We had a lull in the kitchen action, but there’s some progress to report. The backsplash is tiled and the crown molding over the cabinets is nearly finished. Here’s a peek: Not a great view of the backsplash, but it’s a simple white subway tile. It let’s the granite take center stage. Tomorrow should mark the beginning …
Everyone in my house loves chicken parm, so when the kitchen is done, it will be the first meal I make. I’ve found a yummy-licious recipe that even includes a recipe for the sauce. It will be fun to tackle a from scratch recipe in my brand spanking new kitchen with a dishwasher to help …
The granite is HERE! (Read in your best Pauly D voice). I admit, it wasn’t my first choice, but it’s almost as if the granite knows that and is trying harder to win my affection. It is so pretty and shiny and smooth and delicious (kids don’t starting licking your kitchen granite, it’s just an expression). Without …
We had some exciting progress in the kitchen this weekend. A beautiful new window was installed: This made a tremendous difference in the kitchen. The window looks so much bigger compared to the one that was there before. We also grouted the almost finished floors and set the island in place. It’s weird, but the …
When I think of DIY, I don’t think of pulling out drills and table saws. For me, DIY is a declarative, not an adjective. As in, Do it your own self! You’re not happy with your kitchen, well, make a plan, save some money. Do it. Yourself. You’re feeling sorry for yourself because you’ve gained a …
The plan was to have the fourth post be about a delicious, healthy meal that I slaved over for my family to enjoy. There would be accolades about my cooking prowess. Children begging for seconds. Swooning all around the table. That’s not going to happen. And not just because I am a less than mediocre …
Just kidding, it’s more like an abandoned warehouse. But it was once temple-like. It was strong and graceful and flexible. What am I talking about? My body. The temple metaphor is not working, but there was a time (20 years ago) when I had faith in my body. I was a gymnast and I could …
In my title for this blog, I proclaimed, “the real before pictures”. Yesterday, I posted a picture of the inspiration for my master bedroom redo. But I didn’t post any befores. Truthfully, we had a stomach bug and a massive cold in the house and there was no way I would post that hot mess. …
I’ve very recently discovered the world of the blog. I’ve been delighted by lovely home improvement blogs like Young House Love and Smart Girl Style and Rambling Renovators. But I noticed something about these blogs. The before pictures. The before pictures were delightful and lovely. These people were of another breed. The organized and motivated breed. I decided I …