Before <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LANrGmWfXQAj_92nwDTcGRYrziCMmLa_U19P0IYIRFbkkkVI3YfcV4_lNHduCN7YCRMCgwDZuk4BzAGJ0FtJ37QHw36tloEN5nhYPme3wCLhYv_5Zd10gFJxKRIGC5F5kOaXt-wpvGG_/s1600-h/100_2916.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196540017644883410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1LANrGmWfXQAj_92nwDTcGRYrziCMmLa_U19P0IYIRFbkkkVI3YfcV4_lNHduCN7YCRMCgwDZuk4BzAGJ0FtJ37QHw36tloEN5nhYPme3wCLhYv_5Zd10gFJxKRIGC5F5kOaXt-wpvGG_/s400/100_2916.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> After, obviously<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Yv2vRmWu84XgTKjVmjuUklYtOFRF1echpTDonODom20l0maZKRipdI7mWAxzpuYz3A8-gUr_P98VoxP5ThquQwrxhyphenhyphenNiq5ROD6ldeVhj-LWOnnO29Mra2fr0VkT-bLCl2ABQS6GRSGr/s1600-h/100_2922.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196540047709654498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS9Yv2vRmWu84XgTKjVmjuUklYtOFRF1echpTDonODom20l0maZKRipdI7mWAxzpuYz3A8-gUr_P98VoxP5ThquQwrxhyphenhyphenNiq5ROD6ldeVhj-LWOnnO29Mra2fr0VkT-bLCl2ABQS6GRSGr/s400/100_2922.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The mistake I made was that I tiled before I upgraded the trim, so I needed to build out the small area to allow for a generous casing, I also updated the blinds with this lovely bamboo, it picks up the wall color , and the dark bits echo the dark floors in the family room area of the room, the sun has been irritating me this time of year I wake up to blaring sun in my eyes when I am trying to make breakfast and lunches and have wanted a more filtering blind.<br />So much prettier , or cleaner , yes cleaner, updated, now I just need to sand a fill the holes and paint.... that doesn't sound like much fun does it?

Before After, obviously The mistake I made was that I tiled before I upgraded the trim, so I needed to build out the small area to allow f...

