40 YEAR OVERDUE KITCHEN REDO AND CARMELITAS.... YUMMM

I just peaked at <a href="http://startedatthreebakergirl.blogspot.com/">Aimee's blog</a> and she had posted these <a href="http://startedatthreebakergirl.blogspot.com/2014/01/oatmeal-carmelitas.html">Oatmeal Carmelitas</a>, which just happen to be one of the recipes I've wanted to try for a while - so I'm posting the link for the recipe (above).  According to Aimee, they are best warm with vanilla ice cream...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHb6XQBsVZjQtruv05F7IG3duw0UFx-Kq43P3-MGSbHxriYkRX8Y-zbdyR60TZeiJ_h9IENGDopyx5W5fJZFvArNi5R7VoqCBppIuN3ChRcVSBXwqtR-uqy2WF0hi_9RLnlNLn91hl5s/s1600/carmelita1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHb6XQBsVZjQtruv05F7IG3duw0UFx-Kq43P3-MGSbHxriYkRX8Y-zbdyR60TZeiJ_h9IENGDopyx5W5fJZFvArNi5R7VoqCBppIuN3ChRcVSBXwqtR-uqy2WF0hi_9RLnlNLn91hl5s/s1600/carmelita1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I'm convinced.... how bout you?<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />QUESTION FROM A READER:<br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Claudine,</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.299999237060547px;">Redecorating my kitchen after 40 years. The cabinets are a soft creamy white with hint of grey. The backsplash is cambria quartz darlington. The backsplash is shell white glazed porcelain mosaic tile, the floor is linen travertine. All appliances will be stainless steel. Light from south in front hallway, west facing kitchen window and north facing large window. Would like a paint colour to bring it all together without yellow undertones. Thanks Maura </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh_9KvNoJTrrI60ofy8ZdCb3DUeARb98ouPdDO6-0xOOfV48MKWxi3cWDTT3vjTktnuU2Sfs7I8HbINdKCUmvM8iLBsNqFS3qguZ3LnuhzljLzGt7Av53mOq337KC6dIfLoK4TpMtp2U/s1600/photo+(43).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirh_9KvNoJTrrI60ofy8ZdCb3DUeARb98ouPdDO6-0xOOfV48MKWxi3cWDTT3vjTktnuU2Sfs7I8HbINdKCUmvM8iLBsNqFS3qguZ3LnuhzljLzGt7Av53mOq337KC6dIfLoK4TpMtp2U/s1600/photo+(43).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>Maura, </i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>You are LONG overdue for a beautiful kitchen.  Congratulations on the redo!  So far, I think your choices are very good.  Drawing from the description of your cabinets "soft creamy white with a hint of grey" I would go to the gray side for your wall color.  Take a look at these white kitchens with gray toned walls.</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXdaDD1d1KUTjqjL9c1tOvzbJV3_6SOptHLoO4CkVuwVTYAFP8dAamq1h0lCENSPogB4hjQ0Jzp_xbDhWzDMwJEnzzouitxbdGXCzLOsHUeqFcWazc-mx18VZAOuRkRgXWFIIUAJfeFM/s1600/decorpad+.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqXdaDD1d1KUTjqjL9c1tOvzbJV3_6SOptHLoO4CkVuwVTYAFP8dAamq1h0lCENSPogB4hjQ0Jzp_xbDhWzDMwJEnzzouitxbdGXCzLOsHUeqFcWazc-mx18VZAOuRkRgXWFIIUAJfeFM/s1600/decorpad+.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYWj-jlLyF-zh4w6FqGcqFBmcm7mI7AqQ3G4n-AMW8hOlbStistoqArpKpjW2Mod9eKi4tj5Q-NtVOU6Pl85GaRYUBSRQU9xSjk13J8Qz-R556w0JCy25OWLMBF7gCFxInLDI4iOBHp4/s1600/ecorpad+bm+ozark+shadows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYWj-jlLyF-zh4w6FqGcqFBmcm7mI7AqQ3G4n-AMW8hOlbStistoqArpKpjW2Mod9eKi4tj5Q-NtVOU6Pl85GaRYUBSRQU9xSjk13J8Qz-R556w0JCy25OWLMBF7gCFxInLDI4iOBHp4/s1600/ecorpad+bm+ozark+shadows.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHyqqLcXneMAgXZZo2Rqp_pVoDyFBeb7JZXBGqoXFjxXLOuQ65utsP5E5uS5Ma9litcWLm6NWGlw-tEScrNHPAKBJ9qPxZOCIEvFo6Wl1kvly8CEYETwXEOH2iRmP0yWJE2ooEzb8lUk/s1600/guatacrazynight+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHyqqLcXneMAgXZZo2Rqp_pVoDyFBeb7JZXBGqoXFjxXLOuQ65utsP5E5uS5Ma9litcWLm6NWGlw-tEScrNHPAKBJ9qPxZOCIEvFo6Wl1kvly8CEYETwXEOH2iRmP0yWJE2ooEzb8lUk/s1600/guatacrazynight+com.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGZRuZ-STLgGxmmTYXhf7kpob2hU3J-5lRop3SqQioetYa-9sgomMOSBL7wsrCai0YwJcKUgNjVhRy3uwwVhEbYvsCBsHJ5jLUnoEGvlHn7UHVbdQilOc3nS1dhF4Gna1EiV277WUvZM/s1600/houzz+v.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRGZRuZ-STLgGxmmTYXhf7kpob2hU3J-5lRop3SqQioetYa-9sgomMOSBL7wsrCai0YwJcKUgNjVhRy3uwwVhEbYvsCBsHJ5jLUnoEGvlHn7UHVbdQilOc3nS1dhF4Gna1EiV277WUvZM/s1600/houzz+v.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>I do want to caution you on allowing your kitchen to become too sterile.  Adding some warmth in the form of wood tones, baskets, greenery, etc. makes a kitchen more appealing and a place your family and friends will truly want to gather.  I posted about that very thing not too long ago <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/non-sterile-kitchens.html">here</a>. Adding a gray tone can tip the balance either way as some grays turn very chilly and others have a warmer undertone.</i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i><br /></i></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><i>In the Benjamin Moore palette, (without yellow undertones) I would look at Revere Pewter, Collingwood and Rockport Gray</i></span><i style="color: #444444; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">.   Sherwin Williams has Perfect Greige, Essential Gray and Dovetail.   Make sure you test a few to see how they perform in your specific light.</i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18.459999084472656px;"><br /></span>

