My finial is crooked and other updates.

Is there anything worse than a crooked finial?? How embarrassing. I couldn't even take a picture of it - it looked too limp and sad. But my builder reassures me it will be re-installed properly. Excalibur deserves better.

In other news, Febel Bros. finished up the stonework this week! It turned out BEAUTIFULLY. Seriously, we couldn't be happier. Here are some pictures of their lovely work:





And here's my ultimate favorite - the fireplace!



We also poured the stamped concrete on the front porch. It looks a little purple-y right now but they still need to power wash and varish it - it should look a little more gray than in these pics:



And finally - here is what she looks like now! :)