Hi Kitchen, Let me Introduce you to 2010!

Yay - I have finally have a modern-day kitchen - woo! Here is some before and after. Note: I realize that my "old" kitchen was a 90's kitchen, not trying to be dramatic. However, I feel the 'before' kitchen SCREAMED 90's and that the new one is much better for the new millennium. Just sayin'. Here goes....

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

What we did:

• Had granite installed.
• Had a new sink and faucet installed.
• Bought and installed new hardware for all drawers and cabinets.
• Bought stainless steel appliances to replace white appliances (had them installed; had plumber fix gas line).

What we didn't do:

• Replace backsplash. If I replaced it i'd want white subway tile. But it's already white tile so it's hard to justify changing it for a different shape!

What's left to do:

• Rip out all lighting. Have two pendants installed over island. Have one pendant installed over sink. Have pot lights put in kitchen and under-cabinet lighting installed.
• Have ceiling painted white.
• Have crown installed.

The last project isn't just the kitchen - it's that WHOLE room. It's going to be the last big project we do and I think it's going to make a big impact!!

What do you think?!

Range is In!

The plumber was able to come on Friday - only $125 to recess the gas line! (which was set off by the 15% off on the range due to the dent in the side that no one will see!). I'll get better pics once the microwave is in... and without smudge marks! :)

Two more to go! The D/W and microwave are being delivered on Thursday but here is the range so far!

Nightstands I Think I Want...

I like the Pottery Barn nightstands below... I've had my eye on them for a while. They were cheaper before (I had a wedding offer... I'll have to find it on this blog from like last year! At least I know this won't go out of style - clearly!) It's normally $400... today it's $350. But I need two... so $700 before tax. I think my favorite part is the size: 28" wide, 18" deep and 27" high. I also think it will complement my headboard well! Thoughts??! Should I buy? Or should I wait and try to find them at the outlets? Or should I ask Michelle for the discount her friend used to get?

Green Guest Room Gets Wall Art

I finally got some good pics of a new project – wall art! For our wedding we had guests sign a piece of canvas that my sister had written a big M on! Then, 2 years later, my lazy butt had it put on wooden backers at a framers. Now, it hangs proudly in our guest room – I love looking at it. It’s about 3’x5’ – and I personally think it looks better in person!

close up!

farther away!

what do you think?!

Chop 'Em Down... Chop 'Em Down...

Before (note the for sale sign during March 2009)

After (and exactly 1 year later; March 2010)

Close up

Close up of the two!

I'm pretty happy! Stacy says, "it looks like your house got its eyebrows waxed." I totally agree, and I think it's like a haircut, it takes some getting used to! Devon agrees, we definitely need to remove that bush "the gum drop" in the front by itself looking all random.

My only complaint? I asked for 6' tall. It's on the quote. These seem 5' to me... I know that may seem picky, but that's like 15% shorter... I'm going to measure tonight when Austin gets home...

What do you think?

Appliances - ordered!

Thursday night me and Austin made the trek out to Brandsmart. We got quotes on the Maytag Range, microwave and dishwasher that I had been eying. Friday after work I headed over to Lowe's and handed him the prices. He honored all of the prices, gave me a good price on install and no tax on the microwave and dishwasher. They should come in in two weeks (boo) - I was SO READY to have it installed asap! :) Here's pics of our selections - can't wait to get them in. And I need to remember to do the rebate - we get $100 back from the state of GA on the dishwasher - woo!