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Dear Larry, et. al,
We just finished the best Holiday Season and I wanted to let you know. With a wreath by the new front door, and evergreen garland and tiny lights wrapped around the stair railing, what an enchanting entrance. We had Christmas in our new room downstairs. The tree, the stockings (hung by the chimney with care), the snacks and drinks from the refrigerator, watching videos from the entertainment center, etc. At least once or twice a day we'd look at each other and say "gosh, isn't this great, having this family room?"
We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of time we spend down there in the family room, with the bathroom right there. Some rainy Sunday afternoons, with the fire going, there's just no reason to come upstairs. I'm quilting, Mark working on models or playing Brio with Martha. It's just overall a wonderful part of our home. No fear about us not using the space. We use it to the max!
None of this would have been possible without all of the help of all of the folks at Federal. We have showed off the space to many people, including a couple of Realtor types who are parents of Martha's friends. They all agree that Federal does the best work in the homes they have dealt with. We are so pleased to tell everyone that you did it for us.
We have also gotten lots of compliments about the tile work. Many thanks to Amy for helping to make that design work out. I know she put a lot of effort into finding those discontinued tiles just so the look would be just right. To me, that's just a natural use for 2x2 tiles--just like 2x2" fabric--make a quilt!
Martha misses Carl, and occasionally asks if he will be coming back. She's pretty disappointed to find out that the work is all done. And I must admit, I miss having him here everyday.
Anyway translating our dream into a design, a plan, execution, and decor, and making it all a reality--well suffice to say we couldn't be happier.
Mark gave me a quilt class for Christmas. An impressionist scene of a garden path. It's going to go in the new stairwell when it's done. The perfect finishing touch.
Many, many thanks for EVERYTHING.
Sincerely,
M.M., M.D. & M.M. |
 
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