dining room final reveal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ojLZxlbQvLy5__HsBGEXXBqpogkXlK_-Xg0q2GhnyWr4y7LXrIerZkBHMZM6G5NIU6CfOR5-fXxrDEt4ej-w_ET06qglDfG5eM_HxrzQa5sNtQ9lh25vFTtKvq2v0ohSR43ZS4jutnpu/s1600/2014-12-11+08.42.50.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-ojLZxlbQvLy5__HsBGEXXBqpogkXlK_-Xg0q2GhnyWr4y7LXrIerZkBHMZM6G5NIU6CfOR5-fXxrDEt4ej-w_ET06qglDfG5eM_HxrzQa5sNtQ9lh25vFTtKvq2v0ohSR43ZS4jutnpu/s1600/2014-12-11+08.42.50.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I am so happy to say this...the dining room makeover is <i>complete</i>...oh my I'm lying I still have to finish the crazy amazing crown moulding but that is for the spring.<br />For now here is my new dining room...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCueqatbaqhYDGnzgUJWolMUCwjtKxRBZmlDp0OijT8l22OrzssjkdU0emi1mV12UMRkzof56eBtdVvxab1abAsYzO8bi9Z5OcfCLzSpmPXQW4bckLpAWk_-Juab_4uhKbluZLrQe3RFKn/s1600/2014-12-10+18.08.42.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCueqatbaqhYDGnzgUJWolMUCwjtKxRBZmlDp0OijT8l22OrzssjkdU0emi1mV12UMRkzof56eBtdVvxab1abAsYzO8bi9Z5OcfCLzSpmPXQW4bckLpAWk_-Juab_4uhKbluZLrQe3RFKn/s1600/2014-12-10+18.08.42.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Nightime shot right after we moved the furniture and wine fridge in, it was fun to just sit back and enjoy all my hard work.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnQZaBenMH9qtnfS9xvBKq2G0TXpAxdKITZ4iO5eW97pSP1qaVLdmI8my7TBss_O2pOUlH6_vdYyel3T2oc_CgKflk8wNPl8rny6IaYsG5VR0kKskpvyp5cMW8Yl6zVd7_F-15ajIQSJ9/s1600/2014-12-10+18.08.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgnQZaBenMH9qtnfS9xvBKq2G0TXpAxdKITZ4iO5eW97pSP1qaVLdmI8my7TBss_O2pOUlH6_vdYyel3T2oc_CgKflk8wNPl8rny6IaYsG5VR0kKskpvyp5cMW8Yl6zVd7_F-15ajIQSJ9/s1600/2014-12-10+18.08.58.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUV_W2x-o4Xcrc-wyfkmAbSzlMAovtLC5k3r2e9hxp0qRuKZTcbvTj72W-qml0eFfgUTuEaW_dbUPOS5cQI2FGohM6khJC-PmcUb4FeL9zPBXkLU0y-M8tGvwPSF3GfQhNVnL6FLtIMpB/s1600/2014-12-11+08.43.26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyUV_W2x-o4Xcrc-wyfkmAbSzlMAovtLC5k3r2e9hxp0qRuKZTcbvTj72W-qml0eFfgUTuEaW_dbUPOS5cQI2FGohM6khJC-PmcUb4FeL9zPBXkLU0y-M8tGvwPSF3GfQhNVnL6FLtIMpB/s1600/2014-12-11+08.43.26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's time to plan a dinner to christen this room, what do I make???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We really need to get some wine and soon no one wants an empty wine fridge, I drink Pinot Grigio and Sweet sparkling wine just in case you are wondering or want to donate.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKyemxVPO-9_olcjwqaUwN8ksGt0beRkkOgf4CXKgbg2R0P7Q9tmYucT4yzOY186g3gJ6ch5MkC9elVpZ0b_CCIYOZ_LPxTznJnhMPm7px7genl_iS-l5ekKR5OqCkzWnfYx9C2rRj6GZ/s1600/2014-12-10+17.53.40.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVKyemxVPO-9_olcjwqaUwN8ksGt0beRkkOgf4CXKgbg2R0P7Q9tmYucT4yzOY186g3gJ6ch5MkC9elVpZ0b_CCIYOZ_LPxTznJnhMPm7px7genl_iS-l5ekKR5OqCkzWnfYx9C2rRj6GZ/s1600/2014-12-10+17.53.40.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Mt9kj41DxJE1k4WqzpdcrGQsssm3s3Grqh61FRLOcMa4bRFHqaUzSsW0ePiU0CAkhJ2tc-WYfk9_GE3C3Y4medJsIh94RCYPNi_1zku3ZdO7fXwDKMBY9KZCbmNzU21WjswTA0RxNqgq/s1600/2014-12-11+08.43.43.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4Mt9kj41DxJE1k4WqzpdcrGQsssm3s3Grqh61FRLOcMa4bRFHqaUzSsW0ePiU0CAkhJ2tc-WYfk9_GE3C3Y4medJsIh94RCYPNi_1zku3ZdO7fXwDKMBY9KZCbmNzU21WjswTA0RxNqgq/s1600/2014-12-11+08.43.43.