The reason this blog entry is only a "kitchen update" is because we had some issues with getting an island counter top. The following pictures do not include our island or the backsplash behind the stove. But here it is anyway.....
(And feel free to click on pictures in order to enlarge them)
The floors!
We replaced them with old 2" oak flooring reclaimed from a 1940's home in downtown Boise. Where did we find? Craigslist of course.
After laying the floor (I laid about half of it all by myself as Dustin was out of town) we stained the whole floor the lighter color. Then, one evening Dustin and I taped and stained the darker diamond shapes on the kitchen part of floor only. Wow, what a fun 6 hour grueling job that was!
To get Dustin's cooperation, I simply asked him if he wanted to "spend an evening" on the kitchen floor with me...not really what he had in mind, but he contributed nonetheless. :-)
Here's the kitchen without the island or backsplash behind the stove.........
Next up, pictures of our niece's wedding reception! We were so honored when we were asked if we would consider having it our place. This was the fire under our tushes to finish what we started!!
Here are some pictures of the beautiful event. Like I've said before, and maybe it's the ignorance with my camera, but these pictures just don't do it justice.
Here is the sign they put on the front porch......
Getting the food ready on our island (with a temporary countertop). Notice the punched tin backsplash now. We might end up painting that too....
Cute doilies hung from the ceiling.....(Pay no attention to the tired, glazed over man who couldn't move for the picture. ha ha)
People start to arrive.....
Pictures hung in our entrance.....
The darling bride and groom......
Setting up the reception line on the stage.....
Lots of people coming and going but never felt too crowded.....
A table close-up. Burlap, lace, and Baby's Breath....my favorites too......
