Jul 14, 2011

An Updated Kitchen

posted on: July 14, 2011 | by Ann Marie | 10 Comments

Since the kitchen is the heart of our home, we renovated the room before we moved in by: removing a cabinet and added a dishwasher   removing the double oven and replaced it with that cabinet painting the existing cabinets white painting the existing knobs and hinges with oil-rubbed bronze spray paint spray painting and [...]

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Filed Under: greatest hits, house tour, kitchen

Oct 15, 2010

Lettered Dollar Tree Garland

posted on: October 15, 2010 | by Ann Marie | 13 Comments

I wanted a letter-y fall garland for over my sink, but did not want to cut it freehand or waste time (and paper) making and printing it out! Lazy? No. I have Dollar Tree! I found this very halloween-y garland that would perfect for a party, but was a little too much for my house [...]

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Filed Under: dollar store, fall into me, holiday decor, kitchen, vignettes

Aug 6, 2010

Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp

posted on: August 6, 2010 | by Ann Marie | 6 Comments

  Strawberry Rhubarb crisp/pie is a tried and true favorite, but have you tried rhubarb with blueberries? Oooooooh, yum! It’s my new favorite…   Filling: two pints fresh or one bag frozen blueberries, enough to fill pan six or more stalks rhubarb, cut into bite-sized pieces, enough to fill pan The fruit is sweet enough [...]

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Filed Under: gardening, good food, kitchen

Aug 3, 2010

Kitchen Chalkboard Trio

posted on: August 3, 2010 | by Ann Marie | 17 Comments

I have three matching frames from two separate trips to two different Goodwill’s and I thought it was time to dust them off and put them to work in my kitchen. Two were of leaves,    the other was of Anne Geddes babies. Sorry babies, you’re cute, but you’re someone else’s kids. Washed them well [...]

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Filed Under: chalkboard, diy, Goodwill, kitchen, wall space

Jan 11, 2010

Countertops: Finished!

posted on: January 11, 2010 | by Ann Marie | 12 Comments

Wavy walls, a tricky space, and cabinets that aren’t level. None of that was a match for my husband! The second half of the countertop job is done, thanks Doug! :) View Full Album This counter space completely opens up my kitchen. I’m excited for the next party, this will be the perfect spot for [...]

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