New bench for the closet

After completing my closet, I realized I need a bench for it to fill up the middle a little bit and to put on my shoes. I have this really cool one made from pine beetle kill wood. See the blue at the edges? That is where the beetle was. It is really pretty (as pictures of course don't really show!).

By the way, dead wood from pine beetles is something that has significantly contributed to the fire outside of Ft. Collins (High Park Fire). Now I feel better about having furniture made from it because it means that wood is not in the forest any more.

I am happy again?

Ha, no question. We are thrilled with air conditioning especially because it is going to be 98 today. Yuck!

Next up at the Marquardt house? Working on the basement. Electrical has to be done first and then drywall. I know this is a bit of an odd choice, but I am sick of looking at wall framing!

Gratuitous cat picture for interest since I have nothing else to post. I suppose a picture of Ryan the cat is close to a picture of Ryan the baby??

 

I feel sad...

That I am sharing a picture of an air conditioner on our blog. But I don't care because I am so happy that it is delightfully cool in my house today!

How hot is it here??

So hot that Eric is blocking the windows with random boards to keep the sun out. This one is my favorite. I am sure it is helping!

Air conditioning is to be installed Wednesday, and we can't wait.

P.S. Our portable swamp cooler died today. Yikes!