tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44634687386874118742024-03-18T04:23:04.740-04:00The Stonybrook HouseHi! My name is Lori and I enjoy sharing all things that happen here at The Stonybrook House. From DIY to recipes to gardening to remodeling. Stop by and see what I've been up to lately.The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.comBlogger913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-27956796868628221432024-03-17T20:29:00.000-04:002024-03-17T20:29:03.606-04:00Sunday Drive - Finding Time for Jesus<p>
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different. Our prayers have been answered! My son, daughter in-law and
18 month old grandson have moved back to PA and have been staying with us for
now.
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And anyone that has any interaction with an 18 month old knows how busy they
can be! I am enjoying every single minute of it!
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Lately, it's been a bit more challenging to find time to read my Bible and
enjoy my time with The Lord. I know I am not the only one, most of us are all
living busy lives. I was just used to being an empty nester, where my mornings
were more leisurely.
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So, I've had to adjust and make a few changes, because I don't want anything
to separate me from my Lord! His word says that nothing can!
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<p><b><i>
Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)<br />38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate
us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers
of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in
the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate
us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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This is one of my memory verses this year, and it has been so encouraging to
me. Nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of God!
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This busyness has made me want to cling to Him even more! Because I need His
strength!
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<p><b><i>Isaiah 30:15 (NLT)<br />This is what the Sovereign Lord,
the Holy One of Israel, says:
“Only in returning to me
and resting in me will you be saved.
In quietness and confidence is your strength.</i></b></p>
<p>Yes, rest in The Lord Your God and you will be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength. So, if you are feeling weak or restless, it may be because you need some quiet time with Jesus. </p><p>The key is to find that time. We all have the same 24 hours in our day. It's what we chose to do with those hours. </p><p>For me, I've found I need to get up much earlier to find that time alone with Jesus. You might find it on your drive to work, or when the baby takes a nap, or on a walk in the evening. </p><p>Don't beat yourself up if you've struggled finding that time. Maybe you're in a season, where you just need hourly check-ins with Jesus. He's always there! He's always ready to help! </p>
<p><b><i>Psalm 36:7 (NLT)<br /> How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter
in the shadow of your wings.</i></b></p>
<p>Find shelter in the shadow of His mighty wings. You will find comfort, joy and peace.</p><p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
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The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-39932995871240391942024-02-25T19:25:00.000-05:002024-02-25T19:25:05.553-05:00Sunday Drive - The Power Of Our Words<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx80Jev48iM9TcAAvQGNKqAhel-tIcPPmHX-wNFFt0GVC_8xahJR7AMV6qNyQ8ssZtpbUqc5Mkq5igsE6jxpqsHE67DNuuFdA5uUqt7mIsZ-CC2gom4DHx2W6WOxXhfT_b9jdd9g0GYVTuqZcPuw5Z_nyLDSsOD-98B3GSLf-1XJdPkK08qiM7Qw2Dl0/s933/2.25.24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - The Power Of Our Words" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpx80Jev48iM9TcAAvQGNKqAhel-tIcPPmHX-wNFFt0GVC_8xahJR7AMV6qNyQ8ssZtpbUqc5Mkq5igsE6jxpqsHE67DNuuFdA5uUqt7mIsZ-CC2gom4DHx2W6WOxXhfT_b9jdd9g0GYVTuqZcPuw5Z_nyLDSsOD-98B3GSLf-1XJdPkK08qiM7Qw2Dl0/s16000/2.25.24.jpg" title="Sunday Drive - The Power Of Our Words" /></a></div><br />The power of our words. <p></p><p>I'm sure you would all agree that we all talk to ourselves... but I think it's important to think
about HOW we talk to ourselves. Read this next verse, it is so powerful! I love the message translation.</p><p><b><i>Proverbs 18:20-21 (MESS)<br />20 Words satisfy the mind as much as fruit does the stomach; good talk is as gratifying as a good harvest. 21 Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.</i></b></p><p>Think about it... Our words start with our thoughts. Are your thoughts (words) poison or fruit? Are they building you up and giving you life or are they poison, tearing yourself down?</p><p>What if you said these thoughts out loud? What if you heard someone tearing themselves down? What if it was your daughter or your son? You would quickly go to them and tell them to stop! That they are telling themselves lies, not truth!</p><p>Now, on the other hand, if you heard someone building themselves up, would you think they are being boastful or prideful? We shouldn't! This world is doing one heck of a job tearing people down. We need to combat it with truth. Tell ourselves good things about ourself!</p><p><b><i>Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)<br />29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.</i></b></p><p>So how do we learn to build ourselves up? One way is to speak affirmations to ourselves. I found a list of them and printed them up for our granddaughter to say in the mirror when she stayed with us. </p><p>You know she had no problem saying them to herself in the mirror. Now, when I said them to myself out loud in the mirror, it was MUCH more difficult. Because I was accustomed to tearing myself down.</p>
<p>It's time to take those thoughts captive.</p><p><b><i>2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)<br />5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.</i></b></p><p>Then we need to think about things that are true and speak them out loud.</p>
<p><b><i>Philippians 4:8 (NLT)<br />8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.</i></b></p>
<p>Here is the list of affirmations to say to yourself. It might be hard at first, but like anything in life that you are learning to do, it will get easier. You will start to believe in yourself. You will begin to speak life into your mind and soul. You are worth it! Believe it!</p><p><b>Affirmations to say to yourself in the mirror:<br />I am kind.<br />I am smart.<br />I am brave.<br />I am loving.<br />I am a good friend.<br />I am beautiful.<br />I am strong.<br />Jesus loves me!<br />I love you, too!</b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-58025481534570717152024-01-22T14:04:00.002-05:002024-01-22T14:04:59.210-05:00Sunday Drive - What Kind Of Lenses Are You Looking Through?<p>
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usually means they an cheerful optimistic view, without any valid basis for it. Not that having a cheerful disposition is bad.<p></p><p>But isn't it interesting how our perspective can change with how we view things? So, by looking at a situation with rose colored glasses, you might be finding the good in it and ignoring the bad. Hmmm... That could be good, however, we don't want to be naïve and not be mindful of dangers out in this world.</p>
<p>Speaking of how we see things, I believe there are also, world 'glasses' (lenses) and God 'glasses' (lenses). When we look at life
through world lenses, it can look kind of scary... it's pessimistic,
discouraging. In fact, it could be poisoning your view. I believe the goal of those lenses is to pull you down, mentally, physically, and spiritually.</p>
<p>Then there's God lenses. Now these lenses are the cure or antidote for poison. The Word of God reminds you that this world will have it's troubles, BUT God! Read the next verse!</p>
<p><b><i>John 16:33(NIV)<br />33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”</i></b></p>
<p>Sometimes when we are in the midst of a struggle, we can only see so much. Our focus is centered on that struggle. There is more to it and we might only be seeing a very small piece of the whole picture. This is where we need to trust in The Lord.</p><p>Elijah was isolated and discouraged. He thought he was the only one left that was faithful to God. He wasn't looking through God lenses. He couldn't see clearly.</p>
<p><b><i>1 Kings 19:14(NLT)<br />14 He replied again, “I have zealously served the Lord God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and killed every one of your prophets. I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me, too.”</i></b></p><p>Elijah wasn't seeing the whole picture! It wasn't true, there were thousands in Israel that were also faithful. He wasn't alone.</p><p>There was also a time when it looked like the prophet Elisha and his servant were surrounded by an enemy. His servant was terrified, wondering what they were going to do. Elisha asked God to open his eyes. (To see through God lenses.)</p>
<p><b><i>2 Kings 6:17(NLT)<br />17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man’s eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.</i></b></p>
<p>Then he saw what was truly happening. God was already taking care of the situation. </p><p>Things aren't always what they seem. We might only see a portion. We need to remember that God sees ALL things, and is truly in control. </p><p>Take courage! Read God's Word. Try to see things through God lenses. He will not leave you or forsake you, EVER!</p><p><b><i>Joshua 1:9(NLT)<br />9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>Matthew 14:27(NLT)<br />27 But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!</i></b></p><p>Blessings,<br /> Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-47881596646173015272024-01-17T20:06:00.001-05:002024-01-17T20:06:30.722-05:00Creating Our New Master Bedroom - Part 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWrsS0AW5_0AU9HOWYXRs5QzZzUgkLxG8Il_m8NAHyK7XFylsF7XHjdEodTcFoiuV1zl8fgb-f9J0l7n8wjnIMO4ggN-kKhpZhbMRaAxhPBD350sq1X6w5apeRFnz0xN-D8UXLML2MDYu5fpdU1LDbqezySgJhnE1N6iR8wDOcVSIi2kpu-8ZhHFPrCw/s933/Creating%20Our%20Master%20Bedroom.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Creating Our New Master Bedroom - Part 1" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWrsS0AW5_0AU9HOWYXRs5QzZzUgkLxG8Il_m8NAHyK7XFylsF7XHjdEodTcFoiuV1zl8fgb-f9J0l7n8wjnIMO4ggN-kKhpZhbMRaAxhPBD350sq1X6w5apeRFnz0xN-D8UXLML2MDYu5fpdU1LDbqezySgJhnE1N6iR8wDOcVSIi2kpu-8ZhHFPrCw/s16000/Creating%20Our%20Master%20Bedroom.png" title="Creating Our New Master Bedroom - Part 1" /></a></div>
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We waited soooo long for this to happen! Literally, 3 years with subfloors as
our flooring! We are finally working on our Master Bedroom!!!!</p>
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Let's take a look back to where we began... if you remember, we purchased this
house as a 2 bedroom back in October 2020.
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<p>Don't ya love the green carpet??😜</p>
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The master bedroom was HUGE! (23ft x18ft) We knew there was space to add a 3rd bedroom.
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If you didn't see <i>that</i> transformation, check it out! <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/05/adding-guest-room-start-to-finish.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Adding A Guest Room Start to Finish!</u></b></a></p>
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This was our makeshift closet while we built the
guest room. But that space, right there, is where our master closet is today. When we finished the guest room we began working on our master closet.</p>
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Our Master Closet is the perfect size for us! You can see how that turned out,
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/03/master-closet-reveal.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Master Closet Reveal</u></b></a>.
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Last year, the patio doors had to be replaced. They were leaking and in pretty rough
shape. You can see and read all about that process. We actually hired that
project out! <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/new-patio-doors.html" target="_blank"><b><u>New Patio Doors</u></b></a>.
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Okay, now that you're kind of caught up... check out what we've been
doing in here.
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First, let's chat about the pendant lights. I knew I wanted hanging lights. Don't ask
me why, but I saw them somewhere and that was it... I had to have them! Plus, I love that there isn't a lamp on the nightstand. </p>
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So, when Hubby was doing all the electrical for the master bath and closet, we
decided to add those lights. Yes, it was a pain in the patooty to add them,
but he did it for me!! 💕
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<p>Over the last 3 years, we've talked and talked about what we wanted our bedroom to look like. I would say I've spent <i>a lot</i> of time on Pinterest.... Our first decision, was what did we want to do with our walls.</p><p>I really <i>really</i> wanted to do a treatment on
the walls. For 2 reasons... </p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>I thought it would look cool. 😁</li><li>It meant I wouldn't have to spackle and sand the drywall. Yes!
Yes! Yes!🙌</li></ol><p></p><p>I've done my fair share of drywall and I know there will be more in my future,
but not here!
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We decided to do a vertical 'shiplap'. For us that means, a 'faux shiplap', we rip 4x8 sheets of
underlayment into 5 7/8" strips. There was still lots of sanding, but at least
it was outside and not filling our bedroom with dust! </p>
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After sanding , I pre-painted all the boards before we installed them. Whew!!
I also painted the walls white so that nothing would show between the slats.
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<p>
We basically just held up the strips of underlayment, used a <a href="https://amzn.to/3U4LkSR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>straight edge</u></b></a> as
a spacer and nailed them in place with our <a href="https://amzn.to/48IGG1C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>trusty nail gun</u></b></a>. It was a LOT of shiplap!</p>
<p>We started coming around the corner with the shiplap. </p><p>I had been toying with an idea for behind the bed. I really wanted the wall behind our bed to be the main focus of our bedroom. We had to make a decision. Do we continue with the shiplap or try out my idea? </p><p>We stopped the shiplap and decided to test out my idea. </p>
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<p>I painted the wall black! We've never gone
that dark before, but since everything was white and light, we figured we
could just try it and see if we like it. It's definitely the focus!</p>
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<p>We weren't sure about it at first, but once the 2nd coat was finished... we LOVED it!! It needed a total of 3 coats to be completely solid. (And we're
not even done with that wall!!)
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<p>
So, then we continued adding shiplap the rest of the way around the room! It looks
so good!!
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<p>
Just to clarify...Our bed is not centered on the wall. There was really no way
to center it since we needed the space to place our dressers and side table
and space to walk into the closet. So, we created the illusion that the bed is
centered.
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<p>
The vertical shiplap comes around the corner and stops. We measured the space
on each side of the bed to make sure there was room for everything and that's
where we started painting the wall black. So the bed is centered inside the
black part of the wall. Make sense?
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<p>
There is so much more to show you! However, I think this post is long
enough....
