jjcpink01's Kitchen

Julie Pinkerton's Kitchen


Contact: jjcpink01 (My Page)
Posted on Tue, Dec 31, 02
Link to kitchen photos: http://community.webshots.com/album/275909649dANpGU

Editor's note: This post consists of 3 threads about Julie's Kitchen:

1. "Pinkerton's Kitchen...." (Julie's original post)
2. "Julie Pinkerton's Kitchen"
3. "The Legendary Julie Pinkerton"
Please add any comments if you know more details about her kitchen (scroll to the bottom of this thread and click on "Post A Comment". Thanks!

It has taken a year to get these pictures out there but hopefully all the
ideas you might get here aren't outdated yet. I still have more to
post, so you might check back occasionally. And if you would like info
on something not provided in the descriptions, please email; would be
happy to assist. Enjoy and Lots of Luck (and patience) with your
projects. JP
http://community.webshots.com/user/juliepinkerton
editor's note: Julie's photos are no longer available on her site. Please see Decor_Diva's photo album for Julie's gallery:http://community.webshots.com/album/275909649dANpGU


Follow-Up Postings:

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Hum, let's try this again....

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinkerton's Kitchen & (House)


 o Correct link....

Gee whiz, it's amazing that I even got the pictures out there in the first place.... let's give this one a try...

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinkerton's Kitchen


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WOW!!!!
What an amazing kitchen- and I am not usually as fan of white(ish)
cabinets. I absolutely love it especially the cabinets, pantry door
(oooh) and the panel on the fridge. I have to go back and look at the
rest of the house. Great job!!!
-Gibby


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You
have a beautiful home. And like Gibby, I'm not usually a fan of
white(ish) cabinets, but yours looks classy and beautiful. Your kitchen
has a tuscany flare to it. Wishing you many warm memories there and
through out your home.

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Very
beautifully done, julie, and the rest of the house is gorgeous, too!
The kitchen really is just wonderful! I love the fridge....and
everything.

Some questions...is that wallpaper or a paint/stencil technique on your dining room walls? What's the LR paint color?
Kristen


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Julie,

Your
kitchen looks like a magazine! I love it. I like how you used two
different granites to bring out the island. The pantry is wonderful.

I
had the same question on the paint. I like how you flanked the
fireplace with the TV. What size TV is that? How far out does the
built-in come out from the wall? I'm asking for a lot - could you post
a pic of the fp sometime?

Thanks for posting. It looks beautiful!

MaryJo


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Absolutely
beautiful, Julie! We were thinking of doing a similar color scheme and
have been culling designer photos for reference. Yours certainly beats
alot of the "model" kitchens we've seen.

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Julie,

I
have a few more questions. Where did you purchase your pendant lights?
How many inches did you place them from the granite top on the island?

Thanks again!

MaryJo


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Great home! Love the Nikon camera pics, too. My son is a photographer and shoots with a Nikon digital.

Susie


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I
echo all sentiments above! I was so happy to see your kitchen because I
have similar cabinets and countertops. We are going to be getting a new
cooktop in our island(Thermador also)and are considering using a darker
granite for the island (Tropic Brown). I've been nervous but seeing
your kitchen puts me at ease! Thanks for posting.

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Very nice kitchen, as is the rest of the home, but I really, really loved the kid's bathroom! So colorful!

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Thanks
to everyone for all your nice comments. I enjoy assisting whenever I
can because I know there are sooooo many decisions to make. LOL to
everyone. Julie

Kristen
The Dining Room is a stencil technique
with glaze. I did it myself and is very easy. The Living Room paint is
Sherwin Williams Raffia Basket #1113. I used this in the guest room and
love it. It is probably my favorite color next to the dining room.

MaryJo
Our
TV is 27", which is small by todays standards, but is plenty big. Even
my husband (big sports fan) was amazed at how easy it is to see from
anywhere in the room. But I couldn't want to try to watch it from the
kitchen, so I put one there as well. Works great. The cabinets flanking
the fireplace are out 24" from the wall and the ones next to them are
out 16". I have ALL the dimensions. I actually designed this myself.
(Dad's a cabinet maker so it's in my blood I suppose). But we had lots
of constraints so it had to be just so. And yes, I plan to take and
post a picture of the entire wall as soon as all the holiday stuff is
put away. Might check back in a couple of days.

Oh, the pendant lights are 31.5 inches from bulb to counter and the edge of them are back from the counter edge 12".

We
bought them from the local lighting showroom and this is all I could
find about them. Vendor#146 and item#1811 PM/2007. Hope this helps. JP


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Beautiful
kitchen! My 2 favorite things are the pantry door and what I think is a
hole in the island with a trashcan underneath. I thought of doing that
on my wall counter but chickened out.

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Julie,

Thanks
for all the info! What color paint did you use where the light over
nook is hanging? Is that the same color as the living room?

