Voila.......
The Mess!
Tearing the kitchen apart.........
Ripped up that carpet......
Knock down a bunch of walls, remove toilet, 3 sinks, kitchen tiles.
Result = one inch of dust on every surface throughout the house. Oh Yah!!!
The last of that wall removed, steel H bar inserted to brace the upper floor, all plumbing moved, cut, re-directed.
Burly men, grunting and admiring their work.
Man in hole - standing on, who knows what in the basement, to finish off the plumbing changes. So, we're 5 days into this insane project and hoping to be done by.......April??!! (Oh help!)
Now....just in case you wanted a peek at our current kitchen...
well....
brace yourself
Ain't it sweet!
Come on back on Monday - March 1st - for my give-away.
Enter one and all!
Hi, I'm Wanda. I am a happy woman, wife to Danny for...oh....lots a years and finally Mom to THE most adorable little girl from Hunan, China - Dahlia. And now we have been blessed again with another daughter, Milana, from Zhejiang, China. (The 2 best things I've ever done!)
We live in the Montreal area. After a loooonnngg wait for Dahlia's little sister Milana (pronounced - Mee-lana, like banana), we finally brought her home in August 2009. Dahlia came to us in Nov 2004 (at 20 months of age)and a year later we began the application for another baby - at the time the waiting period was around 8 months. Almost 4 years later (say what!?!)we, at last, brought Milana home.
This began as the story of our journey to bring Milana home and life with her big sister, Dahlia. It now continues as we live as a family of four!
God.
My (growing) family.
Hangin' out with my girlies.
My wonderful friends (you know who you are!).
To laugh (out loud and a lot!).
Music.
Painting. Hugs.
Long chats with my buds.
My garden.
To read (ha...when I can!).
Sunshine.
Spring, Spring and more Spring.
Building things.
Cooking.
Decorating.
Parties (ahem).
The internet.
Life.
Movies. A.I.
Dancing with the stars.
So you think you can dance.
Travel. Umm..did I say laughing my head off.
Oh Gee...everything actually!!
13 comments:
Oh, my! What a major project. I hope they finish on time. :)
Have a great weekend!
Holy crap! What a mess! But I'm guessing it's going to be fabulous when they finish. Can't wait to see the results!!!
Wanda....this is a study of courage, grace and patience in its own right! Wow!
I'm cringing just looking at it BUT I know when its done....OH glory ~ it will be wonderful I am certain!
Hang in there my friend and be extra nice to yourselves during this....dinner out sounds just about right....everyday maybe??
:) Hugs!
Now THAT is a RENOVATION....WOW!! Well, I am sure it is not easy living with all the loud noise, mess, and make shift kitchen, but it will be FABULOUS when it is finished, so hang in there:)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
xo,
Lisa
Just remember it'll be the kitchen of your dreams. ;) I know how hard it is to not have a kitchen but soon you'll have one.
Oh been there too my friend...and hated every second of it! I know Hate is a harsh word but I so did...
Here's to getting the kitchen of your dreams by April ~ it will happen...let's think positive!
Hope you are having a great weekend!!!
Holy cow! I can't wait to see it when it is done! Hang in there!
Wow.... Looks like you're in the thick of it now! Your new kitchen is going to look fabulous (keep that in your thoughts)! The crazy couple of months will soon be over and just a small memory in the back of your mind.
Hope you're having a great weekend!!!
Holy Cow! That is a much bigger project than I expected! Can not wait to see the finished product! Have a great weekend!
You are a brave woman! It is hard now but it is worth it in the end.
Can not wait to see the finished job!
Keep smilin!
Oh you poor dear. I know what your are going through, we did it once and the lesson I learned is: IT IS EASIER TO JUST MOVE!
I know it will be stunning when it is done. That dust gets absolutely everywhere doesn't it?!
Your bravery is only eclipsed by your beauty.
Valerie
Girl...you WEREN'T kiddin' when you said MAJOR renovation. I was thinking a little disruption....this is really CRAZY. I love your makeshift kitchen...complete with Cognac Snifters! Gotta love it!
Keep your head....it'll all be in the rearview mirror before long!
xoxoxo
Dita
Right Dita. Baby bottles and cognac snifters. The perfect combination, don't you think?
:)
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