Many of you have asked where my extensive blogroll has gone...I was hoping you could tell me! Seriously, I am making some changes to my blog (soon to be revealed) and hoping that loss is temporary......otherwise will be re adding them, one by one, seems to be a common theme this week:)
Hello and happy Sunday, I am so happy to present my KITCHEN LOVE contest!! Not without some major hiccups however, somehow blogger (after collecting pictures for the last almost 3 weeks) lost my entire post!!!!! I was freaking out, as it meant having to start all over again, talk about time consuming, to go back to each and every email.....arrrgggghhhh!!! It was worth it though and having everyone put Kitchen Love in the subject line was a huge help. So I am back in business! I have divided this into two rounds with nearly 140 pictures it was too much for one. One winner will be crowned from each round then we we will have one final showdown between the two.
Many here are magazine worthy, a testament to the taste level of my readers, I had an absolute blast getting to peek into all of your homes....so thank you for allowing us in! Just gorgeous and certainly proof that the kitchen really is the heart of the home. I can imagine the meals, get togethers, conversations and memories that have all been made in these wonderful kitchens! If by chance you are in the market for a new kitchen or a kitchen remodel, this is the absolute best idea source I can imagine:)
Remember- everyone was allowed to submit two pictures, some submitted almost the identical picture which is fine so dont' think you are seeing double. Some of my readers have also had published kitchens so if one or two look familiar you might know why:) A few had their homes professionally photographed, that is fine too as long as it's their kitchen. Do not panic if you do do not see your kitchen here, the other post has the rest (they were added in the order they were submitted). Just want to set the record straight.....enjoy all the beauty!
Now its the hard part! Time to vote for your three top faves, get out those pens and paper and put on those thinking caps....
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So, now it's your turn to vote for your top 3! This poll will close on Monday night (2 full days of voting). Round 2 will start on Tues and run until Wed. night. at which time the two top kitchens (one from each round) will go into a faceoff on Thursday, a winner will be crowned on Friday morning, Valentines Day!
Many thanks for all who sent in their wonderful pictures and to all the readers who are stopping by to participate in the voting....loves these contests!! Wishing everyone a wonderful and relaxing Sunday, you guessed it, more snow is on the way (but a lot less than what was originally predicted) so I am not going to complain...until tomorrow!
Oh my goodness Tina, this is an 'ultimate kitchens' day!! there are so many beautiful kitchens its hard to choose, but so much fun
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs a prize for their lovely photos,and you are inspiring me very much for the kitchen I am designing for a customer over here....:)) Thank you so much for all you do to make the contests so special...
Its a lovely Sunday treat, I hope you have a really happy day and some sunshine to go with the snow
I like your white kitchen cabinets with white door will make the kitchen looked so amazing. Wood material usually will be used for the custom kitchen. If you want to make the modern kitchen, the glossy door will be suitable.Happy Cooking Time in a Pink Kitchen
ReplyDeleteWOW, all I can say is that it's a good thing I didn't submit any photos of my humble kitchen! How embarrassing that would have been!
ReplyDeleteI voted and all I can say is that there are some outrageously gorgeous kitchens out there in Blogland, Tina! LOVE THEM ALL!!!!!!!! The one with the dog was soooo precious, and the chocolate treat!
I am so sorry that you lost your first draft. That is nerve-wracking, but you pulled it off so elegantly, as always! Love! Anita
I voted for the kitchens that said "love," not the ones I necessarily loved the best. Coffee always says "love" to me...and so does chocolate. :D
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Wow Tina you got in some real beauties! We are planning a big kitchen extensions and renovation starting this summer so I am getting some great ideas here, it has me rethinking a few things I though I was sure about, not I am getting some new found inspiration, so thank you for that..I voted for my top three, but it wasn't easy.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at all the beautiful kitchens readers submitted. They should all be proud of their homes. I picked 8 that I could see myself in and it was very hard to narrow it to the three to vote for.
ReplyDeleteHi Tina , just wondering if you omitted your blog roll from your posts? I enjoy your blog
ReplyDeleteVery sorry you lost the draft, it is heart wrenching when it happens. Fantastic pictures and post regardless, so well done! Your readers have beautiful homes and kitchens, love all the ideas and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGood Sunday morning to you Tina!
ReplyDeleteAugggh - how hard that must have been to have to redo this entire kitchen love post! Do you back up your blog regularly? Somebody told me that it avoids blogger snafus - (but I'm not sure if it keeps the text AND the photos with the text as well.)
Kitchens are such a pleasure. They really are the heart of the home in a sense. It's where we gather, nurture, spend time without guilt - and enjoy the fruits of our labors!
I voted! I picked my choice, then scrolled though again just to take them all in again. Same one still stood out as my "kitchen love"
ReplyDeleteSorry you are dealing with Blogger issues. It's frustrating to say the least. My blog posts wouldn't update for months, then suddenly they did again. It's a mystery. Hope you get the blogroll back.
