Tearing Down The Walls Of Heartache

Okay, so Patty Smith's lyrics are really "shootin' at the walls of heartache", but we would never be so violent in our haus. Nevertheless, we've definitely been warriors of the DIY sort over the past few weekends. This story of demolition started months ago with taking out the built-in banquette to make room for cupboards and more counter space and has ended with something that doesn't resemble a kitchen in the slightest. {Unless you count the fridge hanging out in a completely random spot in the middle of the room or the Flair that is about to be taken out of it's 40 year home in a few short hours.} Demo is pretty straight forward but we can all use some good tips so here are a few pointers to making it run more smoothly.

1} Be Prepared:

Not only do you need to be physically prepared but mentally prepared for what is about to happen to your once lovely home. The mental part is a lot harder to achieve and we certainly didn't get there, so I'll focus on the physical.

Good Taste in Recession

While writing my last post I noticed an unhappy common theme. All the magazines I love have died. Is it just the recession? Or is my taste really that unpopular? Either way I've certainly made Conde Nast's blacklist. Rest in peace my beloveds.

Modern History

My best bud Mare hates blue. Why? Because her room growing up was a blue explosion. Carpet, paint, curtains, bedding, you name it. Everything was blue. Naturally she got sick of it, because too much of a good thing really isn't a good thing. After years of buddydom, I still can't recall seeing her wear blue. Individual style is influenced in so many ways whether it be from childhood traumas or adult inspirations.

The only crystal balls I use are in lamp bases

Before my brain and blog are completely overrun by the kitchen remodel I thought I post an old draft that I never got around to publishing. Enjoy : )

Uppers Schmuppers or Our New Kitchen Layout

No matter where the party starts, it always ends up in the kitchen. Somehow after all these years of people going to McDonald's, it's still the heart of the home. Kitchens are where memories are made learning your grandmother's favorite recipes {or in my case, my husband's}. It's where we cut flowers, feed pets and mix drinks. But most importantly it is where we reconnect. It's where we tell each other about our day and where company migrates to. Because so many activities happen here, special attention needs to be given to how it will actually work.