Another before and after

This is part way through working on our bedroom, which we are making out of what was formerly two small bedrooms. The problem was that we either would have to divide our bedroom furniture into two bedrooms and our clothes into two closets, or tear out a wall and make more of a "suite" with a larger closet. We have worked on it, with Russ wracking his brain to figure out how to hold up the third floor safely after taking out studs in the closet walls, for several months. The part of the "suite" where we sleep is pretty well done, with the exception of some details. Russ has put in new light fixtures, rebuilt walls, and Mary has done plastering, sanding, and we have both painted. The floor is yet to be finished and will require some skillful woodwork to make it all look good. Russ is going to wait until my dad, Clayt Bowker, is here in May to advise and possibly help with the details.
I am including a couple of pictures to show the detail work on the windowsills. This is a window in the downstairs living room I have not yet refinished. We will be keeping the old wood sash and there are storm windows on the outside.
This is one of our bedroom windows which is in the back of the house so it doesn't have as much impact on the outside appearance. We chose to install new window units which are more airtight and clean. It also means less refinishing for me. Yay!