Well, I have reached week #9 in my quest for organizing my blog:
This week is "I" week and to be quite honest, I am getting a little over this plan of mine. Decorating ADHD has struck again. I have so many things going on that I am dying to share, but I MUST press on and follow through with my original plan. Otherwise, I'll end up chasing my tail and never getting anything accomplished.I alluded to the subject of this week's post on my "fear" blog. I made you wait until now to see more (and better pictures). The second (and last) post for "I" week is my island.
I have coveted islands forever, really. So, I was beyond thrilled when we walked into this house and there she sat. AN ISLAND! When we moved in, I continued to be happy with her...
for about 2 weeks.
I have coveted islands forever, really. So, I was beyond thrilled when we walked into this house and there she sat. AN ISLAND! When we moved in, I continued to be happy with her...
for about 2 weeks.
My husband says I am easy to please, just hard to keep pleased. Don't be mad at him, I can't tell you how right he is!
This is the kitchen the day we closed on the house (see the Sherwin Williams bags on the island?)
This is the kitchen the day we closed on the house (see the Sherwin Williams bags on the island?)
I wanted a little more counter space and room for at least 4 people to sit comfortably. I came up with a basic design and spoke with a local kitchen designer to help me make it happen.
I requested big, chunky legs, a larger countertop and a beadboard wrap. I wanted to make the island look more like a piece of furniture. The kitchen guy did a beautiful job, here it is right after he left.
I requested big, chunky legs, a larger countertop and a beadboard wrap. I wanted to make the island look more like a piece of furniture. The kitchen guy did a beautiful job, here it is right after he left.
Not only have I always wanted an island, but I've always wanted a RED island, so about 10 minutes after he left, I broke out Martha's Hollyhock red and got to it.
Hubby caught me in the act
I put on three coats of red and then brushed some glaze in the cracks and crevices to help them pop out. I followed up with 3 coats of polyurethane.
The kitchen guy thought I was crazy when I told him I wanted to paint it red, but even he was impressed with the results.
I put on three coats of red and then brushed some glaze in the cracks and crevices to help them pop out. I followed up with 3 coats of polyurethane.
The kitchen guy thought I was crazy when I told him I wanted to paint it red, but even he was impressed with the results.
Here are some pictures of her in all her red glory:
The best part is I am going on 3 months with the new, improved island and I still love it! Whoo hoo a breakthrough!!
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I love the red! It really pops!
ReplyDeleteWow! I like the red too. I wouldn't have thought of it. :)
ReplyDeleteQuick reminder: I hope you'll link up to the "Show Me the Progress" party this week. It goes live Tuesday night and will be up all day Wednesday. :) Just about ANYTHING counts as progress (even a list of ideas!), and it doesn't have to be about a Decorating Dilemma. ;)
Hey, Molly. :) Thanks for the comment...I was glad that my "manifesto" was well-received. ;) Glad you're planning on linking up!
ReplyDeleteRed is my very favorite color! I LOVE it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the island--i miss my red...oh nooo. I wanted to let you know I featured your card table.
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