The Closet Shelves are In & The Building Inspector Showed Up!

Hi Everyone,

Today, Brendan and Eugene were scheduled to come back to finish up some odds and ends and also maybe begin on the closet shelves.

 

But, then… At 10:45. I got a text from Robert, my GC, saying the building inspector was coming at 10:30 for the final inspection.

Huh???

The text came at 10:15. I had been awake earlier to say hi to the guys and quietly yell at them for getting my floor dirty. And then I crawled back into bed and fell back asleep.

Yesterday was a tired day. Today, I’ve been feeling terrific all day long.

Anyway, I pulled myself together and texted Robert back to see if the inspector had come already.

He hadn’t.

 

But he did come around noon.

 

I don’t think the inspector was here even 10 minutes. I saw him briefly in the embrasure hall and he asked me if I was happy with everything. “Now is your chance to tell me.” Brendan was with him, and I said, “Yes, I’m thrilled with everything. You have the best right here.” (pointing to Brendan)

He left a minute later, and the permits were removed from our front door.

That was it!

All of that anguish over the depth of the stair tread and the height of the guardrail, blah, blah, blah.

 

So, what did the guys do today? (Monday, the 27th)

 

They fixed most of the doors that weren’t put back properly by the painters. In fact, all of the things requiring fixing were because of the painters.

In the den, B & E installed the two knobs on the den closet doors. They tried to install the knobs for the two nine-foot high entrance doors to the den, but I made a booboo. I forgot that these doors are 2″ thick. The doorknobs are for 1-3/4″ thich max. However, B&E think there’s a possibility that if they get some longer screws, they can make them work.

 

Most of our time was discussed the new closet shelves that need to be built.

 

Oh, hang on. That reminds me. I have to order two hanging bars. I found these cool plexiglass bars on Etsy, and I think they’ll look very nice.

Well, I began this post on Monday and then got sidetracked with many things.

Soooo, today, I slept well, but when I got up mid-morning, the guys hadn’t showed up yet. Usually, they begin by 7:30.

 

However, B&E did arrive around 11:00 and got right to work.

 

I was so engrossed in an email I needed to get out that I didn’t even hear Brendan sawing the boards outside.

So, I was shocked to see that before they broke for lunch at 1:00, they had put in the shelves for the upstairs entry pantry and the divider and shelf for the coat closet/ utility area for vacuum cleaner and mops, etc.

After lunch, they installed the linen closet shelves.

I created this rendering last month, but never showed it to you.

Here is the video I found if you’re interested. Of course, B&E didn’t need to see the video. They’ve made hundreds of closet shelves like this.

 

And, here are the linen closet shelves! It was so fast, it seemed that all they did was wave their magic drill.

 

 

 

Now, let’s go upstairs and look at the entry closets.

 

The left side is the coat closet side. It’s wider than it looks here. I am still patting myself on the back (as opposed to kicking myself) that I had the electrician put in an outlet here for my vacuum cleaner charging.  I think that cordless vacuum cleaners are one of the most amazing inventions of modern times.

Now, let’s look at the pantry closet that’s closest to the kitchen.

This is terrific except I forgot to tell them that the first shelf in the pantry should be at full counter depth in case I want to use it as a counter. This way, I have a choice. No problem. They made the change in no time.

 

 

Okay, I made a little video to review all of this.

 

Also, the depth of the closets is 24.5 inches, despite what I thought before the shelf went in. So, I could put in some narrow fridge drawers. We’ll have to see. Sorry about the mess of boxes and stuff that was taken out of the cosets. I’m saving those for my son, Cale, who’s coming tomorrow night. It’s not slave labor. I pay him for the extra help. (like cleaning the bathroom baseboards with a q-tip. lol)

 

 

Below is a mini widget filled with things I just purchased.

 

 

The vintage lamp will probably go in the entry on one of the little demi-lune tables. (Please check out the Etsy shop where I got it. They have lots of cool lamps.) I will put the ceiling light on dim and it will be very pretty. Then, there’s a portable coat rack. They make heftier coat racks, however, I have to be able to assemble and disassemble it. There’s also a clothing rack in the den closet. So, I’ll be good for my party.

 

I’m hosting a Chestnut “Party with a Purpose,” for 35(!) next month.

 

However, my mind keeps wanting to say Party with a Porpoise, lol so I got a cute little Dolphin night light to put on the table. Dolphins usurp Porpoises, but they’re very similar animals.

What is the party with a purpose? Several times a year, the Chestnut have a party to make donations for a local charity. The charity for my party is JVS.

 

 

I also finally got a new fitbit and stylish band so I don’t have to walk around with my phone tucked in my pants all day long. (Yes, I really am a nut) I’m tracking my steps, including flights of stairs. I’ve been averaging 15 a day! That’s 15 flights of stairs, not 15 steps. haha

 

Why didn’t you get an Apple watch that does more?

 

I don’t need it to do more, although it does enough. I like big fashion watches, but for tracking, I prefer a small watch.

 

Then, I included my favorite laundry detergent.

 

You will thank me later. I’m addicted to this stuff. I discovered it when I was in Northampton in 2020 and have been hooked ever since, so I get it online. I can’t stand overly perfumed detergent, but this scent is very light and lovely.

 

(my kitchen last August)

 

And last, but definitely not least, I FINALLY purchased some lampshades for my kitchen lamps. Truthfully, I don’t need the lamps in the kitchen, but I LOVE them in there. However, I also need lamps for my bedroom, so they will go down there for a while, at least.

xo,

 

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