaged, the house left with very little dust, and the clean-up close to perfect. 

Here you can see the texture and subtle knots and scrapes which make the flooring look authentic - remember this is a laminate product, not hardwood. The matte finish I love, no high shine plastic appearance, the floor feels solid (good eco-silencer padding), no echoes noticeable with the carpet gone now that I've started putting things back in order - still more to go. Cleaning, washing china, curtains and slip covers, polishing crystals and mirrors.....a nice clean house again.

Today I plan to wax the armoire .......I'm glad I painted it, looks lovely, will share completed job later. Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint makes me want to tackle several other painting projects - Bob, don't stand still! Later this afternoon Bob's new chair will be delivered making the living room 'done' for the time being. Putting the dining room together again next......and before we know it, time to think about digging out Christmas decorations!