tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post5211301099598433145..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: My Garage Smells like French Toast!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-61974625426218632432009-08-22T04:04:56.079-07:002009-08-22T04:04:56.079-07:00Aside from the kitchen layout, design and aestheti...Aside from the kitchen layout, design and aesthetics are also extremely important when remodeling your kitchen. This is the step where you decide what colors, finishes and textures will be enhancing your kitchen. It is always a good idea to think in the future when selecting unique aesthetics because you don’t want your new design to negatively affect you when its time to sell the house.Evangeline Parkerhttp://www.homecontractorsdirect.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-33415702941901395422009-08-09T07:40:08.628-07:002009-08-09T07:40:08.628-07:00Before you know it your garage kitchen will be a w...Before you know it your garage kitchen will be a wonderful faded memory and you will be rockin so many incredible french toast feasts in your new kitchen! It does sound so fun in the meanwhile, still can't wait to see the reveal!<br />hmmm the appliance that would have to be left out is my food processor, it's too heavy to schlep out for as often as i use it each week, that would be wonderful.<br />love catching up on your blog Sandy!<br />xo<br />j~j~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13154460142222481804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-65282748201166685942009-08-08T13:00:11.800-07:002009-08-08T13:00:11.800-07:00Funny you should post this today . . . I am in the...Funny you should post this today . . . I am in the middle of a kitchen remodel too and had an impromptu party last night. We worked around the construction mess and I even blogged about it today. So fun! -Annie @ astonesthrowfrominsanity.blogspot.comAnnie @ astonesthrowfrominsanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14504935960139318171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-86164433106841514242009-08-08T12:07:59.942-07:002009-08-08T12:07:59.942-07:00Yummy french toast. I think it sounds kinda fun to...Yummy french toast. I think it sounds kinda fun to have your garage kitchen. Not forever but just for now. haha<br /><br />Was it cold because it looks the girls are wearing fleece jammies?Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-91156556773357020802009-08-08T10:09:47.161-07:002009-08-08T10:09:47.161-07:00A perfect time of year to cook outside (or in the ...A perfect time of year to cook outside (or in the garage!). Good luck with the remodel.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198477292452749031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-41625795605563242922009-08-07T14:37:14.818-07:002009-08-07T14:37:14.818-07:00Yummy... it is lat afternoon and these pictures ar...Yummy... it is lat afternoon and these pictures are making me hungry.Together We Savehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17294423259234525733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-86314802950148143552009-08-07T12:46:27.340-07:002009-08-07T12:46:27.340-07:00Does not even look like temporary hardship! Well d...Does not even look like temporary hardship! Well done.The Blushing Hostesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16303502206261407536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-73451182061492402392009-08-07T11:26:37.471-07:002009-08-07T11:26:37.471-07:00The most remodeling I have done is putting down ti...The most remodeling I have done is putting down tile in the kitchen of the house I had with my ex. It had been carpet before. I don't have much counter space in the house I am in right now so I have many things that I would like to keep out but can't. One thing that comes to mind first is my steamer. I think it would get more use. The french toast looks so good.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676339511748596044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-74462484519933470552009-08-07T10:14:39.709-07:002009-08-07T10:14:39.709-07:00i've never gone through a remodeling process, ...i've never gone through a remodeling process, but i'm sure the results will be worth it all! and hey--you still have french toast!gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-21076504389837736792009-08-07T10:12:22.868-07:002009-08-07T10:12:22.868-07:00What a great attitude, and good job making the bes...What a great attitude, and good job making the best of an imperfect situation! I've never gone through a remodel, but I'm sure it would be frustrating at times!<br /><br />And I bet I'd leave our toaster or blender out-we're always pulling them out from the cabinet below-but they just take up too much space!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15231197848904182078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-8742567210290251592009-08-07T09:11:43.318-07:002009-08-07T09:11:43.318-07:00I'm starting a remodel. I'm in the plannin...I'm starting a remodel. I'm in the planning stage now. Do you have a freestanding range or a cooktop? That is my issue now. I hope to double the size of my kitchen and make it an "eat-in" kitchen. I look forward to seeing your completed project.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381782089950136954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-45767621801964969712009-08-07T08:44:54.447-07:002009-08-07T08:44:54.447-07:00looks like you're coping very well & the f...looks like you're coping very well & the french toast has my mouth watering. it looks so yummy!