</p>
<p>Here's what's next:</p>
<p></p>
<ul style="text-align: left;">
<li>Flooring!!! Yay!</li>
<li>Trim around all the doors</li>
<li>Adding crown treatment</li><li>Adding another treatment to focus wall</li>
<li>Building in cabinets</li>
</ul>
<p>So much goodness! Be back soon with more!</p>
<p>Blessings,<br /> Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-71810229983647414442024-01-08T09:16:00.000-05:002024-01-08T09:16:59.638-05:00Sunday Drive - New Year New Beginnings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxKuD_WtD3v-whyphenhyphenbdgwicdbmaWU9E3E39PZMxm1tTiIwstGIorLeyEmvRWrUKCKy4SNanLDup1B5s57gpk_p3m1VJZu4OfvlMvlbMMpxJ9BRB0bKq70oCsPYxDgZ_bgnDfCSA62TNGB7Jp_6HIR8v52QEgUp9Xkhk6RA9flkFmz_UWKCzNNRooceO6cA/s933/Mike%20and%20I%20Christmas%202024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - New Year New Beginnings" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFxKuD_WtD3v-whyphenhyphenbdgwicdbmaWU9E3E39PZMxm1tTiIwstGIorLeyEmvRWrUKCKy4SNanLDup1B5s57gpk_p3m1VJZu4OfvlMvlbMMpxJ9BRB0bKq70oCsPYxDgZ_bgnDfCSA62TNGB7Jp_6HIR8v52QEgUp9Xkhk6RA9flkFmz_UWKCzNNRooceO6cA/s16000/Mike%20and%20I%20Christmas%202024.jpg" title="Sunday Drive - New Year New Beginnings" /></a></div>
<p>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Yeah, I'm a little behind, oh well!! Hope you all had a blessed holiday time with family and friends!</p>
<p>
Why is it that the new year always seems like a fresh start? Even though it's
really only the next day of the week, just like every other week of my life.
It's kind of crazy when you think of it.
</p>
<p>And just like that we are already into 2024! I spent time being thankful for the last year. Thankful for my family, my marriage, my health.</p><p>Now it's time to look forward. Let's not focus on the past or worry about the future. We need to be in the present. </p><p>Draw near to The Lord. Find ways to enjoy His Presence in the present. The best way to do this is to trust in Him and be thankful. This next verse was one of my memory verses this year and I found it so comforting and full of truth!</p>
<p><b><i>
Psalms 18:1-3 (NLT)<br />I love you, Lord; you are my strength. 2 The Lord is
my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find
protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.
3 I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my
enemies.
</i></b></p><p>I find the more I speak to Him, the more I trust in Him. Just short quick prayers throughout the day, remind me that He is always present with me. "I love you, Lord. You are my strength."</p><p>The new year is the perfect time to start new habits. Write short prayers out and place them all over, in your car, your bathroom, your desk, wherever you'll see them regularly. Then change them out, so that they don't become "white noise" and you forget about them.</p><p>Learning to trust in Him is essential, but so is being thankful. Having an ungrateful heart will drag you down both emotionally and spiritually.</p><p>Take time each day to be thankful. Speak it out. I remember my grandmother singing a little song about counting your blessings. It's amazing how reminding yourself of all you have to be thankful for will lift your spirits.</p><p><b><i>1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)<br />18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.</i></b></p>
<p>Lastly, remember, the kingdom we are receiving is unshakeable! Meaning that no matter what happens in your life, you are not alone. Jesus Christ is always with you. He understands and knows all that is happening. He is in control and will be with you and strengthen you through it all. </p><p>We will always have a reason to be thankful. Trust in Jesus. He will never let you down.</p>
<p><b><i>Hebrews 18:28-29 (NLT)<br />28 Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-18745360369381855262023-12-08T06:40:00.000-05:002024-01-03T16:36:53.385-05:00Christmas Hanging Bells - Pottery Barn Knockoff<p></p>
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I just love how these hanging bells turned out. They look so beautiful and
much less expensive than the Pottery Barn hanging bells or $49.99! I can't
imagine anyone actually paying that much for a string of bells.
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<p>Pottery Barn Bells</p>
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<p>
The one above used a thicker twine, but I already had some jute on hand and I
feel it definitely does the job.
</p>
<p>
I do like how the bells are aged, and I could easily do that with a bit of
<b><u>Rub N Buff</u></b> and black paint, I just didn't feel it was necessary
for now.
</p>
<p>Here we go, it only took about 30 minutes from start to finish.</p>
<p>
<b><u>Supplies:</u></b
><br /><b
><u>Bells<br />Jute or twine<br />glue gun<br />greenery<br />ribbon</u></b
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<p>
First, cut lengths of jute and string the bells at different lengths. Or you
can cut the jute extra long al the same length and you'll just be cutting off
the excess. You want to be sure you have enough jute to loop and knot at the
top of your bells. Read ahead if you need more understanding. You will be
looping the extra at the top.
</p>
<p>
Now, grab all of them together and hang them up with your hand and pull each
bell until it's at the length you like. I wanted mine to be at different
lengths so that you can see each one.
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<p>Great! Now, knot all the bells together to keep them from repositioning.</p>
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<p>
This is what I was talking about earlier. Now, we are going to loop the top of
the bells above the first knot and tie another knot, almost like a slip knot.
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<p>
I have a bunch of excess jute, that I'm going to cut off and glue with my glue
gun to secure it.
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<p>
This next step isn't necessary, but I feel like it takes these bells up a
notch and makes them look even better! I love how it turned out and it makes a
nice to hang.
</p>
<p>
I just thought of this. You could've made the knot loop even bigger if you
wanted to hang these on a door knob. You would just need to make your initial
jute strings extra long.
</p>
<p>
Use an extra long length of jute for this next part. We are going to wrap the
hanger part with jute.
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<p>
I secured the end with glue from my glue gun. Then began to wrap tightly and
glue every other wrap. I also tried to glue on the back side.
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<p>
It looks really good once it's wrapped really tight. Then secure end with glue
again.
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<p>
Now, for the bells. We want to secure them so that they don't move about on
the jute. Plus they look more finished this way.
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<p>
See the spot that I'm going to place a dot of glue? Place a dot there, then
pinch the jute together. Not a ton, you don't want to burn your fingers. Just
enough to keep them together.
</p>
<p>
Now, we're going to wrap a piece of jute around the base of the bell, where we
added that dot of glue.
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<p>
Glue a piece of jute to the base, kind of upside down. Because we are going to
wrap that and it will cover the end of the jute.
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<p>
I wrapped and glued a few times. Now, I'm going to knot it. Cut the excess and
glue the end to secure.
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<p>
You'll want to do that to each bell. The last part is super easy! I just laid
some faux greenery behind the bells and tied a bow.
</p>
<p>It's ready to hang!</p>
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<p>Blessings,</p>
<p>Lori</p>
<p><br /></p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-3857917224016485262023-12-04T07:00:00.473-05:002023-12-04T07:00:00.142-05:00Making Christmas Merry!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJWTS_s1Any853VxhxQ_CNBFWPiDFCunvV2XABgy2zpZuz3PXvmJZfi2B4_QKCy1TDbjur4M_2louchBU-6xMqdT7Xz-PtVbwJxo2E4pjoVaVxXKCBVojeSAECsRRYk-KY4pBRmMPuXT1Mcg4N4vHIMMgDEsFjH_YJTNf8KSdgxy5Tt0zOuiizCa968I/s933/Making%20Christmas%20Merry!.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Making Christmas Merry!" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJWTS_s1Any853VxhxQ_CNBFWPiDFCunvV2XABgy2zpZuz3PXvmJZfi2B4_QKCy1TDbjur4M_2louchBU-6xMqdT7Xz-PtVbwJxo2E4pjoVaVxXKCBVojeSAECsRRYk-KY4pBRmMPuXT1Mcg4N4vHIMMgDEsFjH_YJTNf8KSdgxy5Tt0zOuiizCa968I/s16000/Making%20Christmas%20Merry!.png" title="Making Christmas Merry!" /></a></div>
<p>
Hello friends! Today, I am going to be sharing what makes Christmas Merry! (At least for me!)</p>
<p>Before I do that, I want to let you know that this week I’m joining thirty talented and creative bloggers to share our
holiday decorating for our 2023 Christmas Home Tours. I hope you enjoy all
their beautiful ideas and inspiration! I especially want to thank <a href="https://www.astrollthrulife.net"><b><u>Marty from A Stroll Thru Life</u></b></a>for organizing this tour of homes. It's always fun to see how each home is
decorated.
</p>
<p>
A special welcome to all those coming from Renae at
<a href="https://www.peacockridgefarm.com/beautiful-french-blue-christmas-cottage-home-tour/" target="_blank"><b><u>Peacock Ridge Farm</u></b></a>. Isn't her home just lovely?
</p>
<p>
What makes Christmas merry? Christmas is a joyful time to spend with family
and friends. It's filled with Christmas trees, jingle bells, lights and
presents. But truly it's sooo much more than that!
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<p>
As I began to pull out all of our Christmas decor, I was thinking about what
makes Christmas so special to me. Of course, I love to decorate the tree and
the bring out the nativity, but it dawned on me that one of the things that
makes Christmas so merry for me is the memories. Memories of Christmas past
and hopes for future Christmases to come.
</p>
<p>
So, let's take a tour, and I'll share a few more things that make Christmas
merry in our home. Oh! And I added a few decorations to our new master
bedroom, that I haven't even shared yet! You're getting a sneak peek!!
</p>
<p>Let's start in the living room.</p>
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<p>
I just love this view! This Christmas I did a couple of diy projects and one
of them is on the coffee table. This truly made me merry this year! I just
love how it turned out. I made a bell tree!
</p>
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<p>
It was pretty simple enough. Hubby cut a stump from a branch in the back yard.
I drilled some holes and stuck these bell stems into them. This just made me
happy!
</p>
<p>Then of course, the Christmas tree, filled with ornaments and memories.</p>
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There are a few ornaments that are favorites every year... Our kids made these 'icicles' over 20 years ago out of plastic beads
and pipe cleaners. I love the memory of when we made them and how they add sparkle to our tree.
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<p>
Another favorite is our reindeer. We would hide them on the tree and every
year the kids would love to find them and hide again. (most of the antlers
have been glued and re-glued)
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The last one is one I did this year. I crocheted over a couple of ornaments. The velvet yarn just adds this beautiful texture.</p>
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I really liked the trees in the window seat last year, so I did it again! I also hung the stockings under the sill. I struggled where to put them this
year. This seemed the best. Once we have our stacks of flooring gone, I'll
have more options. ( I opted to spare you a pic of that stack, that's been there way too long!)
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<p>You can see a bit of our outdoor nativity here.</p>
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Before we move on to other parts of the home two more things that make
Christmas merry for me! Our nativities! The reason for Christmas is still
about the King that was born to save the world! Here is our antique nativity
and our sweet little clay one our kids made when they were so little!
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<p>Now we can move on to the dining and kitchen! If you've been following me for a bit, then you'll know how much better this view is, than before! If you're curious... I did a complete before and after, start to finish of our <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/11/kitchen-remodel-from-start-to-finish.html" target="_blank"><b><u>kitchen remodel</u></b></a>.</p>
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<p>
I've kept it very simple this year. I decided to add bits of red here and
there. I love how it pops against the white.
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<p>
Another little project I did this year was the door decor. Would you believe
that is made out of foam poster board from the Dollar Tree? Yep! Hoping to do
a little tutorial on it soon!
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<p>With all of the remodeling and projects, I simply don't have the time or patience for elaborate table decor... We have 'new' chairs this year, but that's another project to reupholster them.</p>
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I will say those cute little napkin bows came out adorable! They were super
easy and if you don't have napkin rings... no worries! I cut up a couple of
toilet paper tubes and covered them in ribbon.
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This little scene behind the couch just makes me smile! I made that cone tree
years ago with poster board and twisted tissue paper into rosettes.
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<p>The kitchen has just a few touches of Christmas.</p>
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<p>
Here comes the sneak peek!! I'm so excited how awesome our bedroom turned out
and I can't wait to show you all the things...
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<p>
In all my years, this is the first time I've ever added Christmas decorations
to our bedroom. I can tell you it won't be the last!
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This sign is us! I just knew it needed greens and some ribbon. This is still
one of our favorite projects! Did you know it was made from an
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2018/06/how-to-make-beautiful-sign-out-of-door.html" target="_blank"><b><u>old door</u></b></a>?
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<p>
I couldn't find plaid pillow cases that weren't flannel (over 50, hot flashes... you get it!), so I found some
fabric and sewed my own.
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<p>This nativity is another favorite.</p>
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Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without our outdoor Nativity. I have an
ebook that I created with the templates and instructions on
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/12/building-outdoor-nativity.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How To Build Your Own Outdoor Nativity</u></b></a>.
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<p>
Thank you for visiting and I hope you also enjoy making Christmas merry for
you and your family.
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<p>
The next home to visit on the Christmas Home Tours is
<b><a href="https://simply2moms.com/deck-the-halls-come-inside-for-an-elegant-christmas-home-tour" target="_blank">AnnMarie & Ann from Simply2moms</a></b>. They are sharing ways to add glam and elegance to your home for Christmas. It's so beautiful! Enjoy!</p>
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Blessings to you this Christmas!<br />May you find peace in The Lord Jesus
Christ. He is the reason we celebrate!
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Here is the line up of all of the homes in this years tour. You can visit
each Christmassy home tour by clicking the links below.
