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
I love what you have done! So NOT Kirkland's, et al. :-) XOXO
ReplyDeleteLove your Easter bunnies :) It creates such a welcoming atmosphere when you get in the spirit of a holiday. I created hand blown and decorated easter eggs with my kids years ago and many are still in great shape. We pull them up and hang them on an 'easter branch'. They are older now but they enjoy it just as much. Similar feeling to hanging the stockings at Christmas :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment over at Finding my Way. I have added a You Tube clip to the first episode of Doc Martin if you want to have a look....
http://jeanne-findingmyway.blogspot.com/2011/04/cantankerous-doc-martin.html
It will give you a good idea of what the show is all about.
Best wishes
Jeanne xx
Love decorating for Easter, but sadly all my bunnies are staying packed because of our move! Love all of you cute, cute decorations!
ReplyDeleteI love your decorations. The mossy bunnies are great!
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Everything looks just lovely! Where did you find the moss bunnies? They are darling! :-)
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I love those faux choco bunnies. I wish you were closer so you could style my cookie photos. You always have such lovely displays. :)
ReplyDeletei love your speckled eggs in the hurricanes! and i couldn't agree more-- fake flowers are an absolute NO!
ReplyDeletenever fear, your house does not look like a gift shoppe but
ReplyDeletea fairy tale village of wonderment.
happy easter!
He is risen,
lea