Kitchen Open Shelves

Hi Everyone.  Well the open shelves in the kitchen won and the bakery cabinet was remade into the cabinet above the refrigerator.  So it is all good!  

I still have Terry's grandmothers bakery cabinet over the refrigerator for storage and now the open shelves keep the kitchen from feeling closed in.




Warning Lots of Pictures in this Post.  Get a frosty beverage!!!!






Before Picture of Kitchen

This is with the bakery Cabinet Before picture hanging where I felt open shelves might work better.


This is the bakery cabinet down and open shelves up.









The bakery cabinet looked nice with all my glassware but it just made this kitchen feel closed in.  I think it was just too much competition between the cabinet and the chippy window.  Plus it took up all my counter space to have the big shelf on the counter for my plates.

The open shelves are easier to get at my dishes and also give an open feel to this kitchen.




Pretty but took up too much counter space.  This shelf on the counter top was remade into a shelf for under the old chippy window which you will see a few pictures down.

Now I have more open counter space.



My good friend gave me this beautiful sign for my kitchen as a housewarming gift.

Fits in perfectly on the side of the new built in bakery cabinet over the refrigerator.

I still have my old chippy window hanging and there is the bottom shelf that was sitting on the counter.   Re loved  it under the window for a shelf.



Added a touch of color with my lavender candle and faux flowers. Even a girl that loves white needs a little color here and there!









Adding some more color to my milk and cream jugs.  


Got this candle that is lemon sage at Home Goods.  Best smelling candle I have ever had.  It smells so fresh for your kitchen.  Lemon and sage make a great combo.  With the house closed up and air going on these hot summer days it is nice to have this fresh candle burning.  Smells like my kitchen opens to a garden of fresh sage and lemon trees.
Terry rebuilt the bakery cabinet over the refrigerator.  Now I have storage up there for things I do not use all the time like my cake platters.





I am sure I will be finding more stuff to be storing up in this cabinet.





I was able to keep my coffee bar area over on this side of the kitchen.




This is the door going to the garage from the kitchen.  I made a place to hang car and house keys along with my apron.  

Glad I could use some of the old frames I moved along with us from the last house.  It framed out this plain door and the old knob gave me a place to hang up my apron.




So now this long and narrow kitchen feels lighter and brighter and more open.



Also........
Terry cut down my dining room table one more time!!! Yep that saw is getting a work out!   With this dining space being small and the china cabinet on the wall the table just felt too big for the space.  So he cut it down to a square table for 4.


He was able to keep the detail of the old drawer fronts on each side of the table.




This smaller table fits so much better in this dining space now.
There you have it.  The kitchen is done and I am liking the new open cabinets so much better.  Sometimes you just have to try things a few different ways until you get it feeling right.  I am just so excited that Terry has been able to repurpose almost all the pieces of salvage into new things in this kitchen.  Love that man and his tools!!!!!


I will have my master bedroom and master bathroom ready to show you soon.  Terry has repurposed some awesome pieces into these two rooms for me.  So stay tuned.



Have a wonderful week end.

Hugs,
Kris


PS:  So happy most of the decor changes are done now on the new house.  Opens up my time with these two precious angels and the furry angel too. Lovin summer!



Charlotte two weeks old and Abby 6 years old.



Cooper!
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Shabbilicious Friday

77 comments

  1. It looks so much better - good call there Kris! What darling babies, too. Your new home is looking very beautiful. Hugs!!!!!!

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  2. Oh Kris!!! It is beautiful. I am glad the bakery cabinet got relived over the fridge. It is such a pretty piece, bit like you said, ate up too much valuable counter space. I recognize so many pieces from your old house. o me adding old pieces to s new home gives it soul. A feeling of hominess.
    Douglas put the last of the trim last weekend and I painted them all up. But we have been running , running , running.
    When did life get so busy?
    Enjoy your sweet babies. All three 😋
    Hugs, Gee

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  3. A beautiful kitchen...took a lot of cabinet space away but it sure looks more open and I know you have storage in other places. I have always loved shelves....not having a window in there and the natural color of cabinets made it look smaller an now...it looks so much lighter. Love it all...

