All of a sudden our stone house in Vergemoli is full of workmen. It seems to have been standing still for such a long time, but today when we went up there it was humming with activity.
The kitchen is taking shape.
The living room is full of stuff and the steps are in.
As you can see, the terra-cotta tiles have been laid.
The bathrooms are getting their tiles.
The volcanic stone door way has a chestnut door.
The bedrooms are full of stuff and all the gorgeous double glazed chestnut windows are in.
There is much discussion between the builder, geometra, electician, tilers etc, etc.
Inside, and outside the discussion goes on.
Outside spring is happening.
Green lizards are basking in the sun and the weeds are growing like mad.
Water is pouring from the spring.
And the view is still gorgeous.
Soon I will be able to show you a finished house.
For those who are new to the blog, go to the category……new house in Vergemoli to see the house grow from a pile of rocks to the gorgeous stone house it is now.
So exciting, the kitchen is lovely already and the doorway is super gorgeous. What a great project.
By: lizgolding on May 10, 2012
at 5:13 am
It is really starting to look great inside. I can’t wait to see it all done.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 5:18 am
Congratulations, what an achievement. Will it be finished before you come back to Brisbane?
By: Anonymous on May 10, 2012
at 5:15 am
The answer is Yes and No. We are due to leave next Monday, but it won’t be ready before then, so I am staying longer so that I can furnish it ready to rent.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 5:19 am
That looks so lovely – I love the doorway, the door and windows. That ‘weed’ (second photo under the lizard) looks very much like the herb yarrow. It’s not used in cooking as far as I recall but I think it’s used to repel moths and the like; the leaves smell quite nice and has quite an attractive little flower.
By: Jan on May 10, 2012
at 5:48 am
I’ll be picking that yarrow, thanks for the tip.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 6:33 am
It is wonderful Debra. Congrats!
By: Mia dolce Toscana on May 10, 2012
at 5:53 am
It’s coming along.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 6:33 am
Gorgeous!! Almost there. I love your traditionall door and windows. Where does the spring water go?
I’m sure you’re upset that you’re forced to spend a little more Spring time in Italy. Enjoy it.
Don’t you just love those green lizards!!!
By: cherylofcembroni on May 10, 2012
at 5:59 am
We will be using the spring water for the house. I would eventually like a rock waterfall with a stone basin at the bottom….next year.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 6:34 am
Wonderful! Aesthetically and practically.
We have an empty reservoir over an old laundry tub at our place in Cembroni and I’d love to get it working again. We’re told there may have been a spring running down the mountain and into it at some stage but there’s no sign of it now. We’ve talked about directing roof runoff into the reservoir but it takes a while to turn talk into action.
By: cherylofcembroni on May 10, 2012
at 6:55 am
Your kitchen is beautiful and I love, just love your front door! Looks like spring has finally arrived.
By: Jennifer Avventura on May 10, 2012
at 6:32 am
That is our back door, isn’t it gorgeous? It used to be the front door, but it faces into the mountain and we have made a double door on the other side with a terrace in front to take advantage of the views.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 6:36 am
It’s lovely, the rooms are HUGE! What a beautiful, light, spacious place!
By: Charlotte on May 10, 2012
at 6:40 am
On the ground floor there is just the living room and kitchen, the first floor has the main bedroom and bathroom and a study and extra toilet and the top floor has 2 more bedrooms and bathrooms. All the rooms ar a good size. It is a lovely house with views from every room.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 6:57 am
Wow! It looks amazing Deb
By: alisond53 on May 10, 2012
at 7:54 am
It will be even better in a few weeks.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:44 pm
Love to have a look at it next month Debra
By: paul on May 10, 2012
at 8:17 am
I will give you the full tour.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:44 pm
It looks lovely and also looks like it’s almost ready to live in. Your chestnut door is absolutely beautiful.
By: Just Add Attitude on May 10, 2012
at 10:19 am
The door is gorgeous. I hope it finds a lovely owner.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:45 pm
So exciting! Does that mean you’re going to have the plumbing you’re hoping for when you camp there shortly?
By: Shelagh on May 10, 2012
at 11:16 am
With a bit of luck I will have plumbing and electricity.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:46 pm
OOh Debra!!! I am so excited for you. I love the look of the terra cotta tiles and the chestnut timber….But it’s all beautiful. Looking very understated and elegant and still rustic. I’m here should the guys need a hand sorting out those discussions. Just give me 24 hours. 😉 Jxx
By: janinevasta on May 10, 2012
at 11:20 am
Come on over and help me decorate it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:47 pm
What can I say Debra? If you insist 😉 I would love to!! How much longer are you in Italy?
