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Renovating Our Vintage Kitchen // Design Plans
This is the first video in our kitchen renovation series, today we are giving you a tour of the current kitchen, talking pain points, sharing the new layout, and talking design finishes. #RTACabinetStorePartner
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Scoring Vintage at LOW Prices & How You Can Too!
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Scoring Vintage at LOW Prices & How You Can Too! Where I've been and what I've been collecting! Sharing a good sized vintage decor thrift haul followed by tips & trick to help you track down great garage sales and estate sales in your area! PRODUCTS & LINKS: Similar Sewing Drawer - rstyle.me/ 0CfpTXDPFciIAAXVc9RdAg Similar Ash Bucket - rstyle.me/ zE7KMVq7AkiA5QwpQo6cmw Floral Bodysuit - amzn.to...
An Enchanted Spring Decorate with Me | Styling Thrifted Decor
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An Enchanted Spring Decorate with Me | Styling Thrifted Decor Bringing the outdoors in with this enchanted garden theme! Join me as I add Spring touches throughout my dining and living room using mostly thrifted decor. The Lost Gallery Spring Collection: thelostgalleryco.etsy.com?section_id=47943777 Code: YTSUB for 25% off Antique Candle Co. (code: KRYSTA20 for 20% off!) antiquecandleco.com/?af...
Antique Store Treasures // Shop with Me!!
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Antique Store Treasures // Shop with Me!! Come along with me to one of my favorite antique malls Paramount West in Wichita, KS. Then hang with me as I share my finds and what I plan to do with them. Be sure to subscribe to see them styled in the next video! Our Printable Vintage Art Shop: thelostgalleryco.etsy.com Code: YTSUB for 25% off Preferred Print Shop: MPIX - Use my referral link to save...
Spring Decorate with Me // Art & Tablescape Ideas
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Spring Decorate with Me // Spring Art & Tablescape Design Join me as I add spring touches to our Sunroom by adding spring artwork and setting a secret garden inspired table with three different variations to inspire! Also announcing the release of our Spring Collection at The Lost Gallery! The Lost Gallery Spring Collection: thelostgalleryco.etsy.com?section_id=47943777 Code: YTSUB for 25% off ...
Celebrating 50K Subscribers // Q&A & Giveaway!!
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Celebrating 50K Subscribers // Q&A & Giveaway!! Answering your questions and giving away a hand picked box of vintage treasures to one of you! Thank you for all the love and support, it means more than you know!!! Please see the end of the video for details on how to enter. Giveaway is for US based residents only. Gallery Wall Video: ua-cam.com/video/Or8CnDROUs8/v-deo.html Mirror Gallery Wall V...
Antique Store Finds & What's in Store for 2024
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Antique Store Finds & What's in Store for 2024 Let's catch up with where I've been, what I've recently thrifted, and what's in store for home projects in 2024! Sharing the rooms you've never seen and the mood boards for their makeovers! Antique Candle Co. (code: KRYSTA20 for 20% off!) antiquecandleco.com/?afmc=krystameeker& PRODUCTS & LINKS: Nail Polish - rstyle.me/ Z6GaiZrtuXoq9alpR5gk_Q Fairy...
Enchanting Christmas Home Tour // Music Only
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Step into our 1930's character home dressed in a moody Dickens Christmas fashion using a deep moody color palette, thrifted treasures, and garlands adorned with floppy red ribbons. Be sure to subscribe for more whimsy old world decor inspiration! PRODUCTS & LINKS: Our Vintage Art Etsy Shop: thelostgalleryco.etsy.com Code: YTSUB for 25% off Chandeliers - amzn.to/3GDyCmo Dining Room Rug - rstyle....
Moody Dickens Christmas Decorate with Me
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Join me as I dress our old home in a moody Dickens Christmas fashion using a deep moody color palette, thrifted treasures, and garlands adorned with floppy red ribbons. Be sure to subscribe for more whimsy old world decor inspiration! PRODUCTS & LINKS: Our Vintage Art Etsy Shop: thelostgalleryco.etsy.com Code: YTSUB for 25% off Chandeliers - amzn.to/3GDyCmo Dining Room Rug - rstyle.me/ uJbBMbPA...
Creating a Moody Dickens Christmas in Our Old Home
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Join me as I dress our old home in a moody Dickens Christmas fashion using a deep moody color palette, thrifted treasures, and garlands adorned with floppy red ribbons. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss part two! Balsam Hill Sale Page: bit.ly/40t0HFO 7.5ft Brewer Spruce Color Clear LED bit.ly/3MAd90T Christmas Thrift Haul: ua-cam.com/video/xgHyhlmMkjU/v-deo.html PRODUCTS & LINKS: Our Vinta...