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Monday's Tours</strong></p>
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<img alt="Collage of homes decorated for Christmas for Monday blog hop participants." class="wp-image-37050" src="https://simply2moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Monday-Christmas-Blog-Hop-edited.jpg" />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://simply2moms.com/deck-the-halls-come-inside-for-an-elegant-christmas-home-tour" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Simply2Moms</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.worthingcourtblog.com/festive-elegant-christmas-dining-room/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Worthing Court Blog</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.midwestlifeandstyle.com/the-secrets-to-styling-a-warm-and-homey-christmas-living-room" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Midwest Life and Style</a></strong></span>
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<p class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://www.diybeautify.com/2023/12/nostalgic-red-and-white-christmas-tour.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">DIY Beautify</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.peacockridgefarm.com/beautiful-french-blue-christmas-cottage-home-tour/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Peacock Ridge Farm</a></strong>
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<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/12/making-christmas-merry.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><strong>The Stonybrook House</strong></a></span>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Tuesday's Tours</strong></p>
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<img alt="Collage of homes decorated for Christmas for Tuesday blog hop participants." class="wp-image-37037" src="https://simply2moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tuesday-Christmas-Blog-Hop.jpg" />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://www.oursouthernhomesc.com/how-to-decorate-a-christmas-family-room-to-blend-with-your-decor/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Our Southern Home</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.calypsointhecountry.com/cozy-christmas-home-tour-classic-decorating-ideas/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Calypso in the Country</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://chalkingupsuccess.com/cozy-christmas-decor-ideas" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Chalking Up Success</a></strong></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://pinkpeppermintdesign.com/christmas-family-room-decor-ideas/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Pink Peppermint Design</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://thehouseonsilverado.com/silver-and-gold-christmas-decor-ideas-home-tour/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The House on Silverado</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.lyndaledrive.com/vintage-christmas-home-tour-2023" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Lyndale Drive</a></strong></span>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Wednesday's Tours</strong></p>
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<img alt="Collage of homes decorated for Christmas for Wednesday blog hop participants." class="wp-image-37038" src="https://simply2moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Wednesday-Christmas-Blog-Hop.jpg" />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://southernhomeandhospitality.com/cozy-and-nostalgic-christmas-decor-ideas-holiday-home-tour/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Southern Home and Hospitality</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://aprettylifeinthesuburbs.com/a-red-and-white-christmas-home-tour/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">A Pretty Life in the Suburbs</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.whisperingpineshomestead.net/2023/12/a-vintage-1930s-inspired-christmas.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Whispering Pines Homestead</a></strong></span>
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<p class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://shegaveitago.com/christmas-home-decor-2023-kitchen-bedroom-tour" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">She Gave it a Go</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://decortoadore.net/2023/12/a-cozy-prairie-wonderland-kitchen.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Decor to Adore</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://eleanorrosehome.com/2023/12/06/neutral-christmas-decor-ideas/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Eleanor Rose Home</a></strong></span>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thursday's Tours</strong></p>
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<img alt="Collage of homes decorated for Christmas for Thursday blog hop participants." class="wp-image-37047" src="https://simply2moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Thursday-Christmas-Blog-Hop.jpg" />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://www.countyroad407.com/a-happy-holiday-cozy-winter-home-tour-with-neutral-colors/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">County Road 407</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://thistlekeylane.com/christmas-decorating-with-greenery/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Thistle Key Lane</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.whitelilacfarmhouse.com/embracing-vintage-charm-for-a-timeless-christmas/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">White Lilac Farmhouse</a></strong></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://myfamilythyme.com/create-a-festive-christmas-home-in-10-simple-steps/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">My Family Thyme</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://southernhospitalityblog.com/christmas-home-tour-mantel-kitchen-more/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Southern Hospitality Blog</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://wp.me/p49xSO-8Fu" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Clean and Scentsible</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://bungalow47.com/blue-and-white-christmas-decor-ideas-and-a-silver-tree/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Bungalow 47</a></strong></span>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Friday's Tours</strong></p>
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<img alt="Collage of homes decorated for Christmas for Friday blog hop participants." class="wp-image-37049" src="https://simply2moms.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Friday-Christmas-Blog-Hop-edited.jpg" />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://shiplapandshells.com/mixing-vintage-and-modern-christmas-decor/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Shiplap and Shells</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com/decorating-the-kitchen-for-christmas-with-mini-wreaths/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">It All Started With Paint</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://whitearrowshome.com/a-green-and-white-christmas-in-the-birch-and-pines" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">White Arrows Home</a></strong>
</span>
</p>
<p class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="https://thisisourbliss.com/?p=30037" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">This is Our Bliss</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2023/12/cozy-white-cottage-christmas-bedroom.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Thrifty and Chic</a></strong>
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<strong><a href="https://followtheyellowbrickhome.com/a-new-home-for-the-holidays-christmas-welcome/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Follow the Yellow Brick Home</a></strong></span>
</p>
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<br />The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-19477763757262097262023-11-19T18:06:00.000-05:002023-11-19T18:06:17.111-05:00Sunday Drive - It's The Little Things<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLDSRpz39PiDo8IgnRlZ_6ZTBWwnDm2bK_lcyNeYhPVuG1vxbtBM7ZdqNeAFNtKbn-82lJYr4r4fRPCXGVoeMtGfg6L-Al3WeUH0PjmF-BnwEo6qjPqohfgXTrizE_G2T2NkFYFijKlO4KMiT8KNsPvIzbaEIX6B9hCDDwt1uHRcY2hnqLpLINgcfkiw/s933/11.19.23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - It's The Little Things" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheLDSRpz39PiDo8IgnRlZ_6ZTBWwnDm2bK_lcyNeYhPVuG1vxbtBM7ZdqNeAFNtKbn-82lJYr4r4fRPCXGVoeMtGfg6L-Al3WeUH0PjmF-BnwEo6qjPqohfgXTrizE_G2T2NkFYFijKlO4KMiT8KNsPvIzbaEIX6B9hCDDwt1uHRcY2hnqLpLINgcfkiw/s16000/11.19.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - It's The Little Things" /></a></div><br />This week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. When the kids were younger,
we'd ask them during our Thanksgiving dinner to share what they are thankful
for. Of Course, it would be basic things like, our family, or our house, or
their toys.
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It was so sweet, but over time as they got older, we asked them to think a bit
harder and find something that wasn't so obvious.
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<p>
God is so present in our lives. Can you see Him? Are the eyes of your heart
open to truly see what He is doing in you, through you and around you? Are you
taking note of all the little things? God does. He even knows the number of hairs on our head.</p>
<p><b><i>Luke 12:7 (NIV)<br />7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. </i></b></p><p>I think that sometimes we are soooo distracted in this world of videos, reels, posts and photos that we forget to take time for what is most important. We need to pull ourselves away from the idols of this world and choose to seek Him. This requires mental discipline. It's soooo easy to get lost down the rabbit hole of social media.</p>
<p><b><i>1 Chronicles 16:11 (NLT)<br />11 Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.</i></b></p><p>When did you last take time to just sit, think about His goodness in your life, thank Him for all the little things. Next time you do, go a step further...listen for His voice, listen to the sounds of nature, the wind, the leaves, the birds, children playing. All of creation was created through Him for us. </p>
<p><b><i>John 1:3 (NLT)<br />3 God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.</i></b></p><p>Thank Him when you are enjoying something beautiful. It pleases The Father and it makes it even more beautiful for us.</p><p>Keep looking for the little things in life to thank Him for. He is always present in the good times and in the hard times. All of our times are in His hands. You can trust in Him.</p>
<p><b><i>Psalm 31:15-15 (NIV)<br />14 But I trust in you, Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
15 All my times are in your hands;</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-77551031624479884422023-11-08T20:27:00.000-05:002024-01-17T17:12:22.007-05:00Kitchen Remodel From Start To Finish!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's unbelievable that we started this kitchen remodel over a year ago! Crazy!
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This is what we started with... 😳 I'm going to share an old photo then a
new one with the same view or close to it!
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<p>And today, here we are today with this gorgeous kitchen!! It's really done!!</p>
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Wow! What a difference! It took us awhile, but we got there! We are so in love
with our new kitchen. We sit back some days and can't believe that this is ours
and that we did it!
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<p>
We are so incredibly thankful to The Lord, for giving me the vision, for
giving us the wisdom, for giving us the strength and patience to see this
through.
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<p>
So, here I'm going to share a run down of all the processes of how we got from
before to after. That way it's all in one post for reference.
</p>
<p>
The planning:
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960's Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a>
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<p>
First of all... this is something I feel like The Lord showed me the moment I walked into the house. It's like I could see what it could be! I just knew that taking the wall down and opening up the space was
going to be perfect! Thankfully it all worked out so well!!</p>
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<p>Here's a look from that view today! We took out the whole wall. The shelves, corner cabinet and the closet all came out! What's cool is that you can see the door bell chimes on the right. They are still there in our new kitchen.</p>
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<p>This was the rough plan for our new kitchen. It came out pretty darn close!</p>
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<p>
Once the plans were final, we started demo! You can see all the craziness, if
you click on
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Demo</u></b></a>.
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<p>
Once all of that demolition was cleaned up, the ceiling and where we took down the wall needed to be addressed.
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<p>
Blending the two ceilings, kitchen & dining room, into one ceiling was
quite the job! Spackle, sand, spackle, sand.... then paint. That's when I
discovered what dead flat paint was!
</p>
<p>
Check out,
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>All Ceiling Paints Are Not Equal!</u></b></a>
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<p>
You can see in the photo above, that we started installing our buffet
cabinets. Of course, there were a lot more cabinets to install!
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Cabinets</u></b></a> was more involved than I ever thought, but we did it!
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<p>
Before we could have the counters installed we needed to finish the back of
the island. We couldn't just leave it raw pressboard.
</p>
<p>
We decided to
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Shiplap The Island</u></b></a>.
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<p>
Wow! The kitchen is really starting to take shape! If you look closely you can
see that our new appliances have been delivered!! What's next? Counters!!
</p>
<p>
I did a whole post on
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a>.
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<p>
After having our counters for over a year, I can tell you that I still LOVE
them!!
</p>
<p>
Next up, figuring
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put The Microwave</u></b></a>. I have a thing... I truly do not like under cabinet microwaves.
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<p>We decided to create a tall cabinet with a spot for the microwave. I absolutely love where we put it!</p>
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<p>Now it was time to work on the stove venting and hood. We actually
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Built Our Stove Hood</u></b></a>!
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<p>
There is so much more than you think with a complete kitchen remodel! Plus we
were building this custom to our wants and needs! I love our kitchen so
much!
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<p>
Next up, was to
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Build A Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a>.
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<p>Once all of the 'building' was done, it was time for the backsplash! I knew that I wanted a white subway tile all
along, but not a standard tile. I wanted it to look handcrafted. I found the
perfect tile! Check out our
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a>.
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<p>
Our kitchen has been fully operational for awhile. At this point, we are
customizing it for us. You know it's all the little things!! Like adding the
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a>!
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<p>
Then we decided we needed more drawers and we wanted drawers in all of the
lower cabinets. They are a game changer!
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a>!
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<p>
One of the last projects was installing open shelves on the tile wall. I was
nervous/excited. Hoping it was the perfect placement, because you can't change
it once you drill the hole in the tile. But I knew they would look so good!!
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a>
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<p>
Then the very last project for the kitchen was adding under cabinet lighting!
OMG! It is the best!!! Love, love, love!!! It's
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/10/kitchen-remodel-led-under-cabinet.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Under Cabinet Wifi LED Strip Lights with NO Soldering</u></b></a>!
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<p>
Whew! I know this was a long post... But soooo worth it! We are so incredibly
in love with our kitchen. We still pinch ourselves! Thank The Lord, for giving
us the strength, endurance, wisdom and knowledge for all the things we've done
here at the Brick House!
</p><p>Also, I just have to thank my husband, Mike. He has put up with some of my hair-brained ideas and has had such incredible patience. I might have the vision of what to do, but he is the one that crunches all the numbers and figures out all the things. I am so thankful that we work so well together! We really are a great team!</p>
<p>
Here is a quick list of the Kitchen Remodel links. I've sprinkled them
throughout this post as well. I just want to make it easy for you to find
something if you need some help or ideas for your kitchen.