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdZnuDqy9sHDW9YsHZ3HC3upC2jQDXAszCpDwMGrO3MQOWjQXLv728yCo3JjX40XMyuO3zquUxrAdZtaSMHcMR46Wmax8cETbZFg8B6UvgspSbKzAC6pbGn5m3sSRebjniWSnlvMs_mYb/s1600/2014-12-09+10.16.14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdZnuDqy9sHDW9YsHZ3HC3upC2jQDXAszCpDwMGrO3MQOWjQXLv728yCo3JjX40XMyuO3zquUxrAdZtaSMHcMR46Wmax8cETbZFg8B6UvgspSbKzAC6pbGn5m3sSRebjniWSnlvMs_mYb/s1600/2014-12-09+10.16.14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> I put in a wood register I finished just like the floors, I need a whole lot more like this, it makes such a huge difference over the stark white plastic ones.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQ_3dsn8vlHmBYCrvZuobI5MvT11SVEuuWf6Y45HaUDlfBHROhnAOE-6_zhMxeEjhW8TpxxLtV4XmcOAXBvI9QFntWDiSzCt9qHgWUMLX9jxpcOyySA0AP1LoVe_6jafdgTkD5fgGBW18/s1600/2014-10-23+08.19.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQ_3dsn8vlHmBYCrvZuobI5MvT11SVEuuWf6Y45HaUDlfBHROhnAOE-6_zhMxeEjhW8TpxxLtV4XmcOAXBvI9QFntWDiSzCt9qHgWUMLX9jxpcOyySA0AP1LoVe_6jafdgTkD5fgGBW18/s1600/2014-10-23+08.19.39.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here is the before, this is how it looked right before we moved in, plus some cheap carpet.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoy_XCeqnHCGIKfUv8slJlTEFZ9ZUZ-fbMrvFk-ekugwXCtXZq0AL_5Z7RiHnmEnlnoJs1zLTXk50T36f6iRbW2MHvEBcav1VORa2QpA2oLt89iNq6cNZmPz4kuziN47-F-bjXMFrYdqY/s1600/2014-10-23+08.21.29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtoy_XCeqnHCGIKfUv8slJlTEFZ9ZUZ-fbMrvFk-ekugwXCtXZq0AL_5Z7RiHnmEnlnoJs1zLTXk50T36f6iRbW2MHvEBcav1VORa2QpA2oLt89iNq6cNZmPz4kuziN47-F-bjXMFrYdqY/s1600/2014-10-23+08.21.29.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Right after we moved in this room was our staging/storage area for months.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzaVgDQfEjlgYdNrczCNRwRQLLlWn3rSMYtNWzHqptJZe4tSakdcKqrj-jgPd9vAXHCt8jnizNPLBN0BGZMJt4LJpQH1J3MXcLSINGfaQ_5P7laLzXTYUoQJikMEBswaWVA-m7OCCK0uw/s1600/2014-10-23+21.15.31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzaVgDQfEjlgYdNrczCNRwRQLLlWn3rSMYtNWzHqptJZe4tSakdcKqrj-jgPd9vAXHCt8jnizNPLBN0BGZMJt4LJpQH1J3MXcLSINGfaQ_5P7laLzXTYUoQJikMEBswaWVA-m7OCCK0uw/s1600/2014-10-23+21.15.31.jpg" width="300" /></a></div> This all has come a long way from when I dry fit our fridge...I am sure some people wondered how this all was going to turn out.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XwUHi2houLaSfAY10yRBKYc5OddqL0yMjNdKJ6JXHm3X22-2HA7HSwcDZTvPDYPyooFADGv3ur-dJRpJpIJeti5hm_GPwf-hmL95DoEB1j1KdqF_ol_PcoxwynHc0DplfYZneUOcy_OW/s1600/2014-10-22+21.58.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9XwUHi2houLaSfAY10yRBKYc5OddqL0yMjNdKJ6JXHm3X22-2HA7HSwcDZTvPDYPyooFADGv3ur-dJRpJpIJeti5hm_GPwf-hmL95DoEB1j1KdqF_ol_PcoxwynHc0DplfYZneUOcy_OW/s1600/2014-10-22+21.58.17.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="goog_1471631844"></span><span id="goog_1471631845"></span>It was sad to see this pine floor go under a coat or two of stain but it was the right thing to do, it's so nice to see how one room flows into another seamlessly...I love my dark stained floors.<br /><br />Thanks for joining me during this long journey...I am very glad it is over and I am happy so happy with how it turned out, even better than I had even dreamt it would, it was a whole lot of work and I want to say a thank you to all who followed on <a href="http://instagram.com/chris_kauffman/"><b><i>instagram</i></b></a> for all my daily updates and encouraged me ever step of the way, it made the journey so much more enjoyable.<br /><br />One more thing I want to mention, big congratulations to Mel of  <a href="http://broadviewheights.blogspot.ca/">Broadview Heights</a> blog who won the Scentsicles giveaway...<br /><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, cheers for now...Chris