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Kitchen mess and progress

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAiAF1776jVp_1Y_C61n-MsIVl9ttjVFePLhUMK_jHc0Bku1Rx4HYUKdcUtQ8v7oFjMzGfm8MjI7jNtJNYfRU_jjW5aqHqc_uA77fCsVnewPWD8bVmcuPEqmypP1SwOld2XSoFQ1SM5qS/s1600-h/100_2893.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196220055466233218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAiAF1776jVp_1Y_C61n-MsIVl9ttjVFePLhUMK_jHc0Bku1Rx4HYUKdcUtQ8v7oFjMzGfm8MjI7jNtJNYfRU_jjW5aqHqc_uA77fCsVnewPWD8bVmcuPEqmypP1SwOld2XSoFQ1SM5qS/s400/100_2893.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> If you have been checking in you will have seen I ripped out the cupboard above the fridge as I need to make a proper sized opening for my new fridge that I expect in the nest couple of weeks, I will use two hollow core slab doors for the gables and create a surround for the fridge to appear built in , this caused me to take a second look above my ugly micro wave, which my husband has hated since the day I bought it , I though it was fine, and it has turned out to work very well, and was a bargain too. I used a scrap piece of furniture that was in a pile of such things in our basement , and fit it in , it will look good all painted ??? don't you think.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQR9AQwXkxrCrOEecsROoIVf3uf1_01MgjmWo4Z8bqNNTgdjb3m1uSZsYyXYK-BA9VgC2WOfIDwNODBM9D6zZePCo6VNtMCp-noQxbcQEDGwaNPf6MxOHTaAetiy6imGNruzh71Z0s5Znb/s1600-h/100_2896.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196220059761200530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQR9AQwXkxrCrOEecsROoIVf3uf1_01MgjmWo4Z8bqNNTgdjb3m1uSZsYyXYK-BA9VgC2WOfIDwNODBM9D6zZePCo6VNtMCp-noQxbcQEDGwaNPf6MxOHTaAetiy6imGNruzh71Z0s5Znb/s400/100_2896.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_YRTMnZ2q3xIPL53EIvUaeqx7x7xlVG5i81tmMO6MapLdl7ElqVZTyrL50-ra0IniDlSx91rUAsruB-gFPWvgbd8mJyilkPZ9cEFNP-3GBT9_tsqh21CzXNn7isdUMQwo6kXJ1FXIhY6/s1600-h/100_2895.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196220064056167842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-_YRTMnZ2q3xIPL53EIvUaeqx7x7xlVG5i81tmMO6MapLdl7ElqVZTyrL50-ra0IniDlSx91rUAsruB-gFPWvgbd8mJyilkPZ9cEFNP-3GBT9_tsqh21CzXNn7isdUMQwo6kXJ1FXIhY6/s400/100_2895.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I wanted to show you how well the swinging kitchen door turned out , its a fun feature to the house, I added a lock to keep the dogs in for those times I need to do so for my sanity , I searched high and low for push plates, go to a lumber store and ask if they have those , WHAT??? no one needs push plates I suppose, but I found some clearly very old dusty shiny brass push plates in a local lumber store , the clerk said, " I didn't even know we had these??" no kidding , I am sure they were soon to be pitched. I painted them flat black and the are just what the door needed. Loving the door, one of our dogs has figured out how to use the door the other not so bright dog can't seem to grasp doors, the smart one can open our bedroom door , they are lever handles , I didn't believe it until I saw it , now that's a smart dog.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nlIdYW0vXNknCK-7kmbBsthrtkNDn4w32-UunYRFQ5l8-SpDKhepFWPhriU2_x5qXRB_moE9XfWKRNRtvIedEw3v0V6EXMQWv3Tt2qE7i15JBPQ-iSF37Nj0jGz_QNTbNNBhtx1aS49z/s1600-h/100_2917.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196220068351135154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-nlIdYW0vXNknCK-7kmbBsthrtkNDn4w32-UunYRFQ5l8-SpDKhepFWPhriU2_x5qXRB_moE9XfWKRNRtvIedEw3v0V6EXMQWv3Tt2qE7i15JBPQ-iSF37Nj0jGz_QNTbNNBhtx1aS49z/s400/100_2917.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Where could you use a swinging door? the laundry room, pantry if you are so lucky , or the kitchen like me ?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iA7ZK9shcuIjojqMziS91x3p8P_ZV7Kb20d8OYwFFcOPuWf-dxn9istdtNS7V2j4eULUUdzbopDJlJvnDIorYaXqu_m6Bxs5zSd7Ampq2J3doqwj319dsByj4s_0KjdtHhu5zLpPQ3Sk/s1600-h/100_2918.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196220072646102466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2iA7ZK9shcuIjojqMziS91x3p8P_ZV7Kb20d8OYwFFcOPuWf-dxn9istdtNS7V2j4eULUUdzbopDJlJvnDIorYaXqu_m6Bxs5zSd7Ampq2J3doqwj319dsByj4s_0KjdtHhu5zLpPQ3Sk/s400/100_2918.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> This house will feel like an old house if I can have a say in it , its well on its way.<br />It is a rainy day here in Ontario today , I am working on rebuilding the trim around my sink window, a project I have put off way too long, replacing the blinds with bamboo blinds that I love, and mentally preparing for the fridge surround build. This kitchen is a mess.<br /><br /><div></div>

Kitchen mess and progress

If you have been checking in you will have seen I ripped out the cupboard above the fridge as I need to make a proper sized opening for my ...

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I just love this picture, so adorable, look at that dogs face , is that humiliation? They really are the cutest dogs ever.