Thank you!

mj


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Breathtaking!!!!!!!!!

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Julie

Beautiful! Especially like how the fridge is so seamless. I assume it is a counter-depth.?

Did you use the Amana supplied trim kit or how did you attach the panel with the nice pulls.

Thanks


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Hi everyone!

Yes,
Weed30, that is a hole in the granite for the trash. Almost chickenout
as well, but glad I didnt. I use it constantly. We had a cover made for
it but it only goes on when company comes.

MJ
The paint
color in the family room and kitchen is Sherwin Williams Croissant
#1114. The numbers are all different at SW now, but with the number,
they can still mix it for you.

Alexmisc
The Amana is their
counter depth model BB20V1S. The cabinet maker made the door with the
chalkboard panel insert. But it wasnt without problems... the full
length Amana handle, which is part of the trim kit, had to be removed
at a metal fabricator shop. Once the panel was in and the handle/end
piece on, there was almost no room to put your hand behind the handle.
Make sense? So in removing the Amana handles, we just ordered a couple
more Top Knob pulls. In the end, it looks much better this way. The
Amana specs simply didnt state that there configuration would really
only work with a flat panel. Let me know if you'd like me to send you a
close up photo of what I'm talking about. JP


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Thanks
Julie. Your fridge looked like the Amana counter depth but was confused
by the trim kit cause I've never seen anything like it in the stores.
Now it makes sense.

Did you ever consider or try Frigo Desigs? they
apparently make trim kits for overlays now (I doubt so since you
wouldn't need to since you order the counter depth)

alex


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I
love the lightness of your kitchen. I have a question about the
integrated F&P dishdrawers. When I tried them in a store, I thought
they were a little hard to manage with knobs, kind of unbalanced even
though empty. So I've been planning to put handles on them. But it
might have been because they were not really installed. Do you find the
knobs convenient? They are certainly prettier than handles.

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Julie
WOW!!!
I am so impressed. I love your sense of style & design. I see so
many great details, I could compliment you all day.. but I LOVE that
fridge! : )

I just posted questions about a chalkboard fridge on
the appliance forum & someone was kind enough to point me to your
pics! This is EXACTLY what I had pictured in my mind! I am just
thrilled to see someone else also thought this a great idea & it's
super to actually get to "see" it & have something to show the
cabinet man. Thanks so much for posting the pics.

I echo the
question posted by alexmisc: did you consider Frigo panels?
(www.frigodesigns.com --search for chalkboard) I stumbled upon them,
but know nothing about them at all. They have a great chalkboard kit,
but I am exploring whether I could put the wood trim around it, as you
have. It looks much prettier. The handle problem you had turned out
great--looks "intended"!

I would be very interested in the
other pics of the refrigerator that you mentioned. I'm certain my
cabinet guy will think I've gone over the edge & providing some
visuals would be great.

Thanks

sep2897


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Julie-
What kind of cover did you have made for the trash hole? another super idea--any drawbacks you've found?

thanks
sep2897


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Cloudy Christine,

I've
gotten use to the dish drawers with the knobs but they were suppose to
have handles. But I wasn't there to oversee the installation of the
knobs and the cabinet guys drilled holes on center without looking at
their instructions!!! Typical. So, we returned the handles and got
knobs.

Sep2897, I never really considered Frigo because the
Amana was the model that accepted custom made panels. Frigo is
supposedly a good solution if you already have a refrigerator or are
getting one that doesn't offer a trim kit.

Hope this helps. JP


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I
love your Kitchen. We are ready to remodel and your color scheme is
exactly what I want. I love your refrigerator. What a great idea. What
kind of hardware is on the fridge?

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Julie,
I know you already addressed the DD knob situation. I am putting knobs
on mine, but I was thinking of mounting them higher. Are the drawers
easy to open with them in the middle? That would match my other drawers
better, I just thought it might be hard to open being that far down
from the top. What are your impressions?

I LOVE your kitchen -- It is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!
Kathy


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Kathy,

Hum,
I'm so use to the drawer knobs that I don't even notice their
placement. I like them in the middle but they could also go higher and
work very well. I must say that the bottom one is quite a reach, but I
really don't think anything about it. Not sure if this helps. But I
don't think you can go wrong either way. Best of luck. Julie


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Thanks Julie,
Decisions,
Decisions, ROFL!!!!! Will they ever end??? I wonder what I will do with
all of my time, when the kitchen is finally done?!? Hmmmm, it will be
about time to start in the garden then -- designing kitchens beats
weeding any day, LOL!
Kathy

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Gorgeous kitchen. It looks like a magazine layout.the house looks beutiful as well. Love your oversized pantry.

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Definately
jealous of that pantry. And the garbage hole --how clever! I can see
that figuring into some creative discipline discussions ...

Congratulations!


