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Calypso in the Country

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Hardwood Floors

Tile vs. Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen
Decorating and Design | Tips

Tile vs. Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen

Since it’s been almost five years since we remodeled our kitchen, I’ve had time to form opinions about some of our design choices.  Today, I’d like to share my thoughts on tile vs. hardwood floors in the kitchen. *Please note that this post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase after clicking my links…

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The Hardwood Floors are Finished – Minwax Provincial Stain
Decorating and Design

The Hardwood Floors are Finished – Minwax Provincial Stain

Throughout our renovation, I’ve had such a difficult time choosing a floor stain.  Considering our choice will affect most of our first floor, this decision was not an easy one! So, after agonizing over hardwood floor stains, we narrowed it down to Minwax Early American vs. Provincial stain for our red oak floors.  Finally, we…

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Renovation Progress – Major Developments and Floor Stains
Decorating and Design | Tips

Renovation Progress – Major Developments and Floor Stains

Well, things are moving along with our renovation progress and we are now looking at floor stains. Seriously, it’s all happening so fast that I barely have time to sit down and write!  If you missed my last post, be sure to hop over and read all about our half wall situation.  Now, let’s take a…

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Decorating and Design

The New Hardwood Floors Are Installed!

Yes, we are moving right along with the renovation over here.  Our contractors just installed our new 4 inch red oak floors!  After the cabinets and appliances are in place, they’ll come back to stain and poly the floors. Here are a few rooms…  The foyer view from the living room. Standing in the kitchen…

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My Flooring Decision and Recent Happenings

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts on my recent post – Hardwood in the Kitchen…Yay or Nay?  You were all so helpful and brought up many good points to help with my flooring decision.  As always, I really appreciate all of your comments and great advice! And what was my decision, you ask?  Well,…

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Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen…Yay or Nay?
Decorating and Design

Hardwood Floors in the Kitchen…Yay or Nay?

For years, I’ve been babbling on about doing a kitchen renovation and now it’s becoming a reality! First, I need to decide if I want to switch from tile to hardwood floors in the kitchen…As always, I like to make a list of the pros and cons. If you are considering installing hardwood floors in…

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