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUTpeCZ4z-OinJWwNk1lv9E2swvRIg4OkLadAJtGv5Dl7YAKjPVNIvjfsprmVV6zkS64D9QcA2YoHJP29aBy3gT9cFDWBv-BikLatvRp33SuztCuuVOVyd3_0HN3cMMOE7VFG1D3FvfCx/s1600-h/100_2888.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195523703828598002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPUTpeCZ4z-OinJWwNk1lv9E2swvRIg4OkLadAJtGv5Dl7YAKjPVNIvjfsprmVV6zkS64D9QcA2YoHJP29aBy3gT9cFDWBv-BikLatvRp33SuztCuuVOVyd3_0HN3cMMOE7VFG1D3FvfCx/s400/100_2888.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Look at these silly girls, they may have over done it just a tad, this was for Oliver Twist.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D8BLZdcVZsFSY08fijDKws3uU2AcQtTHUplaBkedXfHa5OzLOQ8a4vhqjSjnMQPl4YAI5yd7FZCMwYUrWhGXV9KLHpEt0drSCPLRkbjZkSFY1y3ygX53okJRAr3s52soEm8PuFQLeFwf/s1600-h/100_2889.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195523708123565314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3D8BLZdcVZsFSY08fijDKws3uU2AcQtTHUplaBkedXfHa5OzLOQ8a4vhqjSjnMQPl4YAI5yd7FZCMwYUrWhGXV9KLHpEt0drSCPLRkbjZkSFY1y3ygX53okJRAr3s52soEm8PuFQLeFwf/s400/100_2889.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Don't you just love it when your children make good friends. Invaluable.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIM5x4Kwb_X8CP-9P3Ee1rpGOizsij4hwoCovYGLi346A38tOyBqs7-S7CW8VcedMG53aY1BPXH_7ni6fZiydUpfSwSwpVCrbz6Ydt3mz-9ddKMlbcTTAfuhT_pFfd4yAShJm-sEKzCGj/s1600-h/100_2890.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195523712418532626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIM5x4Kwb_X8CP-9P3Ee1rpGOizsij4hwoCovYGLi346A38tOyBqs7-S7CW8VcedMG53aY1BPXH_7ni6fZiydUpfSwSwpVCrbz6Ydt3mz-9ddKMlbcTTAfuhT_pFfd4yAShJm-sEKzCGj/s400/100_2890.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> It just hit me , I can remove that cupboard , it needs to go as the new fridge is taller much taller , so I just did it , I love pulling things apart, the results are so instant , now it looks like a mess , and that is great motivation to get the job done. Look how crooked it all is the cupboard and the fridge, I will be so thrilled to see it go away.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIyd00kqus4e07uGr32aH5AbjmlD5iFeM_ub4h5F_t2CwHBKOEHGP76xBGH0N4Zd4t-ZFFg1_G3gTVO86qNmpizNX-Qhg1QqqqS7aBSwW9y1lrtmR1HvWJhyphenhyphen-d3TQup_jhW7jpF2sJIJI/s1600-h/100_2891.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5195523721008467234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIyd00kqus4e07uGr32aH5AbjmlD5iFeM_ub4h5F_t2CwHBKOEHGP76xBGH0N4Zd4t-ZFFg1_G3gTVO86qNmpizNX-Qhg1QqqqS7aBSwW9y1lrtmR1HvWJhyphenhyphen-d3TQup_jhW7jpF2sJIJI/s400/100_2891.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Oh my what have I done....? no I am looking forward to the improvement of this area.<br /><div></div>

Look at these silly girls, they may have over done it just a tad, this was for Oliver Twist. Don't you just love it when your children...

