Kitchen Renovation Part 5: Countertop Installation!
After a long [and slightly painful] process, my dolce vita laminate countertop has been chosen, ordered, installed, removed, reordered, reinstalled, and is now perfect!
I can’t believe it’s been a year… My first anniversary!
Happy anniversary to my home and I! It’s been exactly one year since I signed the contract at the closing on 1-21-12! I thought I’d celebrate this special day with a recap of everything I’ve done since I moved in. It’s quite a list! I’m...
Choosing the right island for your kitchen.
I finally found a kitchen island that suited my kitchen’s style and wasted no time purchasing, assembling, and using it! I’ve always wanted an island! It’s just one of those things! I’ve spent about a year in my kitchen and as the months past...
Chalkboard Refrigerator: I painted my refrigerator with chalkboard paint.
This chalkboard refrigerator tutorial covers all the steps for painting your chalkboard refrigerator. Learn how to paint your fridge with chalkboard paint.
Color of the Year: Emerald Green
Color of the year is EMERALD GREEN. Lively. Radiant. Lush. Emerald green’s elegance & beauty enhances our sense of well-being, balance & harmony.
New Years Resolutions
Well, I’ve been living in my house for about 10 months now. We’ve done a lot of work, and I’ve learned so very much. Funny how things change. Last year my biggest resolution was to read 12 books in 12 months. I successfully read 13 — even...
Kitchen Renovation Part 4: Who knew sinks could be so dreamy?
What do you think of my new multi-function sink system? The single basin is hugeeeee. It also includes a second smaller bowl (with drain), a colander, and a solid bamboo cutting board that slide in the track. So cool. Getting rid of my old porcelain sink was certainly...
Kitchen inspiration for the not-so-inspired
So, today I’d like to talk about how to find inspiration when you really are just so overwhelmed with ideas that you can’t focus anymore. This made me think of the topic I’m about to talk about: how to get through a [kitchen] renovation when you...
Pretty-Up the Stairs
The steps that lead to my basement were once a treacherous problem. Seriously. Good thing hurricane Sandy gave me 2 extra days to focus on making them safer and much more beautiful!So, you ask… what was so “treacherous” about these steps? I mean,...I’m Amy and I help beginner gardeners design impressively beautiful gardens that bring color to your landscape all four seasons, show off your personality and suit your lifestyle. Read more...