The house is starting to take its form

It's been quite quiet lately with this blog but that is just because we are working so much. There's been some kitchen renovating, changing locks, installing some fire extinguishers and maybe the most important thing, we built a wine rack! We have also understood the importance of the siesta, it's not about being lazy, it's just so damn hot! And what's better than stop working and take a rest during the hottest hours of the day? At the moment there are seven persons in this house, it's siesta time and there is no sounds, excluding the fans. Everyone is taking a nap or reading a book, so a very laid back environment at the moment. All this will change when the dinner is ready in the evening, everyone will be eating, drinking and just enjoying the social life. Just like regular italians. And it's actually quite funny that we have been able to adapt to the italian way of life with the loud conversations, good food, a few bottles of wine etc. so fast, but then again all our guests have been able to do it too so it can't be that hard. Or then the italians just know how to enjoy life and bring forth the hidden hedonist in us grumpy finns. But to be honest a plate of olives, prosciutto e melone, pasta with pesto rosso and a few bottles of good Frascati white wine are things that will make anyone happy, unless you are allergic to sulfides, on a no carb diet and don't drink alcohol..

Anyway, let's not hype too much about the fantastic weather, good food, great wine and friendly people and get back to what's going on in Castelletto.

Next up is the garage, we have a 40m2 garage and can't fit a small car in it. It sounds like re-organizing time don't you think? But as our excuse we have to say that it's been critical to get the guestrooms, kitchen etc. in order and not a cozy place for the car. People before cars if we aren't mistaken. The kitchen is nearly done after a great deal of struggling and we managed to keep the marble worksurface with some modifying of drawers, cupboards and shelves. It is very close to the original kitchen structure but greatly improved, and again I have to mention the wine rack! So now we have a functioning kitchen. The dining room is also taking form and the vinylplayer is up running so we can also listen to a great deal of old vinyls while we are working. There's nothing like the sound of needle on wax. On the second floor the bedrooms are almost complete, I think there is just a few curtains missing from the guestrooms and they are complete. So benvenuti a Casteletto!

We will be back with some pictures and more info later on!