Apparently, when your kitchen gets a redo, so does your dog. Miss Maggie's been bad...very bad! With the workmen in and out, she's pretty much been the free-range dog she's always felt she should be.
And, it shows.
I don't know where-in-the-world she got into whatever-in-the-world this blue and red stuff is (chalk?) But, she's multi-talented. And curious. And sneaky. I searched everywhere for the mystery substance but Maggie's sources remain a secret.
My work crew was greatly entertained.
The granite guys paid me a visit today. I had no idea things could get any dustier than they already were, but...hey, let the games begin! My exploration of the world of indoor dust is now complete. And, I have gorgeous, new granite countertops where there once were none. And a gorgeous fireclay farmhouse sink. Alleluia!
What a wonderful (new) kitchen! And your the picture and story concerning Miss Maggie vs carpenters chalk is hysterical. Thank you for the giggle!
Posted by: Linda Van Valkenburgh-Mills | Saturday, December 03, 2011 at 08:18 PM
*passes out from maggie's cuteness*
Posted by: fanciful | Wednesday, November 02, 2011 at 05:03 PM
OMG! Maggie! I'm dying here-what a little imp she is. I'm also dying at your countertops and sink - second thoughts are seeping in ... beginning to wish maybe I'd gone granite rather than concrete - and I don't even have it installed yet! 2 more weeks until the cabinets go in, then the concrete countertop/sink. Then the glass tile.
I'm dying to see how both of our reno's go.
Hugs!
Posted by: Deb | Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 06:42 PM
Your kitchen is looking gorgeous. Much too beautiful to actually cook in. At least, I wouldn't - I'd be afraid to mess things up.
Posted by: Doris L | Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 06:28 PM
Your kitchen is looking gorgeous Deryn, can't wait to see the final unveiling. Love your dog, how adorable is she with her colors.
Posted by: Beth Marx | Tuesday, November 01, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Love the counter tops and sink!!! It is so exciting renovating....not so fun during the demolition and rebuild but when you stand back and see the finished project, it is fabulous and well worth the mess.
Tootles
Diana
Posted by: Diana Frey | Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Our dog was the same when we had builders here..always trying to nose in to their stuff...looks like Maggie succeeded! Your kitchen is looking great..the granite is beautiful.
Jenni
Posted by: Jenni Connolly | Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 07:06 AM
Gorgeous counters and miss maggie is precious! I remember when the installers brought our kitchen island top in and had to cut it in place for the cooktop, I wanted to run from the house screaming! But you're nearing the end and it's looking so pretty!! Isn't that what they say, it hurts to be beautiful??
Posted by: Laura Twiford | Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 09:34 AM
My goodness, but I thought you had done some sort of designer do on Miz Maggies snout.
Posted by: LeAnn | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 09:06 PM
I want to come and live in your kitchen! This is going to be beautiful, it is already.....
Miss Maggie looks very American - red, white and blue. My dog, Caleb, eats everything, cleaning up the yard is like finding treasures....well, sort of. Very arty when he eats dishtowels and/or crayons.....excuse me, this is getting out of hand, lol. With a clever dog, there's no way to hide everything.
Posted by: Susie Land | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 08:36 PM
What a cute dog! and I LOVE that sink!
Posted by: Linda Byrd | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 06:49 PM
Lovely counter tops! But love Miss Maggie. So cute.
Posted by: Kelly Jeanette | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 04:21 PM
I love the colour of those worktops!!! Quite like the colour of your dog as well, lol, although I do hope its not permanent.
Posted by: Lululiz | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 03:22 PM
Oh, that is too funny! Did it come out? I am so in love with the cabinetry of the sink too. I love cabinets that look like furniture. We have yet to put in backsplash tiles, but I'm going to show my hubs this pic, I really like the diamond shape. Thanks for the pics! :)
Posted by: Shirley Moore | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Oh my, Miss Maggie! The secrets you must know...
Beautiful granite, Deryn!
Posted by: katalina jewelry | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Oh my! That snout is so adorable! I miss having a pup. I love the new granite. My kitchen has a similar color. This looks so lovely, I hope you will reveal the whole thing when it is done when the dust settles!
Enjoy the day.
Erin
Posted by: Erin Prais-Hintz | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 11:36 AM
She is soooo adorable - what a precious photo! Maybe she got the dates mixed up and thinks it is Halloween. The kitchen looks lovely so far! Like working a giant necklace!
Posted by: cathy @ ma vie trouvee | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 09:16 AM
Lookin' GOOD Deryn. Having gone through a renovation to create a studio a couple of years ago where they dug out the basement with a jackhammer (!) I know from dust. At least it wasn't in the living area of the house! This, too, will pass and you're going to have one killer kitchen!!!
Posted by: Georgene Lockwood | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Loving the preview of things to come! It's looking gorgeous. And that photo of Miss Maggie made me laugh. Hope it's not permanent or you may have to come up with a Halloween costume for her based on her new look.
Posted by: Cynthia @ Ornamental Style | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 07:21 AM
I am so jealous of that sink. Beautiful all the way around.
Posted by: KJ | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 05:21 AM
Oh my - Miss Maggie has gone punk! Or is she trying out the red, white and blue?
Your kitchen is starting to look yummy - but I bet you will be happy when the dust is finally over...
Posted by: Renate | Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 12:08 AM
Miss Maggie: Hey mom, what's up?
you: Maggie, what did you do?
Miss Maggie: Huh? What? Nothin'….you look pretty…
you: Where have you been?
Miss Maggie: Oh, in my bed, the couch, the usual…
you: Maggie Sue (or appropriate middle name) what have you been doing?
Miss Maggie: Um….well…..I….
You: BUSTED!
Miss Maggei: (How…..how did she know? She must have eyes in the back of her head!)
Posted by: Danee Kaplan | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 09:09 PM
Oh what a sweet dog! Better safe this pic...it would be good for Indepedence Day! Love the granite!!
Posted by: FryeStyle | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 08:36 PM
your kitchen is looking awesome...love the big sink..but miss maggie takes the cake...too precious!!
Posted by: lisa jurist | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 08:06 PM
Beautiful counter top n sink.
Posted by: Paula orf | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 07:23 PM
(~snork~) Typical, nosy dog! We have one that's a Weimeriner and, even at nearly 10, just about everything he finds goes in his mouth. We've learned that 2tbs of olive oil a day is an excellent semi-laxative for a dog who's swallowed what he should not (coats the intestines and makes it easier to ahh... "return what was taken") Also, canned pumpkin works well (just in case your dog is nosier than you let on). Our vet says the high fiber content pushes everything thru.
Posted by: Pam The Crazier Sister | Monday, October 24, 2011 at 07:04 PM