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My
favorite of all styles is french country so this kitchen is
exceptionally beautiful to me. Who made thse gorgeous cabinets? You
also chose my favorite brown granite. Look at that attention to detail,
right down to the island's decorative woodwork. The change in wood
color for the pantry door is the perfect choice and I love what you've
done with the refrigerator. Oh but it's those cabinets that I can't
stop drooling over!

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Bump. This is such a nice kitchen, with so many creative ideas, it shouldn't scroll off the gallery just yet.

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Someone was looking for a frosted door. I'm bumping this one so it is easier to find.
Kathy

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OH
MY GOD! Beautiful home, I love it..I have to ask you a question about
your foyer paint color..is it the same as your family room and a couple
of other rooms? hmm better yet can you PLEASE PLEASE tell me all the
paint colors of your home. I am in the process of picking out colors
for my home ( which is being built now) and I am going crazy! Thanx a
bunch :)

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Me
again :) I just want to thank you for posting these beautiful pictures
of your home here! you dont know how many times I come online and look
at your home pictures, especially your kitchen. I was a little hesitant
about getting cabinets so light, but after seeing how wonderful your
kitchen looks Im going for it! THANK YOU & I LOVE YOU!!!! lol how
much do you love your kitchen? Do you regret anything about it? I
always wanted a bright and light kitchen. In your opinion if I go for
light cabinets like yours what color countertop? LIGHT OR DARK? again
thanx a bunch for posting these pictures :))

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Hi Julie,

Thanx
so much for your reply. I just joined yesterday and was excited to see
that you got back to me. I think all the searchig Ive done online, your
pics helped me out the most.
Thanx again :)

Merjan


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Julie--
Just
love your kitchen and home. It is beautiful!!! It is elegant yet still
gives you a warm homey feeling. I must say the domestic office should
really be called the "Domestic Goddess' Office." In my home it would
have to be called "Mommy's Sanity Space" and need to have a locking
door and be completely sound proof. :o) LOL!! Makes me want to build,
now that we are spending thousands on remodeling!!!
Kim

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Hi Julie,
Count
me in as a huge fan of your kitchen. Can you provide any details on
those special tiles in the backsplash behind your cooktop? Thanks!
TC

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Your
kitchen is absolutely gorgeous! I just happened upon this site by
accident. Boy, am I glad! Your kitchen is inspiration for me!

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I
am thinking of getting the same style vent hood that you have. Are you
happy with the way it looks in your kitchen? I am usually very
traditional - and my other choice is a custom hood which matches my
white cabinets. But I think I may go with this instead - it just seems
to add a lot of style to the kitchen. What size is your hood? Is it 36"
or 48"?? It's hard to tell in the picture. Mine would be 36" -over an
electric cooktop.

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Where did you get those beautiful custom tiles for your backspalsh?

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Glitterbug,
I selected the tiles at a local tile supply place that only sells
through designers. I'm not sure if that is the only way to get them or
not. But check out the manufacturers website at sonomatilemakers.com.
They really do have some gorgeous tiles. Good luck. Julie

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Julie,
I love your home! Thanks for the inspiration. I have been searching for
a beautiful brown granite and now I've found it! Just love that Dark
Chocolate Brown! Thanks for sharing!

Terra


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Thank
you Terra! Just two words of caution if you do in fact choose the
Chocolate Brown granite... 1) Because it contains large pieces of
quartz, it does not accept an ogee (sp?) edge very well. I'm not sure
if you can see it in the pictures or not, but it is very bumpy. And 2)
buy plenty of Miracle Cloths or plain white Scott's paper towels. These
are the only two things that I've found to leave it streak-free.

Other than that, we love it and would choose it again. Best of luck! Julie


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Interesting!
I'll keep that in mind. I hope I can find that color over here in
Washington. I really do love it! My DH saw your pictures too and loves
your kitchen. We couldn't find a granite that we both agreed on until
now!

Thanks again!
Terra


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Bump, again.

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Oh
WOW, it really came out beautiful! Your pictures really make me more
anxious for my kitchen to do get DONE, ( Feb.1). Can I ask you where
you got your pendent fixtures? There exactly what I'm looking for to
coordinate with my light fixture over my table. Again BEAUTIFUL!

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Thanks abcmom,
These
lights came from a local fixture store and they are model #1811PM/2007.
The vendor is Kalco and they cost $81 each. I too looked and looked
until I found these and they worked perfectly. Hope this helps. Julie

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Julie -

Love
your kitchen. Especially the arch and the way you repeated it in the
island. What are the dimensions of your kitchen? I didn't see any on
your floor plan.

Did your dad make the cabinets? Gorgeous!


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Patrice607,
the dimensions are roughly 19 x 12 not counting the nook. If you look
closely at the floorplan you'll see the little squares - each one is
one foot.

As for the cabinets, they were made by a local cabinet maker. My dad was too far away or I would have had him do them.

