Calm Before The Storm

While I am still trying to put all the pieces of my kitchen puzzle together.

Using some inspiration from this kitchen in a magazine...

with it's off white perimeter cabinets glazed in gray

and it's light blue island glazed in gray

and this Laduree shop

with it's huge amount of character and...

(Oh, everything about Laduree that makes me weak in the knees)

and my Nina Campbell Parakeet wallpaper.

I am getting closer to finding a ball that rolls.

Today

we went to a marble showroom in Toledo

and of course,

the saleswoman gave me an "Are you stupid look??"

when I told her I wanted to use

MARBLE for my kitchen countertops.

Like it was dumbest thing she ever heard.

Yet the MARBLE I want to use

has been used as floors and countertops

all over Europe for centuries!!

In spite of the naysayers...

Tomorrow,

we go marble hunting in Columbus

before I catch a plane to Texas.

While enjoying my little whippersnapper(s) in Texas...

my PAINTER will be priming my chocolate laundry room walls.

Getting them ready for a new paint color...

which has yet to be determined.

I only know that I am done with the brown...

and I never liked brown my whole life.

I am too old to be a "Follower"

That is why...I am taking my good ole time on this project...

I am "finding myself" :)

My painter will also be transforming my dining room.

Pulling this puppy away from the wall...

almost convinced my Banker that we should

sell it

and replace it

with a built-in beautiful banquettte.

Kidding...

(should've left the dishes in it)

My beige ceiling will be painted bright white.

And the walls; crown to baseboards will be painted

Benjamin Moore's Classic Gray

which really is a warm neutral and not too gray.

I cannot tell you how happy I will be

to get rid of these 2 toned walls

that remind me daily

that I cannot pick out paint!!

With my lousy camera

you get a glimpse of the Classic Gray with my new wood floors.

It will be interesting to see how it REALLY looks when I come home.

I have more than my fingers crossed...

I am asking for DIVINE intervention

on this One!

Until my Banker calls me home from Texas...

Lovin' It,

Lisa

Not So Mellow Yellow

A little yellow to brighten this gray day.

Courtesy: House Beautiful

Lovin' It,

Lisa

Decisions, Decisions

I know this photo makes my kitchen look pristine but trust me...

our floor is buckled near our frig from water damage and our 18 year old cabinets are chipping.

Hence the reason for our kitchen makeover.

I have been posting about it for a long time but have not been able to find a wood floor we liked, agreed on, or could afford.

Until now...

Here are our 2 final choices of walnut flooring.

The flooring will be going throughout our entire 1st floor.

We will be replacing the carpet in the dining room and his office with wood.

Therefore, since it is a HUGE costly decision...

we have been extremely picky.

However, looks like this latter wood floor is the WINNER.

Although, more $$$...

"Mr.Banker/Colorado Man" likes how natural it looks

and is SOLD on it.

And who am I to argue?

Decision made!

Lovin' It,

Lisa

My Little Pretties

Random Pinterest pics that caught my eye...

I just love this little hallway.

The dark trim framing the outdoors.

The wicker basket and floor aren't too bad either.

A very swank kitchen

that I appreciate but would never copy.

Too much for me

but I would love to hang out there with friends.

And a picture from my archives that I loved...

in honor of the Pantone Color of 2012

"Tangerine/Mango"

It's a color I would eat, wear and decorate with!

I love it! But always regret it's association with Halloween.

Because Orange & Black are awful

but I do love the color

tangerine/mango/ orange

without Halloween.

Lovin' It,

Lisa

Endless Possibilities

More kitchen inspiration...

like I need it :)

Lovin' It,

Lisa

My Skate

Pretty & Petite

Today,

I am visiting small kitchens like mine...

There are some mighty sweet small kitchens on Pinterest.

(And I thought I saw every kitchen on the web!)

This French apartment {above} was 1st featured in Cote De Texas.

So stylish for a small kitchen.

Then there is this little beauty...truly amazing!

It has so much character for a little space.

Is there no end to beautiful kitchens?

ooh...here I go again

THAT floor!

Killer cute!

Island envy.

Pinterest has so many kitchens I've never seen before.

Like the ones Ijust featured.

Lovin' It,

Lisa