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  4. Wow, you guys work really fast!!! It looks amazing and the kitchen really does look so open and airy now. I am glad you were able to re-use the bakery cabinet above the refrigerator. Seeing your gorgeous kitchen makes me want to make some changes to my own!!!!! Those grand-babies are soooooooo cute!!! Of course I always enjoy seeing pis of that cutie pie Cooper :o)
    ~Des

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  5. What a cute baby! And of course Cooper. I love it! Taking down the upper cabinets really opened up your kitchen. And I really love that you have white instead of stainless steel appliances.
    Brenda

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  6. I honestly didn't think it could be any more beautiful than it was--I have trouble visualizing something--but this looks great. The open shelves do make a difference and I love the white dishes right there, ready to use. And white bowls, I have a weakness for white bowls! And a square table is wonderful for conversation while eating!

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  7. Your new baby is just so cute!!! Her sister looks pretty proud!
    The kitchen looks fabulous, Kris! I love everything you and Terry have done!
    You guys are remarkable!
    Enjoy.
    Debbie
    xo

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  8. See - I told you the shelves would be the best to do!! LOL Kitchen looks fabulous! Looks so much bigger. Could I borrow Terry for just a few days???

    Babies are adorable and Cooper looks happy and contented.

    Have a good weekend.

    Judy

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  9. All looks beautiful Kris as we knew it would. Visually opened up and that's more interesting for sure. Loving your solution for key and apron hooks. Really cool idea. Precious Charlotte and big sister Abby... Too sweet 💕And Cooper, adorable! xoxo, Vera

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  10. Beautiful grands, sweet pup and lovely kitchen! That candle sounds so nice too!

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  11. Wow a transformation. I hadn't even noticed the sink was in the corner until you lightened the space up. It all looks terrific and yes I like the open shelves better than the bakery cabinet. I bet you are both worn out with all the work you've done. Are you tired of painting yet? Adorable babies and Cooper!

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  12. that looks wonderful! I am a big fan of open shelves, but I need the cabinet space. So when I redo my kitchen I plan to just loose the doors and keep the cabinet framing. I love how your new space is all light and bright and airy!
    Debbi

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  13. Everything looks amazing. You have such a knack for seeing the possible. The children are so precious, great pics.

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  14. Kris, It's gorgeous. I knew it would work out...the way you and Terry bring things together. I love it. The baby and Abby are so cute. I bet they get lots of hugs when you can be with them. :) Blessings to all of you, xoxo Susie

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  15. I agree with Marty...everything looks amazing! You and your hubby are a perfect team in your decorating/remolding of your new home.
    warmly,
    deb

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  16. Love, love, love it all...no other words needed. Enjoy your summer and get a lot of cuddle time in with your littles.

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  17. Perfecto!!! Loving it so much Kris! Can't wait to see the rest. Those grands are the cutest and Cooper too! You are blessed.

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  18. Oh Kris, I love it! I like it so much better. It really opens up the kitchen. Some times you have to live with something for awhile.
    The grandbabies are so special and pretty. Love that sweet boy Cooper. Waldo and Lili send doggie hugs to Cooper.

    Hugs, Mary

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  19. Hi Kris, I love the open shelves and the cabinet is just perfect for the space above the fridge. You made the perfect choices. The kitchen has a more open feel now indeed and looks gorgeous.
    Have fun with your sweet granddaughters and my cute friend Cooper. Please give him a little treat from me. :)
    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    xo Julia

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  20. Your kitchen is gorgeous now!

    xo Dianne

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  21. SUPER DUPER COOPER!!!!!! He is the picture of health, MY GOODNESS! And the new baby, already so big! Well, those two little ones are going to love Grandma's new digs!

