tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post7560941569350039733..comments2024-01-14T02:19:22.761-05:00Comments on Have Your Cake & Read It Too: It All Started with a SnagErin Knightleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-43047284451341302102011-01-18T09:30:39.340-05:002011-01-18T09:30:39.340-05:00Wow - thanks BookGeek! What a sweet thing for you...Wow - thanks BookGeek! What a sweet thing for you to do. And to think, I don't even have an acceptance speech :)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-87408309762654076202011-01-16T16:50:25.822-05:002011-01-16T16:50:25.822-05:00I know I just discovered you, but I couldn't h...I know I just discovered you, but I couldn't help it. I wanted to let you know that I gave you an award over at my blog! Perhaps I gave it to you for the mouth-watering picture on your homepage and that was the only reason I needed...but I did anyways! <a rel="nofollow">Stylish Blogger Award</a>BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-56332823465775944462011-01-15T16:02:04.337-05:002011-01-15T16:02:04.337-05:00Well, I *know* you're not crazy, Samantha, so ...Well, I *know* you're not crazy, Samantha, so maybe I'm safe as well ;) <br />How fun! You'll have to send before and after pictures so I may marvel at your choices. Fingers crossed we all make it through the process alive!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-56962330858333419792011-01-15T15:20:03.859-05:002011-01-15T15:20:03.859-05:00I sure hope you're not crazy, because we are d...I sure hope you're not crazy, because we are doing the same thing. Next week the demolition begins. We aren't doing the work though. We are much better off with professionals. I can't wait!samantha@samanthagraceauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043060709341696044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-3502077515023320422011-01-12T20:02:35.422-05:002011-01-12T20:02:35.422-05:00Well, wherever would you fold the laundry if the d...Well, wherever would you fold the laundry if the dining table gave way to a bigger kitchen, Jane?? ;) It is certainly a dream come true - here's hoping the renovations don't turn into a nightmare!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-3519089929578186122011-01-12T20:00:07.927-05:002011-01-12T20:00:07.927-05:00Lol, thanks BookGeek! Your recipe has been duly n...Lol, thanks BookGeek! Your recipe has been duly noted and added to the list :)Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-67432937466217428012011-01-12T13:30:29.043-05:002011-01-12T13:30:29.043-05:00I have no suggestions on renovations but am enviou...I have no suggestions on renovations but am envious. I've hated my apartment size kitchen for ages and dream about knocking out a wall and opening it to the dining room just for my space and counter tops. It isn't like we use the dining room anyway, though the table is comes in handy for folding laundry.Jane Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137487095312386152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-4438649438478821982011-01-12T09:09:23.937-05:002011-01-12T09:09:23.937-05:00*salutes* Best of luck to you, soldier!
I never ...*salutes* Best of luck to you, soldier! <br /><br />I never did a house renovation except some painting. However, this may be due to the fact that I haven't owned a house yet. Anyways, I hope everything goes well! <br /><br />Recipe: How about some cold cut sandwiches, chips and cold soda? That seemed to do the trick for us when we were painting!BookGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620998836239969062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-48770856936226726712011-01-11T19:53:47.373-05:002011-01-11T19:53:47.373-05:00The Fix-it-Chick! I forgot all about that, kara :...The Fix-it-Chick! I forgot all about that, kara :) Well, once I get a hold of you, you will be a renovating machine! I can't wait to see how you will transform that darling new home of yours.Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-89025369380830038092011-01-11T19:42:14.921-05:002011-01-11T19:42:14.921-05:00The Fix-it-Chick rises again! You are a remodelin...The Fix-it-Chick rises again! You are a remodeling prodigy, and I can not WAIT to see the finished product! It is sure to be spectacular. I, on the other hand, am a remodel idiot and end up having to hire someone to fix what I spent days of hard work, sweat, and tears doing. Love this week's recipe, I shall follow it to a T:)Kara Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02546404485329277556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-8974446265615854692011-01-11T17:24:26.437-05:002011-01-11T17:24:26.437-05:00Truly, it's like a dream come true to build a ...Truly, it's like a dream come true to build a new kitchen, Rochelle. The best part is that our house is basically one big open room, so I was able to design it exactly the way I wanted, without worrying too much about dimensions.<br /><br />Still not sure I'm not crazy, but definitely looking forward to the battle, er, remodel ;)<br />Thanks for stopping by!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-68396170701480024682011-01-11T17:22:28.674-05:002011-01-11T17:22:28.674-05:00Oh thank goodness we are not the only ones! Sarah...Oh thank goodness we are not the only ones! Sarah, good luck with your own remodeling, be it concrete stain of eventual hardwoods :) <br />Yes, I promise to post tons of pics along the way!Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-56109528795135787162011-01-11T17:21:28.529-05:002011-01-11T17:21:28.529-05:00Ha - Beth, I think I will take you up on your reci...Ha - Beth, I think I will take you up on your recipe idea :) I have a feeling our microwave will be our best friend for a while! And those glass backsplashes look really cool.Erin Knightleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09368123673970225476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-9654512074322209142011-01-11T17:13:17.686-05:002011-01-11T17:13:17.686-05:00You're NOT crazy. Double thumbs up, Erin! Don&...You're NOT crazy. Double thumbs up, Erin! Don't even think about the work - eyes on the prize, you know. I haven't had the pleasure yet of creating a kitchen from scratch but, ooooh, the sheer thought of it is exciting. You must post photos, of course.Rochelle Staabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700362801884548978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-55876566811119733102011-01-11T17:11:05.652-05:002011-01-11T17:11:05.652-05:00LOL, thanks to our new dog, we started ripping out...LOL, thanks to our new dog, we started ripping out our carpet too. We are going for concrete staining, room by room, just to see if we like it. If not, it's hardwood floor town, baby! Be sure to post a lot of pictures so we can see your progress.Sarah Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216846252237913830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5071542331530983118.post-60215037029335273502011-01-11T17:10:18.746-05:002011-01-11T17:10:18.746-05:00Never remodeled. Both our homes have been custom-...Never remodeled. Both our homes have been custom-built. (The first much less so than the second).<br /><br />We are in the slow process of repainting our house. For years, we've only had white walls. We are now adding color. When we get to the kitchen, we are looking at putting up Dreamwalls Glass as our backsplashes instead of tile. (http://www.dreamwallscolorglass.com/)<br /><br />It just so happens My husband went to school with someone who works at the company in his hometown. But we stopped by their corporate offices at Christmas. We saw their breakroom since they don't have a showroom at corporate and hubby really likes this stuff. <br /><br />I have no idea of cost - but when we get to the kitchen, we are putting up backsplashes one way or another.<br /><br /><br />My recipe tip: Frozen Dinner Meals for 2. In 10 - 15 minutes, you can have a quick dinner. I won't say they are great but most are eatable and easy. One pan, one lid, a wooden spoon and you have dinner.Beth Caudillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07822034586213938181noreply@blogger.com