As you can see, we still haven't put on the cabinet doors just yet. I ordered knobs and handles from Home Depot and am anxiously awaiting for them to arrive. Also, I'm still trying to decide a backsplash. Originally, I was going to put a piece of stainless behind the stovetop, but now I'm thinking of tiling all the way across. Tile? Don't ask what kind! I'm not sure, but I'm leaning towards penny tile or perhaps marble. You'll just have to wait and see!
It's been terribly hard to cook on the new range. It works beautifully, but I want it to stay perfect! I'm convinced that people who design showcase kitchens for hundreds of thousands of dollars don't cook in them! Anyway, the hungry diners here at Love and Life at Leadora would never allow that, and as soon as the range was put in, they demanded cookies. After much pressure, I finally broke down and baked espresso double-chocolate chunk cookies. I'm not sure if it was the new oven or my outstanding baking, but MacGyver husband proclaimed, "These are the best cookies you've ever made"!
How fun! Your stove is mighty impressive and those cookies look so darn yummy!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the stove and microwave Heather! I know you are so excited to be so close to being done! Can't wait to see!
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Very stylish Heather, they look fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI love getting little glimpses of your kitchen! The stove is very upscale looking. I know what you mean about keeping it clean. It took me several months before I could cook anything messy on mine. I still fret over it. I'd be a nervous wreck if I had one of those high dollar ones. lol
ReplyDeleteEverything is looking great! I thought you were going to say subway tiles but penny tiles would be pretty too. And marble would be beautiful!
Your stove is so pretty! I love cooking on gas, but since we don't have gas here, I had to get an electric stove (yuck). I saw some glass tile at Home Depot that I have fallen in love with, but marble would look very classy in there.
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ReplyDeleteI think that it is mainly the baker, but a new oven does help! I know what you mean about not messing up your pretty appliances. But with two minions it is impossible. I do take more time when it comes to cleaning. My vow is to keep it looking new as long as I can.
ReplyDeleteI love tile, but marble is beautiful. We have cultured marble in our master bathroom, and it certainly gives it a classy look. I have no doubt that it will be lovely no matter what you choose.
Yummy looking cookies...
Have a great weekend,
Cindy
Everything looks to be coming right along. When I first saw the pic I thought you had shiny, white subway tile across the back. It's late and I need sleep, haha. Whatever tile you go with I'm sure will be lovely.
ReplyDeleteWow! oh Wow! I love it and the microwave oven too. So far so good. The tile is going to be interesting...take lots of time and I am sure you will make the right choice.
ReplyDeleteCool! We're channeling grey! I just painted my bedroom grey. So cool. Isn't it peaceful?!
ReplyDeletexo Jeanne.
yeah! what a fabulous way to break in your new oven! it's beautiful BTW! looks like it cost thousands of dollars! but what do I know, I've never had to buy a new stove.
ReplyDeleteummm... I vote for tile - stainless steel seems hard to keep clean-looking! can't wait for the full un-veiling!
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DeleteOh I am dreaming of gas stove such as this! One thing I don't like about living in an apartment is I have to endure cooking on an electric coil stove :)
DeleteYour kitchen is beautiful!
xoxo
Myric
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Myric
Finally getting around to catching up on my blog readings, I've missed so much! Love the microwave and stove! One day I'd love to redo ours in stainless steel and granite! That's what dreams are for right? LOL Hope you have a wonderful New year! Have a great day.
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Jill
Oh Heather, it looks beautiful! You must be so excited! I know what you mean about not wanting to use it - it's almost too pretty! I can't wait to see the rest of the kitchen. It is really coming along!
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Will you share your cookie recipe? Sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteHello Heather,
ReplyDeleteI seriously think that was a good question! You got me thinking there so I blogged about it for you! I hope I answered your question. I am not good at giving explanations.
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.com/2012/01/what-blog-button-is-for.html
xoxo
Myric
Wow...it does look impressive. I would love a baking drawer too. Can't wait to see what you choose for a backsplash. I'm a huge fan of subway tile. It wouldn't break the bank and would be relatively easy. Whatever you decide will be great...can't wait to see.
ReplyDeleteOoooh Heather, how very exciting. Your stove and microwave look amazing. You're one step closer. If I cannot wait to see it all done...I can only imagine how anxious you must be. Eeek!
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
I love watching your kitchen come together. I love penny tile and am hoping that's what you choose just so I can see it. :)
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh I am loving the new stove. I hate how hard new appliences are to get used to. Cookies look yummy.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Love the stove..waiting for more updates. Smooches and Hugs and wishes for a beautiful day
ReplyDeleteYour new stove is fabulous! I love the look.
ReplyDeleteLove your new stove and the idea of a baking drawer is great. Your kitchen is looking awesome!
ReplyDeleteExciting!!! A new kitchen is something we desperately need here...can't wait to see it all when it's done!
ReplyDeleteEver since I was a kid I wanted a double oven and now finally I have one. I gotta say it's awesome. I hope one day you get to have one because they are fun.
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