    KRIS...those open shelves are it. They totally transformed the place and I agree that sometimes in the midst of all the ethereal white, a pop of color is necessary. That lavender addition is perfect.

    I WISH I could get my husband to let me white up the kitchen! GRRRR!

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  22. Oh Kris, I love it so much*** It looks amazing. Love every detail in your gorgeous kitchen. I love that metal piece you have your dishes standing up in, where did you get that? The frame and knob on the door with your apron is so sweet. You always make everything look so warm and cozy. Love it all. The pictures of your granddaughters!!! oh my they are cute. And of course Cooper is just adorable. Enjoy this gorgeous weekend. Hope its not too hot there
    deezie

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  23. Yaaasss! This looks absolutely, 100% better, and I would've NEVER thought I'd say that when I saw the first look, Kris. Wow, what a difference open shelves made and making that space over the fridge your cabinet. I'm so happy you & Terry can work together to make results happen. You've done an amazing job.
    Speaking of amazing, those grands are so adorable. Charlotte looks totally alert and engaged! Cooper is a good buddy, so handsome! I'm wondering what he thinks of this new little creature? Life is good, Kris!
    Happy Sunday.
    Rita

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  24. Wow, absolutely love the transformation of your kitchen. I agree it looks better with the open shelves. Your grandchildren are so adorable and Cooper too!

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  25. I knew you'd keep playing till you got it just right. It looks so much better. I liked it the other way,too, but it looks a lot bigger and more open this way. Terry, once again, did a great job. Can't believe he cut that table down again. John would be sawing me in half if I even asked him to cut anything down...and besides that we would be eating at a pile of lumber on the floor. He is NOT the most handy guy in the world....lol....thank God he is smart. lol

    Great idea for the back door, too, and I am glad you were able to keep your coffee set up. Otherwise we would be meeting at Starbucks if I come to visit. I am so happy you finally got it just the way you want it-it is just perfect now.

    Abby & Charlotte are just adorable. You can tell Abby loves her little sister...and I see Cooper stuck his handsome nose out for a photo, too. He is also adorable. Hope his health holds for a long time.

    Have a wonderful, blessed Sunday- xo Diana

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  26. Absolutely perfect! Nothing else to say except that Terry is a gem.

    Oh, what am I talking about? Of course there's more to say! That Cooper! What a face!, I just want to reach into the screen and kiss that snout and make all those bad cells he has disappear and let him live a very, very long time. Such a sweetheart! And those grandchildren of yours! I can't even...


    xxx

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  27. Kris I love everything you have done down to every last detail! It is absolutely Beautiful!

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  28. You are definitely working your magic!! It looks awesome!

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  29. Oh my. Those babies are adorable. So sweet. I love the open shelves. I'm thankful that Terry is so handy. Great job with cabinet above the fridge. Amazing.

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  30. Your new kitchen is beautiful and very "you"!! Are the counter tops wood?

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  31. Okay, I've tried to coax you to Racine to help me with some redecorating here to no avail. Can I coax you to send/lend Terry and his tools? You are one very lucky woman - a handy husband, excellent taste, two beautiful grandchildren, and Cooper. I could move into your place and not change a thing!

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  32. Love the open shelving and the cabinet above the fridge. What adorable grandbabies you have...and being so close to them you can spend some much more time together. Cooper is quite adorable too...how's he doing? Where ever do you get all your chandeliers? I've been on a mission the last week looking for them and can't find any! So glad for the cooler weather and rain this morning...

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  33. Love your kitchen redo Kris, it really looks great and the open shelving is such a good idea. Those babies are just precious, and Cooper looks great!

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  34. I LOVE that the cabinet is off the wall and replaced with open shelves; also love that it has a much better 'star of the show' position above the frig. But....for my money I would remove that little 'bench-looking' shelf that sits on the counter next to the frig. It too is taking up valuable counter space and though the vignette you've created on it is lovely, there are so many other lovely vignettes around the kitchen, now that is looking a little competitive too....especially with the pretty vignette you have under the open shelves. But that's "my" idea....