Good luck! Julie


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julie you are one of my fav kitchens! thanks. love, love, love all you did. very gorgeous!

ainsley


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Julie,
I
noticed that you have a Grohe faucet and it is installed with the
handle facing you. Do you like it that way? Was it installed that way
because there wasn't room to turn it the other way? I see on the Grohe
website that there must be 3 1/2 inches between the wall and the faucet
in order for the handle to work properly. If there's not enough room,
they suggest turning the faucet 90 degrees to the position that yours
is in. I am getting a D shaped double sink - either Blanco or Elkay.
I'm just not sure if there will be enough clearance for the faucet to
be installed the preferred way.
Thanks, Beth


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Editor's note: This thread is about Julie's kitchen from other members

Julie Pinkerton's Kitchen

Posted by twochicklets (My Page) on Wed, Feb 16, 05 at 22:38

After
alot of searching I found Julie again! This is one beautiful kitchen.
She is no longer a member here so I am posting for her as a lot of us
needed to see it again. Pay close attention to the garbage can (or it
may be compost) cut out in the granite, the blackboard on the fridge,
the etched pantry door, etc. etc. It is so classy and truly an
inspiration kitchen! I am sorry to say that I won't be able to answer
your questions about it, but I do know that the backsplash tile is from
Sonoma Tile Makers. Enjoy!

Here is a link that might be useful: Presenting...Julie's kitchen encore


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This always was one of my favorites.
Thanks for posting!

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So pretty. I've never seen it before. I love the cabs...very similiar to what we picked. Ours MAY be going in next week....:)

Thanks for sharing.


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Ahhhh, one of my all time favorites :)


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I
remember it now; beautiful. I just noticed the designated area under
the sink for the kitchen towel, now that's attention to detail !!

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I am a long time lurker, but have never seen Julie's kitchen pictures. What a beauty!!! Love it!
Thank you for posting again.

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Love your kitchen!
Tigerlily

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I think this is a keeper.

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Yeee-um! That is absolutely exquisite. What is the granite on the permiter cabinets?

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The perimeter granite is Santa Cecelia!

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I'm
drooling here! Do you think it's real wood or laminate on her floors?
Which wood do you think it is? Thanks! This kitchen is gorgeous!

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I am positive Julie has actual wood on the floors.

Her kitchen was one of my top inspirations!


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A dream!

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Yes I loved this one too; good to see it again! I love the color of the cabinets.
Like a white with a rubbed stain over. It is a very inviting
homey kitchen. sheshe

 o Thanks!

The closest I'm getting is laminate but it'll do! :)

Do
you know which materials (paint and glaze) were used on her cabinets?
I'm going to try and replicate the look. It's simply gorgeous!

Whatever happened to Julie?


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bump!

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Julie
used BM linen white oil on the cabinets, then distressed ...then
applied Zar antiquing glaze in walnut which is no longer made! :(

On
my test piece - the Zar glaze has a peachy tone to it. Julie was kind
enough to mail me 2 small cans. Since it is no longer made - I was
afraid that 2 small cans would not be enough, I used Valspar Walnut
stain and could not be happier with the results!


 o Thanks Decor_Diva!

I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :):):):) LOL!

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Bump

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I hope Julie Pinkerton is happy, but to me, it looks like the 'before' pictures.

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Oruboris,
You may be confused. The before pics on this album are from MY previous
house, not Julie's. I have added her photos to my album because she no
longer posts here. My album has the before/after pics from my old house
as well as Julie's. There are only a few photos of Julie's and I don't
think they look anything like mine, (I could only wish.)

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It's
a nice kitchen, to be sure, but far from stellar; I've seen MUCH more
beautiful kitchens on this forum. What is the fuss all about?

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It's in the eye of the beholder, for sure. ;)

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This
kitchen is one of the reasons I love this forum. Here is a kitchen that
is very much not my style but ... I love it! Truly I do! Why? To echo
other thoughts, it's all in the details. The angled glass pantry door,
the compost/garbage thingy, the tuckaway towel bar, the tv making use
of an up-there spot, the brighty yet cozy feel. This kitchen does what
a kitchen should, with style, and with rapt attention to the cook who
designed it. Cheers to Julie!

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I love this kitchen! Are there any other pictures of Julie's house? I'd love to see what she has done throughout her home!



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I was poking around in the archives and found Julie's original gallery thread. I posted it in the finished kitchens blog. It's interesting reading if you're interested in the details of her kitchen!

Her member name was jjcpink01.

Here is a link that might be useful: Pinkerton's Kitchen & (House)



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starpooh, I can only see kitchen pics, no other rooms in Julie's home. Am I missing something? Thanks
catkin



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hi catkin - yeah, the way I posted her kitchen is confusing. I try to copy exactly what members write, so the title of the post is "Pinkerton's Kitchen & (House)" since that's how Julie posted it.
But the link that Julie originally gave for her thread is no longer active. Decor_Diva volunteered to host Julie's kitchen in her own gallery.
I'll change the name of the thread to remove the confusion...

