Glimpse into My Weekend....(Via Made By Girl)

It's Monday again....and and what remains is a BIG mess in our kitchen. The contractor took all the cabinet doors/drawers from the kitchen as well as all the bathrooms. BUT, it should be done & painted this week! Woo hoo!  Then they'll be back for sanding & spraying this coming weekend...the part I'm dreading!

There will be DUST all over...LUCKILY, they said they'll be taping off the entire area. So, I guess it's take-out for a couple days....! Anyhow, I'm anxious to see how it will all turn out! For those of you wondering...my selection was Benjamin Moore's 'simply white' - I think it'll go pretty well with the other whites!

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above: kitchen cabinets removed and taken by contractors to be lacquered. 

above: the Ballard chandelier hung by my guy, he did pretty darn good job because that thing was HEAVY!  Also, I was informed that Ballard is NO LONGER carrying this chandelier...I wonder why?!?! Anyhow, this is supposed to be the main dining area, but the ZGallerie table we ordered hasn't arrived yet!


below: I decided to hang the Jeannie Mills painting at the 2nd floor landing. I love looking at it every time I go up the stairs. 


 below: a little bit of BEAUTY in the midst of the mess in the kitchen.


below: a much needed break with Blintzes from Trader Joe's - ever had these before? They're DAIRY FREE and super good! I have them with melted dark chocolate and sometimes strawberries!



below: this is going to be our Christmas tree this year... we decided that we'll keep it SIMPLE. Of course, we'll be elevating it a bit and adding some ornaments!



below: a few decor items in the first floor powder room

images by jen




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56 comments

  1. It's looking good Jen! Can't wait to see the final product of the kitchen! Your design is going to look perfect in there. Happy Monday!

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  2. The nest is looking good...And sooo going to try those at T.J.'s tomorrow.

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  3. Yes I have tried those blintzes! I like them with butter pancake syrup.

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  4. really fabulous Jen, your home looks amazing, cant wait to see the whole finished product :)

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  5. Jen..its all coming together so beautifully..I love seeing all these updates ...keep them coming! Shame about that chandelier no longer in stock..Ive seen it with turquoise beading and it looks pretty amazing...I think they do hold a similar one though..the Maddox Beaded Chandelier? Looking forward to more of these posts..have a wonderful week lovely xoxo

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  6. Hey jen! It's looking great even amidst the chaos :) do you know where I could purchase that "happy" poster I see poking through in one of the images? I remember it from a post awhile back but can't recall who it's by or where to get it. Any info would be much appreciated! Thanks, xoxo

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  7. LOVE it all, such fabulous taste :)

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  8. I seriously am in LOVE with that painting, and think I decided I have to get one.
    <3 Nicole Lisa
    http://www.blushcode.com/

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  9. That chandelier is awesome! I had a love affair with some peanut butter cups from TJ's this weekend, they have some of the best stuff.

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  10. Your house is coming along fabulously! Can't wait to see the finished product :)
    Alessandra @ Sugar & Spice

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  11. The chandelier looks great hung! Btw, when I had my cabinets sprayed (oil based paint) the house was uninhabitable for a few days due to the incredibly strong smell...I might suggest you have a backup plan of where to stay, just in case!! Good luck!
    Janell

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  12. The transformation should be worth it all.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting
    http://mrgoodwillhunting.blogspot.com

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  13. Looking fantastic so far! Can't wait to see all the progress this week :) GG

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  14. Looking FANTASTIC so far! Can't wait to see the progress this week :) GG

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  15. Your kitchen is going to look so amazing when you are done! I am very bummed, however, that Ballard is not carrying that fixture any more.
    Keep up the great work!!
    abby

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  16. strange that ballard is no longer selling the chandelier...lots of people have blogged about it - maybe it sold out? in any case, it's really pretty in your dining room. the whole house is looking great! :) can't wait to see those cabinets painted white!

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  17. I totally relate...have contractor coming in this morning to remove my top cabinets and put in open shelving. Can't wait, but at the same time totally nervous about the mess and dust.
    Can't wait to see your before and afters!!!! I will have some too, but my home is pretty small and we have a super tight budget, but it'll be a great change none-the-less. Good luck!!!

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  18. Ohh the chandelier looks good! *high five to your hubby!*

    xo,
    Cassie

    {Stop by and say hello!}

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  19. Everything looks great! love the mirror in the powder room.

    http://jannsboutique.blogspot.com/

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  20. looks awesome! can't wait to see your kitchen when it's all done!

