I've been sitting here for an hour staring at my computer waiting for some sort or revelation. I felt like I should write an update on the kitchen, but the truth is not much has been updated recently.
I got a new lid holder from Ikea if that counts.
See, when you renovate a kitchen you're at the mercy of those around you. If one thing isn't ready yet (in this case the counter) you're at a stand still. Waiting. Sitting patiently on the kitchen floor surrounded by wet tissues and an old copy of Tiger Beat magazine remembering a time when you were happy, carefree and the future wife of The Fonz.
For me, no counter means no sink, no taps and no dishwasher. I've taken to hiding the dishes behind the shower curtain in my tub. Since my tub is occupied, as a result I've also taken to washing myself with a rag and a bit of dish detergent.
UPDATE FROM 4 SECONDS AGO: No joke. As I was about to start typing my next paragraph here, lamenting the loss of my bathtub to a 2 foot high pile of dirty dishes I got an email. MY COUNTERS ARE COMING MY COUNTERS ARE COMING MY COUNTERS ARE COMING.
Today.
So now I don't really want to write this post because I'm so excited that my counters are coming. It feels like an event.
Waiting at the door wearing heels and a party dress may seem like too much ... but it's not.
Waiting out on the road might be.
You've probably been wondering why I haven't included more pictures of my kitchen in the process of being renovated. Part of the reason is I want you to have that GASP moment when you see it all done (without having seen too many bits and pieces of it).
I, personally have had several GASP moments since the start of this kitchen, many of them ending in choking on my own spit and going to bed around 2 in the afternoon with a wine cooler and a Dramamine.
There are so very many things that can go wrong in a kitchen renovation and so very many things that need to be decided on. The electrical boxes. Where should they go? How many appliances will you be running at the same time? How high on the wall will they be? You're going to put your coffee maker there? Oh ... well a plug won't fit there.
Decide, Decide, Decide.
And the longer you take to decide the longer the project takes, but if you decide too quickly you may be staring at a mistake until you redo your kitchen again in the year Never.
Update from 30 seconds ago: MY COUNTERS HAVE ARRIVED.
Yeah. You're not getting any more outta me today. I have a party to go to.
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Forgot. I sent your last couple posts to friends. One replied she has joined as you are the "Modern day Erma Bomback."
I loved Erma Bombeck growing up. Two of my favourite quotes from her are:
"I didn't fight my way to the top of the food chain to be a vegetarian."
and
"I told you I was sick." (her epitaph).
You are a great humorist! I love the dress, hair, bag, and excitement that is mounting by minutes. Can't wait to see the new kitchen! I am sure, as with all you do, it will be grand. You give Kate Middleton a run for the money. Where is your tiara? Love the matching truck in background.
We are going to get a big reveal like they do on HGTV, but I would rather get the dirty little secrets and a play by play in keeping with learning "the art of doing stuff."
Having gone through the kitchen remodel once, I know you can move right along now. Remember to put the faucet on the sink BEFORE you install it.
Hope the counters are exactly what you had in your mind's eye. We will want full details about what you chose and why.
Nope NOT too much. Too much would be if you had 2 feet of snow still on the ground and had to wear galoshes. New counters definitely are something to get excited over! (are they recycled materials???)
You looks adorbs. Mind sharing where that dress came from?
While I'm patiently waiting for the big reveal of your kitchen, you made me think of our "tub". When we moved into our house 2 years ago we bought the tub of our dreams because we were getting ready to redo the ugliest bathroom we had ever seen. But then the roof needed to be replaced asap, and the patio doors needed to be replaced, and, and, and, and....
2 years later, the tub of our dreams is still sitting, uninstalled in our spare bedroom. It is the source of much teasing from friends and family. But someday it will make it back to the top of the (money-to-be-spent) list and I like knowing that it is there and dreaming of the day that I'll be able to use it :)
You look so pretty...and freezing! Love that bag too. Can't wait to see this dadgum kitchen reveal!
You look beautiful! Don't be surprised if the counter delivery men want to stay;)
Such a sweet dress. It looks so lovely on you. Is the money in the purse, to pay for the counters? Lots and lots of money.
I love how you make me laugh each day!!!! You are so talented that you deserve those counters and all of the perfect outlet placing that goes along. I am SO EXCITED right now b/c my 7 month long DIY bathroom reno if finally being finished by a real contractor this very moment. It's 3/4 done, so it's only going to take him 2 days. Hallelujah! My daughters are already planning the bathroom reveal party complete with the finest kids non-alcoholic bubbly! Happy counter day!
No, the nice dress is not too much! I hope the install went well, and that the installers kept their eyes on the job and not on you! Well maybe a few ogles are OK. Happy for you on counter day!
"I'm so excited"....du du du du doooooo...."and I just can't hide it"......du du du du doooooo....."I'm about to lose control and I think I like it"......du du du du dooooooo!!!!! (name that tune).
Happy Counter Day, Karen!
And no, it's not too much. Your counters are here!!! Yay!!!
Happy Counter Day!
Have fun at the party...the dress is perfect...you look so pretty...
wish I was invited...CAN"T WAIT!!! YAHOOO!!!!!
You're as pretty as a new counter top. (I think I see goosebumps from here.)
Happy your counters have arrived. One less thing on the hurry up and wait list.
I like your dress too.
I love the dress, but even more, I ADORE the straw bag!! I covet one and that looks about near-perfect!
enjoy the counter party =)
I know the feeling! When mine finally came in, during the install I had to duck into the living room to happy dance and muffle my squeals!!
So awesome when the counters go on the cabinets, like frosting on the the cake.
Wait! Wait!! Run back in the house! You forgot the pearls! :) Congrats on "Counter Day".
No -- look at Karen's right wrist. She didn't forget anything. Pearls at her throat would have been over-accessorizing.
You are too funny. And excited. Wait...not too excited. Just the right exited. Sounds like the counter is the next big thing to be installed...and then....