Work has commenced......

{Image from here}

I mentioned yesterday that Mr FF has commenced work on the room that is going to house our new kitchen and dining room so I am getting really exciting and making sure that in my own mind I know what I want.

Yesterday while we were in Bordeaux, we popped into Ikea and I bought a magnetic knive holder so this is a step in the right direction.

So far I have bought:

*Fabulous red letters that spell out the word "C U I S I NE "that you can see in the photo above.

*Carmague Cushion cover from Toast for the window seat

*Antique light fitting for the dining area

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*Antique Oak dining table, which I am going to distress and paint the bottom half of.

*Antique oak chairs which I am going to paint white.

*Vendange tapestry - this has lots of red in it and red is going to be my accent colour.

*Plate rack - not sure where I will use this but it was on sale a while ago and I thought that it would be good.

We are not having upper cupboards so I need to ensure that I have enough space elsewhere in the room but will be having some open shelves.



*White ceramic sink


*Clock for above one of the doors


*Stainless steel cooking range


Which just! leaves me with the following to buy....

*Kitchen - oak which I am going to paint

*Tap - typically french in style and the same as the one that we have used in the other apartments.

*Dish washer - stainless steel I think at this stage :-)

*Kitchen island for the centre of the room

*Kitchen stools - I really want a pair of antique ones but may have to settle for a new pair if I cannot find any that I like.

*Stainless steel fridge/freezer

*Floor tiles, we are using the same ones that we have in the entrance and in the showroom so I am hoping that they have them in stock.

{Entrance - Maison No. 20}

Think that is about it for now, I am off as I need to post off some fabulously french orders and after that will be assisting Mr FF today. Not sure how long this will last as I am not the best at receiving orders and prefer to "give" them.

Je vous souhaite à tous un mardi fabuleux,

L x