Progress Report



I'm spending a few days at the cabin to get it put back together after months of construction. Yesterday stepdad-Lamar installed my new stove. Isn't it cute? My sister, Jolyn spent the afternoon cleaning and unpacking the kitchen while Mama supervised and drank coffee. I plan to install open-shelving above the cabinets. This will be a simple, low-cost solution that I hope to have done before fall.


Several weeks ago, Larry installed a stone hearth and the wood stove. I'm pleased with the result. A rustic mantle will be added in the future.  Here's how it looks now without the mantle.

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