Just the Two of Us

Just the Two of Us

After 35+ years of marriage, two wonderful sons, living and working in Australia, Sweden, UK and USA we are now 'just the two of us' plus a very spoilt Shitzu.

Following five years at The Sandhurst Club it is time to downsize. Our criteria - build a new home in a development within ten minutes of John's Sandhurst Golf Club, access to Monash and Eastlink Freeways, all new infrastructure and proposed services, recycled water and no Management Company or Body Corporate Fees.

We invite you to view our journey as we build with Carlisle Homes our 'Savannah 28' at 'The Avenue at Casey', a masterplanned community meeting all our criteria.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

CABINETS AND FIXING

After a two and half day saga on cabinet handles imagine our surprise this evening to find the brickies working late, house open, skirtings, architraves and doors almost completed and our cabinets installed - minus the elusive handles, caesarstone benchtops and overhead perspex doors.

I was beyond excitement even in their skeletal, grimey and dusty glory. Can't wait to see the colours come together all shiney and new.

Both showers had also been waterproofed in preparation for tiling.



Bottom Cabinets - Laminex Moleskin
Overhead Cabinets, Wine Rack and Island Back - Laminex Stipple Seal
To be installed
Lower Overhead Cabinet Doors - Perspex Pearlescent 'Pearl'
Benchtops - Caesarstone Cracked Pepper




Bathroom Vanity - Laminex Nocturne Oak
To be installed - Caesarstone Osprey Benchtop


Ensuite Vanity  - Laminex Nocturne Oak
To be installed - Caesarstone Osprey Benchtop


Laundry Cabinet - Laminex Moleskin cabinet and Nocturne Oak Top


Fixing - Doors to Master Bedroom


I think I can just see out


Wait


I can catch flies too!
 

13 comments:

  1. Woo Hoo Deb, Its so beyond exciting its exhillarating!!! I can see Bonbon straining on back paws to see out the window!!! Hope you are keepinga look out for builders keys!!

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  2. I was looking forward to a good night sleep not dreaming about handles - now I'm excited waiting for everything to come together. Where do I get one of those keys?

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  3. Just brilliant Deb!!!!!!!
    BonBon's a total scream too - with a very nice Christmas hairdo.
    You seriously have THE most co-ordinated build ever. Lucky girl. Xx

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  4. Carlisle are amazing - now we wait for handles, hope they fit them straight.

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  5. awww im jealous! It looks amazing Deb!! Can't wait to see the kitchen finished now :)

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  6. Your house is coming along beautifully! Everytime I have a look, something new is happening. Kitchen looks awesome, and puppy dog is gorgeous!

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  7. Tonia - so thrilled. Just imagine all about to start for you.

    Shelley - where have you been, busy I'm sure?!! I'm waiting on final pictures or are you too exhausted. Have a wonderful first Xmas in your very own home.

    Our 'BonBon' is a very spoilt 11 year old Princess.

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  8. We had a week off after we moved in-and needed it! But there is still so much to do! We still haven't hung any towel rails and only some of the door stops are installed (which I did a great job at!). We still don't have fences, and we've got a few temp blinds up (plus our moving boxes are acting as blinds for the master!). On a more important matter, the Christmas Tree is up :) Photo's will come soon (I promise)! Driveway is also looking good-amazing how much garden has disappeared! Still trying to work on a plan for the landscaping... You must be pleased at the progress so far of your house. Any idea how long the Christmas break is, and when work will recommence on the house? I take it BonBon has got her favourite spot worked out??? ;)

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  9. Shelley, good to read your enjoying Xmas. The house will come together in good time. We expect painting before Xmas break (2-3 weeks). After our walkthru with SS next Tuesday we should have an idea of the new year schedule. Any spot is BonBon's favourite - just one big kennel.

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  10. Deb looks like the brickwork is all but finished! Looking good will be interested to hear how your walk through goes.

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  11. Hey Janine, I'd say another day. Some window sills and alfresco pier still outstanding. Also, we noticed front porch ceiling is not 2740mm as shown on plan to match inside. Don't know if brickie hasn't gone high enough or carpenter error. We think brickie - shall chase SS in morning. Also, we have one feature light on front pier - bricklayer has not centred the conduit? Expect these rectified whilst brickie still on site. Generally, brickie has done fantastic job and can't wait to see bricks cleaned. How was your visit to your very own land today?

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  12. Great Deb we were later than we thought so probably missed you. The road was open down one end but not up our end! But at least we got to park in our driveway for the first time!

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  13. Deb, how did your walk through go with your SS? Everyone has gone into holiday mode! I hope you and John have a wonderful Xmas and we look forward to hearing more in the new year. When do your tradies recommence?

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