Monday, September 14, 2009

The Kitchen Reveal:





It's done or "close enough"! The flooring needs to be repaired and the cutting board is missing. I have everything back in where it belongs only better. I invested in trays and accessories that hopefully will keep my knives, spoons & spatulas organized. I've ordered a metal bar stool which has not yet arrived. August and some of Sept. has been spent on this update and all in all it has not been too painful...what was most difficult was keeping it all organized...deliveries, painting, install etc. I am on an extreme budget so I spent a great deal of time shopping....buying appliances on days when "no sales tax" was offered or getting a no interest no payment for 10 months for the big items and for the countertop I used a 1% check from my credit card. The laminate was the big surprise as it looks great...better than I had expected since I picked out my choice from a little three inch sample?!

Now I can return to the studio without big interruptions. I'm going in this week to finish the "Ancient Dashboard"...it's been so long I'm not sure if I'll be able to reconnect. If not then I'll start a new piece...still focused on using the compass in the work. Fall feels so good for art making...a true feeling of renewal.

Friday evening begins our High Holidays which is full of ritual, prayers and singing. At the end of the evening service we will exit to long tables covered with platters of icy cold sliced apples and bowls of honey....for dipping the apple slices. Life is good and this time of year very sweet!

22 comments:

  1. Yeah for you Mary Ann - beautiful kitchen and without paying too much. You have earned your time in the studio.

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  2. Looks beautiful!
    So worth the hassle that's easily forgotten now.
    The countertop looks exactly like mine,,,,I think.
    PS: Love the little art work near the window. Nice spot of color.

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  3. Mary Ann,
    your kitchen turned out wonderful.
    Love the counter.
    I know you are glad it is over and now you can get to the studio.
    Katelen

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  4. Beautiful kitchen remodel-- the mess is always worth it.

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  5. wow!, well done! not an easy task, but you succeeded very well!

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  6. Oh happy kitchen days to you Mary Ann. I have enjoyed reading the progress of it all, and now looking at the pictures...it's beautiful...I am a 'foodie" so I like the whole kitchen thing allot.
    Enjoy...

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  7. I can see that life is sweet. Really like the kitchen and I know that you will enjoy wandering around, creating "food masterpieces". Enjoy or as some of my friends have said "wear in good health"!

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  8. Love the new countertop! Mine are 21 years old and sadly looking worse for the wear. Someday...

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  9. Your kitchen is lovely! I understand about being a smart shopper, especially now. "Kudos 4U"
    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.

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  10. Hooray - it looks lovely! I spotted the tea kettle and it made me smile. I sent some fair trade organic tea to my sister yesterday. The weather change this past weekend had me sitting in my cozy kitchen sipping hot tea and thinking of family. I love the wall color - what's it called?

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  11. Oh - and enjoy your High Holidays. Hugs to you and Pablo.

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  12. Leslie, thank you...I am now entering the studio and not the kitchen!

    Babs, thank you and thank you for your encouragement on laminate...very happy with the results.

    Katelen, Yes, I am so done with kitchen thinking!

    Donna, Tomorrow they repair the floor and then the mess is over...hooray!

    Jeane, I agree, not so easy and of course I'd rather be painting!

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  13. Jo, I enjoy cooking and it has been great fun in this new update...I'm still overly neat but I'll get over it soon!

    Pat, Funny you should say "wear it" because I often think about these colors being strong in my closet as well!

    Willow, Thank you...a redo or remodel is a huge commitment of time...who has time?

    Eva, Thank you..I think I enjoyed shopping the most but then who doesn't like purchasing! Back to real work...art making!

    Karen, Thank you...the color is called "peanut twist" ? I don't see the connection but then I don't name paints.
    Now the afternoons are warm and perfect for swimming.
    I just hugged Pablo...I'm warming him up to help me put the barstool together! ha

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  14. Mary Ann, your kitchen looks wonderful!I Love "white"! My kitchen is white too:)

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  15. sweet kitchen. very happy you will be able to get back to your studio though:) love you.

    C

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  16. B & W, Thank you, it's an old place but the kitchen feels brand new!

    C, Finished the last of the kitchen project today and I am anxious to get back to real work!Love

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  17. girl, can you cook now, or can you cook!!! neat neat space - so happy for you - hmmm - and a tidbit jealous!!! beautiful space!

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  18. Your kitchen is so cheerful. I would feel right at home there. Congratulations on waiting it out for such a splendid outcome!

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  19. SURPRISE!
    KITCHEN LOOKS GREAT!!!!! LOVE YA! ANDY

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  20. Surprise...yes I'm blown away! I've waited 18 months for you to drop by but then who would count! ha Glad you like the kitchen, breakfast on the 4th!

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  21. Your kitchen is so beautiful! I love seeing the photo's and that it is finished for you...Roxanne

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  22. Your kitchen is so beautiful! I love seeing the photo's and that it is finished for you...Roxanne

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