Thanks for catching this!



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Dang it! I was hoping to see her home! LOL! Is it nowhere? Doesn't Julie ever come back here? :)

I'm so thrilled o see her kitchen, though! Thanks.



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Wow, what a beauty. I absolutely love this kitchen. The pantry door is such a great touch. The cream cabinets, flooring and countertops look perfect with each other. Julie has remarkable taste. Thanks for posting it for us.



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Thanks for posting this picture. Julie's Kitchen is beautiful. Does anybody know the name of the hardware Julie used for her cabinets? I read that it was manufactured by top knobs but I don't know the name of the collection. I would be perfect. I hope someone can help. Thanks



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Hi Bari,

I used Top Knobs and love them. Julie



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Hi Julie!! Yeah, you're back. Is there any chance you would post the rest of your photos? I only had a few and you can see that they are still very much in demand. The funniest comment I saw though was the one about how your chalkboard refrigerator must look now. In any event, glad you checked back in.



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Hi! Yes, I decided to join in again. I've been amazed at the number of members who have continued to reference my kitchen so I decided to help out when possible. The only problem is that I do not have a site to post pictures to yet. Will try to within a couple of weeks.

It has been fun to read the comments, mostly all good. And the not so good ones are a hoot. As for my refrig, the pictures that are out there now are only about four months old. (Lost all of the original pictures). So, my refrig panel looks just like it did the day it was installed.

Again, thanks for referencing my kitchen when appropriate and hopefully I'll be able to help more now too.

Chat later! Julie



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Julie, your kitchen is divine. Absolutely stunning, timeless, elegant. I recall seeing your kitchen on another site (Painted cabinet, perhaps??), and I fell in love with it. It is an inspiration for those trying to achieve that sophisticated look!

On another note, I can't believe there are grown "adults" on this board that cannot follow the old adage, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all". I mean, really, why would someone feel compelled to put their $.02 in and try to cut someone down? Ummmm, I believe it is called bitterness. Sorry.



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Julie,

Glad to see you are back. Your kitchen is very lovely. May I ask who is the manufacturer of your beverage cooler?



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Hello, Julie and thank you. We'd love to see the rest of your home. Your kitchen has been my inspiration! :)



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Oh Julie,
Where are you? ;-)

Nancy




Editor's note: This is yet another thread concerning Julie's kitchen. There are a few more details in here....

The legendary Julie Pinkerton

Posted by Sweeby (My Page) on Thu, Jun 30, 05 at 16:49

OK - I just gotta ask ;-)

I see so many posts referencing Julie Pinkerton's kitchen, and I've seen the photos -- It's one drop-dead beautiful kitchen. But is Julie Pinkerton a 'real life' celebrity? Or just a 'regular person' who who pulled off a gorgeous kitchen and has become a Kitchen Forum legend?


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I think it's just Or just a 'regular person' who who pulled off a gorgeous kitchen and has become a Kitchen Forum legend?

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Sweeby, you're destined for "Julie Pinkertonism". Anyone have the link to Julie's kitchen pics?

Susan


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They're in the gallery....and still make me swoon!!!

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She is a very friendly fellow poster who has graciously helped alot of us.

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Reno,
I have to beg to differ in opinion. She might have been a regular person last week, but as of yesterday, Julie Pinkerton is a real life celebrity! I called DecoDiva, yesterday, to talk about cabinets. While talking, Kim asked me if I had seen Julie Pinkerton's kitchen? I had, but could only place 'frame shots' in my mind. I came home and looked up her kitchen. Yes, I had Julie's kitchen in my inspiration photos saved, but as another name. I love her cabinet color!

I think it's fair to say that once people start talking about you like this, you're either known as a celebrity or a PITA. =0)


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LOL!!!!... I have seen her kitchen.... but I guess I am at a loss.. did she grow the wood herself... hewn by her own hand? tumble the limestone in her washer? I guess I am saying that I think it's quite nice but it seems pretty much what most high end kitchens in my area have to one degree or another and while nice... uhhhh it does not light me on fire. But then again I think that is one of the best parts about kitchen design.. there is room for all of us and we all can do beautiful kitchens in many differnt ways!

Maddie, of the hodge-podge school of design


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Maddie,

I agree! Nice kitchen looks straight out of a magazine. Which I guess is why it doesn't light me on fire either. It's too generic I don't see anything personal or unique. A showcase but lacking personality perhaps. One of my favorites is Pammo's kitchen (in gallery finished kitchen 2). Hers is unique and oozes personality.


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hollybolly, I agree with you completely about Pammo's kitchen. I LOVE that kitchen, even though it wouldn't be a style that I would choose for my own.

Bosche's is the other one that just floors me. THAT I would choose for my house, if I had a house three times the size of the one we have!


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Here's a link!