</p>
<p>
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960 Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Cabinets Going In</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>More Kitchen Demo</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Update - Ceiling Paint</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Shiplap Island</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put the Microwave?</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Stove Hood</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/10/kitchen-remodel-led-under-cabinet.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing LED Undercabinet Lights - No Solderin</u></b>g</a>
</p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-84971463212099468222023-11-05T14:35:00.001-05:002023-11-05T14:35:48.835-05:00Sunday Drive - Living In The Present<p><b><i></i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrAVw5tKtNjZ2zx7dfxb5dzsH8HcdXXBOYajen0re3kXC0MaQQuAzcdQR2f4P-z1OuziWYqSxkzKR9gUhsk5JOiTBdTN3phO9Pfjcs-IUZyKZbpMDwoFeDhJxWL_m0szJ2s9J0F0kH9d5FEyz7wEKa1cc_O5WYrLRxbrVu90-24estP9ABFcYrL0-RcM/s934/11.4.23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Living In The Present" border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFrAVw5tKtNjZ2zx7dfxb5dzsH8HcdXXBOYajen0re3kXC0MaQQuAzcdQR2f4P-z1OuziWYqSxkzKR9gUhsk5JOiTBdTN3phO9Pfjcs-IUZyKZbpMDwoFeDhJxWL_m0szJ2s9J0F0kH9d5FEyz7wEKa1cc_O5WYrLRxbrVu90-24estP9ABFcYrL0-RcM/s16000/11.4.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Living In The Present" /></a></i></b></div><b><i><br />Matthew 6:34 (NIV)<br />34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.</i></b><p></p>
<p>Living in the present is not always easy to do.... However, that verse clearly states that God does not want us to be overly concerned with tomorrow or the future.</p><p>We need to strive to live more fully in the present. Striving means to make great efforts to achieve or obtain something. It also means to struggle or fight vigorously. Hmm... Another definition is to devote serious effort or energy.</p><p>So, in order to live more in the present, we need to work at it! I have purposefully been enjoying God's creation right now. The season is changing, the leaves are turning and falling. On my walks, I'm kicking through the leaves and thanking the Lord for the season I'm in right now. </p><p>Live in the present, in His Presence! That's the key! That's where I want to live every single day.</p><p>There's a lot going on in this present day... many things that can tempt us to have concerns, or worry, or even have anxiety. We need to re-read that verse... Today has enough trouble of it's own.</p><p>We can be confident that God is fully aware of all that we are facing each day. He promises to be with us. He promises to strengthen us. He promises to hold us up!</p>
<p><b><i>Isaiah 41:10 (NLT)<br />10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.</i></b></p>
<p>Striving to have a close walk with Jesus, is the best way to live in the present. I also believe that if we are living that walk close to Jesus, bringing Him all of our thoughts and concerns, we will find comfort. We will find peace. He is all that we need!</p><p>Christ is always with us. He takes delight in us. We can let Him have the struggles of tomorrow. Let's find joy in today! Go out and kick up some leaves!</p>
<p><b><i>Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT)<br />17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior.
He will take delight in you with gladness.
With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.”</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-78720707090285232032023-10-22T20:27:00.000-04:002023-10-22T20:27:05.907-04:00Sunday Drive - Every Day Is A Gift<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB54QS_v8o8nRbohKNVPivfXx7-BLIeXGotp0vE7gy6nuoAgaOJmCOtd3vG1NRv53biai_7Krb6LBMtAy22zsDalEzwJJPjoWzywe_ake35C_dSvzez5eGmF5yQXJtgvFKX60psVf-NfyLjY2c6IOxEo5rXJha5qMCo_cEUGqM8faxxxk5WvYH4uwKA3s/s933/10.22.23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Every Day Is A Gift" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB54QS_v8o8nRbohKNVPivfXx7-BLIeXGotp0vE7gy6nuoAgaOJmCOtd3vG1NRv53biai_7Krb6LBMtAy22zsDalEzwJJPjoWzywe_ake35C_dSvzez5eGmF5yQXJtgvFKX60psVf-NfyLjY2c6IOxEo5rXJha5qMCo_cEUGqM8faxxxk5WvYH4uwKA3s/s16000/10.22.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Every Day Is A Gift" /></a></div><br />Every single day is a precious gift from The Lord.<p></p>
<p>
<b><i>Psalms 118:24 (NLT)<br />24 This is the day the Lord has made. We will
rejoice and be glad in it.</i></b>
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<p>
How do you start your day? I don't know that we all wake up rejoicing and glad
that it is a new day. Some hit the ground running, some take a bit more time
to get going, and some just want to pull the covers back over their head and
not face the day. I think we've experienced each one of those days....
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<p>
Even so, every day is still a gift. This is the day The Lord has made. We might have a tough time getting the day started, but a some point we need to rejoice and be glad in it. Everyday is a day we can treasure. Everyday is an opportunity to treasure Him.
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<p>
Once we get the day going, we begin to think about all the things we need to do or places we need to go. We prioritize things, commitments, appointments, etc. Are we taking time to prioritize Christ? Are we asking Him what is most important for each day?
</p>
<p>
Sometimes, I come to The Lord with my list of things to do and and plead for
help! How Lord am I going to get all of this done??? I'm still learning that
none of the "stuff to do" matters that much. It will all most likely be there
tomorrow and there will be more stuff added to the list.</p>
<p>
The question remains for me as to whether, I sought Him out. Did I seek His
face? Am I putting Him first? How am I spending this gift of today?
</p>
<p>
<b><i>Psalm 28:7 (NIV)<br />8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face,
Lord, I will seek.</i></b>
</p>
<p>
To seek God's face is to seek His character, His truth, His presence. Most of
the time we tend to seek His hand... because we want answers to our prayers,
desires, needs and struggles.
</p>
<p>
When we seek Him for who He is and not what He can do for us, it helps us
figure out what is most important. We can focus more clearly and prioritize
better. When we seek Him first, our day will fall into place. He cares about
our concerns and struggles.
</p>
<p>
<b><i>John 15:5 (NLT)<br />5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those
who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from
me you can do nothing.</i></b>
</p>
<p>
Invite The Lord in all you do each day. He knows all about us. He knows all
that we need for each day.
</p>
<p>
My prayer is that when I reach the end of the day, I can feel peace about the
things I have done <b>and</b> feel peace about the things I have
<b><i>not</i></b> done.
</p>
<p>I know we all have busy lives, but it's important to find some time during your day to open and read your Bible. Begin to seek His face. See what wonderful things He has in store for you today. </p><p>For today is a wonderful
gift.
</p>
<p>
<b><i>1 Chronicles 16:10-11 (NLT)<br />24 10 Exult in his holy name; rejoice,
you who worship the Lord. 11 Search for the Lord and for his strength;
continually seek him.</i></b>
</p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-71713806597744172112023-10-18T10:49:00.004-04:002023-10-18T10:53:01.720-04:00Kitchen Remodel - LED Under Cabinet Lighting Plus Extra Trim
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<p><i>*This post contains some Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my full <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/p/disclosureprivacy-policy.html">Disclosure Statement</a>.</i></p><p>This is the last post on the kitchen remodel. Although, I will probably do
one more with all the projects in one post for reference. Whew! It's been a long
ride!
</p>
<p>
But these little details took this kitchen to the next level! If you don't
have under cabinet lighting, you are missing out!! It is a game changer!
</p>
<p>
Hubby and I did our fair share of research when it came to under cabinet
lighting. We both wanted something LED, sleek in design and easy to turn off
and on. This is what we chose and a list of all the additional pieces needed
to complete the under cabinet lighting.
</p>
<p>
1. <a href="https://amzn.to/3RGgjU5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>BTF- COB Flexible 10mm LED Light Strip</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
2. <a href="https://amzn.to/45gECLs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>BTF - Lighting 5in1 WiFi LED Controller</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
3. <a href="https://amzn.to/45gEFa6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>24V 3A DC Power Supply Adapter</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
4. <a href="https://amzn.to/3teivbo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>BTF - Lighting 32.8ft 2 Pin 20AWG LED Strip Cable Wire Red/Black</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
5. <a href="https://amzn.to/3F1gaDj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>BTF - Lighting FCOB 10mm Connector Kit</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
6. <a href="https://amzn.to/3LJfc2l" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Muzata 6-Pack U Shape LED Aluminum Channel System w/Cover</u></b></a>
</p>
<p>
This may all look a little complicated, but it really is pretty straight
forward. I'll go over the list of items we purchased.
</p>
<p>
1. The LED light strip. These are the actual lights that come in a roll. They
are cut-able at certain points in the strip.
</p>
<p>
2. We wanted our lights to be voice activated with our Google Home. This a WiFi
controller. It is also compatible with Alexa.
</p>
<p>
3. You need a power supply that plugs into an outlet for power to the lights.
</p>
<p>
4. This is the wire that runs through the cabinets to connect all the
lights together. We even ran some wire up into the attic for some cabinets.
</p>
<p>
5. These connector clips eliminate soldering. They connect the light strip to the wire.
</p>
<p>
6. The channel system makes it all look seamless and sleek. It is an aluminum
channel with a white plastic cover. They are cut to size and super easy to
use.
</p>
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<p>First, I needed to tackle the underside of the cabinets. This is what the standard cabinets from Lowes look like underneath. This
<b><i>really</i></b> bothered me. It looks raw, unfinished and just plain ugly! So here's how
I fixed it.
</p>
<p>
I purchased a roll of
<a href="https://amzn.to/46QaQyf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>white contact paper</u></b></a>. Yes, contact paper! You can find it at Walmart, Dollar Tree or Amazon. I
linked it here for you.
</p>
<p>I measured and cut pieces and smoothed them on.</p>
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<p>Yes, I had to lay on the counters to do it, but it looks soooo much better!!</p>
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<p>
I even put a strip along the inside lip where needed and wrapped it over the
raw edge. I probably didn't need to wrap the raw edge since I plan to put a
piece of trim there, but I did anyways.
</p>
<p>
Once this part was finished, Hubby started the under cabinet lights. He
planned how the lights were going to run. Where to hide the power supply and
wifi controller. We put them in the back of a cabinet, where we had an outlet
for the microwave.
</p>
<p>
You will need to set up the wifi controller with your system, whether Google
Home or Alexa. There are directions included with the wifi controller.
</p>
<p>
Then he drilled holes in the cabinets for the wires to run. Most of the
wires are in the back of the cabinets and aren't in the way. This next photo, they happen to be near the front. (Don't worry that the wires are different colors. We chose the red wire to always be the positive voltage.)</p>
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<p>
Once the wires were all run and fished through to where the lights were going
to be it was time to start installing the LED strip lights.
</p>
<p>First, he cut the aluminum channels to size and installed them.</p>
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<p>
We used the double sided stickers that came with the channels to install them.
Super easy! Then once the LED light strips are cut. (The directions show you
where to cut them. There are specific points they have to be cut at.) Then you
can peel off the film on the back and stick them inside the channel. They fit
perfect!
</p>
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<p>
Then it's a matter of connecting to the wire. The little connectors are
pretty easy to use. You'll have to pull the LED light strip down a bit to feed the wires in. Make sure you match the
colors correctly. Then squeeze the connector clips with needle nose pliers. What makes these connector clips so great is that they connect directly to the light strip, therefore no soldering!!</p>
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Once that was fixed, we noticed that at one point the lights started
flickering. Ugh!! Then Hubby found a connector he didn't squeeze hard enough. After
that, they've worked beautifully!!</p>
<p>
What I love about using the Google Home, is I can set the kitchen lights from
10% brightness or 100%! They are a great for ambience lighting or work
lighting while cooking.
</p>
<p>
Once all is working properly, then you snap in the channel covers and it's
done!
</p>
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<p>
At the buffet cabinet we chose to put the LED light strips in the center of
the cabinet. The cabinets over the regular counters we chose to put them more
towards the front of the cabinet.
</p>
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<p>
We weren't sure if we wanted to add a light strip under the open shelves, but
we are sooo glad we did! This was a custom job.... hubby routed out a channel
in the bottom of the shelf, added the aluminum channel and lights. Then hid
the wires with the shelf brackets to the wall. Then I covered the tiny bit of
wire at the back with white contact paper. You'd never know it was even there!
</p>
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<p>I am still amazed at the difference under cabinet lighting makes! Here is a
photo comparison during the day. The task lighting it gives is impressive.</p>
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<p>I'm even more impressed with the amount of light during the evening.</p>
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<p>
That's with no other lights on. When we turn the overhead lights on its
even brighter, which I love when I'm working in the kitchen. Then when I'm
done, I can turn the under cabinet lights to 10% and it's a lovely glow in the
evening.
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<p>
Now let's talk about the trim we added. Was it necessary? No. But neither was
under cabinet lighting.
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<p>
However, for me it was like adding jewelry to an outfit. I absolutely love the
finished detail it gives.
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<p>
Was it difficult? Not too much, just a lot of measuring and fitting. Making
sure the corners had a nice 45 degree fit. I pre-painted all of the pieces and
put them up with our nail gun.
</p>
<p>
When I sit at the dining table, I can see underneath the cabinets. I couldn't
stand looking at that raw edge. This view is soooo much better!!
</p>
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<p>Blessings,<br /> Lori</p><p>Here's links to all of our Kitchen Remodel!</p><p><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960 Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Cabinets Going In</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>More Kitchen Demo</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Update - Ceiling Paint</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Shiplap Island</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put the Microwave?</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Stove Hood</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a><br />
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a></p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-73524706377825184892023-10-15T20:11:00.001-04:002023-10-15T20:11:44.911-04:00Sunday Drive - Unconditional Love<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTt_HdntZoDORdfEH6xEAsqT5x4uymt1FFijH561zQ-H3aJCXdbJ_qg3l8k5GZGsGcCEuVv0Lo-0ZmAeEH1jNBLGKPYLUmOm6qK5XetooXzTiVXhPmKrurfBnpNEc_4iFZvq3usrjKxz1kk7e6pHj3xLc530bgLchN6GOTFzjcQbnvdNqjjElehyaifN0/s933/10.15.23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Unconditional Love" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTt_HdntZoDORdfEH6xEAsqT5x4uymt1FFijH561zQ-H3aJCXdbJ_qg3l8k5GZGsGcCEuVv0Lo-0ZmAeEH1jNBLGKPYLUmOm6qK5XetooXzTiVXhPmKrurfBnpNEc_4iFZvq3usrjKxz1kk7e6pHj3xLc530bgLchN6GOTFzjcQbnvdNqjjElehyaifN0/s16000/10.15.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Unconditional Love" /></a></div><br />The love of the Father is not based on how you act, or how you look, or
whether you are rich or poor. He loves because you are His child. Because you are precious to Him.
