Our mouse-house

We have been struggling with plans to fit our necessities into our little mouse-house for the winter.

One of the biggest dilemmas was where we could put a washer/dryer. We have decided to buy a stacking model and fit it into the space under the stairs to the apt. It will be warm there, and since only used once or twice a week,  it will be nice to have it out of the way. We'll be checking with our plumber this week to get his opinion on that. I hope its a go because space is gold upstairs.

We have large windows on order for the upstairs since a big part of living on this lot is to enjoy the view. Natural light will flood this small space. We also have a very large window going into the garage. The cats will love this one because I hope to attach a window-seat for their viewing pleasure. Since the windows upstairs are low they will be able to enjoy all the sun-puddles that appear.

I keep thinking it shouldn't take long to clean the whole house. :) *swish swish...done*

But I suppose Audrey will get into everything.

I will be putting shelves everywhere I can. I've been told to use as much wall space as possible.

I know I can do that.

The window over the kitchen sink will face the road, the same road I would look out to when I would help my gran with the dishes many years ago. At that time the road was gravel and her little clap-board house was at the top of a hill. We would notice every car that drove by since they were few and far between. Since then, the road has become busy, is now widened, paved and the hill has disappeared. But...it's the same road to me.

I hope I have room enough to bake a cake. And maybe make some soup. My kitchen is just one end of an open room. *hmmmmm*  Kitchen cupboards will be at a minimum. This is where shelves will come in handy.

We will miss our fire-place.

But it's only for one winter.

The chickadees are really enjoying the feeders. Besides them, the beautiful blue-jays have showed up. It will be interesting to see what flies by the drive-thru this winter. I'm hoping for cardinals.

More construction photos coming.
Stay toasty, Deb

(photos from the Beatrix Potter site)