Weekend Warriors (my hands are blistered and sore)

With generous help from friends and family, we managed to put up 2/3 of the 12 foot boards of sheetrock this weekend - finishing the entry, front parlour, back parlour and most of the current kitchen. These are some of the photos of the work (for my brother-in-law, who is apparently sick of the number of fashion posts), there are LOTS of them.

Prior to the boards going up, I ran around like a squirrel taking pictures of exposed wiring. I figured with the spray foam insulation, any wiring done after the walls are closed will be much harder so we should have an idea of where things are running:

The front entry & stairwell, with newly framed closets for coat and cleaning supplies storage:

Curvy alcove under the stairs will eventually highlight art, and provide additional drawer storage:

A peak into the front parlour, currently housing our dining table/tool repository. Eventually destined for library status:

A peak into the back parlour from the front parlour, with the functioning washing machine (very timely repair, given all the plaster dust stuck to our clothing lately):

A little mood lighting:

And finally the new kitchen extension, with the beautiful exposed beams. If I can figure out a way to keep them like this, I will because I LOVE THEM. It might involve custom cabinetry, but if hubby is willing then so am I:

Decorated with antique butter churning bowl from in-laws:

Hidden treasure:

Finally the undone parts: alcove, pantry, closets and the back extension room that still needs extensive structural work (floors are sagging since they are under-framed):

(very excited)