<br /><br />we gutted & redid an abandoned & delapidated vacation house in south carolina 4 yrs. ago. we had no water or bathroom for the 1st 2 weeks & those were the weeks when i was scrubbing the walls we didn't tear down. looking back, i'm amazed that we actually did it & how much fun we had working in 100 degree weather. <br /><br />however, we didn't have to go to work or manage a family at the same time, like you do. <br /><br />we're all looking forward to seeing your kitchen when it's finished. <br /><br />hope you have a great weekend -randeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237348541420734604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-53195011466370304282009-08-07T08:34:19.749-07:002009-08-07T08:34:19.749-07:00Now that's the kind of smell I'd like in a...Now that's the kind of smell I'd like in a garage instead of cleaning solvent for bike and motorcycle parts :0)<br />Keep those positive camping thoughts as your project continues :0)ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-6344883742590173582009-08-07T08:20:16.047-07:002009-08-07T08:20:16.047-07:00You make me feel guilty. I wouldn't make frenc...You make me feel guilty. I wouldn't make french toast in my regular kitchen. LOL!<br /><br />Attitude is everything:)Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890023141515213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-73309302002316823612009-08-07T08:15:10.243-07:002009-08-07T08:15:10.243-07:00Yup! I too survived a kitchen remodel and that is ...Yup! I too survived a kitchen remodel and that is probably why I don't like to eat out much to this day! LOL.<br />I would love to have more counter space to leave my Kitchen Aid Mixer out, my bread maker out, and my Vita Mix Blender out! LOL. But Alas our remodel did not make it bigger, just newer! *sigh*<br />Oh well maybe my next house! <br />Hugs to you and your "camping" kitchen style!<br />KimKim @ Homesteader's Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03787975654863452911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-49130533450882157922009-08-07T07:52:49.067-07:002009-08-07T07:52:49.067-07:00i just can't wait to see the finished project!...i just can't wait to see the finished project!! And how fun to enjoy the beauty in your bedlam. :)Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-13409397104530199282009-08-07T07:27:32.529-07:002009-08-07T07:27:32.529-07:00I had very small children when we did our kitchen ...I had very small children when we did our kitchen remodel but it was so worth it in the end. If I could leave my Kitchen aide mixer and spray Pam on the counter it would be wonderful. But both of them belong in the cupboard. So each day I will get the Pam out and every so often I'll wrestle the mixer out to make something wonderful.IRW Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781944540194312834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-78028295855215344422009-08-07T07:17:42.650-07:002009-08-07T07:17:42.650-07:00Mmmmm, French Toast...I was just thinking about ma...Mmmmm, French Toast...I was just thinking about making french toast with my leftover banana bread! :) I love the pic of the girls in their long jammies, but it make me have a hot flash, LOL. We don't even think about those things in August here! :)<br />Yes, we've survived several re-models, I remember it being handy to have the fridge in the dining room! :)Kathy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17099897804706795324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-33955187031246615102009-08-07T07:14:52.218-07:002009-08-07T07:14:52.218-07:00Everyone looks happy and well fed.:) Can't wai...Everyone looks happy and well fed.:) Can't wait to see your finished project!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-81875043688236011292009-08-07T07:11:56.541-07:002009-08-07T07:11:56.541-07:00We haven't done a huge remodel, but we have pe...We haven't done a huge remodel, but we have personally laid down laminate flooring a couple of times and added crown molding. It was stressful since my husband and I are not naturally carpenter people. One thing I would leave out on my counter is trashbags. I have to reach for them so often. Not very green I know:)Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01257386941472818722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-56977843932717292812009-08-07T07:03:52.083-07:002009-08-07T07:03:52.083-07:00I so WISH I could remodel my kitchen. Yours will ...I so WISH I could remodel my kitchen. Yours will be wonderful when complete! But how fun to have such a sweet attitude...it will make this time fun (and memorable) for your kids.<br /><br />I'm so glad I won the journal!!!! I've never won a blog give-away!!! What do I need to do? :)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09153915797803130392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-19174599090350294082009-08-07T06:35:35.597-07:002009-08-07T06:35:35.597-07:00We remodeled our kitchen about a year ago and surv...We remodeled our kitchen about a year ago and survived! It is a little tricky though. Our makeshift kitchen was in our dining room and entry hall. Very interesting... the outcome was worth it! Hang in there...Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344082924269705706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-68382763669641049212009-08-07T06:27:05.008-07:002009-08-07T06:27:05.008-07:00Hmmm...that's not fair! My garage smells like...Hmmm...that's not fair! My garage smells like the lawn mower, motor oil, and the garbage can! :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.com