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Kitchen Update (Lighting Choices Revealed) and Weekend Fun!

May 20, 2013 by Cassie 49 Comments

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WOW.  What a whirlwind of a weekend it was!  It all started for me Thursday evening, when Barb Blair of Knack arrived.  We met up at Brewer’s Alley for a yummy dinner and great conversation.  Barb traveled with her husband Jon, and daughter, Brynn, and I loved them all!  We all headed back to my house after dinner, where are kids pounced and doted on Brynn who was so sweet and wonderful with them!  The adults all hung out and talked… I could have talked to them forever.  Barb and Jon are so amazing and down to earth, and loved our pups, too, which is always a sign to me of lifelong friends.  And much to my happiness, they are also American Idol fans, so we got to catch the end of the finale together. ๐Ÿ™‚  Friday we all headed to the barn sale, where Barb was signing copies of her new book!  Of course, I got my copy signed!  Here are Barb and I at the barn- a fabulous instagram selfie!

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Barb headed out with her family after the signing to go to NYC for another signing!  I love having famous author friends.  Seriously though, I do think that Barb is one of the most inspiring people I know- smart, creative, down to earth, and a heart the size of Texas.

After she headed out, I held down the fort at the barn.  Once the day was over, I headed home to relax. This past month has been full of stress, and it’s all finally coming to a close, I believe.  Hopefully I will have some news to share soon, but for now, here I am trying to finally just kick up my feet and relax….

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Saturday I headed back to the barn for a full day of work, and then off to a friends’ house to hang out with a couple other families and relax by a fire pit.  Sunday morning I stayed in my PJ’s til 11 am, which is something I never do… it felt like a treat; a real guilty pleasure!  Once I finally got moving, I met up with Sarah and my friend Terri for some vintage fun shopping at the Lucketts Spring Antique Market.  We made a couple laps around and on the second lap I spotted this piece from a vendor called Olde Tyme Marketplace (they also blog here), which I knew had to come home with me and live in my new kitchen.  The color is a beautiful minty color that the picture doesn’t do justice….

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I fell in love!  I immediately called Chris to ask what he thought and texted that picture to him.  I also sent him this photo to show him how happy this piece made me feel….

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He liked it, too!  So it came home with me and will be in our new kitchen next to the refrigerator!  It’s got nice deep drawers and will be great storage.  I just need to give it a coat of polycrylic to protect the finish and seal in the paint.

Speaking of the kitchen, how about a couple updates!  First of all, the tile is in and was grouted on Friday.  I could not be happier with how they look….

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This week the contractor is wrapping up his work, and then I will get started on the cabinet painting, and more.  The electrician will also be hanging lights this week, so I thought I would share a couple of my choices from Lamps Plus with you.  Some of you guessed right when I shared some of my favorites with you.

For the dining room chandelier, I ordered the Lacey Round Black Chandelier.…

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I just love its industrial look!  And for the pendant above the sink, I chose the Warm Bronze Edison Industrial Mini Pendant.

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I can’t wait to see them hanging! The room is really coming along and I could not be happier!

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!  I am off to run some kitchen errands. ๐Ÿ™‚
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  1. Alison @ Rubylicious Bespoke says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:19 am

    How could chris say no to you after that pic! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Kitchen looks great, love the lights, especially the pendant one ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Julia Konya says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:49 am

    Sounds like a fun weekend. Love seeing the kitchen update. The tile and lights are looking great!

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  3. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Cassie, you know I love that photo! Hilarious, you are o e gorgeous girl. Your kitchen is coming Wong nicely and I absolutely love the pendant for over the sink. I wish we had these kind of lights and range of choice you have in theUS.
    Fiona xx

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  4. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    May 20, 2013 at 11:46 am

    Wong?? Ha ha, I meant along.

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  5. Andrea says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Love that lighting and your tile looks AWESOME! So glad you went for the contrast. That cabinet is going to be perfect for your kitchen.