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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggGjfKUZ2ec-1DDgnoCDE3yfe_YR3a58SEfPEGOaN1lDMMwQF1nuF9A7I6UqxtEbKzbUSq9g_jmuZk73sEs3BwUOWZJYnHAY8ybfYjlNX21kdrZV427Fw-yv93ElpFtxuHehHxMaNAwuy/s1600-h/100_2809.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193721505486425138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgggGjfKUZ2ec-1DDgnoCDE3yfe_YR3a58SEfPEGOaN1lDMMwQF1nuF9A7I6UqxtEbKzbUSq9g_jmuZk73sEs3BwUOWZJYnHAY8ybfYjlNX21kdrZV427Fw-yv93ElpFtxuHehHxMaNAwuy/s400/100_2809.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS8QHj8Zy_MrMTUIyd7NjUWowLSfLJ3lMI7j3Lfd5RC7FioG24CeC_G8Qxn35dB5URILpdz3Pd9N1LpNnbvNnnOm1Tl2igHO2-SBbrdMantL4vBYlAsX7RaGFkDGtgGI1SPiK0mTmynP0m/s1600-h/100_2812.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY36xi4OAjTHsuq4YyTWhKCd3SiKNzeovfgoVT62RU1VDAAxFx2h9pyD2s8fstnsNClNLUro3DNSkJUCwEjpjp4a-kqkOww4tj1kmeABBNf7VlH2V4ElIwvMZZmRqJkQlooUkVHtWFaHu4/s1600-h/100_2811.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193721522666294354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY36xi4OAjTHsuq4YyTWhKCd3SiKNzeovfgoVT62RU1VDAAxFx2h9pyD2s8fstnsNClNLUro3DNSkJUCwEjpjp4a-kqkOww4tj1kmeABBNf7VlH2V4ElIwvMZZmRqJkQlooUkVHtWFaHu4/s400/100_2811.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDJ__2xhE6wSXVcQEmcPdib7DuH9xdmCo8zCU1W4eN2Nepk-QDq_Qax6Y-OPCsl8NVI9SwNJ2sdVP5pFqCQpGhyphenhyphenMgadEtrk7BnYBEQhdG396fNQgI5YWV71jsv7zjTQZCMyEDTR_V6WKM/s1600-h/100_2813.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193721531256228962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJDJ__2xhE6wSXVcQEmcPdib7DuH9xdmCo8zCU1W4eN2Nepk-QDq_Qax6Y-OPCsl8NVI9SwNJ2sdVP5pFqCQpGhyphenhyphenMgadEtrk7BnYBEQhdG396fNQgI5YWV71jsv7zjTQZCMyEDTR_V6WKM/s400/100_2813.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I have been keeping a little secret that I would have loved to share , I held a shower for my mother for her upcoming wedding , to a very kind and sweet man. </div><br /><div>It has been a lot of fun for me , I wish I could have an outlet like this more often. I had a wonderful helper with the invitation, you know who you are, and thank you so much, they were a big hit and very fun to make. </div><br /><div>The theme was pink of course, I borrowed many things from around the house that worked with my theme, like covering the couch with a pink blanket and pillows from Sophie's room, as well for the dining room I used a blanket, the most fun and festive are the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Chinese</span> lantern's two for $1.00 so I cleared the store , I love the feeling they give, so fun, we will reuse them for the dining tents at the wedding as well, that green huh!</div><br /><div>It was a complete surprise and for the bride to be my mom , her first shower ,I am so glad I held one for my deserving mom, the lingerie was from classy <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">racy</span> , really , to hospital chic.</div><br /><div>Now I rest.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsZMdDnUiVJ5FTqqDvYzD3BWzJ_pi_IcpHmhNLismSJVnfcq5hiTP0VmEyOUK7cMbY0X9MDhyphenhyphenyeG1gith482KHtgFiinfGcZdbp87C3h5na4I3CMs81B5HtGsm1tcmJDQkZ1G3UxJ5wg0/s1600-h/100_2830.jpg"></a><br /><br /></div><br /><div></div></div>

I have been keeping a little secret that I would have loved to share , I held a shower for my mother for her upcoming wedding , to a very k...

