Kitchen Repair - Part Seven and Final

I realized I never finished updating my blog for our kitchen repair. So either you came over and saw it, or don't care. But for documentation purposes, and my own (in)sanity, I will catch you up.
We upgraded the countertops to a nice stone. For whatever reason, it was really nerve wracking, trying to pick the details out and insure they all matched. Everything from paint, to floor, to countertops was outsourced, and all at the same time. We didn't really have time for one to finish before picking out the next detail. I'm sure we looked hilarious carrying ceramic tiles to the slab lot to make sure our flooring didn't clash with the stone.

Here is a picture of the counters the day they went in. You can see the floor is not done and there are still a few details to work out, like the plumbing. . .

Here is my new sink. And while I wanted a nice white porclain coated cast iron bowl to match my appliances, I do like my deep uneven sink bowls. It hides more dirty dishes, too. The handle and faucet didn't get installed in the right holes, but I think Daddy Dearest can fix it the next time he comes down. (I just haven't asked him yet.)

But the reason I haven't done this blogis that my kitchen is never clean enough to take pictures. So today, I bit the bullet and am showing you the state of my kitchen on a regular basis. The computer is usually out on the counter, and the baby seat where Lily hangs out when I am in the kitchen doesn't typically leave the kitchen. Most of the dishes are clean but are out drying on the counter.

Here is a picture of our "wood" tiles. It is ceramic tile with a faux wood finish screened on top. And although I should have picked a darker grout, I really like the tile. It is unfortunate that things (like glasses) don't bounce like they used to on the wood. With this image, you can also see the used burp rag in the door way. The picture shows how I "really" live.

Here is a better shot of the stone but you also get to see my baking sheet left out from breakfast as well as my dirty stove and almost empty goody jars.

The other counter shows more clean dishes, and my produce that I need to cook and prepare before it goes bad.

The kitchen is done. We love it. I am mostly glad to not be doing dishes in the bathroom sink and can cook with large dishes not fearing how I will wash them!