dining room final reveal

 I am so happy to say this...the dining room makeover is complete...oh my I'm lying I still have to finish the crazy amazing crown moulding but that is for the spring.For now here is my new dining room... Nightime shot right after we moved the furniture and wine fridge in, it was fun to just sit bac…

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A local gem Heritage Harvest Tables

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBWuQnzC4MeM_Xe-UwlJu1HzhRgb_SUDDiXAX5KzEISBmwhXzQhUgJ5Z-AVHFZ3HHXitkmRai_WrNYj2xu_wUwtONYkvpC_MKC5QpVWlbeCeTj2nsIMTMR_QplKJ-Oij4LhUDrBhKKAjb/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDBWuQnzC4MeM_Xe-UwlJu1HzhRgb_SUDDiXAX5KzEISBmwhXzQhUgJ5Z-AVHFZ3HHXitkmRai_WrNYj2xu_wUwtONYkvpC_MKC5QpVWlbeCeTj2nsIMTMR_QplKJ-Oij4LhUDrBhKKAjb/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.22.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I am contemplating making or getting a larger round table for the new dining room when I came across a wonderful local craftsman. This table stopped me in my tracks. I made an appointment to go see the showroom the next day.<br />I took a short drive outside of our city where I found the most beautiful showroom and tables around...<a href="http://www.heritageharvesttables.com/"> <b><i>Heritage Harvest Tables</i></b></a> where Ken and Karen are a great team turning out beautiful classic tables.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm6ygx5CVuneNzufUcU437ti3naiakb-3TtgqqISmKPamEirl1qY7MuUScP-FqJnv43Rzpjj17f5UoStj8sXGR8G8SQjmXZkFR-Vu6qnPzjprLkWS5bn2rpAOszxXM0j5hqdPfhYP4fZa/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRm6ygx5CVuneNzufUcU437ti3naiakb-3TtgqqISmKPamEirl1qY7MuUScP-FqJnv43Rzpjj17f5UoStj8sXGR8G8SQjmXZkFR-Vu6qnPzjprLkWS5bn2rpAOszxXM0j5hqdPfhYP4fZa/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I know you all will just love this barn door built using real authentic red barn board...isn't it stunning?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aQBx7Ynb2ihLpHRShTtcIp9RFXLh-qWGrH2_t1weO2sMCgBRtmSau4xt9Dvymm0JNQDe1paU4SU6EBaAq51WBaBYjf6eQxGQ6CiXDzZfOBx2UPX1fqU-vZdFBxjEfpBlaHF6kpUI9blp/s1600/2014-12-08+12.14.46.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_aQBx7Ynb2ihLpHRShTtcIp9RFXLh-qWGrH2_t1weO2sMCgBRtmSau4xt9Dvymm0JNQDe1paU4SU6EBaAq51WBaBYjf6eQxGQ6CiXDzZfOBx2UPX1fqU-vZdFBxjEfpBlaHF6kpUI9blp/s1600/2014-12-08+12.14.46.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> I would really love to have this table in my kitchen I think it would be a beautiful centerpiece for our kitchen.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGE57QBK7D2t2tR6oEZmOX1UtJ7HA2ylmdfRPZYVD4y7Q-OUncvb6iMjnUKVUU033Tqll9M38nFlUYicJQuTGrb7ygzCOqENHYAKIwjDE_qmhig3UWpN8TVBvjERlirt6IoWo3L3rsKj2/s1600/2014-12-08+12.14.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfGE57QBK7D2t2tR6oEZmOX1UtJ7HA2ylmdfRPZYVD4y7Q-OUncvb6iMjnUKVUU033Tqll9M38nFlUYicJQuTGrb7ygzCOqENHYAKIwjDE_qmhig3UWpN8TVBvjERlirt6IoWo3L3rsKj2/s1600/2014-12-08+12.14.39.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> So many beautiful solid tables....they were recently featured in Style at Home in a High Low article,<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92wG19W_VEc52QjN87hBUTgUS0ozQGN6RiyM0_BcBHpAaw9cEIj8JJ0U9_EH27KMYerB3t21NGsHSvWrK6d0CCxZi2RP59CfTFtFxqh-dozmTEm6lAHSw0pqkEO-U-prP2XnN-Q5YRuqC/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.35.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg92wG19W_VEc52QjN87hBUTgUS0ozQGN6RiyM0_BcBHpAaw9cEIj8JJ0U9_EH27KMYerB3t21NGsHSvWrK6d0CCxZi2RP59CfTFtFxqh-dozmTEm6lAHSw0pqkEO-U-prP2XnN-Q5YRuqC/s1600/2014-12-08+12.12.35.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>So if you are looking for a new table I would suggest checking out their <a href="http://www.heritageharvesttables.com/">website</a> and check them out. I really think it is always a good choice to shop and support local businesses like this.<br />Although I am still not sure if I am going to get a new table or use the one we have I would certainly have this business on the top of my list for when and if I do decide to buy a new table...<br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is not a sponsored post & there are no affiliate links.</span>

