Countertop Review
This time last year I was packing up our house to prepare for our down-to-the-studs renovation in our kitchen, family room, and master bath as well as the addition of a screened porch. The family room wasn't originally part of the plan, but that's a post for another time. The kitchen was where I really had to plan and scheme, and, yes even fret, to stay in our footprint and budget and to get the function and look I wanted. I love a challenge like this, though, so despite some occasional frustration with my client (aka me! ), I enjoyed the process. A key "want" of mine was honed marble countertops. There are dozens--maybe hundreds--of blog posts, articles, and showroom sites that compare various types of countertop materials and their pros and cons. I read most of them and took notes from a lot of them in the months leading up to our start date. One of the most helpful things was visiting a sweet friend's kitchen, where I was able to ask questions about cleaning, a
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ReplyDeleteYour Easter sounds to have been a delightful mix of family, friends, fun and delicious sounding food. We have enjoyed traditional Hungarian fare of home boiled ham, horseradish, and, of course, painted eggs but not, in our case, done with the sophistication of yours which really do look lovely.
Sounds like a wonderful Easter celebration. I love the idea of hiding the baskets too! Your birds tucked away in your porch are such a wonder...I look forward to sentinel stories :)
ReplyDeleteJeanne xx
Uhh - YUM!
ReplyDeleteLove the birds - how fun that you've been able to watch them grow! Sounds like you had a wonderful Easter. Blessings to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteI keep hearing about these buttercream eggs...I will have to try making them next year!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! How fun to get to watch those birdies grow and get ready to take flight. Kind of like kiddos huh? I'm glad you had such a wonderful time celebrating with your lovely family! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
i just had my first buttercream egg today. your menu sounds
ReplyDeletedelicious and your day very special. He is risen!
My mouth is watering! Sounds like you had a delightful Easter.
ReplyDeleteAnn-Marie
Sounds like a lovely day!! My poor youngest was the only one home so I'm afraid we didn't do a hunt but I did make two baskets - one for her and one for my husband who is a chocolate lover. Your meal sounds delicious - and your sweets plate looks extremely tempting!!
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