Christmas Antique with Me & Decor Haul
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Talking all things Christmas! Come along with me as we browse the antique shops and all the Christmas displays then enjoy a haul including thrifted and new items that I'm using in my Christmas decor this year! Sarah's Video: ua-cam.com/video/QcxCXbG-FJM/v-deo.html She Holds Dearly - Instagram sheholdsdearly?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA PRODUCTS & LINKS: Our Vintage Art Etsy Shop: thelost...
Halloween Decorate with me 2023 // Wicked Wonderland
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Come along with me as I transform my Sunroom into a Wicked Wonderland; whimsical, curious, & creepy. An abandoned dinner party is awaiting you upon arrival, meet the unwanted guests that wait at each place setting. Styled with mostly vintage finds, this setting truly take you back in time. For more Whimsy Halloween Inspiration: Aged Cards Tutorial: ua-cam.com/video/f-c7tliTytA/v-deo.htmlsi=xVDg...
Halloween Decorate with Me 2023 // Autumn Witch's Cottage Part II
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Dressing the house in an Autumn Witch fashion! Along with some fall and Halloween decor we are also doing some living room updates. Curated antique and vintage items with a traditional fall palette blended together to create a victorian witch's cottage in Autumn of course! Chita Kenna Sofa Review CHITA Living - chitaliving.com/?ref=krysta CODE: krysta15 for 15% off your order! PRODUCTS & LINKS:...
Fall-o-ween Decorate with Me // Autumn Witch's Cottage Part I
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Fall-o-ween Decorate with Me // Autumn Witch's Cottage Part I
Whimsy Halloween Craft & Decorate with Me 2023
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Whimsy Halloween Craft & Decorate with Me 2023
Our Vintage Art Etsy Shop - The Lost Gallery Co.
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Our Vintage Art Etsy Shop - The Lost Gallery Co.
Scoring Unique Vintage!! // Let's talk Fall & Halloween!
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Scoring Unique Vintage!! // Let's talk Fall & Halloween!
A Poisonous Book?! // Styling My Curio + How I Create Mood Boards
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A Poisonous Book?! // Styling My Curio How I Create Mood Boards
Vintage Decor Thrift Haul // My BEST Antique Find Yet!!
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Vintage Decor Thrift Haul // My BEST Antique Find Yet!!
Spring Finds Thrift Haul // GORGEOUS FINDS, LOW PRICES!
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Spring Finds Thrift Haul // GORGEOUS FINDS, LOW PRICES!
Enchanting Room Refresh Reveal // Decorate with Me
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Enchanting Room Refresh Reveal // Decorate with Me
Moody Vintage Boy's Room // Restoring an Antique Bed Frame & DIY Decor
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Moody Vintage Boy's Room // Restoring an Antique Bed Frame & DIY Decor
Entryway Reveal: Installing a Vintage Style Stair Runner for a Timeless Look
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Entryway Reveal: Installing a Vintage Style Stair Runner for a Timeless Look
Creating an Elegant Entryway // Mirror Gallery Wall & Desk Refinish
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Creating an Elegant Entryway // Mirror Gallery Wall & Desk Refinish
My Dark Academia Library // Thrift Haul & Style with Me
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My Dark Academia Library // Thrift Haul & Style with Me
My 1st AUCTION WIN!! // Antiquing, Thrift Haul, & House Projects!
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My 1st AUCTION WIN!! // Antiquing, Thrift Haul, & House Projects!
Romantic Elegance Tablescape Design // Valentine's Day Decor
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Romantic Elegance Tablescape Design // Valentine's Day Decor
Charming Wall Moulding & DIY TV Frame // Living Room Makeover Pt. 2
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Charming Wall Moulding & DIY TV Frame // Living Room Makeover Pt. 2
My Moody Vintage Christmas // Old Home Christmas Decorate with Me
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My Moody Vintage Christmas // Old Home Christmas Decorate with Me
Antique with Me & Thrift Haul // Vintage Decor Haul
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Antique with Me & Thrift Haul // Vintage Decor Haul

