Monday 2 May 2011

Day 113: Kitchen craziness!

It is Inspiration Monday again where Megan and Nora over at Two Birds Boutique circulate an inspiring look for participants to recreate or take inspiration from. This week Katie Holmes who is the chosen one. 


Katie

                 
      
                                                                          Lori

            • Cardigan: Marks and Spencer
            • Trousers: Marks and Spencer
            • White T: Next
            • Shoes: Dorothy Perkins
            • Bag: East
            • Sunglasses: Principles

I went for an 'inspired by' rather than a literal look mainly because the house is a bit chaotic from the big kitchen revamp, which starts today, so I didn't have much time to assemble the look. And I didn't actually use denim which could have been an easier option.

So, the work has begun and I almost want to cry! I know I need to have faith and vision but boy is it a mess. I hadn't anticipated quite how bad it would be but there is rubble and thick dust everywhere and it is working its way throughout the rest of the house. I also have no power or water in the kitchen so it is really a no go zone. As I was off work today I was around most of the time so saw the devastation unfold before me. I am sure that by tomorrow when I come home from work things will be much better. Now I understand why some people move out of their home when they are having work done.



The old kitchen has been taken out and most of the electrical wiring has been done and the basic pluming work too. There is so much rubble and dust from the loose plaster work on this wall and in places the bare brick is showing.



Look at my lovely wooden floors, ooohh! I did try hoovering up some of the duct but it is a bit like trying to clear up after a tornado with a vacum - ain't happening! The builder has also started to assemble the units. You can see how big they are compared to the little dumpy ones I had before.

12 comments:

  1. how cool you're getting your house redone! very exciting!

    love the look. i like how you made it more dressed up.

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  2. I think your look is pretty dead on! Good luck with all your kitchen remodel...it will be so worth all the mess in the end!
    Thanks for stopping by my blog:-)

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  3. Cute take on the outfit. I really like the sunglasses. Good luck with the remodel, that's a real challenge!

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  4. wow, what a huge revamp! i hope you post after pictures! i love your outfit. you look really great in these high-waisted pants!

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  5. Hi Claire
    Thanks for your comment and stopping by my blog.
    I like the vest with your look and the stripes are great too.
    Yes I'm very excited by the new kitchen - stop by again and you can see how it turns out!
    love
    Lori xo
    http://loriswardrobeblog.blogspot.com/

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  6. Hi Kara
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your comment.
    I like your jeans.
    I definitely hope all the mess will be well worth it in the big kitchen revamp - stop by again and you can see how it turns out!
    love
    Lori xo
    http://loriswardrobeblog.blogspot.com/

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  7. Hi Mother in Heels
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and your comment.
    I just had to go for heels with my look to so the wedges would be my choice.
    Am very excited about the kitchen remodel - stop by again and you can see how it all turns out!
    love
    Lori xo

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  8. Hi guys
    Thanks for another great Inspiration Monday and stopping by my blog and your comment.
    Am very excited about the kitchen revamp but it feels like a much bigger job than I was expecting - stop by again and you can see how it all turns out!
    love
    Lori xo
    http://loriswardrobeblog.blogspot.com/

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  9. Hi Lori- Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a sweet comment on my post! I love you take on the outfit too, those trousers are SO cute. I just noticed that you are from Edinburgh! My grandpa was from Glasgow, and we have some relatives in Edinburgh. =)

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  10. you look very smart and professional in this outfit. You kitchen looks really exciting ...though a little messy at this point. Hope to see it completed soon!

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  11. You look very chic! Proving that great fashion can happen even amongst chaos. ; )

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  12. Hi Mikalah
    Love your hair. I'm trying to persevere with growing mine but could do with a change. Am thinking of going a bit lighter but then I think of Kate Middleton and think no stay a brunette.
    Can't believe your Grandpa is from Glasgow. What a small world. I lived there for 10 years and all my family are still there. You have to come and visit your roots in Scotland if you haven't already been.
    I like your kitchen makeover. I painted my old wooden kitchen a few years ago but it was time for a whole new look now.
    Love
    Lori xo

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