Sunday, February 27, 2011

~KITCHEN REMODEL IS ON and BEAUTIFUL FRENCH DOORS ARE COMING SOON~

 ~WINDOW SEAT IS GONE~

We've had a busy weekend here at our La Chaumière de Briarwood!  I shared with you a couple of days ago Phase Two of our Kitchen/Breakfast Room remodel which showed the removal of our dearly loved window seat.
 ~CHANGES STILL COMING~

The sheet-rock under the windows was removed...
 
 ~WHAT A MESS~

Next came the removal of the center window making way for the new French Doors!
 ~MY AMAZING HUBSTER~

Deep in thought!  My guy does it right...always!  Never takes shortcuts...and rarely makes a mistake!
 ~OUT COMES THE WINDOW~

I am not sad to see this old and decrepit window go!!!!  It is original to our 1970 era home...it was literally falling apart!  
YIPPEEE!  Change is comin'!
 ~WORKING WELL AFTER DARK~

I've told you before my guy is a Worker-Bee.  Always has been.  Once he sinks his teeth into something he rarely lets go!  I'm excited to see the French Doors installed and will be even happier when the side windows are removed (they are ordered) and hung in place.
~OUTSIDE BRICK REMOVAL~

This is a shot of the outside of the window.  All this brick will eventually be removed.  We are having it cleaned as it will be used to wall up the original back door entry on the exterior! 
~BE STILL MY HEART~

I'm sooo glad my guy knows what he is doing!  Otherwise I'd be in a total panic!  The opening was closed for the night with plywood.  This afternoon the doors will be installed and then later this week they will be framed out.  Once the new windows arrive they will also be installed in the same way! 

Are you inspired?
Tired?
Amazed?

Me, too!  My guy ROCKS!

Love to you this beautiful Sunday...

23 comments:

Sherrie said...

Rebecca,
This is amazing! Taking out that window expands the room so much. Hope it's not too cold while the wall is down :0)

Denise@alloverroses said...

Oh my gosh seeing your big opening reminds me of when we did the french doors in our bedroom! I learned then things have to get really bad before they get beautiful! LOL We took out an 8ft. window and put in a 10ft. door. I'll have to share my picture with you now that you can relate! We had to board it up with plywood too. :) I can't wait to see this progress. Your hubby is one talented guy!
xoxo
Denise

Sue @ Not the Good Scissors! said...

Yes he does rock!

It has always amazed me watching a dismantle/remodel. Undoing what was done. I watched our current home being built and my thoughts wandered to homes that were being remodeled. I saw it as a reverse process.What boggles this little mind is that I want to re-do some things. Go figure!!!
Hugs, Sue

Unknown said...

Oh Rebecca, you are so lucky!!! You have such a beautiful home and a super sweet, hard working husband!! I cannot wait to see it finished! You are really on a roll between your gorgeous new bathroom and now your dining room. So happy for you sweetie :)
Big hugs,
Amy

Judy Miller said...

Rebecca, Yes indead, count your lucky stars that your hubby works so hard on your beautiful home. Does he hire out??? LOL. You must know that ALL women NEVER get finished with a home. About the time I think I'm done, I find something in a magazine and MUST have it. HGTV has made many a man cuss!!! LOL.
Have a great Sunday
Judy

Linda said...

Wow! Hubby is really making progress! It will be done before you know it!

Keep us updated Rebecca. I can't wait to see the finished job! I know it will be very nice.

Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

Rita said...

Rebecca, I know that you are soooo exicted to see all of this happening. Our home was built in 1970 and sure could stand to have new windows. I can only imagine your excitement!

Mariette said...

Dearest Rebecca,

Well, you will be happy in a couple of weeks when all is done and cleaned and cleaned. The dust will settle and the rewards will last 24/7 for the rest of you life. Lucky Queen Bee with SUPER Worker Bee!!!

Lots of love,

Mariette

Anonymous said...

What a guy! Great job both of you!

Mary Ann said...

That last picture of your husband makes me think he is saying, "Okay Rebecca, that is enough pictures.No more!" That's what mine would be saying!

Love watching all the wonderful changes in your home!!

Mari said...

HELLO REBECCA~IM SOOOOO LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOUR NEW GORGEOUS FRENCH DOORS INSTALLED :) SOOOO EXCITED FOR YA GIRLY!!!!

XO~MARI

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

You are so going to love it. That is exactly what I have going to my patio!! Can't wait to see the doors in!

Theresa said...

Your Guy DOES rock, I think I have a crush on him:) Loving the plan and all that has been done is looking great! I can see the end result coming and I like what I see! Have a blessed evening, HUGS!

Heaven's Walk said...

How awesome is THAT????!!!! Wow, Rebecca --- that will be such a big improvement in that room! Let the sunshine and summer breezes in! :) Can hardly wait for the "After".

xoxo laurie

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

I can't wait to see the final result! It looks like it is going to be fabulous!~Hugs, Patti

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Rebecca,
Give Mr. AGP man lots of extra hugs and kisses from all of us here in blogland who have husbands that cannot use a hammer! LOL! Let alone work until the late hours to replace your window with french doors.
Can't wait to see the end results.

hugs
Sissie

Marilyn said...

Can't wait to see more! Such fun to live vicariously! ♥♫

Dolores said...

i know you know it.... but I've gotta say how amazing it is that your sweetheart/handyman can do all this amazing work.
Looking good!!!!
Hugs,

Tara said...

I think it's going to look so beautiful when it's finished! I can't wait to see the transformation!

BonjourRomance said...

You must be so excited, it will be marvelous when it is finished! Yes, your Honey does rock! Aren't those handeymen the best!
Waiting to see the big reveal. Bonne chance!
Mimi

Anonymous said...

Rebecca,
Steve has such amazing talents in renovation and home remodeling!You are truly blessed because not many men have those gifts!Wow,those french doors will really open up your kitchen and give you sooooo much more light! You must be thrilled!I'm so excited for you! :)
Hugs,
Laurie Beaudette
xoxooxo

Unknown said...

woww! love your french doors and your blog is beautifull.

Anonymous said...

wow! so much work being done, it will look fantastic when it's finished

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