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A Budget Kitchen Makeover With Sparkle! (Part 1)

June 2, 2014 by Patti 93 Comments

It has been SO long since I’ve posted, what with graduations, family vacations, prepping my home to put on the market, etc., that I thought I’d better make this post a really BIG one!  Are you ready for a lot of pictures?

I’m SO happy to finally share with you my Budget Kitchen Makeover!  It’s been a long time in the making and I only just finished up the final details of the transformation.  It’s funny, and kind of sad, that it took finding out that we’re going to move to motivate me to finally wrap things up.  Is there anyone else out there who moves mountains to accomplish big projects, but leaves the little details undone?  It’s a character defect of some sort, I’m sure!

Kitchen beforeThis is my kitchen before we began tearing things up.  We had already added the stainless steel fridge and dishwasher when the old black ones gave up the ghost.  You can only imagine how much darker those two black boxes made this room feel.

1-Kitchen demo 001-001As I’ve said before, my house isn’t large and my kitchen island is my only crafting space.  Mr. OTN was bound and determined to provide me with a larger (and prettier) counter space to work on.  Not to mention that he might just get a few more gourmet type meals out of me if my kitchen was a more appealing place to cook!

kitchen beforeIt is hard to see here, but the counter top was black tile, with white trim and the island was only about two feet deep with a raised bar.  This main living space in my home includes the kitchen, a dining area, a small sitting area behind the kitchen counter and the living room.

Kitchen before makeoverThe raised bar was higher then in the above picture and only served to separate it from the living room, making the kitchen feel darker,  and limiting counter space.  It also blocked some of the view from the kitchen out toward the lake, especially for a shorter gal like me.

2-Kitchen demo 014We planned and shopped and planned some more to make this the most budget friendly kitchen makeover we possibly could.  I’ll be sharing my secrets for shopping for appliances, how to get high-end granite slab for much less than what you see on the display room floors, painting your own cabinets, customizing an existing kitchen island, creating your own mirror and tile back splash online, and other tips for saving tons of money on a kitchen makeover.  All that for another post though.  Today, I will just show you some after pics.

1-Kitchen After 005This is it!  Can you believe it?  You might want to scroll up again to that first picture and look at that dark and dingy old kitchen before going any further.  That’s what I keep doing and I’m the one writing this post!

7-Kitchen After 018So much lighter and brighter.  So much more open to the rest of the living area.  So much more crafting . . . er . . . cooking space with the lowered bar and extended length of the island.

1-Kitchen After 006The original cabinets were solid and in good condition so I decided to paint over them with Annie Sloan chalk paint in Old White.  I love that this paint doesn’t require stripping, sanding or (in most cases) priming.

13-Kitchen after remodel 050I chose to distress my cabinets some because I happen to like the look, Farmhouse Glam girl that I am.  The added bonus to that is that, over time, you won’t notice the normal wear and tear as much.   I then added a bit of greyish color wash in the cabinet insets to add an additional aged appearance.

14-Kitchen after remodel 053I sealed my cabinets with soft wax and buffed them for a nice glow.

11-Kitchen after remodel 040When the morning sun comes in through the windows the light color cabinets reflect light all around the room!

08-Kitchen after remodel 030Next is my kitchen island which was nothing but a square box with drawers and cupboards.

4-Kitchen Island and Garlic Broccolini 008I added legs and corbels and painted it with Annie Sloan’s Graphite to ground the room.

09-Kitchen after remodel 032More distressing (and staining of the distressed areas)

3-Kitchen Island and Garlic Broccolini 006More buffing and waxing

1-Kitchen Island and Garlic Broccolini 003I was really glad that I invested in an electric buffer for this job.

12-Kitchen after remodel 043Next was my granite slab.  I wanted it to be white like marble.  I love marble but it doesn’t react well to acidic foods.  My master bath has marble and I’ve experienced the heart sinking feeling of seeing what vinegar and water cleaner does when sprayed on its surface (I’m still trying to figure out how to fix that mistake, short of hiring someone to come in and professionally buff out the spotty areas and reseal the marble).

