Sunday, February 10, 2008

A Little of This and That

Over Christmas break, James started a project he has wanted to do since we moved in. Now that it is finished, I thought we'd share some before and after pictures. BEFORE: You'll notice in this picture that the bar is WAY to tall for any adult--let alone a child--to use. The stools are, in fact, bar stools.

AFTER: The height is considerably shorter, and the kids can now enjoy helping Mom cook.


Ben and James about to dig into a large pile of cookies.


So apparently if you want to attract guys, these Walmart-clearance shoes are the way to go. James' first comment when he saw me was that they were darling, and even the executive secretary came up to me today and told me that I had really great shoes.

9 comments:

Lori Thornbrue said...

Wow, the kitchen looks fabulous. So, so much better. James is very, very tricky. Good that he can Ben can share a big pile of cookies. They deserve it. And, ya gotta love Walmart!!!

Anonymous said...

Love the shoes- did James actually use the word darling? I can tell you don't live in boston. You aren't wearing socks, tights, or pants to church...

Anonymous said...

Well! Ben's room won the clean award. Fantastic art station in your bedroom Allie. Where are the little people? I love the diaper on the ledge and the dust on the rocker. There is no place like home. :)

James the kitchen counter looks perfect! You are amazing!

Randy said...

Nice work on the counter. I've got to get James to Colorado. Not for the labor, but for the ideas and the know-how.

Michaelangelo said...

Did you have to replace the whole section of countertop, or did you put the two pieces together? It looks fabulous! I'd never seen pictures of your house before-- love it!

Love the shoes and the fabric of your dress Allie- perfect!

Lloyd Family said...

Very beautiful kitchen, James. And, yes, the shoes are darling!!

Kristen said...

kudos James!

are those HEELS? they look like flats at first glance, but then the way you are holding your foot suggests they might be heels, in which case.... I covet!

Michaelangelo said...

By the way, you can't laugh about our website anymore... you have two of our products displayed in your kitchen and they look great!! (hint: the plant material sticking out of the basket and pitcher on top of your cabinets.) Total: $40 + shipping

Lori Thornbrue said...

Annie, we are all smiling with our mouths open but not laughing....Anyone that can make $1000/day selling tumbleweeds is not someone to laugh at but to admire!!! And your wheat sales even go beyond that!! Once you hit your first million....share the wealth!
Love mom.