I woke up this morning at 4am with a BANG and realized we are just one week away from crazy.

Yup, after months of planning we are about to launch a complete renovation of the kitchen and have new flooring installed throughout the entire house. I feel like I did right before the birth of my first child.. you know that interesting combination of excitement and total terror.

I will be posting pictures as we go along, starting today with the photos I saved from my internet research on kitchen remodels:

#1  Absolutely love the look of non obstructive, but statement making, pendant lights.

#2 Love the concept of continuing the tile outside for that indoor/outdoor feel. (We live in Fla.)

#3  Nothing creates a relaxed, beachy-vibe like shiplap..gotta have me some.

#4  Love the white, black and brown (oak/rattan) color combo..

What would I have done without the internet? Oh yeah, I know..I’d have purchased those incredibly overpriced magazines at check-out!