1 week on and look at the difference. Turned up at the house Saturday morning (did not think there would be any tradies on site only to find 3 young guys there laying tiles.

Giorgia scared the life out of one of them by telling them they where the wrong colour tiles !

She had her sun glasses on, so the tiles looked too dark, once she removed her glasses everything was fine.

So here is the view through the lounge, the tiling has been done almost to the front wall and to the stairs on the right of the picture. We are happy with the colour across the house floor downstairs.

Here is the view through the house from the back door, the colour we selected for the kitchen does actually go with the tiles (choosing all the colours at different times and places over a year ago, you kind'a forget what you picked).

The tradies where still on site on Sunday as we had to go back and pick the grout (the grout we had originally chosen would 'dry-patchy' and would look bad). At least the tilers phoned to tell us (and not just do the job with something that would look bad) and finding a replacement grout so quickly.

The tiles for the bathroom.... I know black ! We wanted something that would contrast with the rest of the house colours, so black it was. We think it looks good. What we are surprised about is the fact they did not get to the ceiling (its only another 10cm) and also next to the window, a small piece of tile and then nothing!! We have spare tiles so perhaps when the building is finished we can get that done.

And here is an example of the en-suits in the other bedrooms.

What we are thinking about know is ... What is left to do. Shower screens, toilets and

all the electrical points and lights... Why will this work take another 6 weeks to finish ?

Another e-mail to Porter Davis now to let them know about the

i) Broken window

ii) Not double glazed windows in the corners

iii) Window frames not sealed against the outside world (gaps at all the corners)

iv) Missing window in the master bathroom

v) Garage not weather tight

Anything else ? Not that I can remember at the moment, but I am sure there is.