Good morning, we are trucking along...things are happening people! Today we are starting a a massive "clean up", you can imagine the dust, dirt,etc that has accumulated.....the plan as of right now is that we will have the moving trucks trucking on over Thursday morning but will continue to move odds and ends into the house early this week. So as of Thursday, fingers crossed we may just be spending our first night there!
I hope you have enjoyed the wonderful guest posts I have featured lately, with more to come in the next two weeks! I have been so lucky to have had some amazing blogging friends pitch in to help out (wouldn't you agree) and there are plenty more to come, you will see me here occasionally during the week with some posts I have prepared in advance speckled with more guests posts, and it will be this way until I have moved and start coming up for air. For anyone who has moved, you know whats involved, I don't need to explain. That said, since blogging as I have said before is my "therapy" I will be coming to blogland just as often as I can, you can bet your frappucinio on that! (yummm..that sounds so good right now).
Anyway, just a few things I wanted to share....loooooong awaited stove and the finished family room mantle. Love them both so much, just had to post some pictures! And a few other odds and ends, as well as some of your questions answered, which I got many from last Thursday, so this is a bit of a hodge podge post. And we are off..........
Allow me to present the newest addition to our family...my long awaited stove!!!!!! Tah dah!!(Imagine there is a fancy red carpet)
And then our second finished and newest addition, the completed family room fireplace (pictures a little grainy as it was getting dark and didn't have my "good" camera)
And a few of your questions answered.....
What is the color of the laundry room cabinets? Stark Paint "slate II", or you can have your local paint store make up their match, (easily done)
Who makes the crystal and nickel sconce in my guest room and the hallway sconces? Both came from Decorative Crafts
What color is my bathroom walls and trim? We took linen white and added one part white to tone down a little of the yellow, and used white dove on the trim.
What kind of flooring did we use for the wood floors? Premium white oak, with some mahogany inlays. Almost as important if not as important, is making sure you have a very good finisher.
Where did my marble floor come from in my bathroom? That came from the queen of waterjet marble....New Ravenna. It is Calcutta gold in the Djinn pattern. Their things are exquisite and they truly can do anything. Click here to visit their site.
Some are still asking about the grill in the kitchen? It is from Heathcast in England.
(If your question was not answered here or via email feel free to email me)
And finally some posts to ponder that I have enjoyed as of late (some old and some new).......great idea to go through these if you have a spare chunk of time this weekend and a good cup of coffee:) Enjoy!
PLAIN CHICKEN......yummy baked brie bites, easy and delicious! Trust me they ARE as good a they look!
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RICH LIFE ON A BUDGET, 25 benefits to middle age, loved this!
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5TH AND STATE....Urn and greenery tutorial, loooved this!
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HAUS DESIGN, one of my most favorite posts on al fresco entertaining!
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SWEET ALMOND TREE...love crostinis so these were calling my name!
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VERANDA INTERIORS....the interior of this plane is too good to not share!
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MY SWEET SAVANNAH...such a beautiful, charming and inviting home!
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A FEMME DU CERTAINAGE.....A fantastic post on detoxing, a great way to start the new year!
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DESIGN IS ALL IN THE DETAIL....a very inspiring post on getting organized!
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SPLENDID SASS....talk about a breathtaking home!!
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MAISON DECOR....If you like silver and transferware, you will love this!
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PROVIDENCE LTD DESIGN...if you love lanterns, this is for you!
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TG INTERIORS....lovely post on patinas that make you swoon!
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ACQUIRED OBJECTS.......this post does justice for beautiful blues!
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So, these should keep you quite busy for awhile, and trust me they are all worth the visit! I have many many more where this came from and will be sure to share my favorites that I keep in my treasure chest of keepers in the coming weeks. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Tina- THAT RANGE!! WOW, that is so beautiful. You must be so excited, and that fireplace, both incredible "new additions" , in keeping with your incredibly beautiful home.
ReplyDeleteIt just gets better!
Thanks for the links to all these great blogs, I am excited as many I do not know, it will be a project for me this weekend. Good luck wtih your move.
