More tile pics

Gettin' things done - Tile, check

We just had the Vietnamese assasin tiling crew at the house this past week. They were fast, really fast. They were also very good at what they do. On the surface, tiling - at least to me - seems like it would be a fairly easy thing to do. After watching these guys work, I now definitely appreciate this art form. You gotta know where to start and how to end, and every tiling project has its quirks.

The stairs have landed!

Oh, what a beautiful sight. I never thought I would say that about stairs, but that's just what they are. We started off by seeing the pieces, and I was generally happy but not too impressed. The sum is definitely better than the parts.

The intricate detailing on the sides of the staircase is Krista's work. Our staircase is in the middle of the house, opened to the Great room and Foyer. It's detailing that the staircase maker has only made a few other times, so it's very unique. Krista insisted on getting it. And boy am I happy she did.