YAY! Kitchen renovation is ***DONE!!!***

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/7/2009 9:04:22 PM
Author: RLG
Wow your kitchen is really pretty, but I have to say your cat really stole the show. I love the food bowl picture, how cute is that mouse?

More of Boo, did you say???!

The painting inspector...
Cutting in done neatly... check.
Color going on uniformly, check.
Not too much spattering, check.
Good coverage, check.
Second coat, check...

 

[Lynn B]

Inspecting the plans... you can never be too careful with the details, you know!

 

[Lynn B]

Inspecting the sink...
No hairline cracks, check.
No bubbles or irregularities, check.
Color consistent throughout, check.
Finish smooth and even, check...

 

[RLG]

I am really under the impression, your kitchen remodel would have been a disaster without him.

 

[AmberGretchen]

Lynn - the new kitchen is GORGEOUS

LOVE LOVE LOVE it - so perfectly done!!

And, as usual, Mr. Boo is TOO CUTE for WORDS - love how "helpful" he was LOL

 

[PilsnPinkysMom]

GOSH! To.Die.For.... That remodel is amazing!!!

Did you hubby draw up the blueprints & all? Gotta love handymen.

That turned out oh-so-well, and BooBear''s photos are priceless. Seems like he was a darn-good construction manager

Hope you''re LOVING the new space!!!

p.s. The placement of that microwave is awweeesome! I had microwaves on countertops and under cabinets... And at first glance I thought, "Eck, you have to bend down to put stuff in/out and to clean it!" ....But... ummm... I guess we do that regularly with our ovens, right?

Awesome idea!

 

[lliang_chi]

WOW!!! It looks INCREDIBLE!!!!!

 

[KtIceRN]

WOW Lynn, it looks amazing!!! WOW!!!!

 

[TravelingGal]

That looks incredible Lynn! I love everything you''ve chosen...colors, style, etc! I might need to come back and ask you about kitchen renovations!

 

[misskitty]

It looks fantastic! I especially love the "Bon Appetit" !

 

[Cind11]

Your kitchen is a work of art! It really looks great! You must be so pleased. Boo is absolutely ADORABLE! I have four helpers of my own who like to give their input into any project. I think it is so cute that you stenciled the mouse on the baseboard near Boo''s dish. What a cute touch of whimsy!

 

[Rock_of_Love]

OMG! Your kitchen is awesome!! I just love all the personal touches. The granite with white cabinets looks so clean. But, I have to say my all time favorite is the mouse!!!! Boo is a riot!

 

[butterfly 17]

Love your kitchen, it''s so beautiful, esp. love the color of the cabinets you chose. Everything blends so smoothly!

 

[snlee]

Congrats Lynn! It''s gorgeous! Can''t believe it was a DIY project. What a great job! Boo is adorable!

 

[Burk]

It turned out beautifully! We renovated ours last year and while it was such a pain while we were in the process, I LOVE my kitchen now! Enjoy!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Wow, your kitchen looks fabulous! I love the handles on your drawers and cabinets, and I love the little mouse by the cat food bowl

 

[Lynn B]

Awwww, thanks everyone! You''ve got me bustin'' buttons over here!!!

(And T-Gal, come back with all the questions you want anytime! I LOVE talkin'' about it!!!)

 

[omieluv]

Date: 4/7/2009 9:19:08 PM
Author: Lynn B
Inspecting the sink...
No hairline cracks, check.
No bubbles or irregularities, check.
Color consistent throughout, check.
Finish smooth and even, check...

Ok Lynn, now I am convinced Boo that would make an excellent quality control specialist...It's about time he start earning his keep.

BTW, I think I spotted a certain ragdoll calendar on your fridge...hehe.

 

[Lynn B]

Wow Omie,
REEEEALLY GOOD SPY on the fridge calendar!!!

Yep, that's the Ragdoll Central calendar, did you get one?!! Boo is actually on this month's page! I LOVE it!!!

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Lynn,

Your new kitchen looks fabulous!!!

 

[rainydaze]

Lynn, you guys did an incredible job! the transformation is amazing, and it is a fantastic kitchen! Boo is hysterical in the pics, i love how you captured her interest in the project throughout. that''s priceless.

now i am off to show your thread to DH, i''ve got some ideas!!!

 

[Lynn B]

Date: 4/8/2009 6:32:10 PM
Author: rainydaze
Lynn, you guys did an incredible job! the transformation is amazing, and it is a fantastic kitchen! Boo is hysterical in the pics, i love how you captured her interest in the project throughout. that's priceless.


now i am off to show your thread to DH, i've got some ideas!!!

Thanks!!! Here is Boo inspecting the spice pull-out! He had to examine it EMPTY, of course, and then later, FULL!!! (Really!)

 

[AmberGretchen]

Date: 4/8/2009 5:43:46 PM
Author: Lynn B
Wow Omie,

REEEEALLY GOOD SPY on the fridge calendar!!!

Yep, that''s the Ragdoll Central calendar, did you get one?!! Boo is actually on this month''s page! I LOVE it!!!

OMG Lookit Boo the CELEBRITY

LOVE it - he is such a gorgeous boy, and that picture is so adorable

 

[panda08]

Congrats! Your new kitchen is absolutely FAB! What a great decision to knock down the wall, it really opened up the room. And I love the little details, especially the mouse stencil. Enjoy! Hope you''ll have many delicious meals in your new space!

BTW, your kitty is such a character! All the pics with him in them make me smile

 

[gemgirl]

Wow Lynn, your kitchen remodel came out gorgeous! That''s a kitchen I''d love to cook in every day. That pale sage on your walls and the color of your granite is just perfect. I love the whole thing!

 

[Hudson_Hawk]

WoWzA!!!

Fantastic job and I love Boo!!!

 

[diamondringlover]

Beautiful kitchen, we did ours back in 2004, its such an inconvience, but so worth it

 

[ladypirate]

Oh my gosh, Lynn--I

it!!! Great job!

And your kitty is so cute helping out with all the details.

 

[Lynn B]

Thanks, everyone! I keep forgetting to post this close-up of the Bon Appetit. I know several of you commented on it.
I got it off of eBay, it's a matte black vinyl graphic and was only about $20!
It really is cool, and looks like hand painted lettering. It was VERY easy to apply, too. And supposedly, very easy to remove (just warm it up with a hair dryer and peel it off). It's not reusable, but they say it will not harm the wall behind it in any way. It would be a good way for renters to jazz up their space, yet be easily removable when moving!
Anyway, I just LOVE those "wall words", "wall graffiti", etc. I could have words, quotes and sayings all over my house!!!