Sunday, February 25, 2018

The Fixer Upper Reveal

Mike and I really enjoy the TV Show, Fixer Upper. Who doesn't, right?. We find it very inspiring.

Mike and I have been slowly updating our home.  Last year we had new siding, windows and doors. This year, it was time to do our kitchen. That was the part most exciting for me! 

This is our kitchen before:



The 1970's laminate was cheap and chipping.  There was a lower cupboard to the left of the sink with a door so tiny, we could not reach all the way into the corner space.  Things were lost back there!. In fact, when they tore those cupboards out, they found a prescription for someone's pet from 27 years ago! 

Anyway, lots of different people played parts in helping us redo our kitchen.  There were challenges along the way.  There was quite a lot of waiting. We had a couple of setbacks but finally, the day came that the sink was in, the water on, and the new light installed. Since I was at work that day, Mike planned a little "reveal" for me, something like they did on fixer upper. I had picked up granddaughter, Elise, so she was a part of it as well. It was fun! 

On Fixer Upper Chip and Joanna begin the reveal with the homeowner's eyes closed. When they open their eyes they first see big panels showing the house as it was before. So, Mike had us close our eyes...



When I opened my eyes I got the"before" photo in my face....



Then, he photographed my reaction as I saw the completed kitchen...






I am so happy with the results! How grateful I am to get to enjoy this pretty room! 










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