2-Kitchen Remodel After (gems in granite) 003This piece (Glacier White) has “sparkles” in it when the light shines just right (I HEART sparkles) and small red garnets imbedded within the metamorphosed granitic rock.

1-Kitchen Remodel After (gems in granite) 001I’m constantly moving things people place on top of the sparkles so they aren’t hidden from my view!

6-Kitchen After 013I also wanted a piece of granite that had “waves”, to give it a feeling of movement.

23-Kitchen after remodel 087You’ll have to come back for the post that shows you how to find beautiful granite for less than you’d pay for granite tile!

01-Kitchen after remodel 002On to my back splash.   More sparkle, of course, from polished marble tiles.

4-Kitchen After 009I wasn’t as worried about using marble on the back splash because it isn’t heavily exposed to acidic food, especially since I do all of my chopping on the island.

5-Kitchen After 011The light from the windows shines in and reflects back off these small mosaic tiles, which I also happened to find at a great price!

02-Kitchen after remodel 004On to the custom back splash for my stove area.  I found a site online where you can choose your own tiles in any color and material and they will mount your design on netting.  This makes it easy to adhere in the area where you want a special pop of color.  Since I love blues and greens I mixed and matched mirrored and glass tiles in various shades of the same colors that I see when I look outside my windows.

2-Kitchen After 006

15-Kitchen after remodel 063To finish things off we added a new oil rubbed bronze faucet to match the new cabinet hardware,

24-Kitchen after remodel 080and some new mercury glass light fixtures for more sparkle.

20-Kitchen after remodel 078The new blue green paint color makes my creamy white cabinets and the new crown moulding “pop”.

04-Kitchen after remodel 012I placed a few new items placed atop the cabinets,

18-Kitchen after remodel 074

while some of the old things remain.

03-Kitchen after remodel 008We bought this mirror at an antique store when we first purchased our home.  I prefer a sink with a window over it but this is the next best thing as I can look at the lake behind me while I’m washing my dishes.

1-Kitchen After 009I added a little coffee station to this counter,

3-Kitchen After 007and my collection of special oils and vinegar in the corner area near the stove.

10-Kitchen after remodel 037The new double oven and gas range combo is great and I’ll be sharing tips with you soon on getting the best price possible for appliances.  The tile floor was in the kitchen when we purchased our home ten years ago and is still in good shape.  I like it, as it reminds me of a floor that might be found in a French Country Farmhouse.  So . . . no change needed here . . . except maybe a little bleaching of the grout!  That could be a future post as well as it certainly will need to be done before we put our home on the market!

2-Kitchen After 007Now for a few final pictures with the beautiful roses our Freedom Session Facilitators and Participants presented us with at their graduation ceremony last night.

4-Kitchen After 016How beautiful these creamy white flowers look in my kitchen.

5-Kitchen After 017My friends know the things that please me.

6-Kitchen After 019This is the view looking out toward my little sitting area with the lake beyond.

1-Kitchen After 001It is sort of strange that now that my kitchen is just the way I always wanted it, we have to turn around and sell our home.  As I look online at homes in the Greenville area I haven’t seen a single kitchen that looks like this, the one that was my dream kitchen for so long before we actually made it a reality.

Perhaps we’ll buy a home that needs a kitchen makeover.  If we do you better believe that I’ll be using the same materials again . . .  if I can find them.  Or perhaps we’ll find a home with a kitchen that is already updated and I’ll fall in love with something new . . . ???

I can’t know what the future holds but I CAN walk into the future without fear, knowing that my paths are prepared before me, by the One who cares about every single detail of my life . . . even kitchens!

Blessings,

My Signature-001PART 2 and PART 3 of this kitchen makeover can be seen HERE and HERE.

PART 4, where I’ll share my shopping secrets, is yet to come!