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  • @gerigowers8318
    @gerigowers8318 23 години тому

    My husband passed 6 years ago. A year ago, on my husband's birthday, my Granddaughter who lives with me was coming out of her room and found a quarter on the floor (she said it hadn't been there earlier). She came to show me that the year on the quarter was 2017, the year my husband passed. It was a State quarter (we live in SC now), but I looked at the back and it was a NJ State quarter, the State we are from. We always make his favorite cake on his birthday and I believe he wanted to let us know he was with us.

  • @laureinelesaux9872
    @laureinelesaux9872 День тому

    I used hex tile in my bathroom with black ground, so never looks dirty. Love the new outline you are going with. Definitely need something over the kitchen window if not changing the size. There are herb and plant growing windows that are really cool if looking for a new one. Love from Canada.

  • @es4242
    @es4242 День тому

    Very nice.

  • @FreckledGemini
    @FreckledGemini 2 дні тому

    Your hood is going to be STUNNING! You’re so talented…and gorgeous. Your mama would be proud, sis. ❤️

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker День тому

      Your comment was such a bright light in my day! Thank you for sharing your kind hearted words with me! 🥹❤️

  • @rosalieclark6622
    @rosalieclark6622 2 дні тому

    Really great, I love what you did.

  • @jackiecarder5029
    @jackiecarder5029 3 дні тому

    I GOT BLACK GRANET AND IT SHOWS STRICKS NO MATTER WHAT I DO!

  • @jfields414
    @jfields414 4 дні тому

    Officially the Queen of Halloween! Just fantastic. Can't wait to see what you do for 2024!

  • @lydzphens
    @lydzphens 4 дні тому

    I can see that old coal shuttle with a skeleton lounging in it at Halloween!!!

  • @megknop6962
    @megknop6962 4 дні тому

    The ash bucket is also called a scuttle bucket, I have a big one and have a fern in mine on my front porch, have a smaller one and put a faux small plant, yes store fire wood by your fire place… fun finds

  • @JRL6869
    @JRL6869 4 дні тому

    Peaceful moments to treasure!

  • @pamelajordan7868
    @pamelajordan7868 4 дні тому

    I hope everything goes well with your renovation.

  • @maryellenwalz7415
    @maryellenwalz7415 4 дні тому

    If you can, have your electrician put outlets for your appliances, including stove, in your garage. We did during our renovation. It was handy to still be able to cook.

  • @debrademedici864
    @debrademedici864 5 днів тому

    Your kitchen ideas are going to be wonderful!!!!!!!!

  • @AdorkableLiz77
    @AdorkableLiz77 5 днів тому

    As someone with a black counter top its so dirty. You see everything!

  • @pinkyhodgkins2185
    @pinkyhodgkins2185 5 днів тому

    This is so informative! So excited for you, this project sounds amazing!

  • @karenpoe6345
    @karenpoe6345 5 днів тому

    Although I enjoyed all of this very much, I think my favorite part was how sweet and kind you were to the existing cabinets. I don't know why I find it offensive when people buy an older home and then are so unkind about the existing parts of that old home and the way you said that "they've served the home well and it's time for them to retire" felt just so precious and sweet!

  • @meow98
    @meow98 5 днів тому

    The old guy looks like Rob Lowe.

  • @daynabasnight5654
    @daynabasnight5654 5 днів тому

    This made my spooky little heart sooo happy! There is nothing like watching Halloween videos in June! Can't wait to get started with collecting some new items I want to incorporate this year!

  • @bluelunevideos
    @bluelunevideos 5 днів тому

    I love the quartzite option for your kitchen counters. Word of warning regarding black counters, especially if they have a shinier finish - they really show spots (water marks, smudges).

  • @lynnharrell9598
    @lynnharrell9598 5 днів тому

    How about an arched window over the sink?

  • @pennywoodson9787
    @pennywoodson9787 5 днів тому

    Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. I am so excited for you. Your aesthetics have already given me lots of ideas over the last couple of years. Keep up the good work.

  • @teresahatfield4521
    @teresahatfield4521 6 днів тому

    Krysta. I am glad you are keeping your kitchen within in the period of your home. Your kitchen is going to beautiful. Thank you for sharing! So lovely!

  • @tammyleviner3070
    @tammyleviner3070 6 днів тому

    So excited for you! I imagine you're more than excited for this! Just seeing all the parts or rooms of your home that you've shared, and seeing what you've designed or drawed out for it, I know its going to be beautiful! That color cabinetry in a smaller space helps to make it look larger too. And the fact that you're keeping the age of the home in mind with the plans is awesome! I'm loving the black & white checkered floor, but I'm also partial to it. I had a home built back in the early/mid '90s and my entire kitchen was done in black & white. It was A rather large kitchen and the floor was black & white checkered! It was truly a beautiful floor, and it was probably my favorite room in that home! We did A black counter top with black & white ceramic tile backsplash in the checkered pattern, but it only went behind the stove up to the vent, but along the counter and behind the sink it was only 2 rows high, if that makes sense.. so that there wasn't so much checkered pattern going on. The black counter tops were beautiful with that floor! And we just went with oak cabinetry. With the room being so large, so many cabinets & white walls, white cabinets was just too much. But it really turned out to be a gorgeous kitchen! I love the look of tin ceiling tiles!! Truly excited to go thru this process with you, and thanks for sharing it with us!😊

