Hi Frances,
Thanks for the kind note. We have actually just started work on the guest flat a sotto and things are going well. This one should be less "trying" for us since we are living here and can talk with the workers daily. I just lined up a trip with Angelo to GRECO, the wonderful business in Cirella that has not only the floor tile we need, but the two stoves -- a new gas one with pretty cornice to replace the one I complained about earlier, and a wood fire insert to replace the fireplace downstairs. Also, if anyone wants any high quality marble, travertine, etc for any type project, these people can do beautiful things. Our new kitchen counter is a royal blue stone from Greco, and we'll try to carry a little of the look over to the facing around the fireplace.....staying within budget of course.
We'll be adding things about the project here on the forum as well as on our blog that is linked below. I think it's good to share things that might help others with decisions for their places later!
We do have the dilemma (as pensionati) of deciding each day whether to go spend more time and money on the house, or to spend stress-reduction time at the beach. The beach wins for domani !!
Ciao, Doug |