I’ve been known to link up to the following great parties!!!
Sunday:
 UnderTheTableAndDreaming, TheDIYShowoff, TheTablescaper,LifeOnLakeshoreDrive, SuburbsMama,
ThreeMangoSeeds,  NiftyThriftyThings,
SundaySoiree,
Monday:
 IShouldBeMoppingTheFloor,  ModVintageLife,  TheDedicatedHouse, UncommonDesigns, WestFurnitureRevival, BoogieboardCottage, HuckleberryLove, GiveMeTheGoodsMonday,  TwelveOEight, CarrieThisHome, Dwellings, AnExtraordinaryDay,
InspireMeMonday,
BetweenNapsOnThePorch
Tuesday:
HomeStoriesAtoZ, AStrollThruLife, Elizabeth&Co, CoastalCharm, CozyLittleHouse,  NaptimeCreations, CedarHillFarmhouse, KatheWithAnE,NotJustAHousewife, 
VMG206, TuesdaysAtOurHome,
TwirlAndTakeABow, TheWinthropChronicles, WeCallItJunkin’
Wednesday:
SavvySouthernStyle, The36thAvenue, IvyAndElephants,  DIYByDesign, TheStyleSisters, AdornedFromAbove, Timewashed,
SomedayCrafts, GreenWillowPond, Fishtail Cottage,  TheCityFarmhouse
Thursday:
NoMinimalistHere, ImpartingGrace, EmbracingChange, HaveADailyCupOfMrsOlson, BeyondThePicketFence, AllThingsWithPurpose, MyRepurposedLife, FromMyFrontPorchToYours, ADelightsomeLife, AKAWeekendRetreat
Friday:
MyRomanticHome, FrenchCountryCottage, MissMustardSeed, ThirtyHandmadeDays, CommonGround, TheShabbyNest, LizMarie, Redoux, JenniferRizzo, TheCharmOfHome, RootedInThyme, TickledPinkTimesTwo, TheDedicatedHouseAnythingBlueFriday,
IHeartNapTime, DIYVintageChic, FindingFabulous
ShabbyliciousFriday
Saturday:
FunkyJunkInteriors, SixSistersStuff, It’sOverflowing, BeDifferentActNormal, TooMuchTimeOnMyHands,
OneMoreTimeEvents,  SayG’DaySaturday
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Comments

  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    June 2, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    Wow! LOL, I did have to go back up and then I read that sentence where you say we should do that! : ) This is an amazing transformation. I couldn’t believe it was a kitchen in the same house! Just gorgeous and I love all the changes you made. I love your backsplash tile. I need something like that for our kitchen as we are in a condo with no window in the kitchen. Right now there is no backsplash and it really needs something reflective. Marble wouldn’t be good for us though because I do get sauce that splashes up every so often. Great job!

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  2. Pat says

    June 2, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    Patti,
    WoW!!!
    I’m in love with your kitchen, too, dear friend!!!
    Those pendant lights are just the icing on the cake above your gorgeous granite island!!!
    Love the backsplash and the custom tiles above the range!!!
    The color choices for the cabinets, island, walls. . .exquisite!!!
    I think you should have fresh roses everyday on your island!!!
    It won’t be easy finding something like this when you move, but you’ll have a great reference file at hand!
    Looking forward to seeing more information on this post in the future.
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  3. Anne says

    June 2, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Love!

    Reply
  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    June 2, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Oh wow, your kitchen makeover is fabulous. I love all the changes and it is so light and bright. Gorgeous.

    Reply
  5. Su says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:25 pm

    It’s wonderful! I have very similar granite on the sink side of my kitchen, and I love it. Congratulations to your daughter.

    Reply
  6. Nita@ModVintageLife says

    June 2, 2014 at 10:50 pm

    Oh…Patti – it’s gorgeous!!! I’m so jealous! I love every bit of it!!!!!!

    Reply
  7. Felicia says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Gorgeous! You did an amazing job. What a great kitchen to start and finish your day!

    Reply
  8. Gigi Harlan says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:59 am

    I absolutely LOVE your new kitchen! I love everything about it and I really am excited about the mirror, that is one gorgeous piece!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

    Reply
  9. Stacy Risenmay says

    June 3, 2014 at 9:46 am

    What an amazing transformation! It is so light and bright now 🙂

    Reply
  10. Shanice says

    June 3, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Fantastic! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.

