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Our Home Renovation | Kitchen Edition

Thursday, November 14, 2019

Today is all about the kitchen!
This will easily be my favorite room of the house when it is done.
Before we get into that, make sure you check out my previous posts about our home renovation below.




Now let's check out what we have planned for our kitchen.

These are the floors that will be in our kitchen.


Again, the floor above will be throughout the entire first floor of our home.

Honestly, our kitchen isn't anything out of the ordinary.
But trying to find pictures to describe it are virtually impossible!
I had snapped a pic of the computer screen about a year ago, so that is what I am sharing today.
The overall layout is the same, but colors and such aren't 100% accurate.

You will enter the kitchen from the family/dining room space by walking up a few steps.




Just like all the bathrooms and our closet, we will have all white cabinets with matte black counter tops.


The sink will be in the middle of the island, directly across from the slide-in range.
The range will sit on the back wall of the house with a window on each side.
Due to those windows (and having more space in our pantry), we decided to not have any upper cabinets on the back wall.

In the picture it shows a gray back splash, but it will actually be black brick from the counter top up. 😍😍
There will also be a wood beam that goes across the top above the stove covering the most of the vent hood.
This will tie in with the wood beams that will be in the family/dining space.

It's hard to see, but the lighting isn't correct either.
I currently have lighting picked out for the island that is similar to what I shared for in our dining room.

I'm still on the hunt for counter height stools.

We want something with a back to them since we will probably be using this space quite a bit.
I like a leather or fabric look to warm/soften the space a bit.
I found these as I was walking by, but I haven't found the ones yet ;)



It is crazy when I actually walk through the space right now and imagine the kitchen!

Do you have any good suggestions for where to find stools?
Let me know in the comments below :)

Thanks for stopping by!


XOXO ~ Vanessa

Let's Look | Entertaining Ideas

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Why hello there!
Yes, it is Wednesday and I am finally getting a post up on here.
That's just life these days :/

Anyway...I'm linking up with Erika & Shay today for their monthly Let's Look series!


Today is all about Entertaining!!!
Oh how I can't wait to be able to have get togethers again!

Instead of showing you how I entertain (because I haven't been able to do so in a hot minute),
I have a few tips for you that will help you out next time you are hosting a big group of people.


1. Plan ahead!
Honestly, I start brainstorming most parties or gatherings I host a good 6 months or more in advance.
From the guest list to the food...I write it all down.
Staying organized and on top of things will make your party run smoothly.


2. Pick a theme and run with it!
I love a good theme!
It can be as simple as whatever the nearest holiday is, or whatever your imagination comes up with.
A theme is a great way to help you narrow down the decor for the party, the food, etc.
You can even pick a few specialty drinks too so you don't have to furnish a full bar.


3. Don't think you have to do it all!
Enlist the help of family or friends to pitch in.
You can have each family bring a dish, or supply the drinks, etc.
Don't try to be Superwomen!
It just brings on a lot of unneeded stress to you and you will project that stress onto those around you.


4. Don't be afraid to keep things simple.
You don't have to make everything super fancy.
Don't have serving dishes that all match or even have serving dishes?
Don't let that stop you from hosting a great party!
You can use whatever you have in your cabinets, or dare I say leave those chips in the bag ;)
If your friends care that much about the presentation of the chips and dip you might need new friends.
#justsaying


5. Enjoy yourself!
The dishes don't need washed the moment they are empty and put into the sink.
Live in the moment with your family or friends.
Make memories!


What are your tips for a successful party?
Let me know in the comments below :)


XOXO ~ Vanessa
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