We had the Pittsburgh kitchen’s reno timeline shrink a little bit. Originally we thought we’d have 9 days to execute the renovation, but that actually included 2 travel days. So that’s really only 7 days. But then, there will be 2 days of styling, shooting and filming commercials of the final space. So then it was 5 days. But one of those days will be shopping for supplies and installing appliances….did you hear that massive gulp?! We’re sweating a little tiny bit, but we’re also very good under pressure. It’s going to be a wild ride! We finalized the cabinet color, we’re going with Semi-Handmade’s Gray Shaker cabinet with white “marble” floors. This week, I found this 12″x24″, really amazing Luxury Vinyl Tile (pictured above) that looks just like marble, that we’ll be using for the floor. We might keep it as is, or cut it into thinner vertical strips and lay it in a herringbone pattern. Either way, we’re excited about the price, the install time and the durability.
Other fun finds this week!
I actually hate when people say “_____, you’re doing it wrong.” Because am I? Or am I just doing it differently than how you think I should be doing it. But then actually, Bananas–I’ve been doing it completely wrong!
The absolute best bronzing mousse–I’ve been using it for 2 years every time the weather warms up to disguise my reflective skin. No orange undertones and goes on so smooth with the mit.
Have you tried this Kolor game? My highest score is 599 and then my eyes cross.
This simple plant stand revamp made me weak in the knees! Sarah does it again!
Have you been following HONY’s pediatric cancer series? Every story has been breaking my heart, but Max. Max’s mother. I completely lost it. We donated for Max. And we bought Max’s favorite story for our girls.
There’s a great sense of happiness and pride that we’ve received from buying a home, so when I read an article like this, on a fairly large platform, I feel sad. Also, never (!) go for the “small house on a big lot in the best part of a bad area.” Worst house, best area is where it’s at.
Lastly, thank you all for your kind words and well-wishes for our family this week. It’s been an emotional, anxiety-ridden week, and every comment has helped. Stay safe and hope you have a great weekend!
I have to watch what I read on HONY at work, and I didn’t listen to my instinct this time and I read all 6 posts on him. Sobbing. Of course a coworker needs me at that exact moment, as I am literally hiding under the desk “searching through my purse”. Every. Time.
All I can say, I am so glad Max got his millions!
I have so many things to say about that article, thank you for posting it! It breaks my heart a little when I see something like this. There are a lot of people out there that just want your money. Do your research, buy in a good area and never overextend yourself. As a single woman making very little, I bought less than I wanted and less than I could afford – a 600 sq ft home! I wanted more, but this was manageable. I, and then we, lived there for 10 years. We still miss it. And I sacrificed nothing (even ended up paying less per month than rent). It can be done.
Good luck here in Pittsburgh! I’ve been following for a long time now and always loved that you were from my area. Maybe we’ll be at the same home improvement store while you’re in town ;)
And yes HONY this week was so emotional!! Made me hug my kids a little tighter
The max story. I cried, the loud sobbing type.
Did you catch the update specific to Max? UGH. I didn’t think I could possibly cry any more.
Yes! I completely lost it. For any others interested, it’s right here: https://www.facebook.com/humansofnewyork/photos/a.102107073196735.4429.102099916530784/1259058430834921/?type=3&theater