40 YEAR OVERDUE KITCHEN REDO AND CARMELITAS.... YUMMM

I just peaked at Aimee's blog and she had posted these Oatmeal Carmelitas , which just happen to be one of the recipes I've wanted ...

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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="background-color: white; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9SAAaXt8UBjyFXu1g8GfiFnxcyhI9ZvItWu9uxFAG8UK4MY6h8-hBXIfHMpmxLERg3A5Z7wDnsNnenuINQXE2vY6CzPUiZgZVSg-MtmktpqrudUV6UdGeyz8w715QFeh_RIhiJUDJBU/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9SAAaXt8UBjyFXu1g8GfiFnxcyhI9ZvItWu9uxFAG8UK4MY6h8-hBXIfHMpmxLERg3A5Z7wDnsNnenuINQXE2vY6CzPUiZgZVSg-MtmktpqrudUV6UdGeyz8w715QFeh_RIhiJUDJBU/s1600/5b2ab3863b01ae3fc39d499891e0f90b.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">get a quick post in and try to answer a question for Krissy about her kitchen...</span></b></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><b>She contacted me a couple weeks ago regarding her kitchen remodel.  She has been keeping track of her progress on her own <a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, and I think its going pretty good... what do you think?  She really rocked a nice board and batten peninsula....</b></span></div><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;">Question from Krissy....</span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px;"><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">. . .Can't wait to add some botanical prints to my home, I'm bookmarking </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/04/botanicals-and-answers-to-decorating.html?google_comment_id=z12egphxrrebwriii04cixspllmei55r3ec&google_view_type#gpluscomments" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">this post</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> for future reference but first I need to get through the major remodeling stuff. Right now I need to pick a new cabinet color. I was going to paint them white, then a gray with blue undertones, now??</span></i></span></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; orphans: 2; padding-bottom: 10px; text-align: -webkit-auto; widows: 2;"><br /><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i>I have Artic White solid surface counters and stainless steel appliances. I purchased BM paint in Storm for the cabs but when I started painting it looks like baby blue, yuck.</i></span><br /><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>Please help. I love white cabs but I'm afraid white on white could go terribly wrong. My latest thought is Edgecomb gray by BM? I just don't want it to look like I painted them beige. And I don't want them to have a modern look. They are shaker style and will have chrome pulls. We have warm medium toned laminate floors.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIrVYMRBfr-4FNH-HP4CUvbM011vgWn11yVF3XgjerzOnpl08ItL-6DGnMtJ5Y4UywDbcVD4q-iy7ABXtC-jchJ3dU-8QTG9bOx0X2HodesCzqP5pDDdZdO_4grxosUP0SbDc5mcwcCk/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIrVYMRBfr-4FNH-HP4CUvbM011vgWn11yVF3XgjerzOnpl08ItL-6DGnMtJ5Y4UywDbcVD4q-iy7ABXtC-jchJ3dU-8QTG9bOx0X2HodesCzqP5pDDdZdO_4grxosUP0SbDc5mcwcCk/s1600/KISSY1.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjEVEdbkj0irat_uxVJx8U0MFcGpSSdfrutwR3uhQQ3UI2EbzTHmVesi0MrdfSN34BIfaXw1-w66m7ZMXVeiHnqydBbmbQXR8J8n7_8z_0rUgxJp7CWdqFCtks6Vs4nsKYuqbOol4BsQ/s1600/KISSY.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHjEVEdbkj0irat_uxVJx8U0MFcGpSSdfrutwR3uhQQ3UI2EbzTHmVesi0MrdfSN34BIfaXw1-w66m7ZMXVeiHnqydBbmbQXR8J8n7_8z_0rUgxJp7CWdqFCtks6Vs4nsKYuqbOol4BsQ/s1600/KISSY.JPG" width="400" /></i></a></div><br /><i><br /></i><br /><i><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">I'm not sure how to upload photos to the comment so I will link my blog about our home remodeling project. Would love your feedback! Thanks, Kristine </span><a href="http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">http://dreamingdecor.blogspot.com/</a></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi Krissy,<br /><br />So the key words for me in your comments above were:  "I love white cabs...."   