    Reply
  11. Patti says

    June 3, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    Patti, I’m in love with your gorgeous kitchen! That mirror, …. genius! The finishes you chose are perfect.
    The copper pieces are so lovely! Amazing job, sorry you have to leave it, but you can have the pleasure of doing it all over again. I know you are up to the challenge!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  12. Carol Cook says

    June 3, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Amazing!

    I am so sorry you have to sell your house with that beautiful kitchen, but I know you will create an amazing kitchen in your next house.

    Reply
  13. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:07 pm

    So beautiful!! You did a great job!

    Reply
  14. Kristi@Chatfield Court says

    June 3, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    Beautiful transformation. Love all the sparkle, especially the granite.
    Kristi

    Reply
  15. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    June 4, 2014 at 6:19 am

    This is a stunningly beautiful transformation!! You have re-inspired me! I’ve been itching to update our boring blonde oak kitchen cabinets, but after painting some reclaimed cabinets white for the laundry room, I got disheartened with the finished look and have been hemming and hawing about starting in the kitchen. Chalk paint never occurred to me!! I’ll be checking back for your in-depth posts – I LOVE your backsplash!! Glad I found you at Savvy Southern Style!

    Reply
  16. CD Loken says

    June 5, 2014 at 9:12 am

    What an amazing makeover! I love everything! I can’t thank you enough for all the inspiration. Now maybe I can get motivated to start on my kitchen!

    Reply
  17. Pamela says

    June 5, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Patti you and your hubs knocked it out of the park! As soon as I got to the first pic I went WOW! It looks amazing and I know you must just love it in there now. Thanx so much for linking your awesome new kitchen to THT!

    Reply
  18. Bobbi Jo Voelker says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    Oh my goodness! Gorgeous! Great transformation!!

    Reply
  19. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com says

    June 6, 2014 at 3:30 am

    Wow, when I first say the “after” photo, I thought you were going to say that was your “inspiration” photo! It is so professional and beautiful, I thought it was from a magazine or Houzz.com or something like that! It’s really gorgeous. I can’t wait for your post on painting the cabinets b/c I want to paint mine. Best wishes with the move, I hope you’ll find something equally as lovely. Thank you for joining the History & Home link party. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  20. Stacey says

    June 6, 2014 at 5:36 am

    Patti, your kitchen is amazing! I love the sparkles you added and that paint color really sets it all off. I also love the way you did the top of your cabinets. I’m working on that project right now. Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  21. Selene Galindo says

    June 6, 2014 at 7:33 am

    I found your awesome kitchen makeover on Pinterest and I just fell in love with it!! You did such a great job!!

    Reply
  22. Cathy says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:04 am

    WOW! What an amazing transformation – I love every thing you did in it … Now you have the wheels in my head turning and my hubby is going to most perplexed when I tell him what I have in mind. Beautiful…..Cathy

    Reply
  23. Leigh says

    June 6, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Oh, how BEAUTIFUL! Those tiles are so pretty and I love everything down to the small details!

    http://fun2funky.blogspot.com/

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  24. Melissa French of Housepunkery says

    June 7, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    I love how you updated the island, it looks so elegant. Hello from Show & Tell Saturday.

    Reply
  25. Meredith Wouters says

    June 7, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    Gorgeous! I love all the details from the corbels to the light fixtures. So nice to find your beautiful blog through the Say G’day Saturday party!

    Reply
  26. Deborah says

    June 7, 2014 at 7:47 pm

    It is just stunning Patty! I’m a little sad for you that you have to leave it, but I know you are up to the challenge of creating one equally as beautiful in your new home. Thank you for sharing at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!
    Blessings, Deborah

    Reply
  27. Ashley says

    June 8, 2014 at 5:49 am

    You did a beautiful job. Much lighter and brighter! We push through big home projects and leave the details unfinished. Sometimes I just forget about them, sometimes its hard to work up the motivation to get all of the tools out just to work on something small. I’m looking forward to seeing the follow up posts on this remodel!

