Walls of the Bedroom Painted

YELLOW or STRAW? That is the question

The Walls are Done in the Bedroom!!!

We are moving the old dressers out and getting into sellout mode for most of the furniture.  

Our cabinet maker came today with the contractor and the electrician is coming tomorrow!

We're off to the races.

Bright Burrow

Who needs a big house? 

House Dreaming

http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/8-Long-Ridge-Ct_Farmington_CT_06085_1101306360

With all these plans working on the house, Hal and I went and did a little window shopping (car windows) and we found a great house for us.

After considering it 20 seconds or so, I think we're going to stay exactly where we are and enjoy our front porch, big trees, great neighbors and a little renovation. Besides, what would we do with four bathrooms and a three car garage?

Pros and Cons: Base Filler - Pantry

Another filler. Again, if I have a funny space, why not use it? I don't see a down side.

Pros and Cons: In Door Spice Rack

This seems like a no brainer to me. I remember growing up in a house where the oft-used spices were kept near at hand and the infrequently used spices were in the spice rack always covered with dust and sticky with grease. Icky! This has given me an aversion to spice racks in general and anyone who knows me understands that I hate anything that has a permanent home on the countertop instead of being "put away". To me, a clean kitchen means cleared off, so clean you can lick them countertops, so I am definitely up for throwing away my twirling spice rack in favor of a in door spice rack.

Pros

• The perfect solution
• No grimey spice jars out on display
• Frees up space on the countertop, but spices are still at your fingertips

Cons

• Increases the weight of the door, do I need to worry about the hinges?
• Open the door too quickly and things go flying across the room
• I don't want to store spices near the stove because it decreases their life, but I do want to use spices next to the stove. Will I just keep everything here because it is convenient? And does it really change my bahavior? I think that now I just shove everything in the cupboard next to the stove anyway, so maybe it doesn't matter.

Pros and Cons: Cutlery Divider

This specialty drawer has a big cool factor, but I can buy a divider from IKEA for what, $10? Or will I love it because there is no in front of or behind, no sliding around? However, I won't be able to turn it upside down and shake the inevitable crumbs out . . .

Pros and Cons: Pull Out Table

Pros

• Extends working cabinet space
• Has to be put away, you can't leave the clutter on it, the drawer must be closed after use

Cons

• Takes up drawer space
• Not removable (can I get a bread board like Rebecca has instead?)
• If it gets dirty, it must be cleaned where it is, there is no sinck option