Hi Tina, wow what a contest and what a fun idea. I can't believe you got so many! Many beautiful kitchens here, narrowed it down but it wasn't easy. I really wanted to submit mine but our countertops are not in yet, (next week) so hopefully next time. Hope your sun is shining and you don't get too much snow.
ReplyDeleteTina, so sorry about your draft! But more importantly your blog roll....I always find so many new blogs there as well as meet so many nice people who find me from it. I hope you are able to recover it.
ReplyDeleteThese kitchens looks fabulous, there are so many that I love it will be hard to vote.
Thank you for sharing! I hope you have a wonderful day.
Elizabeth
I vote for 6, 9 and 69.
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Thanks Tina for featuring my tiny cottage kitchen in my Big Bear Lake vacation rental home. So, naturally I have to vote for my own, # 31 and 43. But, I simply LOVED # 60! Thank you!
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Great Kitchens!!!! Loved 15,16 and 65!
ReplyDeleteSo blown away by all of these...wow. Too many beautiful choices, your readers have some very beautiful kitchens. This was a great idea. I absolutely love 5, 6 and 9 but that picture 21 is incredible too, must be a serious cook! Such fun. Thank you Tina.
ReplyDeleteHow can a person choose? So much gorgeous homeyness! It's so wonderful to see how people express their own styles. Thanks, all, for such great inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! The kitchen is my favorite room of the house:) It's tough to decidehere because there are elements I love about SO many!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sunday Tina!
Wow, they are all so beautiful!! I placed my vote, and cannot wait to see who wins!
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15,19, and 21
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous kitchens make me hate mine even more! I am SO over my kitchen!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a fantastic weekend! xoxo
For me the most beautiful is kitchen number 44.
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Some day ago on my blog I wrote about Scandinavian kitchen http://www.decordesireforbeauty.com/1/post/2014/02/scandinavian-kitchen.html . I just love the simplicity and welcoming of the Scandinavian kitchen!
Welcome to visit my blog!
Margaret
http://www.decordesireforbeauty.com/blog.html
These are remarkable kitchens! Enough to make a girl jealous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful kitchens! The majority are all white! I love some character infused and natural wood mixed with white. I loved 65 the best I think. Hard to choose! xo Nancy
ReplyDeletewowwwww, tina. i loved devouring these images. real kitchens! hope you had a great weekend, enchanted.
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Wow, Tina. You weren't kidding, these photos are fantastic. How fun to get a peak into so many lovely homes! I'm sorry I didn't get to participate in this fun contest - had some photos to send you but got a little busy focusing on another project this week ;- )
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your work in pulling this together. Good luck with all your updates this week. Can't wait to see! XOXO
Hi Tina. A great post, especially since we are in the throes of a kitchen renovation! I hope to be able to share photo's when we're finished in May. #60 is gorgeous! I want to see more of that room...
ReplyDeleteThe stuff written in the blogs have allured me!!! what does bubblegum casting do ?
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Cari
Tina,
ReplyDeleteYour readers have the BEST taste!!!! So many gorgeous kitchens! And, not only are they pretty, you can just feel the love and I know that lots of good times are happening in those spaces.
Can't wait to see the rest!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
OMG these are stunning!!! Thank you so much for this contest - it's gorgeous
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Tina,
ReplyDeleteI had to come back when I had a bit more time and take another look. So many beautiful kitchens here and so much inspiration! I hope that you have a fabulous day!
Fun. I like the new poll counter. Hmmm let's see who comes out on top.
ReplyDeleteTina I love contests like these and there ares so many gorgeous kitchens here, it was hard to narrow it down! I do love so many but love 21, 60 , 1 6 and 9. 13's backsplash is amazing! I chose three and look forward to your next round. Thanks for this fun contest.
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My faves were #6, #42 and #60. They were all beautiful, though!
Best, Kristin
You do have a classy group of readers, Tina! Lots of kitchen love here and so hard to choose...
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wow 21 looks like a serious baker/cook...great kitchen! I love 18 too, reminds me a lot of the kitchen we are in the process of building. Such great entries...thank you for sharing them Tina.
ReplyDeleteWow so many beautiful kitchens that I had to vote for 2. We are having blogger issues too - half of our blog is not showing up...ugh!! Hope you get yours figured out soon!!
ReplyDeleteI really like 24 and 42. Very stylish and inviting. Love the ladder
ReplyDeleteYou dear, dear heart...thank you for coming to visit me Tina! I so love to put together posts (as we all do!) and have people really appreciate the effort of poetry, beauty in photos, and kindness. AND...this post is SO FABULOUS! These kitchens...my word...OH Our builder came over yesterday to discuss putting up our decorative exposed beams! FINALLY!
ReplyDeleteHugs dear one. Anita
So many beautiful kitchens...I had to vote for 2!
ReplyDeleteI am just loving the Kitchen Love...this was such a great idea!!!
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