A local gem Heritage Harvest Tables

 I am contemplating making or getting a larger round table for the new dining room when I came across a wonderful local craftsman. This table stopped me in my tracks. I made an appointment to go see the showroom the next day.I took a short drive outside of our city where I found the most beautiful s…

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Dining room built ins...are complete

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuq22TVehAeTsHbdHONTxAPQ8UAD91GsAUX7ABWKi39EeRWSdQBEseqmgcOfudpRuU_zlaDqCU2L_zGiwCBAoUIAGPVml-Sw4l6Tv85MVRRjh8p95s1QdVB13lkVghTwAQrAATrKsI_WT/s1600/2014-12-07+18.00.07.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUuq22TVehAeTsHbdHONTxAPQ8UAD91GsAUX7ABWKi39EeRWSdQBEseqmgcOfudpRuU_zlaDqCU2L_zGiwCBAoUIAGPVml-Sw4l6Tv85MVRRjh8p95s1QdVB13lkVghTwAQrAATrKsI_WT/s1600/2014-12-07+18.00.07.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am so happy to say that the built in project and dining room project as far as the permanent changes are all complete...well there are a few minor paint touch ups but that is it...and I will admit I love it...it feels like Christmas morning and I couldn't be more thrilled.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9FKvXiIDqb_0dbYxg-gPG0qmfbPYwSqPZeVY_uf5jWOYQtnTJHcsge2ZqdDoCw_PE3w5ji3KJUKlmXtfSvy4fxkadqdcsGpXh7E0wpv92707ov-kGlF5jl19p-ZTVpW0wuTQnXcUhyh6/s1600/2014-12-07+18.00.17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9FKvXiIDqb_0dbYxg-gPG0qmfbPYwSqPZeVY_uf5jWOYQtnTJHcsge2ZqdDoCw_PE3w5ji3KJUKlmXtfSvy4fxkadqdcsGpXh7E0wpv92707ov-kGlF5jl19p-ZTVpW0wuTQnXcUhyh6/s1600/2014-12-07+18.00.17.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The floors are all stained Kona and top coated three times...now we wait three dayd for the full cure to move furnture back in to the room. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieh93LGyL0x-AQUJg25SaLnkAfcoaNSm_oilhInrq5J8qgakpu8ywu39-QM8RHR8phhhBz6EmY4QsdgLgXYLs7pxkDBfl6RMY-ywuYoVbPstBdQBsKNsqRcNON2eaG0Ov5AC90kPazprze/s1600/2014-12-08+13.27.02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieh93LGyL0x-AQUJg25SaLnkAfcoaNSm_oilhInrq5J8qgakpu8ywu39-QM8RHR8phhhBz6EmY4QsdgLgXYLs7pxkDBfl6RMY-ywuYoVbPstBdQBsKNsqRcNON2eaG0Ov5AC90kPazprze/s1600/2014-12-08+13.27.02.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRC7stvQtiro1oDtzlSZ6YqibxpvyytFV2bUYdf28lU2dXoXSPHxEpDO-GwJRmAKK5UKS6NMS_l_tBZHoNXkTuZzDn-io7gXBQDsfBf5a5GTO5bHPYtWC4BGZSp5AWOUj-54nut4yHp_Du/s1600/2014-12-08+14.51.52.