Thanks so much for the encouragement, Linda, Penny and Wildside. He is quite a perfectionist and he's trying his best. We are trying to work as a team... him there, doing the old house repair project and me here, tending our Art jewelry, making and shipping. Hopefully we are helping each other and it will all be worth it.
There are two parts of the house I particularly love: the attic and the cellar. Oh and the fireplace, if there is one. Nothing beats an attic or a cellar bedroom. Your cellar looks particularly beautiful. And with the window to see daylight, it is perfect.
wow, such an amazing project you've taken on - and if it turns out anything like your WONDERFUL house you have now - I can't wait to see it finished. But...I am enjoying seeing the work in progress. Window casing, window, rock work -everything looks so good!!
Thanks Guillaume,I particularly love cozying up to a crackling fire. It just makes me feel at peace... and taken care of even if I lit the fire myself. Thanks Sandy and Cathy, This will be a much smaller downsized humble abode and we are really looking forward to that. It is all exciting to think about and look forward to.
Steven, Good to hear from you! Thank you for the grout bag tip. An easier work process suggestion is always appreciated. We'll try it. Wouldn't it be nice to have you and your experience on site.
Splendid piece of workmanship putting in the new window frame to the cellar. What we used to do to age new mortar and new stonework, was to smear it with a mix of animal dung and hay.
You guys are amazing, Gwen! You seem to know how to do everything, and then bring it all off with both panache and flair. I envy your talents and confidence.
Hey Mel, The cellar only had one small window spot formed in the stone wall, but that will be enough. I really like your method of subduing the color of new mortar. Perfect. Sounds similar to the components used in wattle and dab.
Hi George... Thanks for the vote of confidence! We don't always know how we are going to tackle each challenge, but after putting our heads together and musing on possibilities, usually something comes to the surface... if is doesn't work, we'll try the next idea on the list.
Hi Leslie, Thank you for having a tour of what we have done so far. I think the project will be going on for a while... slowly getting there.
Since 1992 we have been creating our whimsical Desideratum Art Jewelry, we are now taking a Sabbatical. Yes, indeed... we have waited a long time for this. The freedom to explore and experiment with abandon and to indulge ourselves in the many fields of creativity that have been simmering away on the back burner.
...and still occasionally creating a piece of jewelry and placing it on our FB Business page Desideratum Art and Jewelry
The prospect of the future is Exhilarating to say the least.
Thank You so very much to Everyone, Individuals and Shop Owners, who have followed our work all these years... we dearly appreciate it... we hope to have lots more things to share in this next chapter of our lives.
Go Placidly Amid The Noise And Haste and Remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; And listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; They too have their story...
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you will become vain and bitter; For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans...
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; It is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism...
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass...
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself...
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should...
Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever your labors & aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul...
With all the sham, drudgery & broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.......
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Congrats on the progress. Looks like John is doing a great job.
a lot of work but something good at the end of it all
You two are amazing. So much patience!
Thanks so much for the encouragement, Linda, Penny and Wildside. He is quite a perfectionist and he's trying his best. We are trying to work as a team... him there, doing the old house repair project and me here, tending our Art jewelry, making and shipping. Hopefully we are helping each other and it will all be worth it.
There are two parts of the house I particularly love: the attic and the cellar. Oh and the fireplace, if there is one. Nothing beats an attic or a cellar bedroom. Your cellar looks particularly beautiful. And with the window to see daylight, it is perfect.
wow, such an amazing project you've taken on - and if it turns out anything like your WONDERFUL house you have now - I can't wait to see it finished. But...I am enjoying seeing the work in progress. Window casing, window, rock work -everything looks so good!!
Thank you for sharing all of your work on what,i am sure, will be an amazing house. So exciting. Jon is quite a builder.
I'd suggest wet mortar and a grout bag. Much easier. Looking good.
Thanks Guillaume,I particularly love cozying up to a crackling fire. It just makes me feel at peace... and taken care of even if I lit the fire myself.
Thanks Sandy and Cathy, This will be a much smaller downsized humble abode and we are really looking forward to that. It is all exciting to think about and look forward to.
Steven, Good to hear from you! Thank you for the grout bag tip. An easier work process suggestion is always appreciated. We'll try it. Wouldn't it be nice to have you and your experience on site.
Splendid piece of workmanship putting in the new window frame to the cellar.
What we used to do to age new mortar and new stonework, was to smear it with a mix of animal dung and hay.
You guys are amazing, Gwen! You seem to know how to do everything, and then bring it all off with both panache and flair. I envy your talents and confidence.
Thanks for sharing this new adventure with us. The level of craftsmanship is a delight to see.
Hey Mel, The cellar only had one small window spot formed in the stone wall, but that will be enough. I really like your method of subduing the color of new mortar. Perfect. Sounds similar to the components used in wattle and dab.
Hi George... Thanks for the vote of confidence! We don't always know how we are going to tackle each challenge, but after putting our heads together and musing on possibilities, usually something comes to the surface... if is doesn't work, we'll try the next idea on the list.
Hi Leslie, Thank you for having a tour of what we have done so far. I think the project will be going on for a while... slowly getting there.
Between the two of you, what CAN'T you do??! What beautiful stone restoration. Who wouldn't want a stone cellar like this!
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