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Hangin in there

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_CcfcjBTZz6AnDXjWEHFmYDX-0UZl9FzhZ_z3jv3yxBDwiSCkF8SSt7xBIH1MjLaDzSQHCXYStCaun_aNoHcrNFxvZrHKOsB3X9hGbWq5kPyn_pFhkaWSp4L0p1sxz616r5C-6mbieMh/s1600-h/100_2797.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193529808211102722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4_CcfcjBTZz6AnDXjWEHFmYDX-0UZl9FzhZ_z3jv3yxBDwiSCkF8SSt7xBIH1MjLaDzSQHCXYStCaun_aNoHcrNFxvZrHKOsB3X9hGbWq5kPyn_pFhkaWSp4L0p1sxz616r5C-6mbieMh/s400/100_2797.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is my before , the entry with baby gate UGLY , which sadly is still used , for animal protection (animal from abusive child , not mine) when I need to take potty breaks during the day , or if I want to protect guests from our overly friendly dogs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gSpvULVVV3-2x2dvefRWwmNuPVurZBBAFrKv25a78IG8_vAgxdmsa6r1pOEsVSTMrWRLJXHlk0IpGFUcr3hpNq9G42FizK66UZLWBMwwLL0V7Br34SQ8gw7WubWZTIlJ04MGC09algZr/s1600-h/100_2803.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193529816801037330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9gSpvULVVV3-2x2dvefRWwmNuPVurZBBAFrKv25a78IG8_vAgxdmsa6r1pOEsVSTMrWRLJXHlk0IpGFUcr3hpNq9G42FizK66UZLWBMwwLL0V7Br34SQ8gw7WubWZTIlJ04MGC09algZr/s400/100_2803.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is my lovely after , after much stress and aggravation because those special hinges don't come with directions, and you need to perform tricks on them to get them to work , thankfully I didn't give up. It is partially painted , but I wanted it up for today so there is still work to be done. But I love it , I installed a door stop to the wall and a stop for the door to stay propped open , for the most it will be open, but it is fun it moves so gently, the dogs can't figure out what is going on though.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz0cOwMqCOf5B02mh0iX8gsRVequTmYKlR2cyy3LmtNh_fX_cJ0MQqygYEbzL1ZH-SJwkgl3ohubsLpnwHGaaooTfgvKjNl7NzzcXkiwR_M74lelqGD_Mo3GORpnPeyouT-R_0jdDwOUf/s1600-h/100_2804.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193529825390971938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsz0cOwMqCOf5B02mh0iX8gsRVequTmYKlR2cyy3LmtNh_fX_cJ0MQqygYEbzL1ZH-SJwkgl3ohubsLpnwHGaaooTfgvKjNl7NzzcXkiwR_M74lelqGD_Mo3GORpnPeyouT-R_0jdDwOUf/s400/100_2804.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div>A little trim work to do still to fill in the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">gaping</span>, and painting , and ordering a couple of push plates for the door but I really really like it , it looks good and feels better, so <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">when</span> it is all complete it will be such a fun feature.</div><div>I will make sure not to carry trays towards it. </div>

