We’re supposed to be moving in tomorrow and to mark the occasion we are having a most unseasonal, wild wind and rain storm in the middle of our notoriously dry Highveld winter. With any luck it’ll have blown over by tomorrow but luck has been in short supply recently so we will have to wait and see…
I had a cleaning service in today, Bright & Spotless. They did a ‘post occupation’ clean when we moved out of our old house and they did a pretty good job today, despite the builders’ best efforts to keep everything as dusty and chaotic as possible.
Just for the records, this is how things looked today:
The weathervane is up at last.
The weathervane, sourced a few months ago in Cape Town is finally up. It is a beautiful tribute to Jason, Bonnie, Tessa and Cody, the Golden Retrievers who have shared our lives. It is immensely satisfying to see something that was just a little idea, finally materialise in place.
Bedroom 3
Barn sliding door in bedroom 3
This third bedroom is the smallest room in the house and it has a tiny en suite bathroom. A sliding door was far more practical than a conventional one and I had seen similar ‘barn’ sliders on Houzz. Amoretti, the company which has supplied all the doors and windows, were able to find the fittings locally and it works really well here. We’ve put one between the kitchen and scullery too and I may change the bathroom door in the guest suite as well. (But we’ll let the dust settle a bit before I start suggesting any changes…)
2nd bedroom
2nd bedroom cupboards.
The same company who built the kitchen units, built the bedroom cupboards (‘closets’ for the Americans…). There is a similar one in bedroom 3.
Bedroom 2 from another angle.
En suite bathroom for bedroom 2.
The bathroom for bedroom 2 is compact but we managed to fit in a separate bath and shower. Bedroom 3 has only a shower.
Pyjama Lounge at the top of the stairs.
Main Bedroom
The bed (delivered today) should be on the opposite side of the room.
Main bedroom from a different angle.
Dressing Room all cleaned up.
Dressing room with glass door to bathroom.
Main bathroom.
Main bathroom shower.
Basins waiting for mirrored cupboards.
The toilet has its own little room within the bathroom.
The stairwell does not look ready for moving men.
Kitchen almost but not quite finished.
Living/Dining room not quite there yet either.
Raucous Hadedas have already decided that the roof is a good vantage point.
It was lovely to finally see some of the spaces cleared and I wish we had more time to enjoy the house almost complete but empty. Although the pictures might give the impression that everything is finished, there are still hundreds of things to sort out and there is not one room that will not still need a workman in it – somewhat daunting at this stage.
So, while our furniture and dozens of boxes will arrive tomorrow, we still can’t be sure that we’ll be able to sleep there tomorrow night. In the meantime the wind has died down and the rain is now just a whisper.
home-in-the-making 
The wow factor has arrived! I know you are living the inconvenience of it all being late and so many little things still to do, but from where I sit, it looks fantastic! I’m really excited by this post. I adore your wall colours, the bathroom tiles are beautiful and your high, feature ceilings are a standout. The pendants look just right in your kitchen and your dressing room is enviable! I do hope you get half an hour in the coming days to have a wine or cuppa and relax and enjoy your new home.
We’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and will raise a glass to all your efforts and a successful move. Love to you both from both of us.
What a good idea to get a cleaner in beforehand. Your dressing room … oh my goodness, I think there’s every girl’s dream right there! And the barn slider gives so much character. Love your choices. It looks like it will be a lovely place to live in.
Congratulations, Jacqui and Kevin. A creative
dream is realized!