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  28. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    June 8, 2014 at 6:32 am

    You and your hubs are SO cute!! I LOVE your kitchen transformation and it gives me hope that we can make ours as appealing (on our tiny budget)…hoping to get to that project within the next year…Thanks for linking up to the Link it or Lump it Party 🙂
    Cindy@DIYbeautify

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  29. Cindy@DIYbeautify says

    June 8, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Oops, disregard that last sentence! LOL

    Reply
  30. Mrs. Stewart says

    June 8, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Wow! I’m here visiting from the Nifty Thrifty Things Link Up. You did an amazing job! I love the bright, clean result. My favorites, though, are hands-down your thoughtful breadboard vignette, and of course the hilarious “Hey, Girl…” Cracking up! Well done. 🙂

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  31. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    June 8, 2014 at 7:06 pm

    Seriously? Is that really the same kitchen? Wow Patti, what an amazing transformation! It looks so big and light and bright now! And very sophisticated! You must never want to leave the kitchen!

    Reply
  32. Marijana says

    June 8, 2014 at 10:14 pm

    Wooow… What a great makeover! So much light, i love it!
    Greetings from Serbia:)
    Marijana

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  33. Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com says

    June 9, 2014 at 3:22 am

    I came back over to tell you I’m featuring this at the H&H link party tomorrow!

    Reply
  34. Christine says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:48 am

    Absolutely stunning kitchen….You two did a wonderful job!!! I hope your loving the granite slab as much as me (we have the same granite in my kitchen)

    Reply
  35. Kathi Riemer says

    June 9, 2014 at 8:40 am

    What a difference a coat of paint makes! Your research paid off….you have a million dollar kitchen. I just love it.
    Thank you for sharing.

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  36. Erica says

    June 9, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Wow!! This transformation is absolutely AMAZING! I love all the sparkle 🙂

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  37. Vickie says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I’m popping in from Tweak it Tuesday to tell you how gorgeous your kitchen looks!!!! When I picked out the finishes for our kitchen, I had a photo of a kitchen with walls the color of yours. We painted the walls a rust color, but when I’m ready for a change (soon) I’m still loving the bluish green hue you’ve chosen. I could move right into your lovely kitchen!

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  38. cassie says

    June 9, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    love it so much, patti! the colors are awesome and i LOVE the island!

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  39. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    June 9, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    SO much lighter and brighter…beautiful, Patti!! I am at the end of my kitchen redo and I am SO glad it’s almost over! It’s a lot of work and I didn’t even replace my backsplash or counter. Your granite is gorgeous and I love the sparkle of the tile! Very well done! XO

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  40. martina says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:44 am

    WOW what a GORGEOUS makeover!! Love every detail!!

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  41. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 10, 2014 at 5:48 am

    This is a stunning transformation. 🙂 I love your faucet …I have the same one. 🙂 Your backsplash is beautiful too.

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  42. Jo Ann says

    June 10, 2014 at 8:17 am

    So beautiful and bright! I love it. Great job!

    Reply
  43. Beverley Leonie says

    June 10, 2014 at 9:06 am

    My eyes almost popped out of my head. I will tell you what I love most about your kitchen……… EVERYTHING!!!!!!

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  44. MaryJean says

    June 10, 2014 at 11:08 am

    Love, love, love what you did with your kitchen! It turned out beautiful! Saw a sneak-peak on Marty’s blog and I just had to take a look! Great job!

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  45. Jann Olson says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    Wow, what a transformation Patti! Love how bright and cheery it all turned out! I must say, you two look like you were having so much fun with the demolition. lol! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  46. Richella Parham says

    June 11, 2014 at 7:12 am

    Oh, Patti. Wow, wow, wow, and WOW!! I’m so happy for you–and so proud of you! I can hardly even believe that this is the same space. I’m sure that’s what everyone says, but honestly, what a change! It’ll be fun to see all your budget tips as you lay out all the details. You must be loving this new space!!

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  47. Jann Olson says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:24 pm

    Hi Patti, featuring you at SYC. Great makeover my friend!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  48. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    June 12, 2014 at 5:11 am

    Wow! What a transformation! The kitchen is absolutely lovely, bright, sparkly, and fresh! You both must be so very proud of yourselves and I’m sure are loving it!

