It seems like the kitchen should be done already, but all of the little finishing details take time and that's what's been happening in the kitchen for the past few days. It's a little bit of this...
1970 kitchen renovation | stainless sink & brass faucet review
UPDATE: I have been having issues with the faucet shutting off, but the seller has expressed a desire to make it right and is sending me a replacement faucet. I will keep you posted! Now that they...
1970 kitchen renovation | installing cabinet hardware
Last weekend, Jeff and I took some time to put the hardware on the cabinets We have put a lot of hardware on furniture and cabinets over the years, so we knew this was a task we could manage...
decorating over a tall headboard
When I was shopping for a kingsized bed frame a few years ago, one of the features on the wish list was a high, padded headboard so it would be comfortable to sit up in bed and read. This bed...
1970 kitchen renovation | Carrara Caldia quartz counters
If you've ever been through a kitchen renovation, you know that the day the counters are installed is a big day! Last Wednesday around lunchtime, a truck pulled up carrying our counters. I was...
1970 kitchen renovation | the ilve range
Well, the day finally came! Last week, it was finally time to crack open the Ilve range that's been sitting in my garage since last October. I felt tempted to open it many times, but it was...
1970 kitchen renovation | the new basement door
Things are really moving along with the kitchen now! Once the counters were installed, it was off to the races on getting the details finished. So, we're a little behind in real-time with my blog...
1970 kitchen renovation | the base cabinets
When you're reading this, just imagine my voice a little higher-pitched than usual because I am just bubbling with excitement. The base cabinets have been installed and the measurements for the...
1970 kitchen renovation | new & old wood floors
The new oak floors in the kitchen were stained and finished last week, which is an exhilarating step in the renovation. I had dreams of moving a few simple pieces of furniture in to feel a bit more...
gifts from the garden
Between the rainy days, we've had some really lovely days and I've been getting out to do work in the garden to take advantage of them. I'm excited about getting more work done in the house, but...