    I really love your white kitchen and dining room and the little touches of lavender...also a favorite soft accent color of mine in our white kitchen/dining room and LR. I'm really enjoying seeing your home's re-do.

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  35. Your new shelves look great! I know you must be glad to have your house looking the way you had hoped. It's always so much work to get things in order after moving from another home. Your newest grandchild is such a cutie! Looks like this year is already proving to be better than last year.

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  36. Wow, Kris. You continue to amaze me. I loved the cabinet but I am loving those open shelves even more - you definitely made the right choice. Love how you were still able to use the cabinet above the fridge too. I'm doing a small update to our kitchen, mainly painting the very dirty walls and of course I can't put things back the same as before so you have given me some wonderful inspiration. Adorable pictures of Abby and the baby (and Cooper)!

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  37. Yes, it is lovely. Well done. I can see what you mean with the open shelving. Wow, it looks great.
    I love the decor. What a fun idea to add the flowers like you did. Love the ones in your apron.

    Oh my, the sweet photos of Abby and Charlotte and Cooper. xx oo

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  38. The kids upstage the beautiful kitchen!

    Yes, the open shelving is perfect!

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  39. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ :)

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  40. Yes, yes and yes! The open shelves make all the difference in there! Good choice!

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  41. L.O.V.E. the open shelving and sweet white kitchen!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting on my visit to Magnolia Market. It was a dream trip!!
    Take Care,
    Tammy

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  42. Hello Kris,
    oh, so amazing. The kitchen looks in white so beautiful! I love such open cupboards.
    Hugs, Christine

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  43. Kris your kitchen is so beautiful and has that open feel. Love it! Your sweet grands are so darling and that little tiny one is really growing and alert. You are so blessed my dear friend, you are a awesome wife, mother, and grandmother, and friend! xx Jo

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  44. Hi Kris! Wow, you were sooo right about the change - it was wonderful before, but the shelves and the new cabinet location are absolutely pefect! Love your sweet brands and of course, precious little Cooper. Jane

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  45. Your kitchen does look much better with this new arrangement and so much more functional. So glad you're able to use your vintage goodies throughout your new house, which I'm sure helps to make it feel like Home.
    Mary Alice

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  46. Wow, I love it all! You've done a fantastic job.

    Have a wonderful week, enjoying your new kitchen.

    FlowerLady

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  47. Wow Kris, you and Terry are an amazing couple with your decorating talents!! The kitchen and dining room look so beautiful and I love how you made the changes. It's amazing what a few changes can do to a room and the color of those cabinets!! I hope you enjoy the little ones and Cooper. Enjoy the week.
    Julie

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  48. I love every beautiful bit!!!!! You have a way of making everything so beautiful and fresh. I'm loving this journey with you!! HUGS!

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  49. I Really like open shelves, plate racks, glass fronted cabinets. Do I keep them clean and uncluttered? No, but doesn't keep me from enjoying them.

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  50. Congrats on the new grand, and your kitchen is fresh and lovely. Cooper looks great too, and yes you have to love a man and his tools, and a lady with a vision...a flexible one even, lol. Thanks for sharing Sandi

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  51. Love the new look, Kris and what beautiful grands!

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  52. Geez, Kris, what took you so long? I thought you would never get the kitchen done. Ha, ha, you know I'm just teasing and why! Looks perfectly beautiful. Such a gorgeous combination of style and workmanship (Mr. Terry). I've been away for two weeks and still don't have done what I imagined I would. Can't wait to see the bedrooms and those two little girls and Cooper, too, are all so darling..Happy week to you..xxo Judy

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  53. Looks beautiful! Sweet photo of your grands!

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  54. Love the New kitchen. So much more open and counter space is a such a premium you really need that area. You and Terry make a great team!! Those two girlies - spoil time!! And Cooper - LOVE!! Blessings and Prayers your way, Cindy xo

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  55. Love everything, dear friend. You work magic. And your new granddaughter, Charlotte, is beautiful as is Abby!