Here is a link that might be useful: Julie Pinkerton Kitchen


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Oh yeah, Bosche's kitchen is a dream! And Pammo's does have such a personality. And while we're talking wonderful, Janedibber's kitchen makes me want her house. And let's not forget Gardin_of_Darwin's gorgeous soapstone tiles, backsplooziesplat and great sink area, Vasheri's killer granite, Reno_fan's great checkerboard backsplash, HollyBolly'scharacter pottery and DIY sink, and Maddiemom's incredible cottage charm. FlyLeft - Did you do a kitchen? - 'cause your bathroom sounds to die for.

Maybe we need a TKO Hall of Fame?


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Sweeby,

Thanks for including me in that list. Those are all beautiful and unique kitchens. I especially love Bosche's. Given the resources it's pretty easy to recreate a "designer" kitchen. It's much more work and fun to make a staement that reflects you and your family. All of those that you mentioned did just that IMO.


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Oy. Thanks for the compliment, but I hardly think my humble little "kitchenette" qualifies for a Hall of Fame. I do like the idea, though.

Nominations and seconds? Then posting of pictures? I can create a TKO Hall of Fame page secondary to the IKEA Fan Site. It would be a static gallery with no drop-offs. Anyone game?

Do they have to be "finished" kitchens? If not, I nominate Sweeby. Anyone want to second? (Gotta get pics somehow, Sweebs!)

If anyone wants to participate, I'll start a new thread, and I can work on the webpage tonight. :)

Susan


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I know I haven't seen all of 'em, but 2 that stand out in my mind are Pam's and femmelady's.

Here is a link that might be useful: femmelady's


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personally I like the idea of having all the kitchens listed.... who is to judge which are Hall of Famers or not?
The Finished Kitchens Blog contains many of these kitchens. Members names are now alphabetized. The entire thread is copied which usually includes the details of the kitchen. I try to add to it when a kitchen is due to roll off the gallery. The format isn't the greatest.. I'm trying to find time to make it more user-friendly. But I'd love to have help if anyone is interested!

Here is a link that might be useful: Finished Kitchens blog


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Susan - If I give you author access to the blog, would you be interested in creating a wrapper webpage? There are basic templates that can be used, but it's possible to also create your own design.

 o thank you!

starpooh, I didn't realize there was a site for completed kitchens. What a generous thing to do! Thank you!!!

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Thanks Starpooh! What a resource! I'd never seen it before--shows you what I know... I wasn't suggesting that there be any judge, just a nomination and a second. But since you've already got them listed, I don't see any need. I had no clue!

Susan


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Wow - Starpooh! What a treasure.

I agree absolutely with the posters above, and alphabetizing is the way to go! A new addition to my internet favorites!


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Aw shucks. Twas nothin'.
I started it a few weeks ago after a thread was posted about how finished kitchens in the gallery scrolled off too quickly (mostly because some folks "accidentally" post discussion threads in the gallery forum). I hoped that folks would help post their kitchens in the blog, but nobody volunteered. So I continued it basically for my own retrieval of kitchen photos. Besides, I'm an obsessive compulsive consolidator (sp?).

I just added links to hollybolly's and reno_fan's kitchen. I've listed some of the kitchens you mentioned, but am missing a few.
Does anybody have links to these kitchens?
~ vasheri
~ Garden of Darwin (I have one of your countertop photos on the soapstone photo blog.)
~ and, of course, Sweeby!

Susan ~ I've added a link to your IKEA finished kitchens. Hope it's ok :=)


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Well just my two cents but I think JP's kitchen is stunning, but then it is my favorite kind of kitchen. It's not just the colors and materials, but the way she has put everything together that appeals to me.

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Sweeby, my kitchen is about 90% complete. I'm still trying to carve out time to finish the Moby Dick of Backsplashes...there's something about doing tiny glass mosaic work and motherhood of an only child that just don't mix. When I have finished, and when my DH finally finishes putting up the molding/light rails/fillers that we've also abandoned for various activities out in the real world, I will finally post my kitchen. I promise.

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We're still in an 'unphotogenic' stage, but making progress. Two more pieces of soapstone in, and with luck, our red island gets assembled tomorrow (cross your fingers for me)! We did, if I say so myself, manage to match the factory finish pretty darn well... We've got our old beige Corian countertops up on our new cabinets, so it actually functions (sorta - no water, no stove), but doesn't look much like it will...

But I promise - full photo spread to come.


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Does anyone have a link to Maddiemom's kitchen? I am interested in seeing it, as I like the cottage look.

Also, starpooh...maybe the blog could also be organized by style of kitchen...or materials used? Alphabetically works really well if you know the kitchen you're looking for, but as a newbie I wouldn't know Julie Pinkerton from any other member! :) Is there a way to do both?


