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August 3, 2008
progress is our middle name
Okay, this is crazy. Remember that crazy-ass 1970's kitchen? (I will refresh your memory.)
So we ripped all that stuff out, and after two trips to Ikea (the second of which we couldn't have done if my awesome parents hadn't come to visit), there's a hygenic wonderland. SO there are no doors on the cupboards, I need to paint over the sink where the Formica backsplash was, the window is still a piece of crap, and neither the sink nor the dishwasher are what you might call "hooked up", but damn, it looks good. And there's COUNTERTOP. Praise Jeebus. The toaster and the Kitchenaid are no longer in weird, weird places.
Also, I managed to strip (ha ha, I said "strip") and prime one of the cabinets. We dragged it upstairs and nestled it into place next to the ass-kickin' stove so I don't have to paint it outside (and we can get some COUNTERTOP.) Nobody wants bugs embedded in their cabinets.
All this progress is about to come to a screeching halt, though, as we have Casa registration and a family thing next weekend, Gen's wedding the next weekend, Kim's wedding after that, dress rehearsal for Casa after THAT, and then (you guessed it) Casa. So don't hold your breath for any more cool before-and-after pictures.
Comments
The faucet it hooked up and works beautifully with no leaks, there's just no drain at the moment since Home Despot closed an hour earlier on Sunday than I anticipated. Oh well, I'll just stop on the way home tomorrow.
Posted by: Nathan at August 4, 2008 12:06 AM
Wow, that looks great. I love the floor.
I can't wait to see you guys in a couple of weeks! If you have time to come over to this side, I found a really nice little yarn shop in Port Gamble this weekend. :)
Posted by: Margar at August 4, 2008 11:43 AM
And that is a gorgeous stove!
Posted by: Margar at August 4, 2008 11:44 AM
Gorgeous!! I am sure you can't wait to start cookin some meat in that kitchen. ;P
Posted by: Sara at August 4, 2008 12:20 PM
I love love love your sink!
Posted by: Jes at August 5, 2008 9:41 AM
WOW WOW WOW!
I can't wait to see it in person.
Posted by: bob at August 5, 2008 1:34 PM
Three Words -
FAB - U - LOUS
And - I've seen it in person. DARN Nice work!
Posted by: Teknobear at August 8, 2008 10:29 AM
Looks great!
Posted by: Didi B at August 13, 2008 11:01 AM
Are you and Bob in a competition for who can do the most house remodeling?
Looks great!
Posted by: grace at August 20, 2008 7:49 AM