    Reply
  49. Heather Crabtree says

    June 12, 2014 at 11:31 am

    LOVE your kitchen transformation!!!! Love how light and bright it all is! That mirror over your sink is AMAZING! I am a new follower!

    Heather @ Ever Evolving Life 4-5

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  50. Sherry says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    This is beautiful! I love the color of the walls!
    Sherry

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  51. The DIY Homegirl says

    June 12, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    I hopped over from a link party to check out your backsplash and wow! Amazing makeover! Your kitchen feels so much more spacious now. Great job!

    Reply
  52. Shanice says

    June 13, 2014 at 8:49 am

    Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream’s City of Links last Friday! I loved this post so much that I chose it to be featured for this weeks party. 🙂 Go grab a button you deserve it!

    Reply
  53. Julie says

    June 13, 2014 at 9:07 pm

    Looks great! The new look is a big transformation from the before pictures. There is way more light shining through your kitchen now.

    Reply
  54. Carrie This Home says

    June 14, 2014 at 11:30 am

    I love, love, love how this turned out Patti! I usually prefer darker cabinets but this post really has me changing my mind! I love the paint color and little sparkle you added in. I’ll be featuring this at the next Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! So glad you shared this with us!

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  55. Cindy says

    June 15, 2014 at 10:01 am

    So pretty! Bright, Fresh, and sparkly…turned our perfectly!
    Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  56. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Patti…your “new” kitchen is extraordinary!! I feel so badly that you won’t be able to enjoy it much longer…it’s so beautiful. Though at the same time, I’m excited for you upcoming new adventure!

    Glad you mentioned investing in a buffer, because before you wrote that I thought “oh! my arms!!!” 😉
    The new mercury glass pendants are perfect. There’s so much I love, I could go on and on…

    Come on over tonight to Project Inspire{d} tonight….you are my pick for the party!!

    Best wishes for An Extraordinary Day!!

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  57. Natasha in Oz says

    June 19, 2014 at 3:24 am

    I’ve just pinned this-what an incredible transformation! You guys are amazing!

    Thanks for joining the Say G’Day Saturday linky party. Hope you can join us again this weekend.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  58. kathy says

    June 19, 2014 at 7:00 am

    It’s so light and airy with a french feel! I loved this. I especially like that mirror you found and also love your kitchen range. You did a wonderful job at creating this beautiful kitchen:)

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  59. Lisa at Texas Decor says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Wow!!!! Your kitchen looks like a brand new space! So much lighter and brighter! I love the mirror and your cabinets look great! Congrats on a job very well done!

    Reply
  60. Karmen says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:10 am

    I LOVE your kitchen! That is exactly the look I am after for our remodel! Thanks for listing paint color and granite (my builder is talking me out of marble). I just love the idea of SPARKLE! I found you through Imparting Grace’s link up.

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  61. Toni Floyd says

    June 19, 2014 at 9:12 am

    I absolutely LOVE everything in your new kitchen! I am waiting with baited breath for your update on buying granite and appliances at budget prices!! I’m so ready to get started!

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  62. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:33 pm

    Patti, the kitchen is amazing!!! You are one of the fan favorites at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2014/06/sunday-showcase-from-make-it-pretty_22.html Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  63. Geri Colvin says

    June 22, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    I LOVE your Kitcen makeover top notch! The only thing That I question are your chairs at island/bar. They are sort of dark and your eyes go to them and stop. I think white same shade as cupboards would be a great choice or even gray as a possible second choice.

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  64. Suzan says

    June 23, 2014 at 5:12 am

    It’s absolutely spectacular – truly magazine worthy !!!
    LOVE the backsplash – and that mirror over the sink – ( and the corbels and the island the appliances and the granite and and and lol )
    What a transformation ♥
    xxx

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  65. Joy says

    June 23, 2014 at 6:10 am

    You have created a beautiful bright kitchen. However, I must say I would have been proud to have had your first kitchen. I loved the warm wood looks as well. Just call me old fashion.

