Although this picture doesn't reflect it, the stone work on the cottage chimney is nearly complete. The stone runs from the sill plate to the eaves, and then the chimney runs up the rest of the way in brick. We are trying to use up some leftover materials. Hopefully it will look nice when completed.

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