Every time I walk down the stairs and into the kitchen I love it a little bit more. I'm not sure if it's because it was a gradual renovation, so it's been a gradual appreciation, but I am really happy with how it has all turned out. I am mostly thrilled with how my "dream kitchen"{for this house at least} came out looking like the one in my head. I love every element. I love that it was on a major budget and still looks pretty{7,000.00 including appliances-that's fabulous}, and I love that my husband said yes to everything. He encouraged my vision and never even questioned butcher block counter tops, I think that's pretty amazing. He trusted me and for that I am thankful. I have to admit that I haven't always trusted his ideas and this project has made me rethink how I can approach his "dream"plans better. He deserves an emphatic YES! a lot of the time.
Still working on the open shelves, but things are looking better.
Pottery Barn saved this organizing mama{again}.