<p></p>
<p>
<b><i>Ephesians 3:18-19 (NLT)<br />18 And may you have the power to understand,
as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his
love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great
to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness
of life and power that comes from God.</i></b>
</p>
<p>
That verse is so very powerful! Do we realize how much God loves us? I don't
think so! It is too great to fully understand! There is no end to His
love.
</p>
<p>
Maybe what we need to do is just sit and bask in that love. Let that
unconditional love flow over and through us and soak it in.
</p>
<p>Sometimes that might be hard to do with all of the distractions and stuff going on in our lives. Plus all of the terrible things that are going on in our world.... it can be so overwhelming, but it does
not overwhelm God! Even if it seems like this world is out of control, it is not. He is still in control. No matter how difficult it is to understand, we must continue to trust in Him. He is our hope!!</p>
<p>His love has and always will conquer evil. He will right all the wrongs. I will continue to pray for our world. </p>
<p>We need to find and take the time to refresh our minds and souls in His love and remind ourselves who we
are in Christ. We are His children, who are loved by our Father.
</p>
<p>
<b><i>1 John 3:1 (NLT)<br />See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls
us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to
this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t
know him.</i></b>
</p>
<p>Did you know He sings over us? Read the next verse. It says He rejoices over us with
joyful songs! I'm blown away by how much He loves us.
</p>
<p>
<b><i>
Zephaniah 3:17 (NLT) <br />17 For the Lord your God is living among you.
He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his
love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful
songs.</i></b>
</p>
<p>
So, because of His great love for us, we can come to Him with all of our
needs, all of our troubles, all of the things that are weighing on us. He
completely knows and understands it all. We can completely trust Him to take
care of us.
</p>
<p><b><i>Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)<br />
16 So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will
receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.
</i></b></p>
<p>
That doesn't mean that it will be easy. That also doesn't mean that we will
get what we want. It does mean that He will make a way when there doesn't seem
to be a way. It means that He has our back. It means that we continue moving
forward, trusting that He is lighting our path.
</p>
<p>
His unconditional love will never stop, never run out, never get distracted.
It is and always will be.
</p>
<p>
<b><i>Isaiah 54:10 (NLT)<br />10 For the mountains may move and the hills
disappear, but even then my faithful love for you will remain. My covenant
of blessing will never be broken,” says the Lord, who has mercy on you.</i></b>
</p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-85405426981200747952023-09-17T19:24:00.000-04:002023-09-17T19:24:09.193-04:00Sunday Drive - Love is Patient<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeEqc9AIWqA2jMQbXfqSX8yLebWustOWqjqBRTDJTJyI84uVEQ3XTW3J2YHiA8FHux8LOEITyGigwukL9tKBgjFOqlK3fk7Iok4kLVjfYGXC3ILrdQWn442STTVdTg-f2paoB6ZVQxJQfhAb2oDhXe1jqr_Q4xVJmukpom6xhVgk-YCW4MUUVgPTN3So/s700/9.17.23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Love is Patient" border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeEqc9AIWqA2jMQbXfqSX8yLebWustOWqjqBRTDJTJyI84uVEQ3XTW3J2YHiA8FHux8LOEITyGigwukL9tKBgjFOqlK3fk7Iok4kLVjfYGXC3ILrdQWn442STTVdTg-f2paoB6ZVQxJQfhAb2oDhXe1jqr_Q4xVJmukpom6xhVgk-YCW4MUUVgPTN3So/s16000/9.17.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Love is Patient" /></a></div><br />Patience is the first adjective Paul used to describe love when he wrote to
the Corinthians.
<p></p>
<p><b><i>
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NLT)<br />4 Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous
or boastful or proud 5 or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not
irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. 6 It does not rejoice
about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. 7 Love never gives
up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every
circumstance.
</i></b></p>
<p>
I wonder if he knew that it was one of the more difficult character traits to
achieve. Patience is also listed 4th in line of the fruits of the Spirit.</p>
<p><b><i>
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)<br />22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of
fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these
things!
</i></b></p>
<p>
I believe that this quality is still important today in all people. We have become such an instant society that we barely have to wait for anything. Our patience levels have become so low. We have microwaves that cook instantly. We can instantly send a text message. We can even research a topic in minutes on a computer. </p><p>However fast and instant life can be we also need to develop patience. The Lord desires this for us and wants to see
us grow in this.
</p>
<p>
Have you observed patient people? They seem to stay calm during frustrating situations, lengthy wait times, or even dealing with difficult people.
</p>
<p>
It's amazing what we have patience for... We can wait in an hour long line at
an amusement park for a 2 minute ride, but have a hard time waiting at red
light that just turned green and the person in front of you hasn't budged.
</p>
<p>
Have you examined your own patience level? How do you respond to difficulties?
Or do you just react?
</p>
<p>
Patience is not one of those attributes that has come easily to me... I have
struggled and struggled.
</p>
<p>
I'm sure you've heard people say, "Oh! Don't pray for patience, God might answer your prayer!" Thinking God
is going to subject you to some severe struggle or difficulty. I don't think God has patience bombs ready to drop on you.</p>
<p>Yet, trials are not optional in this life. Life happens, it shows us things about ourselves and encourages us grow. (Whether we like it or not.)</p>
<p><b><i>1 Peter 1:6 (NLT)<br />6 So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.</i></b></p><p>My daughter wrote a phrase on our refrigerator when she was here last and it has stuck with me.</p><p>Progress > (greater than) Perfection</p><p>The Lord wants us to grow, make progress. He doesn't expect perfection. </p><p>Patience is a vital part of love and everyday living. </p><p>Let's grow in love, and grow in patience. </p><p>Here's the next verse after 1 Peter 1:6...</p>
<p><b><i>7 These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.</i></b></p>
<p>Think about your patience level, next time you are frustrated that your food is taking too long at a restaurant, or someone in front of you is moving at a snails pace when you are in a rush. Take a breath and pray, asking The Lord to help you be patient. Ask Him to help you show love and grace to people. </p><p>We could all use a bit more patience.</p><p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-20630198574602030942023-09-10T18:51:00.000-04:002023-09-10T18:51:05.764-04:00Sunday Drive - Find The Good!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGs2-f0l9nElRCG5Q54W9zmDW9chA0GurYhXAgyggFZEUI2fBarP4PmdF3fH7Sf8xaYwyaVN9tZq-nKJeUXhuwIj9SaAGQhUDjo6ByC0rD6FochyyjbebGlP-zh-4w_r58zX5N17xdYD9mI_KguK6ZQRk285myq3jaEkZi80rCkjuheaepbxVUNY9gI8/s934/9.10.23%20sunset.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Find The Good!" border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGs2-f0l9nElRCG5Q54W9zmDW9chA0GurYhXAgyggFZEUI2fBarP4PmdF3fH7Sf8xaYwyaVN9tZq-nKJeUXhuwIj9SaAGQhUDjo6ByC0rD6FochyyjbebGlP-zh-4w_r58zX5N17xdYD9mI_KguK6ZQRk285myq3jaEkZi80rCkjuheaepbxVUNY9gI8/s16000/9.10.23%20sunset.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Find The Good!" /></a></div><br />Every day can be a good day! If Jesus is your JOY, and you truly believe this,
every single day can be a good day regardless of your circumstances. <p></p>
<p>
Too easily we label days good and bad. Our circumstances may be terrible, but
could you imagine going through them without God? I don't know how people do
it... seriously!
</p>
<p><b><i>Romans 1513 (NLT)<br />13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.</i></b></p><p>We need to rest in this truth! Let God's Word sink into your heart and mind! He promises to NEVER leave us, to NEVER turn His back on us. We are NEVER alone.</p>
<p><b><i>Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)<br />8 The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>Psalm 73:23 (NLT)<br />23 Yet I am always with you;
you hold me by my right hand.</i></b></p>
<p>When God is holding your hand, you can be confident that He will never lose His grip on you. The only way to get away is if you pull every one of His fingers off of your hand and push Him away. Why would we do that? There is so much comfort knowing we are being held by our Heavenly Father. This is where we can take refuge. This is where there is love, peace and joy!</p>
<p><b><i>Psalm 36:7-8 (NLT)<br />7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.</i></b></p><p>You can be confident that God has a plan for your life. He is aware of all things going on. So, no matter what is happening look for the good. Every day is a good day! Why? Because you are a child of God.</p>
<p><b><i>Psalms 16:11 (NLT)<br />11 You make known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.</i></b></p>
<p>Have you heard the song, <a href="https://youtu.be/GIO4bJJVQ1U?si=MSjUHuFStRhLmwIn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>I'm So Blessed, by Cain</u></b></a>? The lyrics are so true!</p>
<p><i><span> </span>'Cause on my best day, I'm a child of God<br />
<span> </span>On my worst day, I'm a child of God<br />
<span> </span>Oh, every day is a good day<br />
<span> </span>And You're the reason why<br />
<span> </span>I'm so blessed, I'm so blessed<br />
<span> </span>Got this heartbeat in my chest<br />
<span> </span>No, it doesn't matter about the rest<br />
<span> </span>If I got You, Lord, I'm so blessed</i></p>
<p>Find the Good!<br />Be Blessed!<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-59018675571001210692023-08-30T11:43:00.005-04:002023-11-03T06:31:37.439-04:00Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls
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<p><i>*This post contains some Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my full <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/p/disclosureprivacy-policy.html">Disclosure Statement</a>.</i></p><div>I thought this would be the last post on the kitchen remodel! Hahaha! There's going to be one more! Let
me tell you it's been a long ride, but well worth it!</div>
<p>
From the very beginning, I knew I wanted some open shelving. However, it had
to be functional. I didn't want it just for decor. I know people say, "Your
dishes are just going to get dusty." Well, we go through all of our dishes on
these shelves. They don't stay on their long enough to get dusty. It works for
us!
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<p>Of course, there is some decor. They have to be cute and functional.</p>
<p>
We were a bit nervous drilling into our lovely tile, that we worked so hard
on. <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>(Installing Tile Backsplash)</u></b></a> However, with a laser level and Hubby's steady hand it all worked out
perfect! We LOVE our
<a href="https://amzn.to/3YW7FCt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Laser Level</u></b></a>!
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When drilling into tile you need to use a special drill bit. We used
<a href="https://amzn.to/3PjTRPg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>diamond head bits</u></b></a>, these are similar to the ones we used. The trick with tile bits, is to tilt the bit at an angle while drilling just until it bites the tile. Then you can straighten it out to drill out a clean hole. Be patient, it takes longer to drill holes in tile. </p>
<p>
While hubby was drilling, I ended up spray painting the shelf brackets. I
purchased these
<a href="https://amzn.to/3P00Uv2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>12" gold ones</u></b></a>, but the gold was a bit weird. I painted them with
<a href="https://amzn.to/3sp6QpB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Rust-Oleum Gold Metallic paint</u></b></a>. It matched the closest to my kitchen hardware.
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<p>
Now for the actual shelf. We didn't want to purchase a huge sheet of plywood.
We wanted it thicker than a regular 1x12. We were kind of stumped, until we
stumbled upon this piece of wood. It was a
<a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-3-4-in-x-24-in-x-4-ft-Actual-0-62-in-x-23-25-in-x-4-ft-Spruce-Pine-Fir-Board/1000894714" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>4'x 24" Unfinished Spruce Pine Fir Board</u></b></a>
at Lowes. It was 3/4" thick, which was perfect! We ended cutting it in half,
which have us 2 - 4' x 12" boards. Then we cut the long shelves to just under
36" and used the rest for the smaller shelves. It worked perfect with no
waste!
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<p>This board is a bunch of boards glued together, that's how it was manufactured. They did a pretty good job, because it almost looks like one solid board. But the edges give it away. I wanted to remedy that, because I want it to like like a solid piece of wood.</p><p>
Also, if you've ever stained wood before, the end edges always take the stain
darker and more uneven. </p>
<p>To fix both problems, I purchased some
<a href="https://amzn.to/45PLRux" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>wood edge banding</u></b></a>. I used this in a sheet form when we
<a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2019/11/how-to-diy-distress-faux-wood-beam.html" target="_blank"><b><u>built our mantel</u></b></a>
at our Stonybrook house.
</p>
<p>Wood edge banding comes in a roll and you basically iron it on. You can also purchase it in
different widths. I found it super easy to use. I purchased the 1" width and
you can use a utility knife to cut away the excess. Here you can see the edge
looks a bit rough.
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All you have to do is sand it just a bit and it smoothes right out and looks
like it was meant to be there.
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<p>Now for some stain and we are in business!</p>
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<p>
I chose the best side to be the bottom of the shelf, since that's the part you
will see the most. I always stain the best side last. I mixed 2 stains to get this color.
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<p>
First step, <a href="https://amzn.to/45yegFO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>wood conditioner</u></b></a>. Next, one quick and light coat of
<a href="https://amzn.to/47UOxc5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Minwax Classic Gray</u></b></a> , wipe off excess immediately. Then a coat of
<a href="https://amzn.to/3QVEHRm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Minwax Provincial</u></b></a>, and also wipe off excess. You can play around with it about adding a little more gray or a little more provincial. Lastly, a protective coat of
<a href="https://amzn.to/3L4GsI9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Minwax Polycrylic in Satin</u></b></a>.
