Windows installed

Not much has happened with the cabin since Thanksgiving. Most of the windows and some insulation were installed last week. The flooring and interior walls should be going in soon. The house is supposed to be finished by Jan. 31.

Front door and dormer

Kitchen

I've been working on getting things ready for the inside of the cabin. Since we can't afford to buy all new furniture or expensive antiques I've been buying things at thrift stores and yard sales and refinishing some of them. I'm giving everything a distressed finish to go with the old look of the cabin. My grandmother is making quilts for the two twin beds that will be in the downstairs bedroom. That will be the kids' bedroom when we're there, so I'm going with a primary color theme since it works for a boy or girl.

My grandmother is making quilts like these from

Pottery Barn.

I painted the yellow antique desk and toy box

to go in the kids' room. The blue desk was

given to us awhile back. I had meant to refinish

it, but I'm glad I didn't since it matches

the quilts.

I bought this nightstand at a yard sale.



Here's the nightstand after I painted it,

distressed the finish and changed

the drawer pulls.