tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post4358963848625370438..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: KITCHEN TALK..yours and mineJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-83513529228190503042015-06-15T18:42:54.073-04:002015-06-15T18:42:54.073-04:00Good to know Cindy. Many years ago we put in a big...Good to know Cindy. Many years ago we put in a big sub-zero into our kitchen in Connecticut and then moved to Australia. I think I was able to use it for about three months. Have wanted another ever since. Good to know about the dust…I will keep that in mind. :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-72676628603347731772015-06-15T18:40:49.818-04:002015-06-15T18:40:49.818-04:00Agree Edgar…I am hoping we can use the grill throu...Agree Edgar…I am hoping we can use the grill through four seasons. Might be wishful thinking in -0 temps. Will let you know… ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-88327776536875181502015-06-15T18:39:38.299-04:002015-06-15T18:39:38.299-04:00Thank you Loree…fingers crossed in New Hampshire! ...Thank you Loree…fingers crossed in New Hampshire! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-6720890246014472832015-06-15T18:37:56.547-04:002015-06-15T18:37:56.547-04:00Elizabeth…I completely get that comment! ;) xxElizabeth…I completely get that comment! ;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74045232386987799942015-06-15T18:37:02.263-04:002015-06-15T18:37:02.263-04:00Thanks Rena…always good to get second opinions. ;)...Thanks Rena…always good to get second opinions. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-7437655274093593952015-06-15T18:36:21.391-04:002015-06-15T18:36:21.391-04:00Thanks so much B&K! I am glad you mentioned ad...Thanks so much B&K! I am glad you mentioned adjustable shelves for the pantry. I think we have that covered but will be sure to check. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74984772285708041772015-06-10T04:33:05.691-04:002015-06-10T04:33:05.691-04:00Phew! Thought you might say that you hate soapston...Phew! Thought you might say that you hate soapstone! And yes, you are allowed to come back for more anytime. Love when that happens. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-11662274437348064872015-06-10T04:31:27.127-04:002015-06-10T04:31:27.127-04:00Thank you so much Brenda...and I will keep the DW ...Thank you so much Brenda...and I will keep the DW in mind. Gave me a mild heart attack to think of cooking for that many people, wise advice, thank you! Also just a tad nervous that Mr. H will suddenly develop smoker envy. Your husband should talk to my brother-in-law...both thinking and practicing the same. MIght be able to teach Mr. H a thing or two...especially if it gets him into the woods. ;) xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-82618365655687296782015-06-10T04:18:09.166-04:002015-06-10T04:18:09.166-04:00I hope you do Sandra! Let me know via IG when you ...I hope you do Sandra! Let me know via IG when you do! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-72129813349539826262015-06-10T04:10:22.111-04:002015-06-10T04:10:22.111-04:00Thank you Lisa! I admit I had to google 'da bo...Thank you Lisa! I admit I had to google 'da bomb'. Cleary, I have been away too long! I am noting the 18KBTU, many thanks!! Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-39670429960373816292015-06-10T04:08:20.051-04:002015-06-10T04:08:20.051-04:00Hi Elizabeth, life often feels like a stand-up com...Hi Elizabeth, life often feels like a stand-up comedy routine! Thanks for the tip on the "leather finish" granite. I will check it out. . :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86404583213058477532015-06-09T11:56:09.964-04:002015-06-09T11:56:09.964-04:00Jeanne
You have made such good decisions. I would...Jeanne<br />You have made such good decisions. I wouldn't change a thing except maybe for the sub zero refrig. Be sure to keep it dust free behind and everywhere else! They are very sensitive. You will be so glad you are covering your frig. Mine here is built in (so much better). The one at the lake is stainless and a pain to keep clean!! cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-85307887356850345772015-06-08T19:49:59.051-04:002015-06-08T19:49:59.051-04:00One of joys of a new home: selecting the refrigera...One of joys of a new home: selecting the refrigerators, grill and china. Summer lasts long because of outdoor grilling. I like your grill connected to the central gas which also feeds the stove.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9303421151479056552015-06-07T12:53:15.080-04:002015-06-07T12:53:15.080-04:00Your kitchen will be beautiful when it's ready...Your kitchen will be beautiful when it's ready because you have exquisite taste. My kitchen is OK. I didn't think ahead when I planned it and would love to change it one day.