    Love and blessings,

    Jane

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  56. Good idea to take down the cabinets in your kitchen. It looks so shabby and bright...i love it!!! Charlotte, Abby and Cooper are adorable
    Hugs
    Alessandra

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  57. Hi Kris! I'm catching up on mail this morning. Love the open shelves in the kitchen. It really helped open the space up! I'm glad you found a spot for that gorgeous cabinet too. Isn't it great to have a handy husband? I'm glad mine knows his way around power tools as well! Have a wonderful week! ( love the adorable photos of your angels).
    Hugs,
    Cecilia

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  58. Kris caught up and I LOVE what you have done. I don't know where to start. Terry is amazing. The piece over the refrigerator looks fantastic. I forgot how pretty your table is, lucky save.

    The baby is very cute. Enjoy spending time with those love bugs. Good to see Cooper

    Cindy

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  59. Absolutely gorgeous Kris! I love it all! Congratulations on your new grand baby, they both are precious!

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  60. Absolutely gorgeous Kris! I love it all! Congratulations on your new grand baby, they both are precious!

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  61. Kris, Your house is just beautiful!! I can't believe all the work you've done to it. I love everything! Baby Charlotte is just precious and Abbey is a cutie!! I just love Cooper too ♥
    Hugs, Jody

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  62. Kris, your adorable kitchen is totally pin worthy and I'll be pinning away momentarily! I love your countertops and your accessories. The open shelving looks fantastic, too!!! LOVE seeing the photos of the grands and Cooper!

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  63. Just gorgeous! I so love the feminine quality your kitchen has! Pinned and pinned!

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  64. First I have to say how adorable Charlotte and Abbey are. They are precious! Cooper is the man and I still love his sweet wet nose.

    Your kitchen is truly transformed into a feminine cottagey space as only you and Terry can do. You know, y'all could go into business!!

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  65. Love the open shelving and the beautiful way you have displayed all of your gorgeous things!....oh that Terry is so talented too....You two have done so much in such a short amount of time....Beautiful, beautiful!!!...and happy that you have freed up time to spend with your sweet grand babies!!!....They are so adorable!!!

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  66. I think it is beautiful Kris, you have the magic touch and those babies...all of them, including that pup...adorable! You must be squeezing cheeks all day long! ;)

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  67. As much as I loved the old cabinet, the open selves give a lighter look that is really beautiful. You were right to trust your instinct and makeover the makeover ;)

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  68. Show house for sure and those babies are so sweet looking and the sweetest is Cooper with his big baby brown eyes.
    I think i'm jealous of your husband being so smart to do all those things for you.

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  69. your grandchildren are beautiful and Cooper is a heartstealer!
    Your kitchen re-do is gorgeous...such a transformation!

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  70. Oh my goodness, Charlotte is adorable! Abby looks like she's loving her role as big sister. As for your kitchen, I still can't wrap my brain around how much you two accomplished in such a short period of time. It's all beautifully styled and put together. Enjoy your babies and fur baby too!

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  71. Whoa,Kris! This kitchen is fabulous! Girly gasping here! Once again, your decorating sense and keen eye for beauty,and Terry's tools and talent, have paid off! The open shelves are perfect! Love the bakery cabinet over the fridge too! Such a cheerful place! Enjoy! Hugs,Leena

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  72. Whoa,Kris! This kitchen is fabulous! Girly gasping here! Once again, your decorating sense and keen eye for beauty,and Terry's tools and talent, have paid off! The open shelves are perfect! Love the bakery cabinet over the fridge too! Such a cheerful place! Enjoy! Hugs,Leena

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  73. All beautiful additions Kris. That Terry is a real marvel with the tools!!
    Gorgeous grandbabies must be filling your days with joy.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

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  74. Oh my word. What a HUGE transformation! Love, love, LOVE.

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