sneak peek :: Annmarie’s kitchen remodel is finished

90amkitchen 

91amkitchen 

92amkitchen 

Annmarie's kitchen is complete.  You know while I was in Boston I spent some quality time with this crazy woman.  Mother of 4 who juggles it all.  More energy than anyone I know.  She's amazing and executed her kitchen design perfectly!  Okay, we emailed a few million times, but ultimately she ran the show.  I couldn't be more proud. 

She's gathering "befores" for me… obviously these "afters" don't do it justice, you gotta see the befores.  Working on it.  Oh how I wish you could all see it first hand. 

Chalkboard paint? Check. 

Unlacquered brass cabinet pulls? Check.

Polished nickel bridge faucet? Check.

Herringbone tile?  Check.

Wide plank pine floors to match the dining room? Check.

Nautical light fixtures from an old ship? Check.

More on this subject later… but I couldn't resist giving you a sneak peek.

please keep your tinkle in the pottery!

I've told yall before… sometimes Google searches take me to the unexpected.  I think this was a "vintage urinal" search.  Okay, I have mixed emotions.  You know I love to garden.  And I love flowers.  And I love plumbing fixtures… but do I love them all mixed up in one unit?

Pink%20orchid%20front 

Jackinpulpitnew 

Daffodil 

Easter%20lily 

Redhibiscus 

Orange%20orchid%20front 

Shell%20front 
I think they are funny.  And pretty.  But, but, but?  I can't put my finger on it.

I love the sinks:

Leaf1 

Thoughts anyone?  Seeing as how I'm not a urinal-user I can't really give honest feedback. A piece of art you pee on/in seems a little irreverent?  I hope some men will speak up?  I know you are out there.

Clark Sorenson gets the credit for these pretties you can pee on. 

surprises

Picture 9 

Photo from Carolina's Flickr Favorites

When I saw this photo I thought "hey! that's exactly how I feel"… that says "tired" right?

I started this post this morning and couldn't quite get my words together.  Probably because I woke up at 2:30am and never fell back asleep.  That photo pretty much sums it up.  I was out of the office this morning, just came back in and what to my wondering eyes did appear???

Flowers   

Flowers 2   

Attached was a note from Bonnie thanking me for helping with her powder bath… the flowers are phenomenal… thank you! 

Also bringing a smile to my face this morning was this email from Joni… with the subject line "check it out= Gambrel – new ELLE – the BASKET!!!!" – of course there was no text in the body of the email… none was needed with a photo like this:

Gambrel from joni     

Oh yes indeed, that basket hung on the shower wall makes my heart race.  As does the exposed thermostatic shower valve, the vintage rise and fall pendant, the faucet, and the high-gloss black door.  DELISH.  Joni has a little project going on in her own house she needs to share with the world!