Fantastic post - how long does it take you to compile all this into one post? YOu really do carry out a great deal of research! Love the suggested blog posts too. thanks
ReplyDeleteOne question Tina…when can I come cook on your new stove? It’s fabulous and looks a site better then that white thing you had sitting in there. And love your new mantel, I’m a tad jealous but in a good way, I want a stone mantel. I’m so excited for you and your move and while I know it’s going to be a lot of work it’s going to be so worth it! I'm off to visit some of the blogs you mentioned that I don't know.
ReplyDeleteHave fun scrubbing, about the only time it’s enjoyable!
Debra
You are the owner of my dream kitchen!
ReplyDeleteMoving is so exciting and exhausting. I am both envious and really glad its not me who will be "dead on my feet" for days. Good luck.
Oh the stove.... do you just pinch yourself when you look at it? I know I would!!!
ReplyDeleteI am just so happy for you, as things are truly coming together.
Enjoy your weekend!
That stove and in fact your kitchen, make that your entire house is my dream stove/kitchen/home! I am happy for you because you seem like a really kind, nice, generous and mostly "real" person who deserves it. Enjoy it in best of health and pace yourself during the move, it is such exhasuting work. Keep us posted...its fun to see the progress.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is just getting better each time Tina! I feel like I am looking at a movie image from Remains of the Day sometimes when I see certain views of your home!! Wow, I love the stove and that mantle is incredible. I wonder how you will decorate the mantle with the wood paneling above...maybe something from Aquired Objects guest post will inspire you~or maybe you have something very specific planned already. You will be posting to kingdom come as you decorate each space. That was a surprise seeing my silverware/transferware post here, thank you! have a great weekend moving into Enchanted!
ReplyDeleteHello Tina
ReplyDeleteI am delighted for you and that the move is going to happen this week. Congratulations and well deserved. Now your fun will begin with choosing the luxury items such as the art work and finishing touches.
Will be keeping you in prayer during this stressful time, which you are managing beautifully.
Looking forward to having you back posting, at your convenience.
Helen xxx
That stove is worth it's weight in gold. The only word I can think of is spectacular!
ReplyDeleteExciting! Exciting! The stove is AMAZING! Just what I'd expect in your kitchen!!!
ReplyDeleteThe ILVE is divine. Would love to cook on it with all my new pots & pans I received for Christmas!enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThe newest additions....stunning.... theat range....wow....my heart skipped a beat when I laid eyes upon it for the first time. I can only imagine the fabulous meals that will be prepared and shared with the family.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the move!
Perhaps you could compile a list that states paint colors/wallpaper/appliances/light fixtures/knobs/floors/marble etc. & sources all in one post. That would be so appreciated.
ReplyDeleteWhat, you didn't like that white range before? LOL! Oh this one is to die for. I could never learn how to cook well enough to have a stove like that!
ReplyDeleteAnd that fireplace, swoon!!! A lot of romantic evenings are awaiting you...
Good luck with the move!
Hi Tina, been waiting for this introduction of the range and I guessed what it might be. and I was right!…..I've been following your building with you and I'm pretty good at guessing what your style is. Watching the kitchen I knew it would be awesome. Love it and the fireplace in the den. My husband walked passed as I was admiring the fireplace and his comment was "Oh, where in England is that manor house"? Know you're on top of the move. Ahhhh!
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The French Hutch
Tina - what a fabulous stove in your kitchen... I had to stare at it in the first picture for quite a while.... it is wonderful! Won't you be nervous and thrilled the first time you use it? It looks absolutely perfect in that kitchen!!!
ReplyDeletetina, enjoying a few of your links today and also looking back at your calcutta gold choices. we used calcutta gold in our new masterbath and adore it. on to the kitchen! donna
ReplyDeleteYou could have built a home with a single room and that range, and it would have still been STUNNING! OMG! The other day I was thinking about your home. More specifically, I was comparing it to ours. We live in a lovely home, that cost us a pretty penny (well over a mill) but it is NOTHING compared to yours lol. It would be like your homes baby guest house at best =) I have so enjoyed seeing your home come together, and look forward to seeing your decor in it! Congrats on the big moving day!
ReplyDeleteThe stove is amazing! Love everything you've done there. Just beautiful. I am so excited for you, and I know that you are thrilled to be moving finally!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend, Tina, and thanks for the mention.
