Decisions, Decisions—about Side Tables

Well, I’m focusing on the details this week while waiting on the final range hood installation, open shelving, pantry counters and the painters. The round linen-covered tables were a little high next to my loveseat, and the copper urns were just a little tall. I’m taking them to the new Mountain house renovation. I brought these two smaller rectangular tables in to try. The one on the left is a ‘cocktail’ table with a candlestick lamp from Boxwoods–Atlanta. The one on the right is one of my own antique tables with a floral urn lamp on top–also from Boxwoods–Atlanta. I know, I have a Boxwoods problem. Do you have a favorite?

The round linen-covered tables with the Belgian coffee urns–just too tall. I was going to make the urns into lamps–they would touch the ceiling!

The 'Cocktail' table and candlestick lamp on the left–very slim and beautiful. This table can hold the lamp and a drink.

The antique table and urn lamp on the right–a little larger with a lower shelf.

Decisions, decisions!

xo♥, Lissy

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Tulip-i-what?

Flower lovelies this week features this amazing ‘Tulipiere’ from the new ‘Country Estate’ china pattern by Juliska. I love this pattern so much that I designed my Atlanta kitchen remodel around it–lots of grays and creamy whites live here now. The room is so restful that I have been working here for two days now–peaceful and happy. Can a room do that? Back to the flowers–pink tulips of course, dozens of them. Have a wonderful weekend and arrange some tulips for yourself.

Tulipiere in the Country Estate pattern by Juliska, filled to the brim with Pink Tulips.

xo♥, Lissy

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Almost…

My posting is just a little slow this week. I’m trying to get things back in order. I’ll post the finished project soon–hopefully. Here is just a quick update on my progress.

Some of the furniture is in place. This is my new kitchen table in the center of everything–I love it. Thank you Sally at Dovetail Antiques–Cashiers, N.C.!

The loveseat is in the window and I am trying to decide on tables. The large Belgian coffee dispensers may become lamps soon.

Project managers, Janie and Daisy, resting after a hard day of following me around the house.

We still need open shelves, lamps, chandeliers, laundry room counter, pot racks and one million other things to be done to call it a finished project–but things are progressing at a fast pace now. I just love the results!

Xo♥, Lissy

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Friday–Finally!

Have a wonderful Spring Weekend!

"I believe in Pink..."
Audrey Hepburn

I am off to the mountains again–more updates soon.

Xo♥, Lissy

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We have Counters!

Wow, the counters are being installed today! I have been removing construction floor paper and cleaning for two days in anticipation of having a usable kitchen again and we are almost there. The guys from Black Rock Granite and Marble have been fitting and installing these lovelies to perfection all afternoon. The Marble is simply stunning, but I am a little biased. Here is a little sneak–peak to wet your appetites.

Beautiful Carrera Marble counters being installed–so exciting.

Back splash being fitted under the window–mirror.

I love the grays, creams and linen tones of this kitchen.

Antique bracket from Boxwoods that was cut into a shelf and topped with marble to hold a little lovely.

Side view of the petite shelf.

The instillation around the range is just perfect–i love the cap on the top.

Overview of the work in progress.

More from my ‘almost’ kitchen soon…

XO♥. Lissy

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Have a Happy Easter!

Easter weekend is here and we are off to the mountains again. I hope that all of you have a safe and wonderful time during this renewing season of the year. May God bless all of you!

Beautiful view in front of the new mountain house–Carolina Blue sky!

Happy Easter!

XO♥, Lissy

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Kitchen Open Soon

Just a little kitchen update to let you know how it is all progressing around here. We have had a kitchen full of painters, carpenters, plumbers, appliance installers and electricians working this week. My head is still spinning from all the decisions I have made in the last few days. What do you think so far?

Things to come...

Door to the laundry

More surprises to come.

Painters at work

We have Beams!

Farmhouse sink being installed.

Project manager at work!

We are very close to completion!

XO♥Lissy

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