Kitchen Remodel: Before & After

OUR OLD KITCHEN- BEFORE

 What a mess!!
No room to maneuver. Very little storage.  Outdated...everything!
Now that I look back on the before and after photos, kitchen remodel was definitely worth it.

Now... onto the before/after photos!

                                          KITCHEN BEFORE:                                   

KITCHEN AFTER:

 

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STOVE AREA: BEFORE

STOVE AREA: AFTER

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SINK: BEFORE

SINK: AFTER


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WINDOW & COUNTER AREA: BEFORE

WINDOW & COUNTER AREA: AFTER
sorry it's so dark...

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WHERE FRIDGE SHOULD HAVE BEEN: BEFORE

 WHERE FRIDGE SHOULD HAVE BEEN: AFTER

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LAUNDRY ROOM - BEFORE

 

LAUNDRY ROOM - AFTER

 

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LAUNDRY ROOM PANTRY: BEFORE

LAUNDRY ROOM PANTRY: AFTER

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Quick list of the major changes in the kitchen:

• Granite counter top and backsplash
• Updated and added custom cabinets
• Updated plumbing
• Updated lighting
• Added additional electrical outlets
• Patched and painted walls
• New windows 
• New appliances

With the new appliances, we had to sell our fridge, portable dishwasher and microwave.
Within 1 day of posting up the listings for the dishwasher and microwave, they both sold!  Woohoo!


We were really happy with our contractor. 
Unlike previous contractors we've worked with, he was honest, not sales-y, worked within our budget, knew exactly what he was doing, and finished the job on time. 
Visit his site: Brad Alan Woodworks

Jen's Business - Peachy PetCare

I've been meaning to share about this fantastic news sooner, but I just never seemed to get around to it.

Starting the end of last year, I started my own pet care business, which I call "Peachy PetCare".  I chose that name, because "peachy" means "good", I like alliterations, and because peaches are delicious (of course, my fav fruit is still watermelon)...

What "pet care" encompasses is pretty much pet sitting, pet boarding (hotel), doggy day care, and dog walking.  I do all of these, but I have been so busy that I have been turning down a lot of dog walking inquiries and have toned down my advertising and promoting. 

Overall, there seems to be a very good market for these services in LA.  People are willing to pay for quality care for their pets, and I get to play with pets while getting paid.  This is also good experience for me, as this is my very first business.  And Jeff has been very helpful and supportive. =)

I mainly have doggy customers and a few cats... still waiting for guinea pig clients.  =)

Here are my links.
Please bookmark me / add me / like me / friend me / follow me / tweet me / Google Reader me....  Whatever you crazy kids call it these days:

Website/Blog:  http://PeachyPetCare.blogspot.com

Twitter:  http://twitter.com/PeachyPetCare
Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/PeachyPetCare

i like to eat

My good friend (and twin), Lucy, recently informed me some fantastic info: Keebler makes their own version of Girl Scout thin mints and samoas! 
omfg!
Now you can get "Girl Scout" cookies year round, for half the price!
The thin mints are called "Grasshoppers" and the samoas are called "Coconut Dream".

I got my hands on some Grasshoppers at Target earlier this week, at $2 per box, but the Coconut Dreams were all sold out.  I guess other people know of this fantastic piece of information as well.

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Did you know that at work, I have my own supply of peanut butter, jelly, toast, milk, cereal, yogurt, fruits and teas?  I even have a serrated knife for cutting up my fruits.  
If you can't tell, I like to eat, and food really makes me get through the day.