HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS
Country has changed a lot since the 80's.  Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  If the word 'country' still conjures up visions of heavy oak furniture and cluttered counters, let me show you what today's country looks like.

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HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - APPLIANCES

THE TRUE WORKHORSES OF THE KITCHEN
ARE THE APPLIANCES THAT YOU USE ON A DAILY BASIS. 
Quality is most important, and the most obvious of concerns.  Beyond the function of the appliance, of course, and where this blog is going to go (probably also pretty obvious.. right?) is the form. 
And, for just a handful of items, there is quite a lot of variety. 
REFRIGERATORS
photo:  Heather Bullard
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HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - COUNTERTOPS & BACKSPLASH DESIGN

COUNTERTOPS
You probably already have a good idea what product you want to use for your kitchen countertop.  The difficulty comes in the large range of color and pattern available for each of the products.

When planning or remodeling a kitchen, the countertops need special consideration.  They need to be water, stain and heat resistant as well as scratch and chip resistant.  Your counters are Source URL: http://costumesgirl.blogspot.com/2010/02/
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HOME DECOR: KITCHEN CABINETS - So many possibilities!

Its a perfect day for blogging.  I'm home today, waiting for my new refrigerator to be installed and more than a little excited. It has been 3 weeks, 4 repairmen and endless hours waiting in the '4 hour window' periods.  Finally it is here.  New, shiny, stainless steel, uncomplicated.  Funny how a little thing like having no refrigeration can throw you off your schedule. 
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HOME DECOR: KITCHENS - let's start with the floor.....

CREATING A FABULOUS KITCHEN

If kitchens are the heart of the home, then special care should be given to the planning of them. 
I'm currently working on a few kitchens, so they have been on my mind a lot. 
I've been thinking of all the elements that make a kitchen functional,
and all of the materials that make a kitchen beautiful, elegant or charming.

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