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Monday, November 16, 2009
October POTD
While I was at it, I also updated October's POTD.
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September photos
I've updated my September picture of the day calendar.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Must.Stop!
This week I am unable to pull myself away from this website. I love the before and after section.
DesignSponge - I wonder how often they use "Sponge worthy?" lines. If it were me? You know I would try to use it at least once in every conversation I had.
I just noticed that on page 38 or here I have these exact same bird plates. Funny.
DesignSponge - I wonder how often they use "Sponge worthy?" lines. If it were me? You know I would try to use it at least once in every conversation I had.
I just noticed that on page 38 or here I have these exact same bird plates. Funny.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
What I am ocd'ing about this week.
This week I am looking for pantry inspiration. I know what my dimensions will be once we get the ball rolling, so I have a limited space to work with.
Way in the background of this photo, The bank of three doors is very close to what my pantry would look like. Mine would be with a microwave in the first set of cabinets though.
Here's one with a darker island (see previous post), along with a fridge. This is getting closer to what it would be, except that I still need a place for a microwave.
Like this, except lower the microwave and add more cabinets to the right.
Like this except add the fridge and microwave.
Like this, except without the wall of golden oak.
And what is it about open shelving that I am totally loving? Maybe I should just take out my upper cabinets and do open shelving? Except mine would never look like this. Mine would be a complete mess. I need doors to hide all of my crap.
Way in the background of this photo, The bank of three doors is very close to what my pantry would look like. Mine would be with a microwave in the first set of cabinets though.
Here's one with a darker island (see previous post), along with a fridge. This is getting closer to what it would be, except that I still need a place for a microwave.
Like this, except lower the microwave and add more cabinets to the right.
Like this except add the fridge and microwave.
Like this, except without the wall of golden oak.
And what is it about open shelving that I am totally loving? Maybe I should just take out my upper cabinets and do open shelving? Except mine would never look like this. Mine would be a complete mess. I need doors to hide all of my crap.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
ok...
How much trouble would I be in if I painted my island like this...
Using products from here http://www.caromalcolours.com. This specific color is called peppercorn.
Without my husband knowing (he's a firm believer that wood should never be painted)?
The current island is oak. Not "golden" oak, a lighter oak, but still an oak.
I have just switched out all of the kitchen hardware (fine, except two that you can't see above my fridge) and am now thinking of other ways to update before I knock down the wall and put in a pantry, solid surface countertops and a snack bar.
Here are the worst case scenarios that I can think of -
a) I mess up and it looks hideous. Since I've used paint, I'll have to strip it and restain it. hmmm
b) I love it and will then want to redo the rest of the kitchen.
c) After I do it, I love it, but then hate it and get sick of it.
So then, here is my justification -
a) It's only the island, so it's best to tackle a smaller surface first.
b) Making them a color I want will be less than all new cabinets.
c) It will match my new appliances better. (When I get them.)
d) I'll have to get new stools to match the new color.
e) Notice the oak cabinets in the background? Ya.
f) That island is awesome.
What do you think? Yea or Nea?
Using products from here http://www.caromalcolours.com. This specific color is called peppercorn.
Without my husband knowing (he's a firm believer that wood should never be painted)?
The current island is oak. Not "golden" oak, a lighter oak, but still an oak.
I have just switched out all of the kitchen hardware (fine, except two that you can't see above my fridge) and am now thinking of other ways to update before I knock down the wall and put in a pantry, solid surface countertops and a snack bar.
Here are the worst case scenarios that I can think of -
a) I mess up and it looks hideous. Since I've used paint, I'll have to strip it and restain it. hmmm
b) I love it and will then want to redo the rest of the kitchen.
c) After I do it, I love it, but then hate it and get sick of it.
So then, here is my justification -
a) It's only the island, so it's best to tackle a smaller surface first.
b) Making them a color I want will be less than all new cabinets.
c) It will match my new appliances better. (When I get them.)
d) I'll have to get new stools to match the new color.
e) Notice the oak cabinets in the background? Ya.
f) That island is awesome.
What do you think? Yea or Nea?
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Menu
I love to plan a weekly menu -
Here's the next one...
Meatloaf - mashed potatoes - carrots
Ribeyes - baked potato
lasagna - garlic bread
Swedish meatballs - egg noodles - green beans - rolls
hamburger gravy - cheddar biscuits - peas
chili - corn bread
fried chicken - mashed potatoes- watermelon lemonade
creamy Italian pasta - garlic bread
chicken wild rice soup - rolls
desserts -
banana bread
apple crisp
pudding
One of the things I LOVE is that since I do all of my grocery shopping online, I can just sit on my duff, look at recipes, decide and then add to cart. Then whatever I want magically appears before me. I have my own grocery genie.
Here's the next one...
Meatloaf - mashed potatoes - carrots
Ribeyes - baked potato
lasagna - garlic bread
Swedish meatballs - egg noodles - green beans - rolls
hamburger gravy - cheddar biscuits - peas
chili - corn bread
fried chicken - mashed potatoes- watermelon lemonade
creamy Italian pasta - garlic bread
chicken wild rice soup - rolls
desserts -
banana bread
apple crisp
pudding
One of the things I LOVE is that since I do all of my grocery shopping online, I can just sit on my duff, look at recipes, decide and then add to cart. Then whatever I want magically appears before me. I have my own grocery genie.
Friday, September 18, 2009
September
Why does it seem like as soon as the kids are back in school that the week goes by so much quicker?
This is also the time of the year that I crave the bigger and heavier meals, like meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
Here's my To Do list for September, which I am acutely aware that it's almost over...
Add new "threshold" to the bottom of both garage doors
Seal garage doors with insulating foam
Stain deck at lake
Stain deck at home
Buy blueberry bushes
Buy apple tree
Buy cherry tree
Sod back yard
Apply weed killer to mulch
Fix guest room walls
Paint guest room
Move tv and satellite to guest room
New Bedding for guest room Done
New window treatments
This is also the time of the year that I crave the bigger and heavier meals, like meatloaf and mashed potatoes.
Here's my To Do list for September, which I am acutely aware that it's almost over...
Add new "threshold" to the bottom of both garage doors
Seal garage doors with insulating foam
Stain deck at lake
Stain deck at home
Buy blueberry bushes
Buy apple tree
Buy cherry tree
Sod back yard
Apply weed killer to mulch
Fix guest room walls
Paint guest room
Move tv and satellite to guest room
New window treatments
Friday, September 04, 2009
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