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JUST A LITTLE MORE COLOR ..TO COLOR MY WORLD


We have lived in our current house going on 9 years.  Since my sweet hubby retired, we have moved and remodeled often, so we wanted to make sure we would stay here for a while before we did any work on this current house.

About 3 or 4 years ago, we decided that it was time for us to tackle some of these projects in this house that was built sometime in the l970's.




We tackled the kitchen first, since it was original to the house and was old and a little funky.  

This kitchen is not very big, nor is my house, so we did add on a little space at the far end.

This is how it turned out.   A bowl full of color, just what we like!!





This kitchen makes me smile each time I walk through.   It is a pleasure to cook in and to eat in!!!  I think that should be what it is about, don't you??

Blessings dear friends,

Jo 






Comments

  1. Oh Jo, your kitchen is gorgeous! It looks sooo much prettier after you remodeled it! And I love all of your hutches, dishes, accessories... it looks so warm and inviting, I am sure it is a pleasure for you to cook and eat in it! Beautiful! xoxo Julie Marie

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  2. Wow!! That doesn't even look like the same house! Great job!!!

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  3. What an absolutely gorgeous kitchen! I didn't think the first one was too bad, but your remodel was spectacular. I'm with you. I love all the chippy whites and burlaps, but I've GOT TO HAVE COLOR!

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  4. adoring it !
    smiling profusely :)
    cheering wildly!!!!

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  5. Wow,dear Jo!!!-)*

    This is great chaanging in you home,such warmly colors,such lovely places everywhere!

    What I can seeing is: The sunny,lucky home!-)***

    Much love and blessings,

    ***Violetta***

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  6. WOW!!!! Your kitchen is amazing, love what you done. I can only imagine all the happy hours you have shared there.
    Debby

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  7. Your kitchen is a dream! I also love color in my home. I do appreciate the whites and taupes, but we need color!

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  8. What an amazing transformation.
    It's beautiful.

    hugs

    Sissie

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  9. You guys really did a great job on the kitchen. Wow. I love the color punches. Your plate rack cupboard is my favorite piece. Love it all though.

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  10. Hello...stopped over from Debbie's Art Work blog...your white kitchen was nice but the finished product is amazing...it obviously speaks about who you are and what you love!!! Wonderful work...

    Cheers

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  11. Holy Smokes Jo! Your kitchen remodel is fabulous! I love the transformation and your cabinetry and tile work is so charming!!

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  12. Hi Jo
    Your kitchen turned out fabulous! It is amazing what a little color will do, not to mention all the hard work!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  13. Jo, I have to say that I loved your white kitchen, but WOW! What you did is truly amazing! I love what you have done.

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  14. I had forgotten how icky that kitchen was!!!! Great before and after photos!

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  15. wow.....what a transformation!!! your new kitchen is fabulous.....i can see why you love your new space!!! :)))

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  16. Thanks for coming over! I'll be posting more every day (except for a small detour when my new Grandbaby gets here)

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  17. It is fabulous and so welcoming! All of your hard work surely paid off ~ I'm sure you will enjoy it for many years to come :) Judi

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  18. Bonjour Jo,
    You and your husband have done an amazing job. I really like the countertops and the island. I'm sure it is a joy to cook in such a fabulous place.
    A bientôt,
    Mimi

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  19. Wow! That is a wonderful makeover!!! I love it, you did a beautiful job, can't tell that it's even the same kitchen. Cooking must be a wonderful treat in that dream of a room!
    Kate
    And btw, I love the white rooms also, but every time I try to have a white room in my house, it ends up a color! I'm with you there! Have a wonderful time with your company, sorry about the tootsie! But your boot looks adorable!

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  20. Ummm...when your foot heals will you come over here and fix mine? This is gorgeous. Love the rich color.

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