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRC7stvQtiro1oDtzlSZ6YqibxpvyytFV2bUYdf28lU2dXoXSPHxEpDO-GwJRmAKK5UKS6NMS_l_tBZHoNXkTuZzDn-io7gXBQDsfBf5a5GTO5bHPYtWC4BGZSp5AWOUj-54nut4yHp_Du/s1600/2014-12-08+14.51.52.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Although I have to wait to move the table and chairs in I didn't have to wait to put my pretty things on the shelves...I thought I would have a lot of shopping to do to fill the shelves turns out I had more than enough that has been always hidden away that I can finally display and enjoy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8_of4Po-IwkF6SsMRhfo99cbmfX5C9rSxvJnZMTiszNzBg1LDSEyaLmfy2akx-Sm-Z3eZIgQngSfyi-5n1dT8wgy57xHUHdi9pVPI9B8n_IvdNq0ED_xqMnN6tYjfh5WQHSyOMHsDl6a/s1600/2014-12-08+14.55.12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs8_of4Po-IwkF6SsMRhfo99cbmfX5C9rSxvJnZMTiszNzBg1LDSEyaLmfy2akx-Sm-Z3eZIgQngSfyi-5n1dT8wgy57xHUHdi9pVPI9B8n_IvdNq0ED_xqMnN6tYjfh5WQHSyOMHsDl6a/s1600/2014-12-08+14.55.12.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I am going to have to buy a lot of wine for the wine fridge though...can I please put it in already, I am dying to see it in place.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5PDpVSDB6uXhMpVuWZbkHx_LuDGt4qSY3dzUNlmprFPpHOBEuxP68Kv70XGx3dRvJFMm6RNWBpRxkO7oc2EPS9VIlls_avltgIEePD0XozhDFsiJqHDrOJ_tnZN7Fh4aTp2FH_cyMkU4/s1600/2014-12-08+18.51.09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt5PDpVSDB6uXhMpVuWZbkHx_LuDGt4qSY3dzUNlmprFPpHOBEuxP68Kv70XGx3dRvJFMm6RNWBpRxkO7oc2EPS9VIlls_avltgIEePD0XozhDFsiJqHDrOJ_tnZN7Fh4aTp2FH_cyMkU4/s1600/2014-12-08+18.51.09.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am trying to decide if the room can handle a 60" round , until I decide I will put our 48" table and four chairs in on Wednesday 3:00pm  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1z-XO2G9sF_0n0fgouibOAgjwwg8WvrvqaM7ZpTVJQ_9NYdRg0Eq5XtoOrOxmIRovxsR3BkrkuzjzrsatgQnnIokKip5R9n6LT3j1lpqmdaw1nERWmxwvRuzFD15Baq3J5Hh4R-QvO3S/s1600/2014-10-14+20.47.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP1z-XO2G9sF_0n0fgouibOAgjwwg8WvrvqaM7ZpTVJQ_9NYdRg0Eq5XtoOrOxmIRovxsR3BkrkuzjzrsatgQnnIokKip5R9n6LT3j1lpqmdaw1nERWmxwvRuzFD15Baq3J5Hh4R-QvO3S/s1600/2014-10-14+20.47.10.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Let's just go back 7 weeks to the sad state this room was in...I am so happy to get my life back...this poor house needs a deep clean thanks to this renovation...gotta grab a new furnace filter...don't forget to change those after a big messy project.<br />I can't believe I get to enjoy this room never mind that I created it too....sometimes I amaze myself...