Teresa
xoxo
That stove is incredible! I just showed it to my husband. And here we thought our 6 burner was big :) You will have such fun cooking on it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you for featuring my 25 Benefits to Middle Age post here today. How exciting!
Have a wonderful weekend. xoxo, Adrienne
Hello and Happy January to you! x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your new additions. They both look gorgeous!
Thank you for the raft of links today. Lots to read and enjoy for sure.
Good luck with the move prep. Hope all goes well.
x Charlotta
Space for Inspiration
Your stove is gorgeous, Tina! I can tell why you're so excited.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great round-up of inspiring blogs. You've chosen an outstanding selection.
Have fun cleaning!
~ Wendi ~
There are so many gorgeous things in the post that I don't know where to start! Your stove is drop dead gorgeous. Seriously amazing! Fabulous choice! And I loved Teresa's guest post on here this week as well!
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday :)
The range and fireplace are amazing. I'll bet you can't wait to start cooking! Some beautiful blogs here. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi! I have been out of touch for a while but now getting back on top of my blog reading...I will have to go through your past blogs to see the progress!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting to be so close to moving in!
Don't work too hard. I am so happy for you.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Andie
My jaw is on the floor. Oh man - that is one gorgeous French stove!
ReplyDeleteDear Tina,
ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing where you got the metal and mesh cabinet face on your kitchen cabinets? They are just what I am looking for in my new kitchen.
Your home is truly spectacular. It's been fun to watch your progress.
Jenni
I never get tired of saying Omgosh, because everytime I see an addition to your lovely home that is pretty much the first words that come out of my mouth!! happy Saturday! Thanks for the visit to my wardrobe post yesterday, I have had fun doing some virtual and actual web shopping. I have some cobalt coming my way, Woo Hoo!! xo Kathysue
ReplyDeleteTina, I love your new additions. Well you did it to me today. I was all set to start the New Year off right with a top to bottom massive organize and clean up. FORGET THAT! It now is a comfy chair, my lap top a latte and those post sites. Good luck with the move and be careful not to overwork yourself.
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteThat stove is gorgeous...I knew you had to be waiting for something very special...perfect in every way. I'm sure everyone is wondering...what will be the first thing you cook on that stove...maybe just a cup of tea while you wander through the house on moving day and directing everyone...what a fun day that will be!
annie
It's official, I've just broken the
ReplyDelete10th Commandment. Anyone who doesn't know the 10th commandment off the top of their heads.... Thou shalt not covet...in my case, thy neighbors kitchen!
How beeeautiful!!!!
What a treat it is to follow the progress of your unspeakably lovely home.
Tina your new range is fabulous and the fireplace oh my just so luxurious!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing so much and for the special blog links!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
That is the prettiest range I've ever seen...absolute jewelry for your kitchen. The mantel is fabulous too. Thanks for the mention on my lantern post. Hang in there. XO, Mona
ReplyDeleteHi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI love your stove, in fact that italian stove has been on my dream list for many years. I am so happy for you.
The mantel in the Family Room is fabulous!! I can just see it complimented with all those beautiful fabrics you have chosen.
I hope you have help packing & unpacking. It just makes such a difference when someone is helping.
You're almost there Tina. Thank you for sharing!
Tina, I am honored to be included in your blog list today. Thank you so much for the 'honorable' mention.
ReplyDeleteNow, that stove... what else can I say but 'ditto' to the above comments!
I am so jealous of the point where you are right now in the move (sounds crazy, right?)... but think about it... clean slate... new everything... (and warranty too! HA). I would LOVE to come and help move, decorate, organize, design... etc. But of course - you seem to have it all going on, girl! Just remember, the walls will get bumped, sorry!
Congrats... and here's to an uneventful Thursday!
Thanks again -
jalonburton.blogspot.com
i am thrilled for you! both of these hearths are stunning!
ReplyDeletemichele
Ok, that stove is ridiculously amazing. Your kitchen really needs to be in a magazine when it's done. Love everything you've chosen. Classic and timeless.
