Comments for Where We Are…

Comment on Contact Us by julie

julie — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 11:12:59 +0000

Hi Diane, thank you for your comment. We love our back splash. It’s marble 2×3″ tiles from The Tile Shop which I believe has stores all over the country. They were a pleasure to work with and even offered a DIY class on some weekends. I would definitely try to see the tile in person since stone is totally different depending on the stone it came from. This looks like the same one on their site: https://www.tileshop.com/product/ashford+carrara+polished+amalfi+marble+wall+tile.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&refType=&from=fn.

Good luck with your kitchen! And thanks for reading!

Comment on Contact Us by Diane Nadeau

Diane Nadeau — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 03:20:30 +0000

Just stumbled on your blog and am in awe of all the work and lovely transformation you have accomplished. I have been anguishing over a new backsplash for the past 3 years or so until I saw the pictures of your kitchen backsplash. Love how it is subtle and classic but with just enough color to pop out from behind the cabinets and that it travels up to the ceiling. Would you be willing to share where you purchased your tile, color/manufacturer, and care/upkeep? Unsure with so many choices and options, I am finally able to break free from my paralysis thanks to you!

Comment on Eli Update | 11 Months by Karen Chouinard

Karen Chouinard — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 14:58:46 +0000

You have an adorable boy! Enjoy him more than ever over the holidays.

Comment on FAQ by Julie

Julie — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:41:33 +0000

Hi Christina, Thanks for reading. We used Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter throughout the first floor including the mudroom. The floors are Brazilian Cherry wood with a Jacobean stain on them. The stairs are oak with the same stain. We are so happy with our paint and stain choices!

I love our butcherblock countertops but they are definitely not super durable. I do most of my cooking prep on a big cutting board that’s always on the counter. You have to be cognizant of hot things, water sitting on them, and dings and dents. I sand little marks out and apply mineral oil monthly. I don’t regret the choice because I love the look but I know it’s more work than it should be and more work than most people would be willing to do.

Good luck with your house!

Comment on FAQ by Christina

Christina — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 15:29:10 +0000

Can you tell me what wall colors you used throughout the house? Also, what color are your floors and stairs? Oh, and, how do you like the butcher block counters? I have to decide on a counter for our soft white shaker cabinets and am torn. I can’t make up my mind to safe my life. I have to decide soon because people are starting to think I’m a weirdo for taking so long. I like the look of some marble look-a-likes as well as a honed dark gray, charcoal color but I’m also curious about butcher block. Hmmm. Too many decisions. Thank you much.
PS – Want to come to NY and pick things for my house ; )

Comment on Contact Us by Julie

Julie — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 16:54:54 +0000

Hi Christina, we used Benjamin Moore’s Revere Pewter throughout the first floor including the mudroom. The doors are just a pure black from Benjamin Moore. We are so happy with our paint choices!

Comment on Contact Us by Christina

Christina — Sat, 13 Jun 2015 15:34:56 +0000

Could you tell me what the pale color is on the walls in what I believe is your mudroom? Also, what color did you paint the door? It looks like a midnight blue/black color. Thank you.

Comment on Friday Can't Live Without It Link Up by Cait {Home Sweet Ruby}

Cait {Home Sweet Ruby} — Sun, 31 May 2015 22:29:50 +0000

I am SO with you on the coffee!! Those early morning feedings make it 110% necessary! Thanks for linking up 🙂

Comment on Friday Can't Live Without It Link Up by Caroline (Virginia Sweet)

Caroline (Virginia Sweet) — Fri, 29 May 2015 14:47:14 +0000

coffee is what gets me out of bed in the morning…I am 23 weeks pregnant and I let myself have one regular cup o’joe every morning as a reward for just getting dressed and out of the house….win!!!

Comment on Eli Update | 5 Months by jswan03

jswan03 — Fri, 22 May 2015 12:31:57 +0000

And now… Prunes! Loves ’em. Who’da thunk it?