Today we began to put our thoughts about the future garden down on paper. We met with a landscape architect who provided us with some terrific ideas to make the most of our outdoor space. Despite the cold, we discovered that if you stand in the right spot on a sunny day you can actually be warmed by the solar energy bouncing off the big curved window! Here are three unlikely sunworshippers: Jim Hall, our contractor; Jeff; and Dan Nelson, our architect, catching a few rays!There were a couple large icicles hanging where the downspouts will go. Jeff took a couple videos to capture the moment. Click on video #3 first!
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Inside all was toasty. The pantry door was unveiled and it's a hoot!
Jeff gave Dan a little tour of the house while I tended to the outdoor work at hand. We picked Dan's brain about the railing that looks down to the entry from the family room. Apparently Jeff's and my compromise rail idea is going to look fine.
Dan also provided some great feedback for the mantel and the exterior trim. Thanks!
There's a little less room on the back and front sides of the house. But there is also less lawn, so less mowing!Tomorrow another consultation and then we'll be on our way!
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