Kitchen Preview

It was a busy weekend to say the least.  It was, however, successful house-wise.  We have a working, installed dishwasher, 29 more inches of countertop, a backspash with less gaping behind, and a new faucet installed!  I haven't had time to take real pictures yet since we've been running around nonstop since the countertop people left.... so as a preview, I'll show you the (not the best quality) picture I took with my phone just after they completed it.

Remember, this is where it started:

And this is where it is now:

The new end panel is currently unfinished- we plan to paint or refinish the cabinets (potentially replacing the uppers) come spring, so spending the money on a finished end panel wasn't a priority.  I obviously also need to attach the handle to the front of the dishwasher, but am missing a screw (thanks Sears).  Even so, yay dishwasher!

And so it begins...

Let me tell you: moving just after a blizzard while you have a cold and hacking cough is certainly an adventure.  I've realized though, coughing is quite a good ab workout!  Saturday was the Big Move and naturally the height of my sickness.  Yesterday was a recovery day, day for everything to sink in, and a day to get a second kitty.  His name is Charlie and even HE has a cold right now.  Hubby caught whatever I have, so he took a sick day today.  We're quite a bunch- 2 sick people, 1 snively cat, and 1 cat who's cranky we made her move and is hiding under the bed (although as I type, she ventured in here just to prove me wrong). I've decided to tackle house projects and decorating like I imagine one would eat an elephant: one bite at a time.  Today, I started small with the one and only bathroom.   After taking a shower, I could tell what the bathroom needed so off I went.  We did no painting in here- the color is a burnt orange with matches perfectly with our existing shower curtain.  It has been redone recently, so needs no major work, just organization to make it work for us.

The toilet paper dispenser got relocated from behind the door (below the towel hooks, and I could just see the wet towels causing soggy toilet paper...yum).  I removed a hand towel ring where the toilet paper now is, so I purchased a new countertop one.  The interior of the vanity got a hidden trash can and a hook to hide a washcloth.

I was super pleased to find these baskets (actually trash cans) to fit into the awkward triangular-shaped shelves.  Now if I organize their contents I'll be all set. This evenings goal is to organize the bottles and gels and such in the bathroom, then on to the closet!  Onwards and upwards!

Furniture hunting

...for what, I'm not  entirely sure.  The found buffet that we were hoping could turn into a TV stand is dwarfed by our new 42" tv and I can't bring myself to spend the money on the Pottery Barn one I like, so I'm on the prowl.  I want to create a focal point but I'm not quite sure how yet.  I have many ideas.  Most of my ideas, however, involve finding a vintage piece, or vintage parts and creating something awesome.  I won't be able to go antique shopping  for a few weeks at least, but I'm already planning trips: New England Demolition & Salvage

Salvage Chic Antiques

I grew up in a house of antiques and I am excited to welcome them into our new home strategically.  I'm super excited to start living there and watch the house evolve.  The more stuff I bring over, the more anxious I get-  7 days left of apartment living!!

I know I promised to post every day, but let's be realistic folks.  My realistic goal is to post every WEEKDAY.  Weekends seem to fill up far to fast as it is.

Have a good weekend!