tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post2824509413251828103..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Remember, It's Gonna Look Worse Before It Looks BetterMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-54497214258689443682011-07-26T08:00:04.194-05:002011-07-26T08:00:04.194-05:00APG - Thanks for the encouraging words. This morn...APG - Thanks for the encouraging words. This morning I feel so tired I could care less about the whole project. Can't seem to get enough rest (which isn't a good thing obviously) but I'll keep trying to manage my time better . . . and hope that crew of seven (a cook, a maid, a gardener, a ground's keeper, a gofer, and two strong construction workers) shows up soon!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-8880058685632620812011-07-25T10:06:46.430-05:002011-07-25T10:06:46.430-05:00It is looking great! The pretend island and all! ...It is looking great! The pretend island and all! I think you will love it. And yes, "yipee!" for a big table!!!The Apple Pie Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10340020795649093810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67813619287446681272011-07-22T11:27:57.263-05:002011-07-22T11:27:57.263-05:00Erin - Yupper, we've already noticed how much ...Erin - Yupper, we've already noticed how much better the flow of traffic is!<br /><br />Jen - I appreciate you maintaining the pantry is not "pink." I'm just not sure I can embrace your label of "flesh" much easier! ;o} And that's just it . . . I will now have room for people to gather in the kitchen and not have to climb over each other to move.<br /><br />Susan - How could I stand my cramped little space for 15 years? Well, let's just say that I have not been a totally happy camper. (Right, Papa Pea?)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80117886645931833682011-07-22T10:50:53.908-05:002011-07-22T10:50:53.908-05:00What a difference already! What are you going to ...What a difference already! What are you going to do with all that storage space, hmmmm? And 21 POUNDS of strawberries? It must be something in the Minnesota air. I love big dining room tables with lots of people sitting around them - it just oozes with warmth, love and well-being. And it's about time - 15 years??? How could you stand it?Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74277279511413393952011-07-22T10:24:09.431-05:002011-07-22T10:24:09.431-05:00PS - since everyone always ends up hanging out in ...PS - since everyone always ends up hanging out in the kitchen anyway, I'd say this design looks even more perfect!Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-40358466851420749632011-07-22T10:22:52.042-05:002011-07-22T10:22:52.042-05:00Wow! You have been busy!!! Looks great and I can o...Wow! You have been busy!!! Looks great and I can only imagine how much pleasure it gives you to see so much progress. <br /><br />And I maintain that your pantry is not pink :)Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-63783413276667528402011-07-22T08:57:44.661-05:002011-07-22T08:57:44.661-05:00Melissa - For guys who don't cook, it's ha...Melissa - For guys who don't cook, it's hard for them to understand just how important a kitchen is for gals who do!! I've been tempted to block over that window we're taking out to get a feel of what it will really be like. But doesn't really matter, I guess, 'cause I WANT that storage cabinet there!<br /><br />Katidids - We can't BELIEVE how much bigger the area feels! Currently we think we're hearing echos. (Good to hear from you!)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-3509142762184378892011-07-22T08:57:02.339-05:002011-07-22T08:57:02.339-05:00Just read Jane's comment... LMBO!!!!Just read Jane's comment... LMBO!!!!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-7535437189498467352011-07-22T08:56:24.788-05:002011-07-22T08:56:24.788-05:00Since I've seen the kitchen before the half wa...Since I've seen the kitchen before the half wall, I can honestly say, the island setup is fantastic! It really opens up the space to be able to see clear through, and traffic will be a breeze in there! I noticed you don't curtain your windows (I don't either), I've see shelves spanning windows holding jars or pots and pans that area really pretty and you can still get a peek of the outside, but if you need a cabinet with doors that's a great place to put one since it's the window to the mudroom. I'm so excited for you! My dream is a big farmhouse table, too - someday!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85427671272967664612011-07-22T08:52:58.091-05:002011-07-22T08:52:58.091-05:00Dr. Momi - Ha! That's what I keep chanting!
