Author Archives: steviereynolds
Ode to K. Wood
Kathy Wood died March 6, 2013; I am pretty sure this is how that day played out. She chooses a cold sunny day in March for her first day in the hereafter. To absolutely no one’s surprise, she gets there … Continue reading
Hello Twenty-Thirteen
We have a new cat named Stell–laaa. We thought she was a young cat but it turned out she’s a 7 year old used to making it on her own. Since she’s moved in she’s filled out to match her over-sized … Continue reading
Tagged Holiday, New Year, Picasa, Pioneer Woman, resolutions
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Invasion of the Body Snatchers
I was barreling down the highway on my way to the rest of my day when I happened to look up at a giant billboard proclaiming a full service funeral for $1700 something, underlined with a notice of full cremation at … Continue reading
Farewell-ing
Today we had a service for someone who said often and emphatically, “ I don’t want a service.” It’s not like we could have mis-interpreted– she said quite clearly that she wanted her ashes to be scattered at her parent’s graves in Montana without fuss, without bother. … Continue reading
Hey
How do people do it? Take great pictures, write good copy, Blog, take out the garbage, clean up after the sick cat, go to the store, fix dinner, water the plants on the porch, Blog, catch up with e-mail, stay … Continue reading
Designer-speak
After the A-List designer on Divine Design visits with the woebegone owners of her next Make-Over, she treks back to her office to critique and create. She smiles into the camera and chats with the crowd about her choices while filling … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Re-do
Tagged 20's kitchen re-do, accent colors, marmoleum, paint colors for old kitchens
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Kitchen Make-Over
Pam Vernon, Classic Kitchens in Leawood, KS, didn’t waste any time coming up with a plan. She eliminates the tight U space in front of the sink by pushing the dishwasher all the way back to the wall. Counter space … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Re-do
Tagged classic kitchen, kitchen ideas, kitchen makeover, kitchen plans, Kitchen remodel, small kitchens
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Requiem for a Kitchen
Where does the time go? It seems like only yesterday when I announced that we were undertaking a kitchen remodel. Lo and behold, the post is dated March 22, 2010. Hmmm. Truth be known the kitchen rehab officially started July … Continue reading
Posted in Kitchen Re-do
Tagged breakfast nook, kitchen interiors, kitchen makeover, Kitchen remodel, laundry chute, old houses
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