FINALLY...Kitchen Remodel

This has been on our list of projects for over nine years!

It's FINALLY happening...

I've been singing, "I'm dreaming of a white KITCHEN" to my kids all month!

I have to admit that my nerves don't handle the demolition too well.
 Lucky for me these two enjoy it!

There is dust everywhere, but it will be worth it in the end.

Here are a few "must-haves" that I wanted to incorporate into the remodel:

A farmhouse sink...

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An island...

source and Pinterest

A big drawer for the garbage & recycle cans...

source and Pinterest

It had to be white...

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This is the style of our cabinets.

We are debating whether we should bump out the one wall 4 feet to add a little more space.

What do you think?
 I can't decide if it would be worth the extra money.

I'll keep you posted on our progress!
Lets hope the progress continues quickly!
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The Girl Creative
Love Of Family & Home
Nancherrow
The Idea Room
Chic On A Shoestring
Suburbs Mama
Thrifty Decor Chick
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Lemon Tart - Show and Tell Friday

 

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  We had a wonderful Christmas and since I've been off work almost a week I've lost track of time and just realized that I need to put up my Show and Tell post today!  Since I'm totally unprepared I thought I would share a yummy dessert I made for Christmas dinner! Luckily I snapped a photo of it with my iPhone before I ate it! 

 

 I found this recipe on

More Christmas Decor - Show and Tell Friday

 

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  This week I wanted to share some more of my little apartment decorated for Christmas.  I cleaned house on Saturday and had plans to wash my car and take photos of my Christmas décor on Sunday but my daughter had other plans!  Since she turned 21 and is now of legal drinking age she woke up and said "lets go to brunch"  since now she can order mimosas!  I

Christmas In The Entryway...

Welcome...

When I changed my tree this year, I had to make the entryway match.

You can see last years decor HERE.

It was more traditional, but this year I went with white.

I filled my jar with a little Christmas village scene...

I filled the jar with epson salt for the snow & added a little house that I had painted white.  Then I put a tree in there.  It only cost about $3 dollars.

I'm enjoying the white color this year.

Next, is our garland...

I got the silver stars from the Dollar Store.

The garland was purchased from Michaels. 

 I love how it has pinecones & that the tips of the greenery are white.

I think it all came together with the living room & tree.

It's a magical time of year!

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Chic On A Shoestring

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Under The Table & Dreaming

My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia

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Home Stories A to Z

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Love Of Family & Home

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A White Christmas - Show and Tell Friday

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  It's been really cold here this week in Northern California! It was down into the high 20s at night! I know that not be very cold to some of you but for California it is!!!   I was hoping for snow but all we got was heavy frost!

 



 

It looks like a White Christmas in my apartment though!  I decided that even though I have to move in February and I'm a

A little hot cocoa

 



Sometimes it's the little things that you don't normally do everyday that can make you happy!  I don't remember the last time I had hot cocoa with whipped cream on it but for some reason last Saturday morning I just had a craving for it!  Occasionally at work I will have the instant hot chocolate in the packets that you add hot water to but I much prefer to make it with unsweetened cocoa

Vintage and Vogue at Christmas - Show and Tell Friday

 

Welcome to Show and Tell Friday!  I'm breaking my own rule and sharing something that is not from my home for this Show and Tell Friday!  I'm sure you won't mind once you see this lovely shop!

 

 




I feel so fortunate to have this beautiful shop just a mile from my home!  It's always lovely but at this time of the year it is truly breathtaking!

 



 

This dresser above is exactly