A Few of My Favorite Things...

Here's a picture of Jason arguing that "we can't possibly fit a cabinet there."  Yes, we chose to spend our Friday night at IKEA, playing with blocks in the Kitchens section of the store. And who says you can never be a kid again? Except this time, you're measuring cabinets and realizing the limitations of real space versus the fantasy kitchens of design magazines everywhere. You know when people say their eyes are bigger than their stomachs? I suffer from this only with home decor. Even so, while planning a move and a kitchen remodel, we found this to be strangely relaxing. It's also cool to see all the eco-friendly options that are aplenty now that it's fashionable to be green. We've heard great things about cork flooring, bamboo countertops, and reclaimed construction materials. And a little blood, sweat, and tears for DIY seems pretty noble too. That is, until I get my finger cut by that first shard of tile...