...Dr. Momi - Ha! That's what I keep chanting!<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - I'm such a visual person that it's helping me a lot.<br /><br />Sparkless - Arrrgh! So why didn't you do the whole plan for me . . . with input from your dad and brother?? ;o}<br /><br />Sue - Ya well, the pine has certainly been "warm" lately! :o} I won't have to do it again for another 20 years? If I live to be 125, I am NEVER doing it again!!<br /><br />Jane - What? Your pretend air conditioner hasn't appeared yet? You are just not beeleeving enough, my dahling. Ohmmmmmm . . . <br /><br />judy - I'm really hoping that after this especially terrible, awful rough period you're going through, things will start to take an upturn for you. Your liveliness and sense of humor will pull you through. Hugs.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-19392996205991753782011-07-22T08:12:54.938-05:002011-07-22T08:12:54.938-05:00Your really moving along! It will be so nice when...Your really moving along! It will be so nice when your done, just removing the wall makes it "feel bigger. Can't wait to see what you finish up with!Katididshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568618127371786808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-51414222592955802182011-07-22T07:59:45.166-05:002011-07-22T07:59:45.166-05:00Your plans sound perfect. We redid our kitchen a f...Your plans sound perfect. We redid our kitchen a few years ago (a complete gut job), and I would pretend cook different meals to work on the layout. Ryan thought I was cuckoo, but, hey! it worked for me. taking out the windows for extra storage space is also a GREAT idea.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16253555059755669254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36551736218186408862011-07-22T07:57:04.871-05:002011-07-22T07:57:04.871-05:00you are driving me crazy with these tease photo...you are driving me crazy with these tease photo's --I'd die for a tiny wheeie island if I cared right now and a table people could actually use [ mine has a computer on it ] so I guess it is being used. but I mean one that children could sit at. I use a oil cloth table cloth on the floor but that hasn't helped my off-white color carpet [ I sure in the h ---e double l did not choose that color. Don't worry momma pea, I won't rant and rave at you today [ oh- I guess I did a little ] but I really let Jane have it today and plus I mis-spelled everything murhahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa OK OK I only lost it for a moment- no knead to reply there is nothing anyone one can say or do but at least I know your here-I KNOW I'M NOT KNEADING BREAD BUT I CAN'T THINK WHICH IS RIGHT RIGHT NOW KNEAD OR NEAD--OH NEITHER AND NO I'M NOT DRUNKjudynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21502867101799025892011-07-22T06:10:05.547-05:002011-07-22T06:10:05.547-05:00What I want to know is, what is a pretend island. ...What I want to know is, what is a pretend island. Cause I can see it there, so has the heat effected me so much that I can see your imagination? Because I have been trying to make a pretend air conditioner and it has yet to appear.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-5191018169442796862011-07-22T04:33:49.552-05:002011-07-22T04:33:49.552-05:00I love all the pine.
I have pine in my kitchen to...I love all the pine. <br />I have pine in my kitchen too. It looks so "warm" and on a sunny day it just "glows".<br />I'm getting so excited FOR YOU. This remodel, though tough to go thru, is gonna be just the ticket. And think, you won't have to do it again for another 20 years.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85512007925175372012011-07-21T22:59:55.645-05:002011-07-21T22:59:55.645-05:00I can see it and it look marvelous! There are sta...I can see it and it look marvelous! There are standard measures for doing kitchens but it's always good to try them out first. I know a little about kitchens because my dad and brother ran a kitchen renovation business.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76738976054070993522011-07-21T22:10:12.250-05:002011-07-21T22:10:12.250-05:00Good idea on the "temporary" island so y...Good idea on the "temporary" island so you can see if it works for you & how you may need to change the size BEFORE you put in the real one.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83617596851136470642011-07-21T21:40:55.360-05:002011-07-21T21:40:55.360-05:00It's coming along!It's coming along!dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.com