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-88290617252722671502015-06-04T23:15:23.501-04:002015-06-04T23:15:23.501-04:00Thank you Marielle! I have to keep reminding mysel...Thank you Marielle! I have to keep reminding myself that for the most part it will be the two of us. We designed it for the two of us with room for overflow. Worst case...we reckon, there is always the carriage house. Seems to be a frequent term of ours. We will see how life shakes out and spread out if we need more space. First we need to win the lottery... ;) Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-1685881465459752422015-06-04T23:10:47.313-04:002015-06-04T23:10:47.313-04:00Thanks Leslie...I will check out your link. Lookin...Thanks Leslie...I will check out your link. Looking forward to seeing your remodel as well! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-50811680659533863632015-06-04T23:09:08.455-04:002015-06-04T23:09:08.455-04:00I hear you BG...when we were six, this was a real ...I hear you BG...when we were six, this was a real issue. The nice thing about living in Vietnam is that mail rarely makes it to you. Frustrating...but solves the clutter problem. I will think about a designated paper place...thanks for the reminder! Glad you like the plate racks! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-75517538139669263842015-06-04T23:06:51.992-04:002015-06-04T23:06:51.992-04:00Thanks Peggy....marble is beautiful! :)Thanks Peggy....marble is beautiful! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18416666871843109742015-06-04T23:04:54.699-04:002015-06-04T23:04:54.699-04:00I am sure it will be picture perfect Sarah....you ...I am sure it will be picture perfect Sarah....you have a plan, a great start! Good luck! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-50030258100981262062015-06-04T23:03:39.910-04:002015-06-04T23:03:39.910-04:00Hi Maywyn....Iove your suggestions! I had not thou...Hi Maywyn....Iove your suggestions! I had not thought of any of them! Space will be tight but I will keep them in mind. Great tips! Thank you! ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-18705517152968798322015-06-04T23:02:19.061-04:002015-06-04T23:02:19.061-04:00Thank you Mary, we share many similarities (klutz ...Thank you Mary, we share many similarities (klutz being one of them)...nice to know! We inherited a white marble island in one of our other homes and although it looked beauiful at a distance, it was a nightmare to keep up with all the little things that marked and stained. I thought about going back to it again because it looked so nice in a clean white space but decided against it. We picked out a lovely colour and grain of soapstone...I am hoping of the best! We have some space constraints. I was keen for the double-oven as I had that before as well but it meant giving up counter space. I love my counter space and opted for splitting the ovens. Thank you so much for sharing your kitchen with me. I loved reading all about it. Thanks for the tips too! :)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-83864285396579344222015-06-04T20:42:36.156-04:002015-06-04T20:42:36.156-04:00All I can say is GOOD Luck!
WE almost got divorced...All I can say is GOOD Luck!<br />WE almost got divorced over light switches...........................XOLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9747475855604619682015-06-04T11:23:58.701-04:002015-06-04T11:23:58.701-04:00oh Jeanne, I could talk about kitchen (and more ot...oh Jeanne, I could talk about kitchen (and more other rooms) over and over again. Beside a bathroom it is the most important place for me. my current kitchen<br />is unfortunately very small and not really the style I had before but it works too. I would definitely go for<br />a farmer (butler) sink and a second one on the island but I wouldn't choose a black slab for the kitchen<br />in a house like yours and keep it a bit more rustic. Mumbaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11371965577645396996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2113267634710067782015-06-04T08:13:40.605-04:002015-06-04T08:13:40.605-04:00I have had more fun catching up on your latest adv...I have had more fun catching up on your latest adventure - so much to love! Your kitchen sounds amazing. Your sister in law is a wise woman and I totally agree with her on two sinks. We just put two sinks in our beach house - one large and one double. We use them both all the time! Pantries are the best, and I would like to figure a better shelving system for ours. Love when they have shelves with brackets. You've thought of everything and I can't wait to follow along and watch your vision come to life!designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-62284462456327983292015-06-03T22:34:15.428-04:002015-06-03T22:34:15.428-04:00ps...am I allowed to do that?! hee hee hee...I ha...ps...am I allowed to do that?! hee hee hee...I have had solid surface counters, butcher block, soapstone and marble. My favourite is the soapstone. Presently, I have beautiful marble, but it does show variations in colour depending on use. While I like patina, our island is large and the side that is used for prep is darker than the side where people sit. So personally, it kind of bothers me. My previous kitchen with white shaker cabinets and soapstone counters looked stunning for all of the years we lived in that home. But hey, we all pick what works for us at the time and so will you:) Thanks for bringing us along!brenda murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248254731321020314noreply@blogger.com