I haven’t been around the blogosphere much as of late, but for good reason. The first reason: I’ve had my kitchen remodeled. It took a long seven weeks, including several days without a sink but it is finally done and I am slowly getting things back in order. Here are some pics to prove that my house has been in upheaval (sorry Facebookers – you’ve already seen these pics):
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AFTER
Such an improvement! I had so much wasted space prior to the remodel. I did, however, loose the space for a kitchen table but I gained all this new counter space.
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AFTER:
Not a terribly drastic change, just removed the cupboard doors, added crown molding, new counter tops, back splash and cabinet hardware.
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DURING:
AFTER:
Right, so, you get the idea. Phew. Glad that’s over. The second reason I’ve been absent: I bought a Shark steam mop and every spare second of free time I have is spent steam mopping my floors. Yeah, because my life is THAT exciting. Actually, the second reason is because I’ve been invited to participate in the area’s largest arts/crafts show this summer. Eek. Which means I’ve been crafting my ass off and barely have time to eat or sleep. I’ve been sitting at my sewing machine whipping out items whenever I have a spare moment. And, unfortunately, I can no longer see my nice, new counter tops because they are covered in crafting supplies. I’ve only got a little over 2 months to prepare for this show so I’m a bit tense…and am starting to hold my breath a bit too much and have almost forgotten how to breath. Eek. Ok, back to work for me. I’ll keep you posted on the crafting progress.
Two Lazy Dogs 
Absolutely gorgeous!
i want your kitchen.
Thanks, c!
You can have the kitchen…but it would require you coming here to live. Heehee. Sorry!
Girl, the kitchen turned out so pretty- Good for you on the crafting thing, you do such beautiful work. I just wanted to thank you for the beautiful picture frame you made for moi. SuperPickle came home the other day and I was so surprised to see a gift for me in there- homemade none the less, which is my favorite thing! I love that my tree is ORANGE, my favorite color that reminds me of my dad- now I’ll think of you every time I see it! Thanks so much Shari, I love you and appreciate it more than you know 🙂
Thanks, JQ. You are very, very welcome for the picture. And, of course, I made it ORANGE…that’s just how I roll! I’m so glad you like it. Love you, too! ♥
two words:
HOLY CRAP!!!!
I remember how the kitchen was back in January and that transformation is incredible!
I know! Can you believe it? I really didn’t think it would be that much of a transformation but it’s like a whole NEW kitchen. Weeeeeee!
no kidding I want that kitchen. I love it…so bright and cheery.
I could so totally live in that kitchen. And the open cabinets..what a great idea. Now I couldn’t do it here because my cupboards double as closets and that can be a not pretty site.
I should hire you to come down here and help me do some redecorating. 🙂
Thanks, JJ.
I was a bit leery about taking all the cabinet doors off and building the open shelving. But, it all came together after I shuffled stuff around. Plus, I have a ton of cabinets now so I can hide all sorts of things! Oooo…I’d love to travel out and help you redecorate. Hell, I’d love to come see you just to get away!!!
Ugh… now I have kitchen envy!
Hi Groundy,
Thanks for stopping by!
Awwww, sorry. We can share.
Wow – it looks great! You definitely had a good excuse for your absence and I’m so glad it was not because you were sick or anything! Yay for new kitchens. They are hard to live in when that work is going on (I speak from experience) but sooooo worth it when they are done! I love your new black countertops and the expanded storage space!
Thanks, Teeni! Yay, indeed, for new kitchens. Too bad I haven’t really been able to use mine since the counters are now full of craft projects!
Hi 2,
A much better kitchen. Oh, and I now officially hate you for having a gas stove 🙂
the Grit
Hi, Grit,
It is a much better kitchen, thank you.
Awwww…don’t hate….congratulate!
I wouldn’t be caught dead without my gas stove. That’s just how I roll.
Wow! That’s gorgeous! I have been through renovations… not fun.. but, very worth it! Congrats to you!
Thank you, Cas!
Not fun at all…but, oh, so worth it!
The kitchen looks fantastic!!!
Thanks! You’ll have to come over for dinner! That is, if you’re ever in the neighborhood.
That’s awesome. I am so attracted to the “eat” painting. I love action verbs in art.
Thanks.
I’m a big fan of action verb art. You’re the first to notice it! Congrats!
I’m thinking of making my other faves – “drink” and “sleep” to add to the collection.
Hey Two –
Great upgrade. Gorgeous really. Love it. I want your kitchen too. 🙂
Annie
Thank you, Annie. You will all have to come over and share it with me. Oooo, wouldn’t that be fun? Good to see you again!
I adore the backsplash! I used to live in a tiny bachelor in what used to be a hotel. It was terrible and scary, but I had an electric chandelier, and walls just like that. Except with, you know, fifty years of paint over it 😛 It still looked great though, and your kitchen looks fantastic! Tres pretty, that’s impressive!
Merci, Em! I love it, too. My contractor was really against putting up the tin. He tried to talk me into tile. He didn’t have the same ‘vision’ that I did. But, once it was up he actually confessed, “You were right, it looks great!”
You have a soul sister in California. The kitchen is fab. The tin is fabber. Look forward to reading more from you!