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Starpooh - Thank you, thank you, thank you. The completed kitchen site is awesome! I'm gonna do some serious studying the next time I have a few spare hours...what a resource! :)

One of my favorites that I didn't see on there was NorCalNancy's kitchen. Not sure if she ever posted final pics, but I love her flamed, honed granite.

Can't wait to add mine if it ever gets done....


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OMG Starpooh!!! That's just the coolest thing I've ever seen! Thank you so much for doing that. What a treasure trove!

Oh, and back on topic.....to me, Julie's kitchen is perfect because:

-it's warm/homey without being overdone
-it's has newer trendy items, but manages to have a timeless feel
-it looks like it could be in an historical home, or also a brand new home
-(totally personal) her choices are all my favorites!


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Starpooh,

How wonderful!! Please start a new post on the Forum, letting other members know of your site. It is so awesome, and a great help for easily finding the finished kitchens and getting ideas for your own. Somehow, this needed to be "archived" for ever!

Thanks for sharing!!


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I agree, if there were some sort of index such as that of style, or color of cabinets, or countertops, etc. It would make it a lot easier (and more useful) for many people. I know that's a lot of additional work, but breaking it down into a couple of criteria could be doable. (I think a special section for "budget" kitchens would be very nice.)

I know that's a lot of work, and it's akin to looking a gift horse in the mouth as you've done such a good job already, but think about it.


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starpooh...thank you for the blog. It's terrific! A lot of work. Congratulations on a job well done and one that will be appreciated by many to come. Deb

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Speaking of Momto4Kids, well, is she Julie P., Jr., or what?

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teeboxer...you made me smile today!! Thank you!!

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Starpooh, I'm in the progress stage. I have my boxes painted. I'll eventually do a site with the finished kitchen. Mainly I've focused on COMPLAINING about the doggone mess that CABFIASCOGUY did on us. My progress is slow...but can be found for my home below. I'll post everything and send a link when I'm done. IF I get done.



original cabinet mess: http://www.sherichase.com/cabinets

Here is a link that might be useful: progress...check out the kitchen


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WOW!! Starpooh, that is fantastic!!! Thanks so much!

I wonder if Fatlester can link to her kitchen again? It would be great to include hers as well. She managed to put something really unique and stylish together.

Oh and Warrens!! Remember his? Heeeaven. His and Bosches I think are still my two faves. And could they possibly be more different?!

IVette


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MjsMama,

I wish I had a finished kitchen to show you!.. alas we are still collecting all the items for the kitchen.. since this is a DIY-cash deal I have been spending about a year buying stuff as I find it ( yes things are getting crowded!) Things are going well and I even spent a few hours this weekend doing scale sketches of the layout and the front on views. My big score was three vintage windows that are going to go above the built in hutch area. The hutched area comes up to about 6 feet and will effectivly block the view of my neighboors back yard..but I really wanted to have some light and the trees... the three windows will now shed in the light and give me a view of the tree tops and NOT of me neighboors sitting on their back porch having a smoke and a beer!

maddiemom


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Wow, starpooh, that's a tremendous resource! Great idea -- thanks.

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Starpooh, you are a wonderful asset to the GW community! Thanks for all your time and skill.

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Starpooh--

Once again, good going! I just re-read above and realized that I'd skipped right over your question...I'd be glad to help (if I can) with the site. I don't know how much time I can devote to it, but I could put something simple together. E-mail me.

And regarding our kitchen--it's yet to come! The pictures that folks have seen are of our breakfast room which is an addendum of sorts to the main kitchen. One of these days we'll get around to the main kitchen, but being committed DIYers and bargain hunters, it may be a while (although I do have the sink and faucet already...tee-hee). The main point of upgrading the breakfast room NOW was to gain a dishwasher and counterspace. I'd be glad to post pics if anyone's interested, but it's really not that big a thing.

Susan


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Maddiemom,

Vintage windows...sigh...my favorite!

I scored three windows a few years ago (1800s Dutch stained glass bakery windows) that I used as window treatments in a very wide, but short, window I had in my last house. Now they are wrapped in bubble wrap, waiting patiently until I find a place for them in the new house. I am thinking of buying (finding) one more really big one (the other three are small) and forming some sort of series on the wall above the couch. Not a for sure thing...more like an idea that is marinating. I love my new house, but all the blank walls are killing me. Can't wait to turn it into a home.

But, first, the kitchen.....


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I love so many of the kitchens mentioned. NorcalNancy's kitchen is stunning. LOVE her counters. I was considering soapstone - before I saw these. I have been mostly lurking for sometime and had stopped posting since my kitchen redo went on hold. I thought I would add her link though.

I am waiting (im)patiently this morning for my new fridge and freezer to be delivered. The old ones were on their last leg. Unfortunately it is giving me the urge to start up this redo again and I don't know if I can fight it off much longer!