Dining room built ins...are complete

I am so happy to say that the built in project and dining room project as far as the permanent changes are all complete...well there are a few minor paint touch ups but that is it...and I will admit I love it...it feels like Christmas morning and I couldn't be more thrilled.The floors are all staine…

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Guillaume Luxe Faux Fur

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love faux fur blankets...there I said it! A couple of years ago I won a faux fur blanket as a prize for my Christmas decor and I have been a faux fur junky ever since... everyone loves faux fur in this house even the dogs...the only problem with some faux fur blankets is that they aren't machine washable but this one is....!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was sent this Guillaume luxe Camel Leopard blanket to review and I have nothing but love for it...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is incredibly soft and beautifully designed, it is large and it is <i>machine washable</i>...and it available only on The Shopping Channel Canada at the showstopper price of under $65 it is available only on TSC on December 10 &11th 2014...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLojYeRbdM0AF-N9i_BjlWTexa-3luDTTlxzLcbP1HTuEY1yEgbM_65G2w7sRfWNAi29bESh0e2MgTQJIy6oZPArsPjBudjv5vGadoTPsLFu5rU2VdJjeJq-aiJXEt0Dvm8ftONe0Fr6m/s1600/2014-12-08+09.13.38.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNLojYeRbdM0AF-N9i_BjlWTexa-3luDTTlxzLcbP1HTuEY1yEgbM_65G2w7sRfWNAi29bESh0e2MgTQJIy6oZPArsPjBudjv5vGadoTPsLFu5rU2VdJjeJq-aiJXEt0Dvm8ftONe0Fr6m/s1600/2014-12-08+09.13.38.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> In fact its been hard to find ever since it arrived... one of my teenage daughters has taken it, she just loves it too, I had to hunt for it to take some photos to show you how lovely it is.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iV0M5a9MajMhCjAPSHSKSC4VBAi_jiWE9qgOihWuRWqORVwKnX8OOSLotjrwDUCfFO69glhKF869rnzsINJFJUwxpNytt8syZyAhUhl1alv33AsGyqZo7c2rJ6CXeIaZhFyJzTXN5BFl/s1600/2014-12-08+09.13.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0iV0M5a9MajMhCjAPSHSKSC4VBAi_jiWE9qgOihWuRWqORVwKnX8OOSLotjrwDUCfFO69glhKF869rnzsINJFJUwxpNytt8syZyAhUhl1alv33AsGyqZo7c2rJ6CXeIaZhFyJzTXN5BFl/s1600/2014-12-08+09.13.24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> There is nothing more cozy than a faux fur blanket...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fpjMyPdcMUaxxwe0_6jxyeDpQwG265Nro_imgavb5pBmtrqiWkjF1zpWBJuuAqgkq0IppjxCg0DIZ7lj2XzUr6Glwtlp4yyxbigsYSGdHpgzWhqIV2sXYPeiX4qWzdtyX5iGX9iCvsKs/s1600/2014-12-05+14.36.09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5fpjMyPdcMUaxxwe0_6jxyeDpQwG265Nro_imgavb5pBmtrqiWkjF1zpWBJuuAqgkq0IppjxCg0DIZ7lj2XzUr6Glwtlp4yyxbigsYSGdHpgzWhqIV2sXYPeiX4qWzdtyX5iGX9iCvsKs/s1600/2014-12-05+14.36.09.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> This is the Camel leopard but more options are available,<br />Grey leopard<br />Ivory lynx<br />Mahogany mink<br />Navy mink<br />Plum mink<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonyDTL2xZoxuJW1r_1MxpfYzZgNSCIobxI0U3Pq3WbQIRt-YBKsaWaoLj3AIySg17k2gg24iGkvFs0PbZ_fj43i6ptojB45dekw6zOVZEqy6xuAo9MC5E6q-1JuxeV1rtMWpU_gitlDld/s1600/2014-12-05+14.37.53.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhonyDTL2xZoxuJW1r_1MxpfYzZgNSCIobxI0U3Pq3WbQIRt-YBKsaWaoLj3AIySg17k2gg24iGkvFs0PbZ_fj43i6ptojB45dekw6zOVZEqy6xuAo9MC5E6q-1JuxeV1rtMWpU_gitlDld/s1600/2014-12-05+14.37.53.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got to put my feet up and enjoy this blanket for myself after a long hard day working on renovations...even if just for a little while.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's an amazing value for sure what a great gift to give or get.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember December 10 & 11th 2014 <a href="http://www.enviroscent.com/scentsicles">The Shopping Channel Canada</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">this is a sponsored post but the opinion is mine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />

Guillaume Luxe Faux Fur

I love faux fur blankets...there I said it! A couple of years ago I won a faux fur blanket as a prize for my Christmas decor and I have been a faux fur junky ever since... everyone loves faux fur in this house even the dogs...the only problem with some faux fur blankets is that they aren't machine w…

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It's Christmas tree season...a Scentsicles Giveaway

