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Schoolhouse Lighting

Living & Decor, Maintenance, Respectful RenovationAugust 17, 2016394Views 0Likes 6Comments

Creating a Lighting Plan When we met with the Lowe's team, proper lighting was at the top of our list. As the kitchen design progressed, the lighting plan fell into place. Even though it was not period-specific to BHH, we added plenty of recessed lighting on dimmer switches to brighten up the entire room.…

The Kitchen: Cement Tile Backsplash

Living & Decor, Maintenance, Respectful RenovationAugust 8, 2016793Views 0Likes 28Comments

The kitchen remodel is creeping along. We have discovered that even hiring out most of the project to the Lowe's remodeling team does not mean that we can escape the fact that the last 10% of all remodeling projects seems to take 90% of the time. At this stage of the kitchen renovation, it is a joint…

The Countertops

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationJuly 21, 2016426Views 0Likes 18Comments

What a difference two weeks makes. The Silestone countertops from Lowe's have been installed, and we nearly have a functional kitchen, friends. Silestone Countertops from Lowe's I am not going to waste your time chit chatting. I will get right to the photos. The counter arrived in three pieces. I did not stick around to watch…

Flowers, Painting & Origami

Living & DecorJuly 18, 2016192Views 0Likes 8Comments

I have not had a chance to write a personal post for three weeks. I have been painting all. the. things. I think I am going to die with a paintbrush in my hand. Summer in Western New York is so short that some of us spend all summer getting our houses back in order…

The Kitchen Cabinets are In.

Living & Decor, Respectful RenovationJuly 12, 2016468Views 0Likes 16Comments

We have reached the portion of the project where we often "hurry up and wait." A full day of work by the Lowe's contractor is followed by a few days of DIY tasks that we must finish on a deadline such as painting, brushing a layer of poly on the floor, and the purchase of supplies.…

Personal Day #3

Living & DecorJune 10, 2016256Views 0Likes 13Comments

Every day of this week, I woke up in "full throttle" mode. Some of you may understand what I mean. It is that feeling you get when you pop out of bed already filled with stress and some anxiety about the day ahead. It is all related to the kitchen remodel which is going swimmingly,…