August 14, 2008
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The House
As you all know, we are smack-dab in the middle of building our new house. Recently I have been supposed to be getting my act together and getting things picked out. Things like
~ interior paint colors
~ kitchen appliances (fridge, stove, dishwasher, etc.)
~ bathroom fixtures (tub handles, anyone?)
~ washer and dryer
~ kitchen countertops
~ kitchen cabinets (which I've actually had picked out for a few months now, but am currently second-guessing my pick)I also have this idea of having lockers (yes, like gym lockers) in our mudroom. Each kid would get one, and all their seasonal sports gear, outdoor wear, sweatshirts, etc. etc. would be neatly ensconced in his/her personal locker. Plus I could stick reminders to the front with magnets! (For an ex-homeschooler, who never got to experience the joys of having a personal locker, it doesn't get much better than this.
) Dan thinks the idea is a little strange (I'm sure not many people aspire to have metal lockers in their house...) But my theory is that it's a) practical, b) clutter-hiding, c) personal (no excuses for lost items) and d).... cool. All that to say that finding decent-looking, inexpensive lockers are on my to-do list, along with everything else. It's a little overwhelming. Sears is having a 30% off sale this Sunday night. I'm thinking if I can get all the appliances picked out, I can call in the order then, since we'll be away in NY this weekend. So.... yeah, wish me luck. I just hope all my research actually pays off and I don't end up with any lemon appliances. That would really ruin my day.Anyway, off to a house mtg with the kids! (Nothing like that to stress me out!!)
Comments (3)
When you get a chance to post your appliance picks, I'd love to know what you're getting! I'm in the midst of trying to pick out appliances myself and have been leaning towards Kenmore for the most part (in black, since I think stainless steel is just a bit too pricey for what we can manage, but I hate that white shows every little spot and actually gets stained).
Oh-- and I think lockers is a great idea! One of the hardest things for me with storage is that I hate seeing the clutter, even if it's where it technically belongs. Baskets, shelves (with doors), etc. are my best friend! I don't think I'll go with lockers (or something similar) but only because I don't think my mudroom square footage could handle it (I think I have to go with hooks for coats and such, and then just have higher shelves with baskets to hold mittens, hats, bike helmets, etc). If I had more space, I would totally go with something like lockers!
P.S. I like your profile pic!
I don't know what appliances you had picked out but we got a Bosch dishwasher from Sears & it was great!! I loved it. I wish I could have taken our appliances when we moved because I really liked them. The dishwasher was very quiet. I think the idea of lockers is a great idea!! I'm like you it will hide clutter & keep them responsible for their own things. I hope things go well!
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