Amazing how 3 posts can change the whole feel of the front of the house - cozier, makes you want to pull up a chair - if we weren't back into the deep freeze (1 degree Christmas morning).

These are 5"x6" Alaskan Yellow Cedar gluelams, misordered by somebody at Harbert Lumber. (yellow cedar is the most decay resistant softwood - better than red cedar). Gives a contemporary twist on New Mexico territorial architecture - or some such nonsense.

Kitchen soffits framed, which will define the space at counter depth. Also soffits in the corner window seat, entry closet, etc. Next is putting the Alaskan Cedar posts in front of the house. Still single digits every morning, and highs in the 20's , so not ideal working conditions!

The way cool garage door installed, and the biggest snow here in many years (9", drifting over 2ft.). And 10 below zero this morning as well! In the midst of framing interior soffits, but it's just too stinkin' cold right now...