ReplyDeleteTina, I am hyperventilating over your new range!!! Let me go grap a paper bag to breathe into. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteTina, I am so excited for you! I hope you have many happy years in your beautiful home. The stove is fabulous and I am in love with the hood.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Sherry
Gorgeous post!
ReplyDeleteTina, you must be over the moon to think that moving day is almost here.
ReplyDeleteThe stove is fabulous !
Wow! That stove is incredible. Ties everything together perfectly! So excited for you!!
ReplyDeleteWow, there are almost no words to describe how beautiful that stove is. Unbelievable!!! Happy weekend to you :)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Carly
The stove is fabulous, the house is fabulous and the other blogs you linked to are fabulous! There went my afternoon! I had to check them all out and they are so inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the stove...your home is amazing! it would be a great idea to post all colors etc! thanks for a great blog!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I have never seen anything as gorgeous as that stove! Wow! Big things are going to come out of that :)
ReplyDeleteThat stove is AMAZING!!! And, I've previously swooned over the mantel! It's all just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHello Lovely Tina,
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! Sorry i didn't get chance to stop in sooner. I can't believe you can be in the house as early as next week. WOW! That is very exciting. I love your oven range, you'll be making some tasty pasta e fagiole soup on that baby!!
Anyway, it was a pleasure to get to know you in 2011 and I wish you a most pleasant 2012.
Your friend, Vie
That stove is a piece of art...wow! If looks amazing up against all of the buff colored accessories. Your mantel is stunning as well, it's amazing how it has the essence of a centuries old church, timeless!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOODNESS....I LOVE ALL OF IT!!! I can not wait to see it with your furniture in it and you living in it..Please keep the pictures coming..
ReplyDeleteOh Tina, the piece de resistance for sure. You must be THRILLED, and so worth the wait and absolutely gorgeous!! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and getting lots of packing done ~
ReplyDeleteYour stove is to die for. I'll bet your are going to cook up a storm on that beauty! Best of luck for the big move! x Sharon
ReplyDeleteA dream Kitchen!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a beautiful job putting everything together! I bet you can't wait to bake cookies in your new oven or just heat up the tea kettle...
Enjoy it you've waited soooo long!
xo,
Gail
casualloveselegance
that stove is a thing of beauty!
ReplyDeleteI am pleased that your massive project is drawing to an end and your dreams are about to be realised. May you have many years of good health and laughter in your new, absolutely stunning, home.
ReplyDeleteWarm regards.
You are almost moved in!!! I am super excited for you! I absolutely love the finishing touches you have chosen. The range is amazing! I am coming over for pancakes!! :)
ReplyDeleteT,
ReplyDeleteyou are going to very busy with that stunning stove
{or your cook will be}
after this post,
i want to get on that private jet and go somewhere fabulous.
xxx
Hello and happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are having a great weekend, it sounds like you had a lovely day with your husband yesterday. Mine is in CT this week for work and has been telling me all of the wonderful sights he is seeing.
I am in love with your stove! IT is stunning, and fabulous and a dream. I am sure that there are going to be many wonderful meals cooked on that.
I hope the move is going well, I will be rossing my fingers and praying to God that you are in on Thursday! I am so excited for you!
Thank you so much for your kind comments these past couple of weeks, you are so sweet. I really appreciate it.
Have a great day! Elizabeth
I have decided to spend the night with you! I'm looking forward to my chair, my fire, my favorite throw, my family fed and in bed, my milk and cookie, and your Enchanted Home!
ReplyDeleteSo much goodness to catch up on. I'm so excited for you!
Just think. Your evenings like mine are just around the corner and how divine will it be to just sit quietly by your fire, in your chair, under your favorite throw.
I know you will be grateful & giving thanks in so many ways.
Thank you for allowing us to join you on this journey Trina through all the deadlines, decisions & dust !
xo Lisa
My beautiful Tina,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I AM EXCITED TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE, what, a WOLF or CORNUE STOVE???????? I KNEW that it had to be one of these gems in your new kitchen. No Whirlpool or Amana for this CHÂTEAU KITCHEN!!!!!!! YOU ARE ALMOST IN!!!!!!!!
