kali, I can relate. We (I am being generous with the we..lol) DIY the demo, ripping down the dropped ceiling and getting rid of the lath and plaster and it was endless. I know my limits and I am fantastic at tearing down but I am not so great at putting back together. Hubby has no interest in either so leaves me to the tearing apart and gladly hires others to put it back together.

a2 according to the website, the top of the table is wormy maple with a walnut stain. I am fortunate to live in the heart of Mennonite Ontario so there are lots of options for custom made tables. The biggest decision right now seems to be what size and what shape and what sort of base would work best. I do like the look of that table though, it seems like it would suit the kitchen if the size was right. The wood top would bring out some of the brown tones in the cork floor.

gr8day I really like the way it is turning out. The lack of running water is a hassle...lol that I can handle easier than I can handle hubby complaining about it! Haven't quite figured out how it affects him so much saying he hasn't been doing the dishes...go figure! We have been working on renos for the past 15 yrs, I lived with no drywall covering walls for too many years to count. So despite this moving at snails pace, it is moving more quickly than anything has in the past! Time does fly by though...it always amazes me that my kids are all grown and out of the house (mostly) when it seems like yesterday that we had them! Installers aren't meant to come back until next wednesday, at which time I am hoping that all back ordered items are here and they can finish up. Still no water, but at least a fridge and freezer on the main level!

Congrats! I still have my Nov and Dec. blocks from a BOM a few years ago to finish. Hopefully you'll inspire me. And yes, a Christmas quilt :-)