There seems to always be some sort of set back in kitchen renovations, no matter how simple they are. In my case, the cabinet maker made a hole for an above mount sink, but the sink (which he had ordered) was an under mount sink. I couldn't live without a sink while the fix happened, so it was installed as above mount, and there it remains, three years later. The whole job was so disruptive of my life, I haven't mustered up the courage to make the change. The good news is that you job will come to an end and you will be happy with it.
Never heard of Still Life, and now I will probably never watch it. Bummer!
Congrats to your nephew. I can't even do one.
RE: Taking Shape