</p>
<p>
Next time I stain, I might try a waterbased stain. My daughter just tried one
and really liked it. It's a totally different consistency. Sounds
interesting.
</p>
<p>
These shelves were pretty easy to install once the brackets were up.
Basically, make sure they are even and put the little screws in underneath.
That's it!
</p>
<p>
I was going to also include our under cabinet lighting in this post, but this
one is long enough! Next time!
</p>
<p>We are loving these shelves! They really add character to our kitchen!</p>
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<p>Here's links to all of our Kitchen Remodel!</p><p><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960 Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Cabinets Going In</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>More Kitchen Demo</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Update - Ceiling Paint</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Shiplap Island</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put the Microwave?</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Stove Hood</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/10/kitchen-remodel-led-under-cabinet.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing LED Undercabinet Lights - No Solderin</u></b>g</a></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-16186129428834087072023-08-27T20:03:00.002-04:002023-08-27T20:03:29.456-04:00Sunday Drive - How To Increase Your Joy!<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xaj-AnRKeKmKmTY2WHjqL2NH6arU9ZDFb47QLm8lfFR2rG_vA-eqJDaXkXZdpx7BPf1lUV_SHf_X7mHEyCsVmhsLrD8uFMRDfLJjZOzZxcbxfskfAYa6wvSe1hWdhQH7sza687zr-zK_5uBQM_GBy9xJZgsoX6noE7T200zpiJRk9csBRzSHi9T113o/s933/8.27.23%20Hydrangea.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - How To Increase Your Joy!" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4xaj-AnRKeKmKmTY2WHjqL2NH6arU9ZDFb47QLm8lfFR2rG_vA-eqJDaXkXZdpx7BPf1lUV_SHf_X7mHEyCsVmhsLrD8uFMRDfLJjZOzZxcbxfskfAYa6wvSe1hWdhQH7sza687zr-zK_5uBQM_GBy9xJZgsoX6noE7T200zpiJRk9csBRzSHi9T113o/s16000/8.27.23%20Hydrangea.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - How To Increase Your Joy!" /></a></div><br />Joy, like love, can grow and increase in your life. You can have very little
of it or you can have great amounts of it.
<p></p>
<p><b><i>
Psalms 16:11 (NLT)<br />11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the
joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
</i></b></p>
<p>
One way to increase your joy is to thank The Lord joyfully for forgiving ALL
of your sins. The ones from the past, present and future. The ones you know
about and the ones you don't.
</p>
<p>
Let the promise of eternal life with our Father God, fill you with joy! We
have no fear of the future, because Jesus met our greatness need... forgiveness.
He met that need perfectly and not just once, but forever!!
</p>
<p><b><i>
1 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT)<br />3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God
raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, 4 and
we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you,
pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.
</i></b></p>
<p>
And because He met that need perfectly and forever, our future is priceless
and secure! We never have to question, because nothing can separate us from the love of God! Remind yourself of that promise. It will fill
your heart with joy!
</p>
<p><b><i>
Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)<br />38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate
us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers
of hell can separate us from God’s love. 39 No power in the sky above or in
the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate
us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
</i></b></p>
<p>The more we thank God for all that He has done, the more joyful we will become. If we do this regularly, it becomes a reminder, every time, of how blessed we are. The more thankful, the more joyful!</p><p>The problem is, sometimes we focus on and complain too much about the problems in our life. Doing that kind of sucks the joy right out of our heart. Sure, we're all going to experience tough times and sometimes even horrible times, BUT we have HOPE in our Lord and Savior! He is faithful to bring us through!</p>
<p><b><i>
Psalms 16:11 (NLT)<br />11 You will show me the way of life, granting me the
joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever.
</i></b></p>
<p>
Be on the lookout for things that fuel your gratitude and fill you with joy.
When you pray, when you sing, whisper, shout or even read the word out loud, this increases your joy. It lifts you above your circumstances into a place of
hope and joy.
</p>
<p><b><i>Romans 15:13 (NIV)<br />13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-23426112582758406332023-08-20T20:10:00.001-04:002023-08-20T20:10:26.016-04:00Sunday Drive - Don't Listen To The Lies<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3m7KxxQ-Tn9DIEWQaO9Pk5AYWIH3cOoDMQbCMTR058Dwjb7LnP7bFFQC7sp33upR7X4OBXp38diNJ667mEKYW22nZpAG53e6OF1iNDKPSOTRz9dTIF4P3TZ04ZcEqQo7mB1chOR7IZSwRvsvtOQx8SS8OCWlRYeNRygJz1KfSGuTX8r-LJheBa8iF8sQ/s933/8.20.23.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Don't Listen To The Lies" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3m7KxxQ-Tn9DIEWQaO9Pk5AYWIH3cOoDMQbCMTR058Dwjb7LnP7bFFQC7sp33upR7X4OBXp38diNJ667mEKYW22nZpAG53e6OF1iNDKPSOTRz9dTIF4P3TZ04ZcEqQo7mB1chOR7IZSwRvsvtOQx8SS8OCWlRYeNRygJz1KfSGuTX8r-LJheBa8iF8sQ/s16000/8.20.23.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Don't Listen To The Lies" /></a></div><br />Do you feel treasured? Well, you are! You were created by the God of all
creation! Look around He has made some pretty amazing things, and none of it
compares to you. You are wonderfully made.
<p></p>
<p>The question is ... do you believe it?</p>
<p>
<b><i>Psalms 139:13-14 (NIV)<br />13 For you created my inmost being; you knit
me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.</i></b>
</p>
<p>He created everything about you and He knows everything about you. In fact, you
are a masterpiece!
</p>
<p>
However, hearing that doesn't necessarily make us believe it. We need to receive it and believe it! </p>
<p>
<b><i>Romans 8:1-2 (NLT)<br />8 So now there is no condemnation for those who
belong to Christ Jesus. 2 And because you belong to him, the power of the
life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to
death.</i></b>
</p>
<p> We need to believe that we are worthy of freedom, to receive that freedom, to live in that freedom! We hav been set free!</p>
<p>
<b><i>John 8:44 (NLT)<br />He (satan) was a murderer from the beginning. He has
always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it
is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of
lies.</i></b>
</p>
<p>Satan would love nothing more than to keep you in chains, believing lies that keep you from becoming all that God has for you. He loves to isolate you and keep you from hearing truth and believing truth. When you hear lies long enough, you start to believe that they are true.</p>
<p>
We tell ourselves that we are not good enough, because we did this or that.
The truth is that none of us are good enough. That's why Jesus had to die for
our sin, only Jesus was perfect. When we have a relationship with Jesus, God
sees Jesus in us, which covers our sin and because of that we are heirs of
God. This is truth that breaks those chains!</p><p>YOU ARE AN HEIR OF CHRIST!!</p>
<p>
<b><i>Romans 8:17 (NLT)<br />17 And since we are his children, we are his
heirs. In fact, together with Christ we are heirs of God’s glory.
</i></b>
</p>
<p>
<b><i>Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)<br />10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created
us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us
long ago.</i></b>
</p>
<p>God created us wonderfully and has good plans for us and God doesn't lie. He has planned good things for you since the moment you were created.</p>
<p>
We don't have to listen to or believe the lies. We need to listen to truth!
God is not finished with us! He has good planned for us! I know I sound like a
broken record, but we need to hear it and believe it!
</p>
<p>
<b><i>Philippians 1:6 (NLT)<br />6 And I am certain that God, who began the
good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished
on the day when Christ Jesus returns.</i></b>
</p>
<p>
Too many times we allow our minds go off in directions it shouldn't. We allow
thoughts that don't build us up. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you when this happens. We need to redirect our thoughts. Train our minds to think
truth. Repeat the truth so many times that it drowns out the lies. </p><p>So many times, the Holy Spirit points this out to me... I catch myself thinking something that just isn't a good road to go down. I say, "Lori, stop this!" Then I purposefully think on something good, something excellent, something worthy of praise. </p><p>You can do this too!</p>
<p>
<b><i>Philippians 4:8 (NLT)<br />And now dear brothers and sisters, one final
thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and
pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and
worthy of praise.</i></b>
</p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-83129530896956066572023-07-30T20:55:00.001-04:002023-07-30T20:55:40.794-04:00Sunday Drive - Zealous<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtkKuLkT4RudAXmb6qJQoLGWURb-S284G9zvcxPNMri5e8N46to_1RaVD91rWHLT0T1s6Vu-XaAN2PF6RKiTX6hsysea4kONh2KBItaxGMVxUsaV7rKDWaWkG3GTHNMnE2Z_U2APG9deDPAONk_zgHUA6ekpbHePn1KXCNiJ3F-pCMoR7tE-M-hujQYg/s933/7.30.23%20Rose.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Zealous" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtkKuLkT4RudAXmb6qJQoLGWURb-S284G9zvcxPNMri5e8N46to_1RaVD91rWHLT0T1s6Vu-XaAN2PF6RKiTX6hsysea4kONh2KBItaxGMVxUsaV7rKDWaWkG3GTHNMnE2Z_U2APG9deDPAONk_zgHUA6ekpbHePn1KXCNiJ3F-pCMoR7tE-M-hujQYg/s16000/7.30.23%20Rose.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Zealous" /></a></div><br />Zealous is a word I for some reason, assumed had a negative overtone.
Like someone that was zealous was an extremist. They overdid it to the point
of being offensive.
<p></p>
<p>
But when I looked it up, it doesn't mean that at all. Being zealous means to
show great energy or enthusiasm. Hmm... my goodness, we are all zealous!
Zealous for vacations or meeting up with a friend, for sports teams, or even a new project.
</p>
<p>
The question, I then asked myself, is whether I'm zealous for God. Do I have
great energy or enthusiasm to spend time in His Presence, to read His Word, to
worship Him? To be honest, the answer is no, not always. Sometimes, it's just the same
habit day in and day out without much thought or meaning to it. </p>
<p><b><i>Hosea 6:3 (AMP)<br />3 Yes, let us know (recognize, be acquainted with, and understand) Him; let us be zealous to know the Lord [to appreciate, give heed to, and cherish Him]. His going forth is prepared and certain as the dawn, and He will come to us as the [heavy] rain, as the latter rain that waters the earth.</i></b></p>
<p>It's at times like this, when the Holy Spirit reminds me and stirs my heart, that I want to be zealous for Him! I want to appreciate, and cherish The Lord! We all need reminders, right?</p><p>Isn't that the journey? There will be times when we feel so close to The Lord, and then there will be times when we feel distant. Let me be clear, The Lord is always right there with us, we are the ones that drift off. He is always drawing us and pulling us closer to Him. (Another reason to be zealous for Him!)</p>
<p><b><i>Psalms 34:1-3 (NLT)<br />1 I will praise the Lord at all times.
I will constantly speak his praises.
2 I will boast only in the Lord;
let all who are helpless take heart.
3 Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness;
let us exalt his name together.</i></b></p><p>There are so many wonderful things about The Lord, how can we not be zealous? Sometimes the struggles we go through can make it difficult to want to be zealous for Jesus. Yet, other times it's out of sheer laziness. We just don't feel like it. It's too much effort. There are many different reasons we might not be zealous, I'm sure you can fill in the blank.</p><p>However, He never gives up on us! He is like the prodigal's father waiting and watching by the window, searching and searching for his son to come home. The second he saw his son, he sacrificed his dignity and ran to his son, while he was still a long way off and then threw his arms around him and kissed him.</p><p>That's the picture of our heavenly father's love.</p>
<p><b><i>Luke 15:20 (NLT)<br />20 So he got up and went to his father.
