best transformation of 2011

one of the reasons we got such a great deal on our first home was because it hadn't been renovated since it was built in the early 90s. it had the same, BEAUTIFUL wallpaper. floral. my favorite. it had puffy, fabric covers for the windows. the angel curtains were definitely a sight to behold. nothing in this house was according to my taste, but then again i'm not a 90 year-old, near blind woman either! (disclaimer: for those of you who like floral wallpaper, or let's be honest, wallpaper at all, i offer my humble apologies.)

so there is no question that the winner of 2011's award for best transformation goes to.......our kitchen!

now before i show pics, you need to know that this amazing change didn't take place overnight. we ripped down wallpaper and then spent the next three months (uhm, i mean scott spent the next 3 months) peeling the adhesive off the wall. THEN we had to spackle the walls. THEN we had to prime the drywall. THEN we had to texture it. this is where things almost went horribly wrong. again scott took the lead on this one, and though it ended beautifully, he nearly threw the hopper threw the window during those first few tense moments. let's just say that it was a good thing that he practiced behind the refrigerator first. THEN, i had to paint the trim. THEN the walls. i learned the hard way about reds (though technically it is called peppery, a nice deep cold orange and red combo). 3 coats in the kitchen before it looked presentable.

all that work. all that time. completely worth it. now i don't feel like i should decorate my kitchen with doilies and fake fruit.

so here it is my friends, the best makeover, transformation of 2011.

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