Blooms

We had to replace one of our hibiscus plants this year. 

The new one is blooming  nicely.

Big Yellow Blooms

We also have one with red blooms

And finally to get in the holiday spirit we planted a poinsettia in the front

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Lunch with Friends

Christmas decorations are starting to pop up everywhere. We met Frank & Nancy for lunch at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda and snapped a few pics.

Frank & Nancy Becker

The Alsman's

And now we know where Santa goes when he retired

Our Oasis

With the inside done it was time to clean up outside. 

Here are a few pics taken after we finished. 

 The little porch is not new, but the roof over it is. 

Everything else on the left side is the new addition.  

This is the back and that door is the one that goes into the new bedroom.

The contractor reused the siding the he took off when he

added the new sections so it all matches.

Our Oasis

And That's That

The new addition is complete!! 

One of the major reasons for the addition was so we could get a King sized bed. Mattress shopping is a tough one. This one is too soft, that one too hard. Finally we found one just right - or so we hoped. Before we started our shopping trip I had an idea of what I wanted for a headboard and I was surprised when I saw it in the showroom. 

And then we had to get dressers - Found them at Target! Some assembly required. Glad we have nothing but time. 

Lastly we had to buy sheets and a comforter. I do have to admit after sleeping in the bed that first night the shopping was worth it. But then I never have a a problem shopping :)

So now that the work is all done it is time to head to the beach.

One Room Done

 Painted, floor laid, blinds installed and new furniture put together and in place.   

The first room is done!!

We brought this furniture all the way from IL, in a box, assembly required  of course. 

It was "end of season" sale. There is no such thing in sunny FL and we knew we would not get such a good deal here. I was just glad all the pieces were there and nothing damaged.

Even let Don take a much needed break.

Making Progress

Don has finished the floor and it looks great. Pretty obvious that he knows his trade well.

 

With the floor done it was time to work on the window. That meant trips to Lowe's. We have been there so many times I think they know us by name. One day as we were walking in the girl behind the counter said "I see you are back".  I had a hard time deciding what I wanted, but settled on Levolor cellular shades. I think they are going to work well.

We also had to fill a hole in the bathroom. There was a window that was removed since it is now an inside wall. Lowe's to the rescue. We found a cabinet that fit.

  BEFORE

AFTER

I just had to buy these for the ceiling fans because they were just too cute.