projects over break #2: a new window

The window is in! It still needs some finishing touches (caulk, paint) and I haven't gotten around to painting the walls yet. I hope to do that Sunday. But, here's the story:

When I bought the house, I looked at the downstairs and thought, wow, that's kinda dark. And closed-in. If there was a window in that blank wall the room would be completely different. (The only outside light in the room was from the doors at the end.) The first two pictures are of the expanse of wall to the left of the fireplace where i wanted a window.


Yes, we did actually install a window in the hole - too many bugs around here to have an open portal of entry.

Moose was really diggin' it.


and James installed a windowsill almost big enough for Billy's butt.

It does make a big difference in the room. It's very nice to sit in my kitchen and be able to look out into the side garden. Next year, when the hydrangeas are healthier and they bloom in force, the view from this window will be lovely.

I like it! and the reaction of each of my friends who have walked into the house since it was installed is.... wow. Way different, the room looks so big now. I think we did good :)