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mXHxMknat13LZ-t5Y2y_rcsU0GAZ14ZpIukWT_xDYNRiQ0zJHY-OXVLvL56ZFX9rw8oJiNtwXPs3Cqe90VzlYt0UfcBBt454aIpLmI6cDPdInaeeDc_x2TAoKKXK7WIpSVuZj3BxNWpw/s1600/2014-12-06+15.17.31.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9mXHxMknat13LZ-t5Y2y_rcsU0GAZ14ZpIukWT_xDYNRiQ0zJHY-OXVLvL56ZFX9rw8oJiNtwXPs3Cqe90VzlYt0UfcBBt454aIpLmI6cDPdInaeeDc_x2TAoKKXK7WIpSVuZj3BxNWpw/s1600/2014-12-06+15.17.31.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Things have been very busy again this Christmas season due to my major renovations going on but now that it is December I had to get some much needed Christmas decor started...the kids kept asking "when are we going to put up a tree?" so I finally dug out our artificial trees and got them up.<br />My husband is allergic to real Christmas trees so we have never had a real tree...in fact we only had one real tree when I was a kid and I remember the smell, it is such a great scent.<br /><br />I don't know how I didn't know about this product Scentsicle's but it sounded pretty neat to me...the smell of a Christmas tree but none of the hastle....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnLOac_uu_hvcmDz7JWOc4FX1I5a8oAgDFMgbvyMSJhE0dPb9HzcLiohZtYPExg4E0rbITz45UqVnjAHaJimnoAtxZp74Ase6NmRi3OVwN4Z1F6F6xlO0sgDKpdtZUHi4PGovKQKUlOlR/s1600/2014-12-06+13.21.32.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAnLOac_uu_hvcmDz7JWOc4FX1I5a8oAgDFMgbvyMSJhE0dPb9HzcLiohZtYPExg4E0rbITz45UqVnjAHaJimnoAtxZp74Ase6NmRi3OVwN4Z1F6F6xlO0sgDKpdtZUHi4PGovKQKUlOlR/s1600/2014-12-06+13.21.32.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Canadian Tire was kind enough to send me some Scentsicles to try out for myself....I have to say I really love the authentic smell of the fir but they have several scents to choose from.<br /> I tucked 4 scent sticks deep into the family room tree...both times the girls came in to the room they both remarked about the smell...so it works that is for sure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVv-w0ab1-kAZ74y5B4rna1ZF5S15bDbhZhUiENwVfpGicsAaVzlxgcRIltiC99h7Lia4bTtpjQ1FzhzVBbMINKaL-KwAVGGt8b1bwW5X9zznx9KdCnDRWro1rdPXasozcrL4Uiy_Oscjz/s1600/2014-12-06+13.22.04.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVv-w0ab1-kAZ74y5B4rna1ZF5S15bDbhZhUiENwVfpGicsAaVzlxgcRIltiC99h7Lia4bTtpjQ1FzhzVBbMINKaL-KwAVGGt8b1bwW5X9zznx9KdCnDRWro1rdPXasozcrL4Uiy_Oscjz/s1600/2014-12-06+13.22.04.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBubWMhWI2z0tNiWyGmGaUWGc6Qk5KqJr_EBgMyzlmuFYqo6xeysEE9CXtts7YhzVhC5ehPsarzztfMNKrTlKJUw2O9sOSAiQuY7ujGN6wbwQM2Nb5GR-cywH3Oq2aDv3V1ddn1_gUK4uU/s1600/2014-12-06+13.22.54.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBubWMhWI2z0tNiWyGmGaUWGc6Qk5KqJr_EBgMyzlmuFYqo6xeysEE9CXtts7YhzVhC5ehPsarzztfMNKrTlKJUw2O9sOSAiQuY7ujGN6wbwQM2Nb5GR-cywH3Oq2aDv3V1ddn1_gUK4uU/s1600/2014-12-06+13.22.54.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> oh I need a manicure....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPVoJttJ8a0Au9yu8TrAjhbwhQhoDzG5BxINTubhi6cg5CYGHs8kFEyNFmKL7-kLg3L7vCle0ww2SbHOQOPhs68Op_EBArXssBOnTK28uJa0GyTvFMPk-vOljTSHcJlHPs5KgM3YXoS8G/s1600/2014-12-06+15.19.05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicPVoJttJ8a0Au9yu8TrAjhbwhQhoDzG5BxINTubhi6cg5CYGHs8kFEyNFmKL7-kLg3L7vCle0ww2SbHOQOPhs68Op_EBArXssBOnTK28uJa0GyTvFMPk-vOljTSHcJlHPs5KgM3YXoS8G/s1600/2014-12-06+15.19.05.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how I can have my glitz and glamour theme and the smell of a Christmas tree all at once...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks to <a href="http://www.canadiantire.ca/inspiration/en/cover.html">Canadian Tire</a> and <a href="http://www.enviroscent.com/scentsicles">Scentsicles</a> I would love to send one of you some Scentsicles to try out for yourself...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please leave a comment to enter the give away...giveaway draw will be on Wednesday December the 10th, 2014.</div>

It's Christmas tree season...a Scentsicles Giveaway

 Things have been very busy again this Christmas season due to my major renovations going on but now that it is December I had to get some much needed Christmas decor started...the kids kept asking "when are we going to put up a tree?" so I finally dug out our artificial trees and got them up.My hus…

