Still workin' at it!

It is a work in progress still!!!

However it is coming! Just worked the weekend and have to go in for short evenings today but am trying to get the second coat of paint on the walls!! Thought I would snap some pics while I had everything off the countertop and bleaching it!

Ended up choosing 'Surrey Beige' which is like a medium taupe with a hint of olive in it! The colour is in line with the 'soft and elegant' cards and that is exactly how it feels! Quite the contrast to the bright golden wheat that it was before. This gives the kitchen a warm feeling but with an aire of elegance too. I am really pleased with it!

However I am looking forward to getting my kitchen put back together! I can only live with clutter so long before it really starts to irritate me!
So today's project before work is to get the 2nd coat of paint on and put everything back in its place. We have the crown molding to put up and the kick plate to put along the floor.
Some where down the line there will be a new counter top and back splash and the kitchen will be fini!

This does not even feel like the same room! I have done some purging of clutter that was on the top of the cupboards and will do some more. Looking for a clean non clutter environment!
I will continue to post pics as the progess happens!

A work in progress......

Still at it!!!
The process has been slow but it is getting there! In the past few weeks, the cupboard doors have been painted and the border has come off!

Still a ways to go but I am super thrilled with the kitchen so far! I still have not chosen a paint colour...I am undecided between 2. One is called Surrey Beige...which is more of a brown/olive colour and the other is called Golden Rice which is a gold/olive colour....still, still undecided!!!
We have the back splash chosen and bought...a mosiac natural beige stone. It is going to look great!

Going to change the window treatments as well. We need something to keep the rays of the sun out in the summer so am thinking of some roman shades to update the look a bit...I am so over the mini blinds!!! GONE!

The hardware is coming! So for now we have this classic but functional screws to open the doors!

Overall I am thrilled with how it is coming together! I hope to get the pain this week and get the walls done! Will post updated pics as it happens! Any thoughts on paint colour, would love another opinion??? Let me know! I am over the golden yellow colour...want it GONE too! Was happy to have the sunflower border come down. I liked it at the time, and still like sunflowers but they will look nicer in a vase not on the walls!

Happy Birthday!

No pics with this post but wanted to wish James a Very Happy 18th Birthday! My boy has become a man!
He is camera shy so wasn't able to get pics of him. He has just gotten himself a job at a landscape company and is almost finished his hours for his 4 credit co-op thus completing his high school diploma. He will graduate in June!
Many congrats!!!

What I've been up to....

This....

A complete kitchen revamp.
I have pulled off all the cupboard doors, washed them with TSP. Sanded them down to prepare them for spraying.
This is one room in the house that has remained pretty much untouched since we moved here, yes the floor is redone and the walls have been painted but.... Tired of the oak cupboards that were here but still ok with the layout and functionality of the kitchen I wanted an updated look but still in keeping with original doors that we had!
This is the kitchen as it was.....


This is what I am hoping it will look like!!!

The sunflower border is coming off, a fresh coat of paint going on. Also done with the golden wheat colour that was on the walls, this time around I am opting for a sage to olive green to tone things down a bit.
We are shopping this weekend for a backsplash. I am looking for the smaller mirrored squares and eventually we will replace the counter top. I would LOVE marble or granite but we will see how the budget goes for that one! I am hoping that the new freshly painted doors will add the look I am seeking!
I am also changing windows treatments as well....perhaps some roman shades???
Lots of things to do! It is getting there! The doors are at my wonderful B-I-L's furniture factory waiting to be lacquered. All we need to do is remove the pantry for spraying as soon as I can get it up there! Been a little busy with puppies!!! :)
I will keep you updated on my progress! It is certainly gratifying to do this very cost effectively!!! With what we saved recycling the cupboard doors, may go into an upgrade counter top OR an island!!! The measurement have been taken so when we do decide to go ahead with the counter top, will get an island made too! I cannot wait!
It should all come together...at least I hope it will!

Announcing.....

Our latest babies with Sienna and Cole!!!

This litter arrived without incident on Apr. 27 and are a healthy vibrant week old already!
In just an hour and a half my power house Sienna delivered these babies. 3 boys and 1 girl!
I am so proud of this girl! She was massive for the last 3-4 weeks to the point I was carrying her down the steps and not allowing her to walk much at all.
All went well however and Sienna is a wonderful attentive mom. Babies are doing great and are thriving!
Will keep you posted on their progress!