Do you have the guts?

“What have you done to the farmhouse?”

That’s the question everyone asks me. And I never know how to answer.

It seems like we’ve done a lot, but its necessary chores like mowing, cleaning and prepping for future projects.

But I am happy to announce we have made major progress this week.

We are really making strides on the dining room, which I will post about next week.

But thanks to M-Squared: Renovations the kitchen has been gutted. This team is going above and beyond to create a great kitchen.

The kitchen had textured walls. Think Italian villa (Olive Garden) or Mexican restaurant (La Caretta) - depending on your cuisine preference. The crew is fixing the walls to make them smooth. Then they will install new cabinets, new counters, back splash and maybe a floor if I can get my act together. 

We are really trying to stay on a tight budget, so I wouldn’t say this is a dream kitchen. But it’s going to be so… I don’t even know… what are some good HGTV words – updated and upgraded while still keeping a farmhouse vibe. (Remember Paige from Trading Spaces? She could explain it better. So since she isn't here, just look at the pictures.)

This is 2 hours before they took down the cabinets. I started to have commitment issues and got really nervous. 

I started thinking, "I love these brown, wood cabinets. Maybe I should keep them."

I came back later that night and found this! Not Michael, but no cabinets and emptiness. 

And this! I was so excited.



Original flooring. I don't want to try to salvage it, but I am thinking of cutting a square out and framing it. 

Saving the wood for future projects.

                                                

24 hours later M-Squared: Renovations was putting the plaster up and making the walls smooth. 

Flowers my family picked for me. 

My sweet girl.

Love this place!