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from sketch to reality

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6z5cQLeZ4Jhn3XdA1HFvhyphenhyphenA0TII2gmjgpl7n9L3ddAklpCsbqKYn7LZSf3woqXicszabtoB-fcSOpgYzAFSw7hW5ZU3Tv0cufmJbCu9yk4DzGmzCmNJU1345esQHEsWW0oarENdiyCCAW/s1600/2014-12-02+16.01.33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6z5cQLeZ4Jhn3XdA1HFvhyphenhyphenA0TII2gmjgpl7n9L3ddAklpCsbqKYn7LZSf3woqXicszabtoB-fcSOpgYzAFSw7hW5ZU3Tv0cufmJbCu9yk4DzGmzCmNJU1345esQHEsWW0oarENdiyCCAW/s1600/2014-12-02+16.01.33.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> It all started with a little sketch a full wall of cabinets with two tall open shelving units.<br />After a lot of hours and days and weeks of plugging away I finally have my completed built-ins.<br />I think that they turned out even better than I had hoped for.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbznVjnbqbEgCC1LA229gi7pFM4qwpb9cRVrriE0O070uqGZKEiGZPEMBHJq_gYSyeyRI80eSbb20hPOBXK_BeNgzCEFHr-vpu65BsCOgM8kFWS5uGPwMqvHeMC3SsjGAZbXYTH117KwDU/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.28.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbznVjnbqbEgCC1LA229gi7pFM4qwpb9cRVrriE0O070uqGZKEiGZPEMBHJq_gYSyeyRI80eSbb20hPOBXK_BeNgzCEFHr-vpu65BsCOgM8kFWS5uGPwMqvHeMC3SsjGAZbXYTH117KwDU/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.28.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> The corner window and bulkhead proved a little challenging but I think it turned out great.<br />I took a lot longer than I had thought but when I stand back ad look at it all done, well except for the marble I have yet to get it was all worth all the hard work and long hours and money spent...I figure easily this built-in would cost $3000 plus to have done and I'm not sure what it cost me exactly but let's just say it was a fraction of that cost.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs70nl4Sh2bpToKVKbg3gjLPmyHkbvFSvchv1yURaJI5C9d9cF7vs_7XCGAsH5B-af_rfaVBXBhjgpMT8_BgEBJ9XF3WoYtrME3fAyj42Bsh5Vb5AH_PFu_mkKtwJn-nfXfsLLV4LD8rZn/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.39.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs70nl4Sh2bpToKVKbg3gjLPmyHkbvFSvchv1yURaJI5C9d9cF7vs_7XCGAsH5B-af_rfaVBXBhjgpMT8_BgEBJ9XF3WoYtrME3fAyj42Bsh5Vb5AH_PFu_mkKtwJn-nfXfsLLV4LD8rZn/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.39.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I am so looking forward to getting the floor stained finally. I will first screw down any areas that aren't as flush as they should be, then I will make a mixture of saw dust and glue and fill an gaps before I do the final sanding.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKOF6U_NuFOu8RFtXtV79yPHI8C0q-anSDyGuOTB_1DE4ncl1lK3oIojOonOAvIKOWI96jg-YOuFnpkoG1MtqeSOleLBCnnF49NP-j8q_moKzTd9BGfAMMeXPxEvb45uHsruSVisveFbl/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.59.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKOF6U_NuFOu8RFtXtV79yPHI8C0q-anSDyGuOTB_1DE4ncl1lK3oIojOonOAvIKOWI96jg-YOuFnpkoG1MtqeSOleLBCnnF49NP-j8q_moKzTd9BGfAMMeXPxEvb45uHsruSVisveFbl/s1600/2014-12-02+15.56.59.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> I especially love how these shaker doors turned out and I am so glad I went with the contemporary brass hardware.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6x4iQJ92S5-BaHU9hhZW8NJXKKnf9EUjvQBf92MBDxAyplkf9CH_aMzOvMoOuXIYsJxdGtqrdDx81CORZtnNy4pX9Elbq3ovHb1QvNx_9v5jHQn2GkracIP2nFBjOb1pby9a55Gf8H5Me/s1600/2014-12-02+15.57.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6x4iQJ92S5-BaHU9hhZW8NJXKKnf9EUjvQBf92MBDxAyplkf9CH_aMzOvMoOuXIYsJxdGtqrdDx81CORZtnNy4pX9Elbq3ovHb1QvNx_9v5jHQn2GkracIP2nFBjOb1pby9a55Gf8H5Me/s1600/2014-12-02+15.57.24.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> Close up of the stained wood backs and trim detail.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgur5-YCrrf3JswQGBoILorZlqJ5HPhOJysyrk77NR2Rs_TzmgGj752MOwrVHKDU6vS5VynG_FwufFAgKJmWzKr7HE1OaGuCzh3L5FdxC1Lycgx0IDAObwIiaOapWbKoM_ugDIHGqibPMXk/s1600/2014-12-02+15.57.51.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgur5-YCrrf3JswQGBoILorZlqJ5HPhOJysyrk77NR2Rs_TzmgGj752MOwrVHKDU6vS5VynG_FwufFAgKJmWzKr7HE1OaGuCzh3L5FdxC1Lycgx0IDAObwIiaOapWbKoM_ugDIHGqibPMXk/s1600/2014-12-02+15.57.51.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>I am really excited to see the wine cooler in place full of wine and with the lights a glow....I am really looking forward to having our first dinner in this room...very soon.<br /><br />See you soon...

from sketch to reality

 It all started with a little sketch a full wall of cabinets with two tall open shelving units.After a lot of hours and days and weeks of plugging away I finally have my completed built-ins.I think that they turned out even better than I had hoped for. The corner window and bulkhead proved a little …

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