My biggest goal is to...DO something with these horrid kitchen counter's that make me want to scream every time I see them! They are corian and I've been petrified to paint them myself for fear that it will come up in sheets. I just found this company and I'm calling today to get a quote. Has anyone had any experience with this company?
#2 Rip up the carpet on my stairs and paint them. These are from my friend's house.
But, my most important goal is to create more traditions in our home. I heard Jen speak at a homeschool conference years ago about traditions and it has stayed with me.
"Start by making your own home a place where happiness and love abound, through your love for each member of your family and for your neighbor. Try to put in the hearts of your children a love for home. Make them long to be with their families. So much sin could be avoided if our people really love their homes.
Mother Theresa
Jump over to Nester's to see some other home goals.
I absolutely love that quote!! Mother Teresa was such a quiet woman but when she spoke she spoke volumes with just a few thoughtful words. I think your third goal of creating new traditions is a great one! Buuuut....I'm so excited to see what you do with your counters because we moved to a house with PEACH silestone. It's just about killin' me. Can't wait to see what you do with yours.
ReplyDeletemother theresa's words are so true, so so true! thanks for the inspiration today :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful quote - I'm going to write it down and post it! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with those counter tops....I look forward to seeing how they come out. We put in some new countertops last year..butcher block and so far I really like them....Thanks for sharing your goals. You always inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI lived with terrible counter tops for 7 years! You will be so happy when you change them.
ReplyDeleteTwo things: #1 Love that quote! #2: I painted my countertops 2 years ago to look like granite and they are still perfect! Here's the link to the video I did about it (with internal links to the more detailed posts) http://www.creativekristi.com/2010/11/video-tutorial-how-to-paint-your-countertops-to-look-like-granite.html
ReplyDeleteThey look amazing were just the same type as yours and it was super cheap and easy- promise!!!!!!
I am a long time reader- I think 1st time commenter because I just LOVE my painted countertops & I don't want you too spend too much $ if you don't have too! :) :)
I hope you'll give it a look!
Good Luck with your goals! :)
Just wondering why you don't like the Corian? I thought it was supposed to be high quality.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote too. I'm a quote lover and that fit my goal perfectly! Cute pic of you and your daughter. Hope to meet you at Blissdom??
ReplyDeleteOh how you convict me with that last goal! Beautiful quote!
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ReplyDeleteKristi what a sweet & encouraging way to end a post. If I do nothing else in this life but instill love in my child, then I will be elated! I also want to thank you for featuring my slipcover in December. I talked about it today ..love reading about what you're up to!
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http://sheendeavors.blogspot.com/2011/01/feature-button-wish.html
(sorry for the repost - I hate typos & had to fix them!)
Love the painted stairs. I have that same turn on the top of my stairs and it bugs me so much. So many people have fallen, even the dog. We must be klutzes.
ReplyDeleteI just saw someone who posted about painted their counters. You can see it here. http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/2011/01/continuing-saga-of-kitchen.html
Looks great!
When I was first married we had a small condo in VA. We lived on the second floor, but had carpeted stairs at the entrance leading out to our patio. I ripped the carpet off the stairs and painted them with white exterior paint...best decision I ever made in that house. You won't regret it! Can't wait to see the result of all your paint projects :)
ReplyDeleteHere I was just looking at your house goals and imagine my surprise to see you mention my traditions talk...I had no idea, and am so thrilled that their power has stuck with you. You will not regret it. :)
ReplyDeletehave you ever thought about painting the cupboards to better match the corian?
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I saw a kit at Home Depot last week for countertops by Rustoleum. They looked pretty easy to do and with dramatic results. They also had kits for refinishing cabinets and I'm seriously considering it myself. Anyway, thought it might help you solve your issue and that you might want to look in to it.
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