KITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINT

I love warm wood tones, but for some reason

in a kitchen

I prefer them on the floor

I love a painted kitchen!

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EXPLORING THE KITCHEN BACKSPLASH

I love kitchens

Which is a little surprising based on how little time I have to spend in them these days.

But I can't help it.  I love kitchens -

They are the heart of the home.

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RENEW WITH COLOR

EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE A PROJECT FOR THE NEW YEAR

What is yours?

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BORING WALLS? WE CAN FIX THAT!

There is no excuse, my friends, for boring walls....

Especially when you can get quality frames for so little $$$.

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CLEAN AND AIRY

The Mustard Ceiling

Choosing a color for your home, especially if it is an open concept floor plan and all rooms flow together, can be a little difficult. 

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A KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

That is what we desire.

Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.  

Without adequate storage.  

Without enough food prep areas.

 Without adequate lighting. 

 Without details. 

When we are able to make some upgrades,

in light of the inadequacies, the details are often the last things we pursue.

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MELLOW YELLOW

Yellow is a popular choice for walls and for warming a room.  However, it isn't always the best choice to lighten a room - or to make it feel more spacious.



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REFRESH

the blue house

I just had to share this beautiful transformation with you.  It was so fun to design, and to see to its completion.  The homeowner is wonderfully creative and knows exactly what she likes.  My amazing friend, Shawna Henrie (bleudog fotography), provided the photography - which is why this post is going to be full of lots of wonderful pictures!  Enjoy!

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WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!