Hangin in there

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Swinging door

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsf22t6pl1c8jTiOyL_Bop3R3yhwYf0viEG3ccFfvwNeKagfifzqPaHWdaXU6qxZIdKpAouRiF_hhWHvQkC-Tyz-eFfih0SX9iKaCiJIhhQ106hdIAdSCWaARIax-c-5ZXKxAiz1HFMQ80/s1600-h/100_2800.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192803056794946546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsf22t6pl1c8jTiOyL_Bop3R3yhwYf0viEG3ccFfvwNeKagfifzqPaHWdaXU6qxZIdKpAouRiF_hhWHvQkC-Tyz-eFfih0SX9iKaCiJIhhQ106hdIAdSCWaARIax-c-5ZXKxAiz1HFMQ80/s400/100_2800.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I have filled in the whole frame now, wow that was a painful experience, but worth the blisters, I love it , and even Todd loves it , ok he probably wouldn't say love but the fact that he was hesitant and likes it makes me happy.<br /><br /><br /><div>I have pondered about a dutch door , couldn't figure out how to make that work, so I gave up , I have thought of a glass door, but it was altogether pricey which held me back, until a few days ago I found this promotional door at Home Depot , a solid wood door with pretty panels , and I sources the hinges in black, because my other option was bright brass , can't go there. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5em4oEr6wIkrWlsqgLsK9nk3N7hZ9y6XW-RJmHd7FaqrHYqNLDt8YueWnbREZtNp_OSLOToAmSWUc6L5-D32jnPmgOppx3G6guBRzB9nCP0EjBoSd9FmadiJokvwAlhnr3ID-du15NWJ/s1600-h/100_2794.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192784206183484354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP5em4oEr6wIkrWlsqgLsK9nk3N7hZ9y6XW-RJmHd7FaqrHYqNLDt8YueWnbREZtNp_OSLOToAmSWUc6L5-D32jnPmgOppx3G6guBRzB9nCP0EjBoSd9FmadiJokvwAlhnr3ID-du15NWJ/s400/100_2794.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> I asked my husband who works in the city to come back with these hinges , and he did, $9.00.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MzdTub46IcYbKxlZhauwvlUoD48odYeiHiz143pY8o_asMSX9Q_KRdCSx5Zy9c8hEm5itKZgU3oFh6bmfVu_SJ86g1jdQp9_t4MWFUoub5FgzEUl48ohf4w5mNgUr7vof74EzlU0sa3P/s1600-h/100_2795.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192784249133157330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MzdTub46IcYbKxlZhauwvlUoD48odYeiHiz143pY8o_asMSX9Q_KRdCSx5Zy9c8hEm5itKZgU3oFh6bmfVu_SJ86g1jdQp9_t4MWFUoub5FgzEUl48ohf4w5mNgUr7vof74EzlU0sa3P/s400/100_2795.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Here is the door , good thing I don't care about my nails , because I bent one back trying to lift this beast into the truck , there are always at least two men around when I do things like this who just watch me waiting to see me motion for help, but I never do. I can do it. It ended up beinga mere$59.00 compaired to the $132.00 price tag of the glass door which I still love , I am very happy with my choice. Come back soo to see it hung and painted , now deep grey or white paint?<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOngNTGzAM8MhQpUXPXkyC4yhUId21jshnrL8Ly_HFY0m536yVVukZoMPDTXl3zClcQCGbhZkh5tMSB0iyNrvD_Hjy5riU3AAocRoiKp-a7q9QCwBjyEMGlZGSU560fOFFeuHsmKIoa9r/s1600-h/100_2797.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5192784279197928418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGOngNTGzAM8MhQpUXPXkyC4yhUId21jshnrL8Ly_HFY0m536yVVukZoMPDTXl3zClcQCGbhZkh5tMSB0iyNrvD_Hjy5riU3AAocRoiKp-a7q9QCwBjyEMGlZGSU560fOFFeuHsmKIoa9r/s400/100_2797.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> And where I will put this swinging door , entering into my kitchen family room, why well I never imagined needing to close off this area, however our kitchen has the computer and our lovely daughters love to sing together , and play <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">youtube</span> video's over and over, while we try and watch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">tv</span> in the front room, this open plan makes this difficult, as well for late night R rated movie watching I always worry the kids will come down for something and view a terrifying scene unknowingly to us , so a swinging door would surely allow us to avoid those situations. </p><br /><p>I am sure most of the time it will remain open but it will be nice to have , and will be an added detail, another detail to make our house different from all the rest , I love it when people come over like yesterday , a woman who has the same house and saw all of the details I came up with for this house , she laughed and said she c<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ould</span> hire me to do her house in the same manor. She had wondered how her kitchen would look with a big island , well mine has it , she asked if the builder made it for us, what a compliment, as well she thought of putting in a window seat and I could show her how it would really look because I did one here. Maybe I will get jobs just from holding an open house on my work when the time comes.<br /></p></div>

Swinging door

I have filled in the whole frame now, wow that was a painful experience, but worth the blisters, I love it , and even Todd loves it , ok he...

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