Monthly Archives: June 2014

A Vintage Cottage Kitchen

Posted on June 28, 2014 by fitz

Deciding to not sell my house right away has resulted in extreme laziness regarding the finishing touches to my kitchen. Everything is now functional; who needs toe-kicks, thresholds or shoe moulding, really? Plus, I’ve been busy with more pressing concerns: … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Favorites | 12 Comments

Hmmm…That Looks Familiar

Posted on June 15, 2014 by fitz

I’ve been wrestling with the design for the island/counter/microwave shelf I want to make to fit the 22-3/4″-wide area between the door and window. While I quite like my decrepit antique farmhouse table, it simply doesn’t fit the space – … Continue reading →

Posted in Woodworking | 20 Comments

Perhaps My Favorite Discovery

Posted on June 13, 2014 by fitz

I’m sitting in a hotel room an hour outside Denver, and to kill a little time before leaving for the airport, I’ve been scrolling through my phone and wondering why I took some of the odd pictures thereupon (also, I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation/Restoration | 8 Comments

Fully Functional, if Not Quite Fully Finished

Posted on June 8, 2014 by fitz

While I still have a few things to finish, my stove is once again hooked up, and the refrigerator is no longer in the living room. I’d celebrate by using the appliances for the first time in almost three weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen, Renovation/Restoration | 18 Comments

Glad I Saved that Coffee Filter

Posted on June 3, 2014 by fitz

Since installing the cork tiles two weeks ago, my refrigerator has been in the living room (it’s a look), plugged in to a heavy-duty extension cord (I know, I know; it’s temporary). The stove is in the dining room, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen, Renovation/Restoration | 7 Comments