Island

We have a green island now, to add the collision of color of what is the kitchen and living room. I have always liked the idea of an island in a kitchen being different from the normal cabinetry. We added a post from the ceiling to give the island a power outlet. Running electrical from under the floor really wasn't an option, as the house sits on a concrete slab.

The post is growing on me anyway, it gives a little more dimension to the space. Also in the past few days, Zachary has been adding on to the pre-fab cabinets, to give them a custom look. Space above cabinets is always a pickle, whether to leave it open, make more storage, raise the cabinets, or whatever. We don't have a need for additional storage, and it would be hard to reach anyway. We do have an idea for some decorative lighted panels, using xmas lights and stained glass for that space. Once Zachary has the new framing and trim complete around the cabinets, we will start the staining of the new wood, to match the existing. We found a stain that matches the pre-fab cabinets, so that is a relief.

Malevolent Quee

Queequeg, of course, is always in the middle of the action. Most of the loud construction noise and action doesn't bother her. Diogenes will hide at a sound of a sneeze.

Bird!