I mean, I’ve been around, just not blogging. Because Hubby and I are in the process of sprucing up our house. We’ve been very successful. So successful, in fact, that it feels like we are living in someone else’s house.
Remember the kitchen remodel project I mentioned a while back?
I never realized just how ugly our kitchen was. I knew it looked dated, I just didn’t know how dated…
We had the cabinets refaced, got new counters, and bought new appliances. The difference is quite dramatic.
Like I said, I never knew just how ugly the old kitchen was.
Isn’t the “new” kitchen awesome?
I love my funky placemats. I don’t know how well they go with the counter, but I like them anyway.
The kitchen upgrade is just the tip of the iceberg. I’m REALLY excited about how our bedroom looks.
I would’ve taken more pictures, but then I realized I did a really CRAPPY job making the bed. So I’ll have to do that some other time. We repainted this room a few years ago. The only updates are the curtains we finally hung and the ART on the wall. I finally printed some of the pics I’ve taken and love the way they look on the wall.
The bed isn’t new. Either are the nightstands. But there is an important fact about them that I need to mention. That fabulous Hubby of mine? He made the bed and nightstands. From scratch. Can you believe it? He’s super-talented (and very modest) when it comes to woodworking. He still needs to make some dressers. Woodworking was his hobby before we decided to build the WV place. That little project consumed pretty much all of his spare time. One day he’ll have a workshop again…
On another note… Shannon left on May 31. She’s now a Californian. Alice left, too.
The house feels quite empty.
I just HAD to post this shot of our foster puppy. I took it a day or so before she left.
I’ll get back to blogging regularly one of these days. I hope you’re all doing well!
New appliances! They came after I left so I didn’t have a chance to see what the kitchen looked like…lookin’ good! The bedroom looks nice too, I like the pictures you chose for over the bed. That’s what I’d like to do with some of my travel shots, use them as art around the apartment, but I probably won’t bother til we get to SF.
I am a Californian! And it’s…kind of weird lol. I’m not even close to being acclimated or adjusted and have no idea how long these things take, but I know I’ll get there eventually. 🙂 Miss you guys!
Your remodeling projects look FABULOUS. I didn’t think your old kitchen was so bad (you should see mine) until I saw your new one. Wow!!! It really is awesome. And I love your photographs on your bedroom wall and I’m in awe and jealous that you have a husband that can do what yours does.
I’m sorry Shannon moved to California and Alice has a new home BUT I’m glad that you’ll be back to blogging regularly. I’ve missed you!
Welcome back! That’s quite a beautiful home you’ve got there.
The new kitchen and the bedroom look amazing!! Hope Shannon enjoys California!
The new kitchen looks fantastic! As do the funky placemats. 🙂 I may have asked before, but can we borrow Mike when we decide to redo our place? I promise to feed him, and would even get extra-large mugs and glasses for him… And reserve a whole freezer drawer for ice cubes, of course!
Hmmm.
Annelies, let me make sure I have a proper understanding of the offer –
Live and work in Belgium, free food and lodging. What more could I ask for…
OK, toss in the use of Yves bike once in a while, some chocolate and some cheese and I’m on my way!
See you guys soon!
Mike
The kitchen looks so awesome! But honestly, you don’t know the meaning of the word “dated”. 😉 I’ve got those white countertops with the gold flecks in them… cabinets from the 1940’s with fifteen coats of paint on them. Eh. We’ll get to ours someday too. Yours is soooo inspiring!
Jess, yours aren’t dated, they’re “retro”. 🙂
Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!
And how bout this for the next compliment? I miss you blogging! (Well, I miss you just in general, too!) It doesn’t seem fair that as soon as I move away and don’t know what’s going on there anymore, the blogging slows down. 🙁
Ah, I know, I know – I’m being selfish. I also know that this lil blog o’ yours takes a lot of time and energy. Just thought I’d put it out there (again) that I like reading it, especially now that I’m three time zones away.
Shan, that’s sweet. I’ll be back one day when all my chores get done. 🙂
We did have some excitement yesterday, which I’ll be posting about soon.