By: janinevasta on May 11, 2012
at 12:41 am
I will be here for another 5 weeks.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:14 pm
Everything looks so crisp and fresh. It all looks lovely!
By: megtraveling on May 10, 2012
at 12:37 pm
I think it is going to be a beautiful house.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:47 pm
Your vision is now a reality. Well done everyone who has been part of this lovely house. Love the windows and doorway, and by the time you have made those curtains and furnished it with special pieces I am sure it will look fabulous
Di
By: dianne Cant on May 10, 2012
at 1:41 pm
I am really happy with the way it is growing.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:48 pm
Hi! Looks like all of the workmen showed up AT ONCE just like you said they would. Congrats on making so much progress after such a long journey. Any electricity for you yet?
By: Our Kitchen Inventions on May 10, 2012
at 1:52 pm
Not quite, but I’m hoping it will be there by the time I stay there.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:48 pm
Your House is beautiful – love everything about it. What a wonderful front door. I bet you can hardly wait until it is finished. Look forward to the pictures.
Pam Proctor
By: Anonymous on May 10, 2012
at 1:56 pm
That door way is wonderful. I think I want to walk in and out of it all day.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:49 pm
Oh dear Debra, seems that there were busy days there… But the hardest works seem that all completed… Congratulations and Good Luck for your new house… everything is so beautiful… I can imagine how you decorate… You are such a nice one for this… Thank you, with my love, nia
By: niasunset on May 10, 2012
at 3:53 pm
I will be keeping it fairly simple as the house will be for rent and eventually for sale.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:50 pm
Even weeds look more luscious in Italy. Looking forward to seeing your house when it’s completed. Watching it through the process must be very exciting for you.
By: jackandmarilynerickson on May 10, 2012
at 5:46 pm
The weeds are spectacular aren’t they, it seems a pity to get rid of them.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:51 pm
It’s a gorgeous house with a stunning view, Deb. I only wish I had the money to buy it. Can’t wait to see photos of the finished product. You’ve done an amazing job.
Hugs,
Kathy
By: Kathryn McCullough on May 10, 2012
at 6:59 pm
I can’t take any credit yet, my part comes when the builders leave and I get to decorate it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 10, 2012
at 7:52 pm
Deb, I can’t believe how quickly this has come along! It looks amazingly light and airy!
By: Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on May 10, 2012
at 9:21 pm
It is moving quickly now, but there have been a few slow months.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:13 pm
SO pretty! When is it going to be completed? I love stone houses! I lived in one while I was a nanny in France. It kept so nice and cool in the summer.
By: thirdeyemom on May 11, 2012
at 12:16 am
I’m hoping it will be all finished by mid June.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:13 pm
After all the hard work, let the decorating begin. LOL, Have fun, and congrats Debra!
By: Marcia Clarke on May 11, 2012
at 1:41 am
I can’t wait to stay there and start doing things.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:14 pm
Sorry, I sent my message through as annon by mistake ( may 10. 5.15pm) and so once again congratulations on your achievement and will the fit out of the house be finished before you return to Brisbane. eK
By: keog on May 11, 2012
at 4:40 am
Thank you. I WILL be finished in June.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:15 pm
I was just wondering how the house was going Debra! 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on May 11, 2012
at 5:05 am
I haven’t talked much about it recently because there was nothing much to photograph.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:15 pm
Heard that you are staying a little longer, how exciting to see the completion so close. Looking fabulous.
Will you still be coming home via Helsinki?? We will be there from 11th June, would be great to catch up………….. ciao
By: kirsi sade on May 11, 2012
at 6:06 am
I will be there 23rd and 24th June.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:16 pm
Wow! And what luxury to have all those workers to do the hard slog for you.
By: frenchfry36 on May 11, 2012
at 6:17 am
I know! I don’t think I could build a house from scratch even though I am the daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece etc of builders.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 11, 2012
at 3:17 pm
We just feel like we’ve built a whole house!
By: frenchfry36 on May 12, 2012
at 5:43 am
hahahaha … look at your pictures are very entertaining. so have the desire to document my activities everyday …
By: iaafphotography on May 11, 2012
at 7:46 am
It looks really beautiful. Looking forward to see more.
By: linneabylinneanilsson on May 13, 2012
at 1:20 am
Some nice looking weeds there! All looking great. Must be getting excited for it to finish.
By: mltucker on May 13, 2012
at 1:28 pm
good luck with the house, looks great.
By: Fragolina on May 29, 2012
at 6:41 am