Michael and I put the final finishing touches on Irene’s new space this morning.

Before showing the final results, a word about that closet front.

In this photo you can see where Michael shimmed out the closet door casement on the right hand side. This is the side with the wall that was not plumb.

I can assure you that cutting long boards to an uneven width is more challenging than I could contemplate. So I took my sister-in-law’s advice (thanks Jeni!) and used car siding, only did it vertically. That way, I could fan out the boards on their joints and it does not show. Not. One. Bit. Yay!!!

Here is the tour:

This is the view from the entryway to the rest of the addition. That is her robe junked on the end of her bed (which Michael refinished!). She prefers the “lived in” look.

She is thrilled with having her treasures on display.

This is Irene’s television/conversation corner.

We ordered curtains. They are on their way.

She has her doorway to the outside and a place to eat snacks.

Computer nook/kitchenette, with microwave, coffees maker, toaster, and refrigerator/freezer.  Good thing she needs bacon with breakfast; we might never see her again! — Computer nook/kitchenette, with microwave, coffees maker, toaster, and refrigerator/freezer. Good thing she needs bacon with breakfast; we might never see her again!

We now have to clean out her old space and move Persephone into her former bedroom. Make the former living room into a dining room, and reorganize the kitchen area. Clean out the cabin so we can host guests again. Then go fishing, if the lakes have not frozen over.

This afternoon, we celebrate! (Local plug: the  Marquessa from Chateau St. Croix Vineyards is excellent!) — This afternoon, we celebrate! (Local plug: the Marquessa from Chateau St. Croix Vineyards is excellent!)