The Kitchen

We've been picking out things for our kitchen for approximately 270 days. Finally, the work has begun! So instead of a polished post with before and after photos, I'm sharing the ugliness of a job in process.

An official before shot from one rare day when my bar was actually clean:
Yesterday, we emptied our cabinets and drawers. Blake and I were alone for some of this, and he took lots of pics of me working hard. I am so glad I don't have to look at everyone from hip level like he does. He stood on a chair for this one; I spare you all the hip-shots.

This little guy is a pro at dodging the camera.

About three hours ago, some guys ripped off the old tile and pulled up the countertops.
Then they laid the new tops down. A lot of huffing and puffing and heavy breathing accompanied this portion of the project, as well as an accidental activation of my garbage disposal, which was resting on the cabinet floor. Hopefully the cabinet floor has not been chewed up and disposed of. These countertops are espresso Caesarstone, a dark brown granite composite.

I went for a one-bowl sink. Gutsy, I know. I cook a lot and clean big pans often, so I think it will be great.

This is the tile for the backsplash. I searched for something to pull in the light color of our hardwood floors, and I finally found this tile online. I've had a litte setback getting it here on time, but it should all be done later this week.

More to come later. You can find us out at a local restaurant every night this week.