Etsy...it's a Good Thing.

I've been looking for a utensil holder and a bowl for my new kitchen for a long time. My old stuff didn't match any longer. Now that the kitchen is all done, I want to put the finishing touches in accessories in it. I couldn't find anything that "fit." I did see a few things on ebay but was outbid. I was very disciplined and set a maximum bid, and when I was outbid, "oh well". While browsing around Etsy late Monday night to see what new things Mary and Amanda had in their shops, I thought I'd see if anyone on there had any hand thrown pottery. I did a search and found something perfect, Halfele Pottery. Todd had a untensil holder and a bowl, so I ordered them immediately. Cheaper even than my max bid on the ebay stuff! They arrived on Friday. I couldn't be more pleased. I snitched the pics from his site because they look better than what my camera took. I've purchased a few things on Etsy, and like supporting people who create and sell their own wares.

It's a Working Kitchen!

Almost 7 weeks later, I have a kitchen that I can use again! It's all done but for the tiled back splash, one lighting fixture that was missing a piece, and the trim around the window. It works! Although I did say I'd never cook again because I didn't want to mess it up, I did make scones this morning, and dinner this evening. Had to test the appliances, you know? :-) This could become a habit, this cooking again thing.

Reflections in Granite

Odd title, huh? This will tell all. It's quite hard to take a picture of something that shines so much! I tried to get it best I could, early morning with out sun. Still got reflection, but, here it is. The bottom right is very true to the actual color, minus the reflection in the center. I am totally happy, thrilled, over the moon with the way it came out. Next week the appliances will be hooked up, as well as the sink. Ah, the sink. It's in, but just teasing me. Some of the tile for the backsplash is still on order, so that might be another 2 weeks. But, it's on the home stretch. My contractor told me earlier in the week I could load up some of the cabinets to help clear out the living room, and I thought about doing it this weeked so I said..should I? He said, well, maybe not this one...or this one...had to get in to connect some things for the appliances, etc., so he shook his head and said...better wait. :-)

Breaking News!

We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog reading to bring you renovation news! I just got a call that the granite kitchen counter tops will be installed tomorrow!! I would jump for joy if I could jump. Just so happens I'm taking a 1/2 day tomorrow for an appointment that won't take long so I'll be home early to see! Can't wait to see, and I will post pics when I can. I really hope the vision that's in my mind of what it will look like comes out in actuality. This might even mean that I get to use a kitchen sink this weekend!

Appliances are In!

And they look damn good so far. The range, dishwasher, microwave hood and wine cooler are still wrapped, but installed. The refrigerator is in, and working. It's much quieter than the big white behemoth it replaced, I could barely tell the ice was dropping. Tomorrow they will come to template for the granite counter top. The tiles for the back splash have been ordered, and I was told I went over budget for that. Oops! Not surprised. I also found out my contractor wants to use the tile guy who did my bathroom to do the back splash, which will be wonderful, he did a really good job there. So, it's coming along. I still don't have a kitchen sink, but it is in my house at least!