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.</i></b></p>
<p>Be filled with zeal! The Father loves you more than you can imagine! Today is a new day filled with the blessings of The Lord.</p>
<p><b><i>Psalm 34:8 (NLT)<br />Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings, <br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-86482629133744838372023-07-26T09:27:00.003-04:002023-11-03T06:31:15.974-04:00How We Built All These Drawers!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirssQEQ5zi1I8ylNk3MKM1rW41oQbxYTy29bGc5SBOzy4DAYAUSrU2Bxu2dWrBQNORCLvViUENtHK59Ndom9stnX5GVF5jkPCtW4ioPuYjOBVTpQlX8xwPoabvpjjpqqmMc5gjWZloQWYvqwYCtstDC32o6GOof4w6-qNTLMuZw5jx3mMWsLwldUvEeY/s933/How%20We%20Built%20Drawers.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How We Built All These Drawers!" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjirssQEQ5zi1I8ylNk3MKM1rW41oQbxYTy29bGc5SBOzy4DAYAUSrU2Bxu2dWrBQNORCLvViUENtHK59Ndom9stnX5GVF5jkPCtW4ioPuYjOBVTpQlX8xwPoabvpjjpqqmMc5gjWZloQWYvqwYCtstDC32o6GOof4w6-qNTLMuZw5jx3mMWsLwldUvEeY/s16000/How%20We%20Built%20Drawers.png" title="How We Built All These Drawers!" /></a></div>
<p><i>*This post contains some Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my full <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/p/disclosureprivacy-policy.html">Disclosure Statement</a>.</i></p><p>Building drawers aren't nearly as difficult as you might think. You just need to know the basics and then every single drawer is the same! We saved some of the cabinetry and drawers from our <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960's Kitchen Demo</u></b></a> and reused them in some of the drawers. Yes, it made it a bit more challenging, but we love repurposing. It's good wood, so we used it!</p><p>(Btw... if you want to see all that we've done in this kitchen remodel, all the links are at the end of the post.)</p>
<p>It was super important to me to have drawers in this kitchen remodel, whether they were actual drawers or drawers inside a cabinet. I wanted ALL the drawers!! I didn't have them in any kitchen before, and it is such a pain to have to reach waaaayyyy in to the back of a cabinet to that dumb little half shelf. If you know, you know!</p><p>This is soooo much better! Yes, it took time, but it was so worth it. We also tried to make them as budget friendly as possible. We didn't splurge on soft close drawer slides. We have used a few, and to be honest they aren't all that great. So, we have them in a few strategic drawers that we felt needed the added weight support.</p>
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<p>This is what we felt was the basic drawer build and it didn't really matter which drawer slides we used or what size cabinet. Building the drawer was the same.</p><p>First you measure the inside of your cabinet. This tells you the width of the space your drawer has to slide through.</p>
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<p>This is a standard 18" cabinet. The width of the opening is 15". Each drawer slide needs 1/2" on either side of the drawer. That means you need to make your drawer 14" wide. So, basically for every cabinet you subtract 1" from the width of the opening.</p><p>The depth of standard base cabinets is 24". We made our drawers come to the front edge of the cabinet and made all the drawers 23" deep. You can make the shorter, it's up to you. I personally wanted to use the maximum amount of space.</p><p>These are the drawer slides we used. <a href="https://www.lowes.com/pd/Richelieu-2-Pack-22-in-Drawer-Slide/50041732" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Richelieu 22" drawer slides</u></b></a> at Lowes. They were $10 each.</p><p>Okay, back to the basic drawer build. You can make the sides as tall as you want, depending on how many drawers you are putting in. I just went with about a 3" side, some I made taller. You can customize to whatever you want.</p>
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<p>It's 4 sides and a bottom. I love those <a href="https://amzn.to/3OhZeOk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>corner clamps</u></b></a>. They help to make the corners square. Then I just glued and nailed them together. Glue - <a href="https://amzn.to/44utbjX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Titebond</u></b></a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Q3ythQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Ryobi Nailer</u></b> </a>(favorite tool ever!!)</p><p>The one thing I suggest, is to decide how you want to build the drawer. You can put all the sides together and then nail the bottom to it like I did above. Or you can build your sides around the edge of the bottom and nail the sides to the bottom of the drawer. You just have to understand your measurements will be different for each way you build it.</p>
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<p>We built drawers that go inside a cabinet and we also built drawers that have a front and handles. There really isn't much of a difference except you will add a drawer front piece. That front piece has to cover the opening of the drawer space.</p><p>I also sealed all of the drawers with <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y54c4b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Minwax Polycrylic</u></b></a>.
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<p>What was really fun was creating drawers from the old kitchen cabinets/drawers. For some reason, I wanted to keep a bit of the old and mix it in with the new.</p>
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<p>These are some of the old kitchen drawers. In order for them to fit into our new kitchen, we had to resize them. Hubby cut them down on the table saw.</p>
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<p>We'd gently pry off one of the drawer sides, and cut it to size. Then reattach the it with nails and glue.</p>
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<p>Some of the resized drawers we installed inside a cabinet and some we turned into an actual drawer with handle.</p>
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<p>The next picture shows them installed inside a cabinet.</p>
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<p>I thought it was super cool, that we turned our regular cabinet into a set of drawers. Did you know that base cabinets with drawers are more than double the cost of a regular cabinet? Well, we did it for the fraction of the cost! We made our own! It was a lot of figuring, that, I don't have the patience for. Thankfully, Hubby does!</p><p>Depending on your cabinet, you may need to install spacers for your drawer slides, inside the cabinets. Our cabinets have a face frame, so we installed a vertical spacer on each side at the back of the cabinet. Each drawer slide can attach to it. The thickness depends on your cabinet. It needs to be even with the opening measurement of the cabinet.</p>
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<p>With each drawer, you want to check it out to see how it fits. These drawer slides allow for a bit of imperfection, although, you want to make sure your drawer slides inside the cabinet are as level as possible. (No photos... but we stacked paint cans, or wood, or whatever to the correct height and put a level on it. Then laid the drawer slides in and attached them.)</p>
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<p>For this cabinet, we're going to add more drawers with fronts and handles. In between the drawers, you need a spacer. Oh! It's going to look so good! You can see inside the drawer how he's marked where the other drawers are going.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7mVo8nFvYatpTK4nftiy08uXGzVNeYWbSoz4rjPY24Im967C2zehxkkUe3y5YUZn3pRuMsZam3EjnkOTjHttiTzdnvYWlu7rK_MYDM6ASLoxgji5nUMYRbfGgW6GhGz_SwAwnmKgfvw23wnRQID5R7jgcQLTGUuYb58riRDYUE31UvFXadN_sx2jJ8I/s933/Adding%20spacers%20between%20drawers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Adding spacer between drawers" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7mVo8nFvYatpTK4nftiy08uXGzVNeYWbSoz4rjPY24Im967C2zehxkkUe3y5YUZn3pRuMsZam3EjnkOTjHttiTzdnvYWlu7rK_MYDM6ASLoxgji5nUMYRbfGgW6GhGz_SwAwnmKgfvw23wnRQID5R7jgcQLTGUuYb58riRDYUE31UvFXadN_sx2jJ8I/s16000/Adding%20spacers%20between%20drawers.jpeg" title="Adding spacer between drawers" /></a></div>
<p>He used a piece of scrap wood to use as a spacer between the drawer fronts. This insured that the drawer fronts looked even.</p>
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<p>Adding the rest of the slides and spacers for the drawers.</p>
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<p>As you can see, it was getting a little tight in there, but he did it! Oh, man! It looks so good!</p>
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<p>If you look closely in the open drawer photos, you can see that it's actually only 3 drawers. The middle 2 are connected, because I needed those drawers to be taller.</p>
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<p>Okay, I know this post is long winded... but lastly we did make more cabinet drawers for the kitchen. Some we used old cabinet wood and when we ran out we made them out of new wood. Some are a combination of old and new wood.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWqzf6crjWX_EIleP46QDvjj0sIvUoG0o6Yi4Kn4WkYz_WwQ6iyuWMyIswg93hLxpeW5SMO0YTfCH8qPZCq6NI61FBfLz3seK7U4eLzzPdJtPvF_2yN3PWVVJsrrE-xdZ8qfA8F7ZS1tt7BsW83Ls34s2i_LeT7G6vo_W0w8zlnHW0_tz8OenwYW8Bf8/s933/Bowl%20drawers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Old wood drawer slides" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWqzf6crjWX_EIleP46QDvjj0sIvUoG0o6Yi4Kn4WkYz_WwQ6iyuWMyIswg93hLxpeW5SMO0YTfCH8qPZCq6NI61FBfLz3seK7U4eLzzPdJtPvF_2yN3PWVVJsrrE-xdZ8qfA8F7ZS1tt7BsW83Ls34s2i_LeT7G6vo_W0w8zlnHW0_tz8OenwYW8Bf8/s16000/Bowl%20drawers.jpeg" title="Old wood drawer slides" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI8d_7eDXA7OUk9nbRu23gsJCG-0d3iEulCAlkya5vhC7pw1oZ-rYxzReQ4-ofCnwp6csijCt0JKbimHOse_dh5Dn5DYECPa7G5sGtdncQWx-9IpIzi1c3hz5_sCo51eETHaA5ZOKkfSrgDPPDrDEX5VjQxO0wYOm05JLqenEwSdCO4A7XenyXmsvY9c/s933/storage%20drawers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Old wood drawer slides & new" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrI8d_7eDXA7OUk9nbRu23gsJCG-0d3iEulCAlkya5vhC7pw1oZ-rYxzReQ4-ofCnwp6csijCt0JKbimHOse_dh5Dn5DYECPa7G5sGtdncQWx-9IpIzi1c3hz5_sCo51eETHaA5ZOKkfSrgDPPDrDEX5VjQxO0wYOm05JLqenEwSdCO4A7XenyXmsvY9c/s16000/storage%20drawers.jpeg" title="Old wood drawer slides & new" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDVWqCcQ-nuGMRVaXsX6jH0uhSGcY6ek1SyU3nPxz3NwTPriBtxErnzDqUeXQxuNvI5598Fn8rnQ9ZMeFWaDlIIlAS421K0oMy82knLs96hX7YnX7OlQD0x8Yu4xfDxx67AVmspJxXLauAtmVH0hSN8r2BH-iBrdEOBjr2wBTdvEUontVFlQ7od7IjyE/s933/pots%20and%20pan%20drawer.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="New wood drawer slides" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTDVWqCcQ-nuGMRVaXsX6jH0uhSGcY6ek1SyU3nPxz3NwTPriBtxErnzDqUeXQxuNvI5598Fn8rnQ9ZMeFWaDlIIlAS421K0oMy82knLs96hX7YnX7OlQD0x8Yu4xfDxx67AVmspJxXLauAtmVH0hSN8r2BH-iBrdEOBjr2wBTdvEUontVFlQ7od7IjyE/s16000/pots%20and%20pan%20drawer.jpeg" title="New wood drawer slides" /></a></div>
<p>I'm so happy with all of them! It has made our kitchen so organized.</p>
<p>Thanks for reading! Let me know if you have any questions.</p><p>Here's links to all of our Kitchen Remodel!</p><p><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960 Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Cabinets Going In</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>More Kitchen Demo</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Update - Ceiling Paint</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Shiplap Island</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put the Microwave?</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Stove Hood</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/10/kitchen-remodel-led-under-cabinet.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing LED Undercabinet Lights - No Solderin</u></b>g</a></p>
<p>Blessings,<br /> Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-32996267192459347962023-07-23T19:56:00.000-04:002023-07-23T19:56:14.068-04:00Sunday Drive - Love Grows<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVmXj48Xa_YlotwHLaOVaMJLxasrv7uXdC0eB4cVKcnA9wMU9cHUWL1zSvRs-CD5OYrWOHzCuaZae-sbdASsjbOnoU8naxpIzxmPb4hvxAGRYRk2G0m7nJLCkAsZnvsnmaPzKvACJ8hg1uLXjs1fWxQPg7QvxeLBufhtDHBlj7bO-vwc4-QHTgZJHPy8/s933/7.23.23%20Roses.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - Love Grows" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiVmXj48Xa_YlotwHLaOVaMJLxasrv7uXdC0eB4cVKcnA9wMU9cHUWL1zSvRs-CD5OYrWOHzCuaZae-sbdASsjbOnoU8naxpIzxmPb4hvxAGRYRk2G0m7nJLCkAsZnvsnmaPzKvACJ8hg1uLXjs1fWxQPg7QvxeLBufhtDHBlj7bO-vwc4-QHTgZJHPy8/s16000/7.23.23%20Roses.jpeg" title="Sunday Drive - Love Grows" /></a></div><br />I'm so grateful that we weren't given a certain amount of love. All of our love doesn't fit into a specific amount of space. In fact, I'm not sure it can be contained. Love is one of those emotions that is difficult to understand at times. There is so much depth and breadth to it.<p></p>
<p><b><i>Ephesians 3:18-19 (NLT)<br />18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.</i></b></p>
<p>I can't even imagine the amount of love God has for us. How wide, how long, how high and how deep is His love?? All of creation shows how much He loves us. </p><p>Mike and I have been married over 35 years and I thought I loved him so much the day I married him. Yet, today, I love him more than I ever dreamed! How is that possible? Our love grows. It cannot be contained.</p><p>I feel the same way about my children. The capacity of love we can have amazes me. So, if that is how we feel about our own family, imagine how much more, the God of all creation, feels about us, His children!</p><p>How many of us truly experience that love? It's one thing to know about God and know facts about Him, and it's another thing to actually experience His loving Presence.</p><p>The very second we receive Christ as our Savior, He becomes alive in our hearts, filling them with as much love as we would allow.</p>
<p><b><i>Acts 4: 11-12 (NLT)<br />11 For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says,
‘The stone that you builders rejected
has now become the cornerstone.’12 There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.”</i></b></p>
<p>As we grow in Christ and make more room for Him in our lives and hearts, the more He will fill it with His love. It can expand and grow more than you ever dreamed. </p><p>When we spend time in His Word, enjoy His presence and talk with Him, it's like watering and taking care of a little seedling that is going to grow into a beautiful lovely plant. The more we take care of our relationship with Jesus the more our love grows.</p><p>And not just for ourselves, but our love grows for others as well. Let's fill our hearts with so much of God's love that it spills and overflows. Then we can share His love with others.</p>
<p><b><i>1 John 4:11-12 (NLT)<br />11 Dear friends, since God loved us that much, we surely ought to love each other. 12 No one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us.</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-62139329954063262922023-07-16T19:00:00.002-04:002023-07-16T19:00:41.202-04:00Sunday Drive - How's Your Moxie?<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuefAQfLnd2tGLc5Jhm7q8F4yM2sul92NicN6VMneUya3tu_GxSu7S0NJOfA1OL-VdL9e8k7wnoRCswaOVO0aUOPeVSg9UCaD0mcPFfcSspE8dOd0H4Qozu31lP08DACBjL03t8_DHcV3DxalRoo5X642YvdjcRQxbNnsdxqb6b6z9UvkVEnI6VDlDqE/s933/7.16.23%20bumble%20bee.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - How's Your Moxie?" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuefAQfLnd2tGLc5Jhm7q8F4yM2sul92NicN6VMneUya3tu_GxSu7S0NJOfA1OL-VdL9e8k7wnoRCswaOVO0aUOPeVSg9UCaD0mcPFfcSspE8dOd0H4Qozu31lP08DACBjL03t8_DHcV3DxalRoo5X642YvdjcRQxbNnsdxqb6b6z9UvkVEnI6VDlDqE/s16000/7.16.23%20bumble%20bee.jpeg" title="Bumble bee loaded with pollen" /></a></div><br />I did a little dive on what perseverance means and the word 'moxie' came up. I
thought it was an interesting word. The definition of moxie is courageous
spirit; determination and perseverance. It also means to have vigor, verve and
pep. <p></p><p>That little bumblebee definitely has moxie! It just kept going from flower to flower fully loaded down with pollen!</p>
<p>
So, how's your moxie? How's your courageous spirit, your determination and
perseverance? I'm asking myself as well! Also, how does this relate to our
walk with Jesus?