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  6. Andrea says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Love that lighting and your tile looks AWESOME! So glad you went for the contrast. That cabinet is going to be perfect for your kitchen.

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  7. Jesse Bodine says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:12 pm

    What a fun weekend! And I have texted many a photos of my happy face next to a furniture find to my husband. How can they say no when we look so happy, right? lol! Your kitchen is coming along and I cannot wait to see all the items together! Love the lights you picked, too!!! Jesse @ Scout & Nimble

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  8. pam {simple details} says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    LOVE your ‘Can I have it, happy face!’ Fabulous choices for the kitchen, and those errands, plan on them every day till it’s done! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Oh you are good! How could Chris possibly resist that smiling face? What a fun find! That floor is to die for and the lighting will be awesome! This is going to be one fabulous kitchen! … So fun to see you!

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  10. Megan Vaughn says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    Love your Lucketts find! That picture is so cute. Your floors look fabulous and that lighting will look great in your kitchen. It’s going to rock!

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  11. Cathy Wall says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    So fun, a great week-end and your kitchen! Loving your choices, tile and lighting, you go girl!

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  12. Between Blue and Yellow says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    So fun you got to hang out with Barb! And the tile looks awesome ๐Ÿ™‚

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  13. [email protected] says

    May 20, 2013 at 12:54 pm

    Fun, fun, FUN! Love the new piece!

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  14. Dear Emmeline says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    Love that cabinet! Everything is looking great so far. Light choices are awesome too!

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  15. Twice Nice says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    Ah Cassie, I just love waking up and catching your post to start my day! Love how it is all coming together in your kitchen. The lighting is fabulous! Great find on the mint filing cabinet turned kitchen storage unit. I think your kitchen remodel has moved along at an amazing pace, but then I’m not living with the mess and extra human beings constantly underfoot.

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  16. Jaime Costiglio says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    Cassie I’m loving all those Edison bulbs, they will definitely be making an appearance in our new place. Your kitchen remodel is speeding along, tile looks great!!! And what is this news – now you have me on the edge of my seat!

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  17. [email protected] says

    May 20, 2013 at 1:53 pm

    Love your new light fixtures! The kitchen progress looks amazing.

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  18. Bliss says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:07 pm

    You get more done in a week than…. well, than anyone!

    Bliss

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  19. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:15 pm

    Sounds like your weekend could not have been more perfect!
    Your kitchen is all coming together and looks Oh Oh so great!

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  20. The Far Fifty says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:33 pm

    The floor looks amazing!!!!

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  21. Michelle Scheibe says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:39 pm

    Super lazy not getting out of the pjs until 11. Oh wait, that’s every week-end at our house.

    LOVE how your kitchen is coming along. I want to pet that chandelier.

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  22. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:42 pm

    So so so exciting – I love what you chose! Can’t wait to see them in your new kitchen!! Your weekend sounds wonderful….so great that you got to hang with Barb and her family!

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  23. Gretchen says

    May 20, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Love both of those lights! And the tile looks great, too–so excited to see it coming together ๐Ÿ™‚

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  24. Ali Richardson says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    I told you that you should buy that filing cabinet!!! Did you hear me yelling it in your ear?! lol. Love it, it’s going to be so awesome in the kitchen! Sounds like you had a fab weekend. Missing you terribly! Hurry up September….and October. YAY!

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  25. Good Time Charlie says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    What a fun weekend! Glad you got to lay around a bit Sunday morning. Taking part of one day a week to just chill is so good for the soul. OOOO, I love that little mint cabinet. Your kitchen is going to look so cool! Love, love, love Barb. She is the first DIYer, furniture painter I discovered through Design Sponge and probably one of the most down to earth people I have had the pleasure to get to know a bit through blogging. So fun to see some of my favorite people together. One of many reasons I have come love the blogging community so deeply. Hopefully this week is stress free!

