A week has gone by since Gary and I finished the tile backsplash in the kitchen. Slate tiles are VERY sensitive and one false cut can shatter a tile as we learned time and again during this process. It is also very time consuming to measure and cut each 2" wide tile to fit in the backsplash. But what an accomplishment it was to set the final tile and know that we are FINALLY done.

After we cleaned up, Gary snapped this shot of the completed tiled backsplash and we think it looks great. I had some friends from the chorus over this past Wednesday to work on choreography stuff and they all commented on how good the kitchen and the backsplash looks. We hope the picture does it justice.

Additionally, the install of the fireplace insert and then final framing was completed last week and starting tomorrow, the log mantle and manufactured river rock will be installed. This should be done by Tuesday and then the painting of the living room and dining room should happen on Wednesday. This part of the remodel is happening a lot quicker, so it will be nice to have this room done. After that, there are just some punch list things and we will be done.

Unless we think of any new projects between now and then... ;-)