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<p>
Life gets super busy as you all know so well! Are we carving out time for
Jesus? It's about seeking Him. The Lord says if we seek Him we WILL find Him! We just need to make the effort. To have some of that moxie.</p>
<p><b><i>Jeremiah 29:13-14 (NIV)<br />13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back from captivity.</i></b></p><p>God isn't asking for perfection. There isn't some magical formula, that if you get up everyday at 6:15, and read 10 verses and pray for 15 minutes, then you will have the best relationship with God. You could do that every single day and still just be going through the motions and be no closer to God than when you started. </p><p>No, it's more about our heart, our desire and effort to seek Him, that's what pleases Him. When we are determined to find Him and focus on Him in all the moments of life. Yes, I know it can be especially hard, with all the distractions this world has, but that's when we need moxie the most!</p>
<p><b><i>Hebrews 12:1 (NLT)<br />12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.</i></b></p><p>This life is going to be full of it's ups and it's downs. That's just the way it is. So, we need to find a way to keep our eyes on Jesus through it all. It reminds me of what a ballerina does when she spins a pirouette (a spin on one foot). In order for them to not get dizzy and lose their balance, they need to find a focus point that they continue to find when they whip their head around in each spin.</p><p>That's what we need to do when things start spinning. Find Jesus, focus on Him. He will keep you going and you won't get dizzy and lose your balance. Keeping your focus on Him gives you strength to withstand anything that comes your way. He is everything that we need!</p>
<p><b><i>Hebrews 5:3 (NLT)<br />3 We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance.</i></b></p><p><b><i>2 Peter 1:5-6 (NIV)<br />5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;</i></b></p><p>When we are actively pursuing Christ, it fills us with verve, vigor and pep. Keep on pursuing! Keep looking to Jesus! It fills us with moxie! This turns our journey into joy!</p>
<p>Blessings!<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-13466523196283385052023-07-02T20:32:00.004-04:002023-07-02T20:32:54.460-04:00Sunday Drive - Where Is Your Confidence?<p>
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<p>I've learned in my years of following Jesus, that He is the only One I can put
<b>all</b> of my confidence in. There are those that I can put some of my confidence in,
like my husband, or a close family member or close friend. There's a level of
trust that needs to be earned.</p>
<p>
But with Jesus, He's already done everything to deserve my confidence and
trust! He is worthy of it! (This next verse, was part of my memory verse for
June. So, good!)
</p>
<p><b><i>
Psalms 18:2-3 (NLT)<br />2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my
God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the strength of my
salvation, and my stronghold. I will call on The Lord, who is worthy of
praise, for He saves me from my enemies.
</i></b></p>
<p>
This world is getting crazier and crazier, increasingly unpredictable and
seemingly unsafe. Yet, God is our Rock, we can take refuge in Him!
</p>
<p><b><i>
Psalms 46:1-2 (AMP)<br />God is our refuge and strength [mighty and
impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble. 2 Therefore we
will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains be
shaken and slip into the heart of the seas
</i></b></p>
<p>
There are going to be times where our circumstances will question our sense of
security... where we feel like we're losing control. This is where we need His supernatural strength to rest in His Sovereign control. </p><p>God is always
present with us. Even when we face unexpected and unwelcome changes. Even when we face disasters. Even when we face unexplainable loss, or even fear of the unknown. This is where we have to grab all of those loose thoughts in our mind, that are causing us anxiety and worry, and place them in God's hands.</p><p><b><i>2 Corinthians 10:5 (NLV)<br />5 We break down every thought and proud thing that puts itself up against the wisdom of God. We take hold of every thought and make it obey Christ.</i></b></p>
<p>We have to force our mind to remember who our confidence is in! Jesus! He is the one who holds us and carries us through.</p>
<p>I<b><i>saiah 464 (NLT)<br />4 I will be your God throughout your lifetime—
until your hair is white with age.
I made you, and I will care for you.
I will carry you along and save you.</i></b></p>
<p><b><i>Joshua 1:9 (NLT)<br />9 This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”</i></b></p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-63120116794364123222023-06-28T10:47:00.004-04:002024-01-03T16:42:25.963-05:00Bakeware Organizer - DIY Cabinet Dividers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<p><i>*This post contains some Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Influencer, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my full <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/p/disclosureprivacy-policy.html">Disclosure Statement</a>.</i></p><p>I've wanted one of these bakeware organizers for as long as I can remember!
So, it was of utmost importance that this little project was going to happen
in our kitchen remodel!</p>
<p>
This 'tutorial' is going to explain how we created this organizer, instead of
a step by step with measurements and such. You can create these cabinet
dividers in any size cabinet. I chose this 30" wall cabinet in our microwave
cabinet tower.
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<p>
This was the start of building this whole unit. To see the entire process,
just click over to <a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put The Microwave</u></b>.
</a></p>
<p>
As you can see, it's just a standard wall cabinet that we blew out the back
and made it look like a full solid unit.
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<p>
So, this is where I wanted to put a bakeware organizer with DIY cabinet
dividers. I just knew it could hold 90% of all the bakeware I have. To hide all of the cabinet supports, I painted the entire
back and sides black with some
<a href="https://amzn.to/3r7k4a4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>chalk paint</u></b></a>
I had left over from another project. It doesn't have to be perfect and pretty, just give the illusion of a black hole.</p>
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<p>
I was surprised at the difference! First thing we did was cut a piece of
underlayment for the base of the shelf, because there really wasn't anything
past the 12" cabinet. Then we placed spacers on one side of the cabinet.
</p>
<p>
I needed a space for extra tall items, like my turkey platter (that's been in
my family forever, and I'll never get rid of even if I don't use it often) and
my pizza pan. For the spacer, we used leftover cabinet door wood from the old
kitchen. I love that we've incorporated some of the old kitchen in the new
one.
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<p>
Next, we measured and cut a board (old cabinet wood) to the height of the cabinet and attached it to the spacers. Then, we added a shelf to the cabinet with supports. To me, it just made sense to
make a 'double decker' organizer to maximize the entire space.
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<p>
All of this bakeware plus some, needs to fit into this cabinet! We measured the depth
of the baking pans and all of them were under 3 inches. So, for the bottom shelf we made the spacers 3 inches apart. I wanted the heavier items on the lower shelf,
so that they were easier to access. The lighter items can go on the top shelf.
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<p>
From there, it was pretty easy. Just cutting the divider spaces and dividers
themselves.
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<p>The dividers just slide in and out. Okay... I'm loving this!!! The last space on the right was a bit larger. We ended up storing our large electric griddle there (not shown).</p>
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<p>
Here's how we did it. I cut 3" spacers for the bottom shelf and 1.5" spacers for
the top shelf. The dividers were the height of each shelf. We used
underlayment for all of it. Which worked out perfect! Underlayment is
pretty cheap, around $20 for a 4'x8' sheet of it. We just ripped it to size on
our table saw.
</p>
<p>
Hubby applied <a href="https://amzn.to/3JvIvV2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u>Liquid Nails</u></b></a> to the spacer and nailed it in place
with our handy dandy<a href="https://amzn.to/46u3q4H" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><u> Ryobi Cordless Nailer</u></b></a>. He used a divider as a guide for the next spacer. It went pretty fast!
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<p>
Because we made the spacers smaller on top shelf, we can adjust each slot for the
width we want. You can totally customize it for whatever you need! I
absolutely love it! It's soooo much better than stacking them in a
cabinet.
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<p>
Let me know if you have any questions!<br />You can always email me at
<a href="mailto:thestonybrookhouse@gmail.com"><b><u>thestonybrookhouse@gmail.com</u></b></a>
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<p>Blessings!<br />Lori</p>
<p>Here are some links to see all the progress we've made on our kitchen renovation.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/08/1960s-kitchen-remodel-plans.html" target="_blank"><b><u>1960 Kitchen Remodel Plans</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/11/kitchen-reno-update-cabinets-going-in.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Cabinets Going In</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2022/10/kitchen-demo-last-wall-to-come-down.html" target="_blank"><b><u>More Kitchen Demo</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-reno-update-ceiling-paints-are.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Update - Ceiling Paint</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/how-to-build-and-shiplap-kitchen-island.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Shiplap Island</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/02/kitchen-remodel-why-i-chose-quartz.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Why I Chose Quartz Counters</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/kitchen-remodel-where-to-put-microwave.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Where To Put the Microwave?</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/03/we-built-stove-hood.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Building A Stove Hood</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/04/we-built-fridge-enclosure.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Fridge Enclosure</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/05/ready-to-tile-kitchen-backsplash.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Kitchen Tile Backsplash</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/06/bakeware-organizer-diy-cabinet-dividers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Bakeware Organizer</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/07/how-we-built-all-these-drawers.html" target="_blank"><b><u>How We Built All These Drawers</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/08/installing-open-shelves-on-tile-walls.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing Open Shelves On Tile Walls</u></b></a><br /><a href="https://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2023/10/kitchen-remodel-led-under-cabinet.html" target="_blank"><b><u>Installing LED Undercabinet Lights - No Solderin</u></b>g</a></p>
The Stonybrook Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09315674290038463453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4463468738687411874.post-69354552751844572992023-06-18T20:53:00.002-04:002023-06-18T20:53:43.192-04:00Sunday Drive - What Shapes Your Thinking?<p>
</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnI9aEaz7qpSwAtPftd8TmWuq19OzeaaC9HXk472IcTGwIxc1bBNmFEGjgpUSaXUxtV0zbSYAiYMgLtKZpFa7rGHEx4H1WVStE1c0_Ngj4EDd1oK072vPb_V0H8v7bZcErANKLmKIndWGZTk5WPoTgqN5DEyhrEkYV1w6iMp6DO6k2dnHbawWB0SB/s933/6.18.23%20Magnolia.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sunday Drive - What Shapes Your Thinking?" border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnI9aEaz7qpSwAtPftd8TmWuq19OzeaaC9HXk472IcTGwIxc1bBNmFEGjgpUSaXUxtV0zbSYAiYMgLtKZpFa7rGHEx4H1WVStE1c0_Ngj4EDd1oK072vPb_V0H8v7bZcErANKLmKIndWGZTk5WPoTgqN5DEyhrEkYV1w6iMp6DO6k2dnHbawWB0SB/s16000/6.18.23%20Magnolia.jpeg" title="Magnolia flower" /></a></div><br />There are so many influences in our lives today... Our family, friends, media... the
big one now is social media. These all in some way shape our thinking. What I want is the
Holy Spirit to shape my thinking. I want to think God's thoughts.
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<p><b><i>
Romans 8:6 (NLT)<br />6 So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads
to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
</i></b></p>
<p>
We all have a sinful nature that wants to take the lead in our lives. We need
to be careful, because that can be destructive to our hearts and minds. If
we allow the Holy Spirit to control that sinful nature, we can live in so much
more peace.
</p>
<p>
What are we feeding... The Holy Spirit or our sinful nature?
Whatever we feed will grow and whatever we starve will die. Think about it....
What are you allowing to shape your thinking?
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<p>
I can tell you, right now, that I want to starve my sinful nature! Of course,
right? And feed the Holy Spirit. But is that what I'm really doing? Unfortunately, what I
want to do and what I actually do are sometimes two different things.</p>
<p>
What is filling my mind? What am I watching? What am I listening to? Who and
what is influencing and shaping my thinking?
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<p><b><i>
Romans 12:2 (NLT)<br />2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world,
but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.
Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and
perfect.
</i></b></p>
<p>
Sometimes, we just need to take a break from it all and re-evaluate. Make a
change or two, and start again. Remember this is a journey.</p>
<p>Start with adding more of The Word to your life, even if it's just one verse, one section, one chapter. This will allow the Holy Spirit to start producing some fruit in your life.</p>
<p><i><b>Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)<br />22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control.</b></i></p>
<p>These fruits of the Spirit will shape your thinking.</p>
<p><b><i>Philippians 4:8 (NLT)<br />8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.</i></b></p>
<p>Keep the faith! It's not easy in this electronic world! But we are fighters, we won't give up! Just keep trying and asking God to help you!</p>
<p>Blessings,<br />Lori</p>
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