Basement Finishing

One of the benefits of my down time between jobs is that I get to see the basement finishing process from start to finish. It's really amazing how much work gets done in just a couple of days! I even took pictures of the work after day two. Today they are planning on framing the cement wall on the West side of the house and lay the DRIcore flooring that's going into my sewing studio. I'm really rather excited about seeing it at the end of the day today.

The full sized closet in the mud room
and the pocket door to my studio.

 I have to say it's become a bit of a game with myself. I try not to go peek before the end of the day and be completely surprised. It doesn't always work, I'm not very patient when it comes to those kinds of things. I'm also just super excited that it's finally getting done! When all is said and done my little studio will allow me to sew on a regular basis again and maybe even start my business again. There hasn't been any delays as of yet but I have been warned that those usually happen at the inspection stage. I'm hoping that there won't be too many delays as this is kind of a birthday present. At least that how I see it!

The small closet in the mud room
that will  hide the water inlet.

There will be more to do once the walls and such are done. Painting, making my ironing and cutting tables, figuring out storage and layout of peg boards for tools. There's a long road still but being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel has a lot to do with the little patience I do have. I probably won't be done until March at least but at least all the hard work will be done! I just have to pick out some vinyl laminate for the floor and I'll be all set! As soon as that's done and the drop ceiling is in I'll start painting. YAY! I'm not sure what color it'll be but I'm going for a light color that will keep it bright but not white.

The length of my sewing studio. WOO!

Next month is also my birthday so I've been attempting to put something together for that. It'll be very small and I'll probably end up cooking. Since I love doing that I don't mind. My hubby and I are alike in that way. We prefer the smaller, quieter parties to the larger, louder ones. It's the big 3-0 for me this year so I'm doing it my way! I'm trying for a better, healthier year for myself this year. That's my birthday wish.

During my down time I'm also hoping to put up a couple more recipes that I love as well as a couple of reviews. So here's to the New Year and to the big 3-0!