Kitchen Changes and the Zoo

This was the kitchen upon moving in.

Here is the kitchen now.

 As you can see, we don't have a ton of counter space so this table I got for free off Craigslist works perfectly as an island. We also use it to serve dinner on. I line up the food and the kids can help themselves. We have a fairly small dining table and with my older brother now living with us, plus 6 other people, it gets a little squished if I try to put all the food on the table.

  A little personal artwork.

 Pops of color. :)

 Done:

Paint the existing cabinets.

Clean and spray the existing hardware.

Spray paint the pantry doors.

Prime and paint the brick.

Tile the floor.

Add a toe kick and molding to the cabinets.

To Do:

Replace counter tops, cook top, sink, and faucet....someday. ;)

I took the boys to the zoo last week with some friends.  Older brother loved the tigers and little's favorite were the elephants.  They loved carrying around their own personal maps and older brother directed the way. :)