And then I read your blog post (good job on the board and batten, by the way) and again you said "I really want an all white kitchen".  And you also mentioned you get 'looks' when you mention it... but I'm pretty sure that is because all white kitchens can be a little 'cold'.  I personally love white kitchens.  <span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">All white can be great as long as it doesn't become 'sterile' looking.  You are already on the right path to avoiding that with the warm wood floors.  (I actually posted on how to avoid sterile kitchens </span><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/non-sterile-kitchens.html" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">here</a><span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">, which you might find helpful).The bottom line is really adding enough color and texture in your kitchen to make the white seem fresh and clean instead of sterile.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssicHzG6ReqEPFsTgU0rYOs1EfzbkDejLmcfaB496bGUDDQIjCi0GjNVm6hE3j0_4aftew60AGPZRSk0oM3ntejoQD1V3nxdWSnNdDTGfhg2pGDt6lmmnLVIyGF5oIIrdReI_61Vc_xQ/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgssicHzG6ReqEPFsTgU0rYOs1EfzbkDejLmcfaB496bGUDDQIjCi0GjNVm6hE3j0_4aftew60AGPZRSk0oM3ntejoQD1V3nxdWSnNdDTGfhg2pGDt6lmmnLVIyGF5oIIrdReI_61Vc_xQ/s1600/backsplash-tile-limestone-beige-black-countertop-cabinets.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />You can avoid the operating room look by using a more organic material for the backsplash.  Marble with some gray or gold veining, or a very light travertine or limestone will read warmer than shiny white ceramic tile.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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If possible, add Fabric.  Window treatments, rugs, even folded tea towels can soften a kitchen a little. Softening all those hard edges takes a little imagination in a kitchen where there isn't an abundance of textiles. If you have a slider nearby, add floor length curtains.  Bar stools can have cushions.  Use your imagination, but try to bring in a little fabric relief.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA387ZGMjV4jheCRuFhK6K8r-N_rbi66wNwppxS1WcxRKNt3IP4X90XJdQTBGCPqwfPCxhfXHoCzAgkwrG_PAEGBsg_JunLmpUXjmnB_RWTI5r-iPSqnopKECz_yKiT4wkoOYU2XQEqZw/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA387ZGMjV4jheCRuFhK6K8r-N_rbi66wNwppxS1WcxRKNt3IP4X90XJdQTBGCPqwfPCxhfXHoCzAgkwrG_PAEGBsg_JunLmpUXjmnB_RWTI5r-iPSqnopKECz_yKiT4wkoOYU2XQEqZw/s1600/interiortaste+com.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhg3O1lJxk8slFVj0qO83637JUHZK44mlJMgXtKxXyzioaewEZz79G_M-RHg3nTxl1mYCZxtnu7eAzYqXbH5NFCmMUEl4HSzzrEzKjMIls2j366kQdlFw9VzpLdQv9tVHJPqN5D_dx8e8/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhg3O1lJxk8slFVj0qO83637JUHZK44mlJMgXtKxXyzioaewEZz79G_M-RHg3nTxl1mYCZxtnu7eAzYqXbH5NFCmMUEl4HSzzrEzKjMIls2j366kQdlFw9VzpLdQv9tVHJPqN5D_dx8e8/s1600/myhomeideas+com1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fjW-sfrayTj6EXaBy1ayMx61XHfLZnflk-yUMa_77AKcA84Hrrhg7IryoAYKX-qrRVefRxKYIOkVnRBzowDxpGbBidStyxEbY5DOQsA0u3mWK1ft5m5v2AD5ULmyvJfH8cCQRVS5JLU/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fjW-sfrayTj6EXaBy1ayMx61XHfLZnflk-yUMa_77AKcA84Hrrhg7IryoAYKX-qrRVefRxKYIOkVnRBzowDxpGbBidStyxEbY5DOQsA0u3mWK1ft5m5v2AD5ULmyvJfH8cCQRVS5JLU/s1600/theenchantedhome+co.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />Remember, its the heart of the home.  Its where your family and friends will gravitate. 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PAINTING A KITCHEN