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  21. Wow Jen, the house is really coming along wonderfully! You have such an amazing eye for great pieces. I would have never thought to put that chandelier up if I saw it in the store or online! I really can't wait to see what the rest :)

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  22. Your place is lookign great Jen!!

    You are going to love your cabinets. We had ours sprayed cream and was the best thing we did. Be prepared...it does smell and is a bigger process than we were expecting. You may want to plan some things outside of the house :-) Can't wait to see the final pics!!

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  23. I've scoured the blog ...I MUST know what your floors are! They are gorgeous and exactly what I want. Are they real wood or laminate?

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  24. Looks Great! I always love when you post pics of your home...great inspiration:)

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  25. Love seeing the glimpses of your weekend! :)

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  26. Jen - you have the best taste! Where did you get your Barcelona couch? xx

    Morgan
    http://attentiontodetaildesign.blogspot.com/

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  27. Wow...it's going to be so beautiful when it's all done. I really like that pink painting.
    xoxo http://behindthelashes.com

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  28. The house is coming right along! It's looking good in there!! I really love that chandelier!

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  29. That chandelier... I made a post about my adoration of them....

    http://petitepoohmonamour.blogspot.com/

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  30. that snake skin mirror is awesome!

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  31. I love Trader Joe's and am vegan. I will have to try those!

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  32. Can't wait to see the end result! What kind of camera do you use? You take the most gorgeous photos.

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  33. I love that snakeskin mirror! Where is it from?

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  34. Your really have a gift for decorating! I cant wait to see the end result :) Keep up the good work!

    freakytortoise.blogspot.com

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  35. KAYLA POOLE:
    It's a giclee printed on poster board ...I found it at Pier1 imports...for like $250. Not sure if they have it anymore...let me know if you find it. It's by sister corita.... ;)))

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  36. Excited to see the kitchen completed! You will be really happy with the Benjamin Moore Simply White! I liked it so much I even used it in an all white bathroom!

    http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com

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  37. MICHELLE- It was an old mirror from IKEA which i made into python mirror.....with python patterned paper. :)

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  38. Love your Christmas tree -- can't wait to see how it turns out :]

    PS - Those blintzes are legit. Seriously.

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  39. Looking fantastic Jen, you are doing such a gorgeous job in such a fab house! Can't wait to see it finished xx

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  40. Its looking so great!
    I love all these little details that make such a big impact on the space
    Can't wait to see it finished

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  41. I can't wait to see how your kitchen turns out! I've been wanting to paint my cabinets too and your posts have been a great learning experience. Thanks, girl!

    And have I told you how amazed how quickly your space is coming together? It's looks beautiful.

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  42. This is so gorgeous!!! I love your style! Where did you get that painting that you have on the landing?! I want!

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  43. Your place looks amazing, amazing and even more amazing! :)

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  44. THE LONELY WIFE PROJECT: I use a CANON REBEL XSI powershot...SLR .

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  45. MORGAN: The barcelona day bed i got at Modani.com. :))

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  46. JANELL: Yea we are working on what we are going to do...will be boarding dogs for sure though. :) thanks!

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  47. DIARYOFACHAIR: Its by Jeannie Mills, aboriginal artist. I got it from a company who also seems to sell her work on Ebay.

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  48. Wow that mirror in your first floor powder room is gorgeous!! I can't believe its from Ikea updated with python paper. Such a fabulous idea! What did you use to adhere the paper?

    xx,

    Arianna

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  49. I am loving your house, Jen! I cannot wait to see how your kitchen turns out. xx

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  50. I LOVE, LOVE, what you've done so far!

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  51. ANNIECHOVIE: Thanks Anne :)) I cant wait for the dining table to arrive..!

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  52. Oh wow, where on earth did you get that glorious snakeskin mirror!

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  53. Simply White is my favorite Benjamin Moore white -- my kitchen cabinets are Simply White, and I LOVE them!

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  54. Looking beautiful, Jen! Can't wait to see it done! (I bet you can't wait, either!)

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  55. Your place is looking fantastic...I hope after you feature the finished product on Made by Girl, you'll let me do a post or guest post for COCOCOZY with some extra photos!!!

    Congratulations!

    xo,

    Coco

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  56. Jen, your painting looks beautiful there. I LOVE.

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