Hi there!
It's been a beautiful week around here, and I've been really busy with so many things. Yeah, it's one of those weeks when you keep on working and working, but in the end, you have nothing to show for it!
This is the perfect time to work outside, so I've been there. The picture above shows an outdoor set—a table and four chairs—which I'm trying to clean by removing the rust so they can be painted.
Mr. RLC is helping me a lot with this project. :) But it will take time; it's not even halfway done.
Planting season is upon us, and I've been working on it, too. The plants look sad now, but if we give them a few weeks, I'm sure they'll thrive.
I'm also taking measurements for bookcases I want to build in my living room. I've been searching online for ideas and materials, and that's one project I want to start soon.
Planting season is upon us, and I've been working on it, too. The plants look sad now, but if we give them a few weeks, I'm sure they'll thrive.
I'm also taking measurements for bookcases I want to build in my living room. I've been searching online for ideas and materials, and that's one project I want to start soon.
Meanwhile, I'm creating this frame for a wall art project and another one in the making. I'll post about these in a week or two.
However, what kept me the busiest this week was the kitchen island.
However, what kept me the busiest this week was the kitchen island.
While at Home Depot, I found these corbels for only ten dollars each, so the kitchen island painting was given the green light. :)
I kept postponing that project because, in reality, it was not necessary, but I wanted to tackle it long ago.
Installing the corbels was super easy. They came with screws, anchors if needed, and the wooden covers for the screws.
Installing the corbels was super easy. They came with screws, anchors if needed, and the wooden covers for the screws.
I was thinking about making my own corbels, but they're so cheap and well done that I'm not sure I'd want to waste my time.
After emptying and cleaning it, it's all ready for paint.
Here is a reality shot of my kitchen during a project: A big mess!
Tools, pieces of wood, glue, fruits, bowls, coca-cola... everything ends up on the island. :/
After emptying and cleaning it, it's all ready for paint.
If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know what color I'm using. It's so good!
I thought it would be ready for the reveal this week, but nope, you've to wait until Monday. Sorry about that.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Have a great weekend, everyone!
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The island is going to look really good, and you were smart getting the corbels from Lowe's. Ugh - the outside furniture looks like hard work with all the grillwork. Let us know if you have any shortcuts that work. I was wondering if you'd be power washing to start, or going right into sanding.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rita! Yeah, the outdoor set is in terrible condition :/ We didn't power washed it, we went right into sanding all those layers of paint.
DeleteWow they really dress the island up!! Good job Cristina!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen! I'm so excited about the island, its getting a whole new look! :)
DeleteI'm so sure this is your kind of weather Cristina! Good luck with your projects and enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be a beautiful weekend, I'll be sure to spend it outside! Thanks Vel!
DeleteLove the island! I hear you- the number of projects always exceeds the time needed to do them. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteThanks Diana! And it's not only the projects but also the household chores and family needs. :/
DeleteI like your island and I'm interested to see how you change it. I will be needing to make one for my kitchen at some point.
ReplyDeleteThe big change is going to be the color, I can't wait to share it! I'm sure building an island is a piece of cake for you, Julie!
DeleteEse cambio en esa isla es total !! Me gusta mucho la cornisa le da un aspecto más elegante al mueble
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