out of the woods

Our house renovations seemed to have dragged on and on. But the floor guys start tomorrow so it could be finished over the next three weeks. I love what's been done so far especially this wallpaper, 'Woods' by Cole and Son. It seems a long time ago now when we were making design decisions and choosing colours and tiles and handles etc. It's good to see it all come together so well. And still like it.

I'm also loving Alstroemeria aka Peruvian Lily. It's great for picking as it lasts for ages. And it's beautiful.

Listening In my own time by Karen Dalton (finally, I've put my music on my phone) + Watching Breaking Bad season 3 + Dreaming about my new kitchen

everything is white and a big apple

The rooms in my house are empty and white as painting begins/progresses.  Its a little odd but I quite like the emptiness of it. It reminds me of this painting by Maira Kalman that I saw in the book Maira Kalman: various illuminations (of a crazy world) by Ingrid Schaffner. I don't know what the painting is called or if it's of a 'real' house but I love the dots. It looks like the house is riveted together.

 

And this is a big apple. It's a Monty's Surprise which, apparently, is a unique New Zealand variety and is the best anti-cancer eating apple in the world. It tastes quite nice - a little bit tart and firm but not super juicy. I'll grate some into my bircher muesli tomorrow morning. And probably every morning for the rest of the week!

Demolition

Our renovation project started at 7.00 this morning. It's sad, scary and exciting all at once.