New-cabinets

After many months of cabinets being on the back burner, we saved up and bought three more kitchen cabinets. (They’re cheaper because they’re not as deep as the base cabinets, so that helped.) This weekend, Will and I put them up. They proved a bit difficult as they didn’t want to fit square in the corner or go up tight to the log wall. And the corner cabinet was HEAVY. But with some props made out of 2x4s and a few one-inch wood blocks, Will finally got them to hang well. We’ve got one more to the right of the right hand upper cabinet, one 18-inch cabinet in the corner by the sink, and two narrow ones above the propane stove. Then, other than the island, the cabinet work will be done! Wow. I think they’re turning out beautiful and will sure de-clutter my kitchen a whole lot.

Cabinets
I have to laugh at Mittens. She goes with us everywhere. She even goes with Will out to the woods to cut firewood. But she was pretty miffed when Will went into the bathroom to shave and shower. AND shut the bathroom door! She sat right by the door all the while until he came back out. Then she wanted to go to bed and announced it by saying “NOW!” I swear it’s true.

Mittens-waiting
I’m packing for my trip to Aberdeen, South Dakota, as I have to leave home at 5:00 Wednesday (that’s a.m.!) to catch a flight to Minneapolis where I have a 5-hour layover. Now why couldn’t I have that 5 hours at home? (I’m doing several workshops at the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Conference on canning and growing fruit in cold zones.) If any of you can come, I’d love to visit with you there! — Jackie

14 COMMENTS

  1. Wow! your Cabin is getting so beautiful. You guys have done such a wonderful job and on a budget too. I have to shake my head at what some people think as “necessary” and have to laugh at some of the TV shows on HGTV. Smaller is better, less wasted space!

    Congratulations on your Book, I am looking forward to reading it. I grew up on Zane Grey, Max Brand and others like them. I always skip over the “sex” in books, I like a bit left to the “imagination” truthfully. Give me a good ol adventure story any day.

    Take care,

    Lois

  2. I hope I’m not the only guy that likes your kitchen. I should just say I like the whole house, barn,and everything else I have seen the pictures of. I wish the barn was here, but I don’t think one dog would fill it up. He is in the house at night in the winter so I really don’t “need” it.

  4. Deb,

    A house isn’t about size, but workability! I cringe when I read the log home magazines where folks’ weekend “cabin” would hold four of our houses easily! Who the heck needs five bathrooms??? (Where would Mittens look?) We haven’t set a date for our fall seminar, but it’ll probably be right after Labor Day so folks won’t have to pay extra for flying on a holiday. We’ll give you plenty of “warning”!

  6. The kitchen is beautiful! Things sure are getting fancy now…thanks for sharing. Mittens sure likes living with you guys!

  7. I have the same hickory cabinets from Lowe’s and the identical countertop.
    You are a patient woman and I admire the fact that you do not buy anything on
    credit. We have just a ten foot long counter area with cabinets beneath and above but I find that the more space you have, the more you fill it. Our cabin is just 720 sq. feet and it is all we need. I do dream about adding a sunroom but right now there is no money. My idea of decorating is to plant more flowers outside. I spend as little time as I can indoors when the temps are not
    bitter. I am hoping to attend the fall seminar with Sheryl. Have you set dates yet? Can’t wait to see all the changes you have made to the homestead.

  9. Mittens and my cat sound a lot alike! Mine used to stick her paws under the door to try and get the attention of whoever was in the bathroom. And she still does the “NOW!” meow.

  10. Beautiful wood on those cabinets! I like the lighter color.

    Gosh, what are you guys going to do when your house is all done??

  11. Your cabinets are gorgeous!
    I certainly understand about the cat wanting to be “company” in the bathroom. I am rarely by myself in a room with cats in the house.

  12. Aren’t they just totally georgeous, and practical too. What a beautiful kitchen!! You’ve worked so hard for all that you have, and waited until you could pay cash too.

  13. Congratulations Jackie! I know you have waited an awful long time to get the nice things you do have. Your house was awesome years ago and you just keep making it better and better.

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