Monthly Archives: July 2013


Color Rendering of the House Revealed

Since we chose the exterior color of the house (Certainteed Pacific Blue) we decided to make a color rendering of the front of the house from the blueprint.  While the actual color may vary slightly, the rendering below is quite realistic of what the front of 8 Sandpiper will look … Continue reading


Save the Date: 7th Annual Tomato Festival at Historic Lewes Farmers Market

On Saturday, August 10 the Historic Lewes Farmers Market will host its 7th Annual Tomato Festival.  This annual event involves tomato tasting, face painting, tomato contests for the kids and the “Great Tomato Recipe Contest.” Entering the contest is free, and there are three categories available for participants: appetizers/soups, entree … Continue reading


Model Home with Certainteed Pacific Blue

And the House Color is… 3

Pacific Blue!  After driving around and comparing all of the opinions from the family, we have decided to go with Pacific Blue as the color of the exterior siding for 8 Sandpiper.  Certainteed has many great color options but we chose a dark blue to contrast the white trim and … Continue reading


First Look at Second Floor

The heat has been brutal this week, but the crew has been able to make some great progress and today we were taken to the second floor of 8 Sandpiper!  The framing of the upstairs den and master bath has been completed, and we were able to see the living/dining … Continue reading

2013-07-18 - Uncle Rob and Charlie - Cape Shores, Lewes, DE

Lumber Delivery on 7.16.13 - Cape Shores, Lewes, DE

Enjoying the Heatwave at 8 Sandpiper

As the heatwave continues, we have been spending days on the beach as we watch the progress of 8 Sandpiper.  Today work continued on the second floor and framing of the walls started.  Our crew has been sweating through their shirts and pants these past two days! The biggest thing … Continue reading


Work Starts on the Second Floor

Today the heat wave hit Lewes, but that didn’t keep the crew from working on laying the floor joists for the second floor.  We were watching the progress and were able to see a load of lumber being delivered which will be used for the sub-floor.  The second floor should … Continue reading

7.15.13 - Sussex Lumber Truck - Cape Shores, Lewes, DE

Lightship Overfalls Hosts First Summer Sundowner on July 17

Did you know that Lewes, Delaware houses one of only 17 remaining lightships out of a total of 179 built from 1820 to 1952?  The Lightship Overfalls in Lewes was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2011, and it is one of seven lightships in the U.S. still open to the public. … Continue reading


Aunt Sue with Board at 8 Sandpiper - Lewes, DE - Cape Shores

Lewes Historical Society Craft Show This Saturday July 13

Throughout the year there are many great art and craft shows hosted in Lewes and this Saturday is no exception.  The Lewes Historical Society will be hosting its annual Summer Craft Fair on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Lewes Historical Society Complex at … Continue reading