kitchen reno: week 7

Well friends,

still no kitchen sink.

BUT,

we did score some free laundry room shelves, courtesy of my Pop!

Thanks, Dad, for the awesome shelving that will allow my OCD self to have a spot for all things 'laundry' related, as well as the lovely containers that hold my spray paint, light bulbs, and extension cords.

There's even a rod for hanging clothes (super pumped about that).

And no, I didn't stay up all night organizing all things 'laundry' so my shelves aren't pretty yet, but that's coming. I also scored some vinyl on Pick Your Plum the other day, so the inside of the laundry room will be getting one sweet makeover soon.

Have you heard?

I have a laundry room.

A ROOM, I tell ya...

{happy dance commencing again}

In other kitchen news, I've been looking at fabrics to use in the space and have  lots of beautiful options.

Here are my faves:

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Whatcha think?

Any favorites among those?

In the beginning, I was dead set on using only turquoise and white in the space,

but now that I've had a chance to really think about it, the last 3 options are in the lead. I've still have a little time to think about window treatments and banquette cushions and whatnot, but at least I'm narrowing down my search a bit.

And...

in other news entirely,

I didn't mention Design Star yesterday.

Can you believe they sent 2 people home?

To be honest, I really thought Meg was gettin' the boot.

What on earth was she doing with her time?

She had 2 quasi-rooms!

Karl had the entire master and was able to accomplish several projects within his space. Mark had 2 entire rooms, and big ones at that. The dining room and living room looked fab. Loved the records on the wall.

How was it that Meg's spaces (foyer & stair landing) were so incredibly sparse and really not finished?

If you're throwing pillows on the floor when time is called, you ain't done.

Glad Kelly got to stay, but when all the kid asked for was bunk beds, maybe she should have bought some bunk beds.

Am I right?

For those of you who watch Design Star,

what were your thoughts?

hello my name is Mary Kathryn and I like fabric, not tornadoes

*tornadoes have already wreaked havoc, once again, in Tuscaloosa today and there are more predicted for this afternoon.

To get my mind off of the crazy weather, I'm going to post about something totally unrelated to storms.

fabric

fabric is safe.

fabric won't hurt you, unless of course it's ugly and fashioned into some sort of atrocity on someone's body. Then, I suppose, it could blind you, but you can't walk around with your eyes closed.

moving on...

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see that honkin huge bolster pillow on the dining room table next to the Indiana Jones hat and the necklace holder?

I'll zoom in for ya so that you can see the craziness that is our dining room at the moment. This is what happens when you're a craft addict and you have no craft room.

it's plaid.

Ralph Lauren.

Very classic, but alas-

doesn't coordinate with a single item in my home.

So why did I buy it?

Because I'm going to cover it is something yummy-

this box of lovliness arrived yesterday from fabric.com

I'm on a first-name basis with this site now.

Pure eye candy at great prices, and just so my hubs doesn't use this as another excuse to call me a hoarder, I totally have plans for it all.

pinky promise.

Our new bedroom scheme needs a splash of brightness, so that ultra-classic plaid RL bolster is about to become a yummy pumpkin orange. It's ultra-suede, by the way, and feels so good I want to drape it all over my body.

hey- there's an idea! If there's enough left, I can make a top,

 or a skirt,

or some gloves.

or not.

If you live anywhere near the bad weather that's coming or has already come today- I'm praying that you and yours stay safe.

I'm off to watch a little more Spann and play with some fabric...

things I'm loving right now...

the instagram app on my phone & spray paint

pics of me + my babes

 a baby girl who is pulling up on everything...

and a big brother who gives support when it's needed.

also love that chicka in the shades...

beautiful new fabrics to play with

(new sofa pillows coming soon...)

still lovin these new effects options on my camera and can't believe I didn't know how to access them until just last week.

totally should have read that manual.

a first time for strawberries

an ice cream truck in our neighborhood.

we weren't quick enough this time, but I can guarantee the next time we hear the faint sound of its music inching closer, we will hit the ground running...

new pretties from my sis for my birthday-

thank you!

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what things are you loving right now?