Apr 21 2008
Kitchens & Silver Linings …
I hope y’all have had a sweet weekend! I had planned to be stamping this afternoon … but as it turned out, we were busy with discovery and more kitchen demolition. Oh well … it’s all for a good thing in the end! So let me bring you up to date with our renovation project, since stamping hasn’t occurred today.
What a fascinating experience I had last week, as I was taken to a ginormous warehouse of granite & stone … truly an “eyes wide open” visit! I selected our future countertops, the templates have been drawn, and we expect(ed) installation on Wednesday or Thursday this week … until this afternoon. DH is doing a fabulous job of refinishing our kitchen cabinetry. He pulled out the dishwasher as he was working on the lower cabinets. 
That’s when he found the hidden secret … the dishwasher plumbing wasn’t sealed properly and has been dripping for who knows how long. The wood, the cabinet floor, the cabinet walls were literally mushy with mold.
The rest of the day & most of tonight has been spent removing that entire wall of cabinets, including the sink. I now have a waterless, sinkless kitchen! (I’m not a gourmet cook, but sinkless is tricky!) Now you must remember that my talented
DH is Mr. Manager by day … but Mr. I-Love-Woodworking on his off-work hours. I’m so blessed! I honestly think that finding this awful surprise today was really the best thing. Why? If we hadn’t found it until weeks or months later … we would be tearing up our “new” kitchen … rather than the ‘non-renovated’ version! Blessed! Lucky! It must be a silver lining … right here in my yucky-looking kitchen!
That’s the current status! I’ve got a stamping club here tomorrow night … so I must switch gears and get everything prepped. Y’all have a sweet Monday out there! (If you have a notion that you’d like to get your hands dirty … give us a jingle!) hahaha
22 responses so far
Wow, that is a blessing! That would have really been awful tearing up your new stuff!
Oh man Bev! I have so been there and done that. We did a kitchen remodel a little over a year ago and it was one thing wrong after another. I was sure happy when it was all finished. You’re gonna love the granite countertop. Wasn’t it an experience looking at all that pretty stone? It took me forever to pick out the right slab.
Oh my gosh!!! What a discovery…………….
It will be just gorgeous when it is all done……………..
Hugs,
Vicki
WOW Tex – good thing you found that!!!
I cannot wait to see the end product!
Yuk, but you are right it is lucky that you found it now. I did dishes in my bathroom for about 3 weeks one time when I was having a kitchen rennovated.
Oh, BEV! I’m so excited for you. . . through all the mess, there’s certainly potential for the beautiful kitchen you envision. I can’t wait to see it! 🙂 HUGS!
Holy Cow!! What a task!!
Well, no sink or counters, that must mean that the take out menus are right next to the phone !! 🙂
Can’t wait to see the finished product.
I bet it is going to be wonderful when it’s all done! Hope the dishwasher didn’t cause any major damage. I’m passing the Arte y Pico award on to you because I love your work and you’re such a sweetie. You can check my blog post today for details. Hugs! 🙂
Wow! Good thing you found that….whew!!! And, I just know it’s going to be fabulous when it’s all done…can’t wait to see the pics!!
Have fun at your stampin’ party tomorrow night!!! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Oh Bev, thank goodness you found this now! Having been through a kitchen and basement remodel PLUS an addition, I know how frustrating it can all be! I know though that when it’s all over, you will be so thankful that you did it!
Well, I don’t mind getting my hands dirty (with ink!), but I think you’ve got things under control!
Thank goodness you found it now! Looks like it’s time to eat out!
This is just too weird. I was just thinking about you an your kitchen while commenting on another gal’s new shed. And when I got here, you updated your progress.
Blessed definitely! So glad you found out before the new kitchen is in. Have fun stamping with your club!
It’s so good that you found this before it worsened!! Blessing indeed! I can’t wait to see the finished project, Bev!!
Hey, you wouldn’t think of renting this guy out would you? Nice to see how your renovation is coming along . . just think of the end product. .. it’s going to be beautiful!!
Oh, dear! These things have a way of mushrooming into bigger projects, don’t they? It’s a good thing you discovered it now rather than later. Good luck with the rest of it! It’s going to be so beautiful when it’s finished!
Can’t wait to see the finished project!
Hey! I miss you! and give your sweet DD a hug from me!
WOW ~ So glad you found it when you did! 😉
Can’t wait to see it all finished!
OH WOW!!!! It will all be worth it in the end – although we missed you tons!
Oh yikes Bev! Glad you found that though . . . that could have seriously affected your health and everything else. So sorry that happened to you though sweetie pie!!! (((((HUGS)))))
OMGoodness . . .
Sorry you discovered all that mess, but hey . . . new stuff is always good! 😉 Hope it’s all coming along as planned and is finished soon!
Hi Bev, I just checked my email, a little late I know. That’s alot of work. Your kitchen is going to be beautiful…. Your Calif Cousin Denise
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