This past week I've been attacking my summer project with single-minded determination. Randy and Jesse were gone for the whole week with Group Workcamps, doing amazing things with 350 other teens and adult leaders to help the disadvantaged and needy in a town in rural Ohio. So while they were scraping, painting, digging post holes, hammering, getting blisters, getting wet and muddy, and taking cold showers, I worked tirelessly at home in the air-conditioned kitchen. Duncan and Laurel were absolute angels while I peeled, sanded, spackled and painted, and today we are all enjoying our pretty kitchen.
We added curtains, outlet covers, and a new paper towel holder today. (Who knew it would be so hard to find a wall-mounted paper towel holder in something other than white plastic?) All I really have left is to replace some trim and scrape a lot of paint drippings off the cabinets.
Next project: rip up the vinyl and tile the kitchen floor!
Comments
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by chickadee@afamiliarpath
it looks great! love the window treatment.
Sunday, July 6, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by kateyz
Sarah your kitchen looks wonderful, that red is great! I too had a hard time finding the paper towel holder I wanted- I ended up getting mine (as well as towel racks,toilet paper holders and coat hooks) from a blacksmith I found at a craft fair.
I hope you have a good summer :-)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by JenIG
you guys did a good job!! those are fun colors. it almost has a 60s look to it. you are so fresh. ha. fresh. i forgot i knew that word.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - WOW
Posted by BrownSugar
It looks good. I will have to come and see your finished project.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by lcourtneymom
It looks really good. I love the colors!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CandyFoote
It looks great!
Candy
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Wow - your kitchen looks FANTASTIC! I love the red, and the curtains! Makes me feel guilty though, as I'm nowhere near painting yet - still removing hideous dining area wallpaper.
G
fromtherootsup.blogspot.com
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
That color is so vibrant and fresh, perfect for a kitchen. The curtain is perfect for the space. Nicely done!
Heidi @ Mt. Hope
http://mthopeacademy.blogspot.com/
Friday, July 11, 2008 - The Winner is.....
Posted by Lori
YOU! Yes, you won my giveaway! Please e-mail me at toosillysisters@cox.net and tell me your address and which pair you would like. Then they will be on their way to you! Congratulations!! Lori
Friday, July 11, 2008 - Ahh!
Posted by partyoffive
It looks so good! Congratulations! I am so proud of you....now that it is done...get over to Louisville and visit me :)
Friday, July 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by FoxCreekAcademy
Love the red! In our old house, I painted the kitchen red and I loved it. I had the same dilemma with the wall mounted paper towel holder. I wanted a paper towel holder that was some type of wrought iron that I could mount under the cabinet. I never found it, so I have a free standing one from Southern Living at home.
Abby
www.meetourfamily2.blogspot.org
Saturday, July 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Kayluray
Absolutely beautiful! The colors you have chosen are just lovely. I am inspired.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - That is really beautiful!
Posted by QueenoftheHill
You will feel happy every day in there with those bright colors. I have analysis paralysis at my house. I haven't decorated anything or hung any new curtains at all in this house and I've been here 4 years! Can't figure out what my style is anymore.
