Summer is coming to an end with Labor Day behind us.  We joined some friends for the weekend on the Long Beach Peninsula in southwest Washington.  Beautiful weather for a little seaside sightseeing and some fantastic oyster eating!

Yesterday was my first look at The Hut since August 29.  The siding and exterior painting and the exterior cedar trim are completed.  I am very pleased with how the exterior looks!  Only the two doors on the north wall need to be painted.  With the large expanse of the north wall, we think it needs some large “farm” art!  I’m hopeful we can find some old rusty parts out behind the barn that would make an “arty” display—we have plenty of items to select from!  

 

The red door with the circle (fan) near the bottom is part of the "blower test"--a test to see how air tight the interior is.  Part of energy efficiency requirements.

 

The kitchen cabinets are in as of last week and the countertops were installed today.  Beautiful tiny Kitchen Niche!  It is going to be fun figuring out recipes that take minimal preparation and kitchen tools!  The plan is to outfit it very carefully!

 

 This picture is the window in the bathroom with the trim completed.  This is what all the interior window trim will look like.

 

There are many little details yet to take care of, but we may be ready for the final inspection from the county on Monday, September 17.  Exciting to be coming to the point of occupancy!!  Of course, now we need a little furniture…..