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  26. Vintage Prairie Style says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:26 pm

    oh lord cassie i love it all! the new cabinet, the lights the new floors (we have a similar charcoal tile from the front to the back door and i love it). i hope you take some more time to take care of yourself – too much stress is no good and needs to be countered with some good old fashioned tlc.
    keya

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  27. cindy the cottage chick says

    May 20, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    That cabinet is amazeballs. Perfect for the kitchen. The lights you chose are also all kinds of awesome! You had a busy weekend for sure!

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  28. Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:04 pm

    I love all the ideas you have for our kitchen! I can’t wait to follow your progress as everything comes along! ๐Ÿ™‚ The chandelier is gorgeous! My husband is obsessed with filament lightbulbs and I have been searching for just the right pendants for forever. That Edison Pendant is lovely. How fun ๐Ÿ™‚

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  29. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    That thing was a definitely must-have! It is going to look amazing in your new kitchen! Those tiles are perfection, as I have said already, and I love the lights you chose. I can’t wait to see how everything comes together. !!! So excited for you!

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  30. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    So I need you to hurry up and paint the wall and poly the cabinet and get a fridge so I can see it all together! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Like you nothing else to do…

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  31. Charm City Farmhouse says

    May 20, 2013 at 4:52 pm

    I sold ALL of my stools in the first hour that Lucketts was open! In total, I sold 25 industrial stools!! Had a great time as a vendor and am looking for another big market to sell my wares!

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  32. Sarah @Savvy Young Something says

    May 20, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    I think I know what your big news is going to be! Hope it works out ๐Ÿ™‚ I’d love to talk to you more if it all goes as planned!

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  33. Megan says

    May 20, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    Your kitchen is going to be tremendous!!!! I can’t wait to see it!

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  34. Lisa @ Trapped In North Jersey says

    May 20, 2013 at 6:45 pm

    the floor looks great, and I love the pendant. What a nice color on that cabinet!

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  35. Allison says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    How could Chris resist that adorable happy photo of you! You and Barb look beautiful and how fun you were able to meet. Both of you are inspirational women!! Your kitchen is looking really great Cassie. I’m excited to hear your news soon!

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  36. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    May 20, 2013 at 7:32 pm

    Fun stuff, Cassie!! Love your lighting choices!
    xo Heidi

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  37. Erin @ His and Hers says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    The tile looks so snazzy! And you are adorable ๐Ÿ™‚

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  38. Anna See says

    May 20, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    Loving that tile, Cassie! I hope to see at Luckett’s one of these days! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  39. Mary says

    May 20, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    The tile looks great and the lights are perfect!

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  40. Gail Wilson says

    May 21, 2013 at 12:10 am

    oooohhhh love the edison pendant! and the floor? beautiful!!
    how fun that you found that file cabinet for your kitchen. How could Chris saw no to such a happy face?

    gail

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  41. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:10 am

    Yey kitchen progress! Love the lights and the tile looks fab.

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  42. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:29 am

    Those lights and that tile…so nice!!!

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  43. Tiffany says

    May 21, 2013 at 1:48 am

    Ha! I love your happy face picture. Does that work? I should try it with my husband. I love your floor and lighting choices. I wish I had ten houses so I could do a different style in each one.

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  44. Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says

    May 21, 2013 at 4:09 am

    Sounds like a super fun weekend! Love that file cabinet – it will look great in your kitchen.

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  45. Catherine says

    May 22, 2013 at 11:45 am

    WOW – those drawers really are beautiful! Can’t wait to see the final version of your kitchen, looks like its going to be amazing ๐Ÿ™‚

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  46. Kelly says

    May 22, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    LOOOVING all your choices so far! It’s been fun to catch little glimpses on facebook. You guys are moving along so fast!

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  47. Shavonda says

    May 22, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I love love love the tile floors and the Edison light chandy.

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  48. [email protected] says

    May 22, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    Those floors turned out fantastic C! Lookin’ good!! xo Kristin

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