Secondly, thank you for your lovely words. I was out all day yesterday, saying GOODBYE to a dear colleague who died of cancer. But his celebration was so moving that I am not able to contain every thought going into my heart. But Ruben's post was quite stunning and after I came home, was it when I saw his post. The Butterfly Effect coincided with what I experienced yesterday. Seeing former students and a church filled to the brim, reminds me that those four important things to do and say must be consistently on my brain and heart.
Dearest, you are the kindest person. I wish you MANY MANY YEARS AND DECADES of LOVE in this fabulous abode you will soon call home.
Fondly, Anita
It takes a lot to make me audibly gasp when I look at the computer, but I did just that when I saw your stove. That is my dream stove. It is a work of art! With each bit of progress, your house is even more spectacular.
ReplyDeleteI agree that stove is to die for, love what you have been doing looks amazing. Hope you have a lovely day my friend.
ReplyDeleteAlways Wendy
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ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteAnita has talked often about your new home construction, and nothing she has said is an exaggeration. It is truly a work of art. Thank you for visiting Heavenly Minded & Earthly Good. Wasn't that a fabulous presentation on the Butterfly Effect by Andy Andrews?
All the best,
Ruben
LOVE the stove!!! You are going to have so much fun whipping up yummy dinners for your boys (and husband)! Wish we lived in the same town so that we can take a cooking class together! The fireplace mantel is equally gorgeous! Beautiful things as always! thanks for sharing and for the kind words about my b-day! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI am running out of power on my laptop...will have to go plug it in so I can go see the sites you recommend!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new stove!
Gosh, the new stove/oven looks amazing!! What a stunner!
ReplyDeleteTina,
ReplyDeleteWhooya! love the stove and fireplace everything is really really coming together. How fantastic. It is absolutely wonderful. The stories this stove will tell...Yum Yum!
Just a matter of days and you'll be unpacking and arranging (hope you have help) it can be daunting. Take lots or tea breaks and sing your way through.
Give thanks every step of the way because that's how you reached where you are today!
Blessings are the best!
XOXO Bette
OMG this is swoon worthy pictures of you kitchen..Your home is à dream IRL..love all of it..I wish I have à opportunity to come for à visit one day..love love love
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow! Wow! You move in this week??? You must be so excited. I saw your updates on Thursday and thought, "Amazing. This house is like a dream." It is truly enchanted, Tina :)
ReplyDeleteYou know I am dying over that stove!!! I hope everything goes smoothly this week!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! All of it! You have got a great eye. Now it is time to enjoy the reward of your hard work and do it all in good health! A home that is not only beautiful, but full of love...you are blessed. XOXO.
ReplyDeleteTina, your kitchen is coming along beautifully. All the wonderful designs and good food on this post. Thanks for mentioning us. We are going to try to post about our award Friday. Thanks again. I feel like we have missed so much while we have been gone the last couple of weeks. So glad to be back....
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet, you always leave the nicest comments. Thanks so much. This post is gorgeous. First of all your stove is fantastic! And all the variety of posts that you shared with us look amazing. I wish I had more time!!
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Sharon
Aaaah I would KILL for that stove. It is so beautiful, it's like a work of art!
ReplyDeleteYour home is to die for!! I am in love with your kitchen and the oven hood is amazing. I love all of the intricate details. This truly is a dream home.
ReplyDeleteKristy
www.idesignlove.com
your blog is like a treasure trove, hon! What a beauty of a stove, I imagine you'll have all sorts of delectable treats on the go in no time - x
ReplyDeleteUndertaking the construction of a new home can be very intimidating right from the start.
ReplyDeleteHome Builder wellesley
best of luck with your big move!! i can't wait to watch you decorate your magnificent home. i'll be honest, my jaw dropped seeing your stove. pure envy but it the sweetest way possible!! :) you are one lucky lady!!! i don't think i'd ever leave the kitchen if this were my home!! hope to see you back soon with more house pics!!! they are always my favorite posts!! xo, tessa
DeleteOMG that stove! I have major range envy, somehow my Wolf is not measuring up. The house is incredible. I cannot wait to see more. I can't wait for your next update, will check some of these great blogs.
ReplyDeletethat's the classiest stove ive ever seen.
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