I'm all wrapped up in the wedding I'm doing in Dallas this week, (hence the few days with no posts) but wanted to  get a quick post ...

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NON STERILE KITCHENS

<div style="font-family: 'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I love white kitchens</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />you know I do...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdi4QhIxTgbQXfcN-M8k2g3FEYTs_kaunXqW6nTGCZwNSgUVfLfIxqV5FjB5MciG8_EknFzxXqkLkZU1QwYDNIRtbsK9FzcuIQCFvTXxMgdUVe8CtmUwvq67FWtLbn35v41SHgIGk54g/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdi4QhIxTgbQXfcN-M8k2g3FEYTs_kaunXqW6nTGCZwNSgUVfLfIxqV5FjB5MciG8_EknFzxXqkLkZU1QwYDNIRtbsK9FzcuIQCFvTXxMgdUVe8CtmUwvq67FWtLbn35v41SHgIGk54g/s1600/Mix-Finish-Erika-Powell-Blue-Kitchen.jpg" width="608"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but honestly, despite my 'love' of them</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/03/non-sterile-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

NON STERILE KITCHENS

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KITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINT

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I love warm wood tones, but for some reason</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />in a kitchen</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I prefer them on the floor</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I love a painted kitchen!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueQJG1mYVbyW1chI2rEkiRMy1nmO-VxgR4gpu1oVXrXnvamI9RknZIEqpUss7fhAV98Be9boezo-v3JlMbaTmtUb1b9nVMnBa-ZH_ykBTpYjCzQbs-Wxt8GpEh1K6x0ZpZeaWQ5aLvPk/s1600/GrayKitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueQJG1mYVbyW1chI2rEkiRMy1nmO-VxgR4gpu1oVXrXnvamI9RknZIEqpUss7fhAV98Be9boezo-v3JlMbaTmtUb1b9nVMnBa-ZH_ykBTpYjCzQbs-Wxt8GpEh1K6x0ZpZeaWQ5aLvPk/s1600/GrayKitchen2.jpg" width="312"></a></div><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/01/kitchen-cabinets-paint-paint-paint.html#more">Read more »</a>

KITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINT

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DECORATING QUESTIONS: ANSWERED

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Taking this opportunity to reply to a couple of emails I received from blog readers.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEIvCPeS6Ii82w09wdyNj0G9hIp0LpeJ0rie7DRBNJGPAPdjBrmJkf0ZBcUaXm1fclQ_tlFAe1LEm-9xej6FbdcpJe-kz7IiELCNzNT-gJwRtgh7MRE3gvpk6zBhukqKkhDdrx4c6scQL/s1600/286611963755136346_N4kQez8d_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFEIvCPeS6Ii82w09wdyNj0G9hIp0LpeJ0rie7DRBNJGPAPdjBrmJkf0ZBcUaXm1fclQ_tlFAe1LEm-9xej6FbdcpJe-kz7IiELCNzNT-gJwRtgh7MRE3gvpk6zBhukqKkhDdrx4c6scQL/s640/286611963755136346_N4kQez8d_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><em><strong><br></strong></em><br /><em><strong>#1</strong></em></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><em>I just saw your blog - it's great! Thank you for sharing! I don't know how to </em><em>blog, so I'll ask my question this way....What is a good kind of cream neutral </em><em>yellow you would recommend for kitchen and living room - not too overwhelming, </em><em>something warm and comfy?</em></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><em>Sandi</em></div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/06/decorating-questions-answered.html#more">Read more »</a>

DECORATING QUESTIONS: ANSWERED

Taking this opportunity to reply to a couple of emails I received from blog readers. #1 I just saw your blog - it's great! Thank you for...

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