Comments on: Warm Connections {Day 17}: Well-Designed Kitchen Counter

By: 31 Days of Warm Connections - Reluctant Entertainer I Sandy Coughlin - Lifestyle, Entertaining, Food, Recipes, Hospitality and Gardening

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 02:13:52 +0000

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By: Elen

Elen — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:12:08 +0000

Love the versatility of that extended counter, and the curved design makes it so welcoming. Gorgeous leaves. Yes, catching up on your blog!

By: george.elaine12

george.elaine12 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:10:30 +0000

Having a wonderful kitchen makes you feel cooking the tastiest food. Also preserves the hygiene which is very important for our health.

By: Lauren@SimplyLKJ

Lauren@SimplyLKJ — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:18:26 +0000

While our island is not quite as large, it does have space for a couple stools. It is often there that some of our most memorable conversations take place. Love the centerpiece. Our leaves are just beginning to turn here.

By: Amy @ the Happy Tulip

Amy @ the Happy Tulip — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:52:55 +0000

Wow. Gorgeous tree branch! The trees in my neck of the woods haven’t turned that vibrant yet, but when they do, I plan to bring a few branches inside.

By: Debra

Debra — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:16:37 +0000

Love your island Those branches are so pretty! I like to decorate our island but it is used so much – for breakfast & lunch, homework, opening mail, etc. that it’s usually just filled with ‘stuff’. :)

By: Bev Weidner

Bev Weidner — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:48:46 +0000

I’ll bring some wine and will be over in 20.

By: Sheila @Eat2gather

Sheila @Eat2gather — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:36:35 +0000

I going to go out and snip some branches right now. It’s been so windy, I’m afraid all the colors will be gone if I wait. Thanks for the great idea!

By: Upscale Downhome

Upscale Downhome — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:06:31 +0000

We live around our large island, too. My stove and a small prep area are on one side and the other is elevated a bit with room for four stools. The party always ends up at the island. I like your tree branch with the gorgeous red leaves. I’m going to copy and do the same. I love the changing leaves but they all seem to be blowing off here in Wisconsin; it’s very windy!

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:59:12 +0000

Hi Sandy,

Love the branches! That color is gorgeous. I also like the idea that your Dad designed the kitchen for you. I read your old posts about your kitchen remodel. Thanks so much fro sharing all of that. I really like the finished product but what really touched my heart was how you emphasized that you were not looking for a showy kitchen but none to share with friends, etc. That is what really matters.

We live in an old Texas stone house with an old kitchen! But I love it. We even have tile on our kitchen island! What makes me happy is that when we cram folks into it I don’t care that it’s old, I just want our guests to feel welcome and cozy. And our unintentional “vintage” look is always a great conversation starter! LOL!

Thanks for regularly reminding me that the importance of entertaining is to open our home to others to “make connections” with them not to worry about how new or showy (or lack there of!) our homes are.

Have a great day.

Love,

Mary