Here is a link that might be useful: NorCalNancy


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Starpooh - Your site looks great, but when I click on the kitchens, the name pops up, but I don't get any pics. Am I doing something wrong? Could there be some anti-ad software or something else in my computer that is blocking them? Thanks!

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wilsonb~ you have to scroll down at least a page and then you will see the link. That happened to me too!

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Starpooh - I figured it out and found the links. I hadn't scrolled all the way down to the bottom of the page. Thanks again!

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Could someone please post a link to Bosche's kitchen? I'm doing a search in the gallery, and this thread is the only result I get. After all the drooling you people are doing, I'm dying to see her finished kitchen!

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Wow! Why have I never seen NorCal Nancy's kitchen before? I love it! That is very similar to the look I'm going for. Thanks for posting it. \

And Starpooh, I love the blog! Thanks for setting it up.


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One of my all time favorites.....

Here is a link that might be useful: bosche's kitchen


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Thanks for all the kind words about the blog. It wasn't quite ready for "prime time" yet due to the formatting issues that force you to scroll down below the links in order to access the contents of the posting. (Sorry wilsonb! But I appreciate the feedback... shows the blog has usability problems!) I added a blurb to the blog that highlights the scrolling issue. Hopefully this will help until I can fix the problem!

MJsmama and HollySprings ~ eek! Categories!!! But actually that's a great idea, although alot of work. But I'm game... I'd be willing to add a category section to the blog, but I would need help to:
1. determine the categories (what specific categories would you be looking for, and to what granularity (i.e., granite countertops - or - Golden Juparana granite countertops?)
- and -
2. to categorize the members' kitchens.
Would anyone be willing to help?

Susan ~ Thanks for the offer! I'll email you soon. (Going out of town for a few days and won't have access to internet. [I may go nuts!!] Should be back online next Monday.)

baytoshore ~ I will start a new post in both the discussion and gallery forums.

Susan, maddiemom6, vasheri and, of course, Sweeby ~ can't wait to see your finished kitchens!


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boopadoo, thanks- that's some kitchen!

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Thank you Starpooh. You are the greatest! Another finished kitchen to add might be Riverrat's kitchen. I have not seen it in awhile, but I remembered being impressed. If my memory serves me correctly, it has two islands.

Teresa B.


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Echo the comment about RiverRat's kitchen -- gorgeous! And very unique.

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What kind of refrigerator did Julie Pinkerton get in her kitchen I like the chalk board at the top. I posted a link to it I hope it works.

Here is a link that might be useful: Julie pinkertons kitchen refrigerator


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This is from her old post re: refrig.:
The Amana is their counter depth model BB20V1S. The cabinet maker made the door with the chalkboard panel insert. But it wasnt without problems... the full length Amana handle, which is part of the trim kit, had to be removed at a metal fabricator shop. Once the panel was in and the handle/end piece on, there was almost no room to put your hand behind the handle. Make sense? So in removing the Amana handles, we just ordered a couple more Top Knob pulls. In the end, it looks much better this way. The Amana specs simply didnt state that there configuration would really only work with a flat panel.

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Thank You. I thought it was an Amana.

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Here is the link to Warren's kitchen that Ivette mentions above. It has been on my list of favorites during this whole long process and is a longtime favorite on the Lacanche threads. Also, just to make you all jealous, I have seen Bosche's kitchen and it is even more stunning in person. She designed it all herself, and it is one of the most serene places you could imagine. It was also the first place I saw a Tapmaster, which promptly went on my "must have" list.

Here is a link that might be useful: Warren's Kitchen


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Speaking of Warren's kitchen ...

Does anyone know where to find those large glass canisters?

Here is a link that might be useful: glass canisters on the counter


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I just saw something similar on PB's website. Not the same, but close.

Susan

Here is a link that might be useful: Glass Canisters at Pottery Barn


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Susan, thanks, but I wonder if they're airtight since they're for the bath?

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I am the #1 fan of the Bosches' kitchen. But why in the world have I never seen NorCalNancy's kitchen? It is splendid? I love the sleek sprawling efficiency of this kitchen. Talk about being easy on the eye! Great windows, lovely long stretches of uncluttered countertop. Oof! Better than chocolate.

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HanArt, I think these are at least quite similar to Warren's canisters.

Here is a link that might be useful: crate and barrel glass canisters


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NorCalNancy's kitchen is so wonderful; I remember when she posted those pics. Love the avocado and the flamed granite :) Her house is a serious dream house of mine, at least what I can see. And the tulip table goes SO well with the lines of the rest of the kitchen...just a joy forever.

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lvmadison, you're right, they are. Someone linked them to me on another thread. I've saved them to my Favorites. Thanks!

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NorCalNancy's kitchen is gorgeous! Here's a link to Riverrat's, which is unbelievable, especially if you see the house from the beginning. I can't look at too many other kitchens, as I easily get kitchen-envy :-)
proudmama

Here is a link that might be useful: Riverrat's kitchen


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