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  66. Lauren says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    Hi Patti,
    Fantastic job with your remodel! Would you mind sharing where you purchased your white marble back splash? It is my favorite part!

    Thank you!

    Reply
  67. Breanna says

    June 27, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    This is gorgeous! I love how much brighter it is and that you still kept some of the old. Pinned!

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  68. Renee says

    July 1, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I really love your kitchen and I am in the process of redoing mine. We plan on painting the cabinets so looking forward to that post. What I’m really interested in is the appliances…I have to buy those very soon and have a tight budget.

    Reply
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I love the process of hunting for orphaned and cast off furniture (particularly my Chosen Chairs) and then taking the time to transform each piece into something new and beautiful. This process allows me to reflect upon my own story of transformation and blesses me over and over with each piece I redesign.

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💜Valentines Day is the day of love!💜 That’ 💜Valentines Day is the day of love!💜 That’s why I chose this day to share the 🎉Grand Opening 🎉of my custom chair design shop on Etsy. Whether you’re in the market for a new chair or not, I would love for y’all to go to my shop and check it out. You might even learn some things about me that you didn’t know before by clicking on the About page. 😉

I’m very excited to do my creative thing and be able  share it with others. This is the first step in a new journey and I greatly appreciate any likes or shares so that I can get my Chosen Chairs shop name out into the marketplace🥰

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Christmas is put away but a little light remains i Christmas is put away but a little light remains in my library dining room. #twinklelights #diningroom #libraryroom #frenchcountry #coastalstyle #diningroomlibrary #lakelifestyle #piercingthedarkness
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I’m thrilled with this beautiful necklace I rece I’m thrilled with this beautiful necklace I received from @beaglund for Christmas and want to give a shout out to her friend Ashley @livealohadesigns. All of her designs are gorgeous. #supportsmallbusinesses #madewithaloha #ohana
Still going strong after four rounds in the only p Still going strong after four rounds in the only program that has ever worked for me. Sure, I went off plan a few times over the holidays but E2M shows you how to get right back on track toward meeting your goals. It’s not about getting skinny but about being strong, and I feel better than I have in years. Sign ups are open for a limited time for the next 8-week round so check out the link for more info. #e2mpersonaltraining #e2mfitness #e2m #67strong

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“In 1965, Charles Schulz, a devout Christian and “In 1965, Charles Schulz, a devout Christian and creator of the Peanuts comic strip, was asked to create a Christmas special for CBS featuring the Peanuts Characters. He agreed with one requirement, that they allow him to include the story of the birth of Jesus. Although the stations executives were hesitant and tried to convince him otherwise, Schulz was insistent. As a result, for the past 50 plus years, millions of people have watched “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and heard the story of Jesus and “what Christmas is all about.”

It wasn’t until a few years back that I realized a “hidden message” in the film. Linus, a child who seems to have some insecurities as he carries a security blanket with him at all times. In fact, Linus NEVER drops his blanket, except once....

While sharing the message of “what Christmas is all about,” Linus drops his blanket at the exact moment he says the words, “fear not!”

In this seemingly innocent moment, Linus delivers a powerful reminder of the true meaning of Christmas. We are to “fear not”, for Jesus is born. We needn’t rely on material things for security, we have God with us, “Immanuel”, (Matthew 1:23) Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior - the true meaning of Christmas.

Awhile back, someone informed me, indignantly so, that Linus picks up his blanket at the end of the speech so my interpretation must be wrong. Well, he was right, Linus does pick up his blanket at the end of his speech. However, he “drops” it again later... 

Amid big, bright, colorful, shiny artificial trees, Charlie Brown chose the least of these, a little, wooden tree with just a few branches. Shortly thereafter, Linus uses his blanket to wrap about the base of the tree and says, “Maybe it just needs a little love”. In that moment, the tree “awakens”, stands tall and firm. A reminder that no matter who we are, how many mistakes we’ve made, a “little love” can make all the difference.

Let’s strive to “fear not” (Luke 2:10) and “love one another” (John 13:34), not just at Christmastime, but the whole year through.”

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