  • @melodymcdonnell1528
    @melodymcdonnell1528 6 днів тому

    I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see 😊

  • @TamishaFordDesign
    @TamishaFordDesign 6 днів тому

    I can’t wait to see this transformation! 😌👏🏽

  • @madacres2222
    @madacres2222 6 днів тому

    My husband calls all our projects "adventures". My advice keep your sense of humor during your "adventures". All your ideas made me sigh....such beauty awaits you & us. I love the makeover journey...especially when its someone elses😁just kidding💕

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      Haha!! It really is an adventure!! Love your advice to laugh it off and enjoy the ride, I think that’s the only way to make it out sane. 😂❤️

  • @donnagilbert6090
    @donnagilbert6090 6 днів тому

    Those aren't bookends. you put a curtain rod threw them and hang curtains

  • @patriotmama
    @patriotmama 6 днів тому

    Wonderful ideas for your new kitchen! Just something to think about. We completely gutted and remodeled our farm house 15 years ago. Brand knew everything, but kept the integrity of the time period of the home. When it came to our kitchen, I originally wanted tile. After talking to many friends who had been through the same thing, we opted for hardwood in the entire house including the kitchen and I have not regretted it at all. The thing that changed my mind was if you drop glasses, plates, anything breakable onto your tile floors, the chances of breaking a tile and definitely the dish or whatever will shatter every where. In many cases, if you drop a glass (if they are heavy) or a heavy dish or whatever on hardwood, it will not break. I have broken two tiles in our bathroom from dropping things and we had to replace which was a pain. Hardwood is also warmer in the winter months. So, we went with hardwood and the fact that it doesn't stain was a plus too if wine is spilled or something like that. Tile will definitely stain. Cleaning my hardwood floors is so easy and they shine just like the day we put them in. We went with real hardwood and not engineered flooring and installed it ourselves. Have fun with your remodel. We did and it went very smoothly because it was well thought out.

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      Ahh, thank you for sharing your insight. It’s been SO helpful hearing about other’s renovations and I sure hope ours continues to move along smoothly as yours did! We had some cracked tiles in our old house in the kitchen so that’s a great point to consider! Thank you for sharing!!

  • @conniemunnoz7758
    @conniemunnoz7758 6 днів тому

    Just got taken back not just in time . Your creativity is mouth dropping had to grab my pearl moment lol wonderful job can wait to see what you guys do in the kitchen . P.s did you notice the tiny goblets I sent you are place card holders😊 if you still have.God Bless you all take care🤗🫶👏

  • @zenobiaookpik
    @zenobiaookpik 7 днів тому

    Why do some lovely old homes have small kitchens? Maybe because back in the day, the architects were men that didn't understand what traditional housewives needed in the kitchen. My son-in-law is an architect, he does 50% of the cooking, he designed his kick-ass house with a wonderful kitchen!

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      I knooow, I imagine not having as many appliances and specifically not having large appliances like we do now maybe contributed to the size. We’ve got the wall opened up and the room looks so much more fitting for the house already! Sounds like your son-in-law did it right at their place!! 👏

  • @__lynzee41141
    @__lynzee41141 7 днів тому

    So excited about this series!! Happy for your family ❤

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      Thank you!! So happy to have you following along!! 🙌

    • @__lynzee41141
      @__lynzee41141 6 днів тому

      @@KrystaMeeker I ordered the white cabinet sample you showed since the idea of RTA appeals to me since me and my hubby like DIY projects ☺️

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      @@__lynzee41141 that’s awesome!! They are nice quality, I can’t wait to start building them!! 🙌

  • @cecilia954
    @cecilia954 7 днів тому

    I love all your ideas for the kitchen. You always seem so in control. We redid an old house years ago and I remember getting overwhelmed and crying sometime. Do you two ever feel that way? Hope not but I just wondered.

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      It’s such an overwhelming project!! No tears yet but it’s still early! Haha. I will say previous projects have frustrated me to tears so you are not alone. We’ve spent months planning and have prepared ourselves for the idea that it will all need redone and will take many months. I’m already finding having low expectations has been beneficial and we’ve been pleasantly surprised so far!

    • @cecilia954
      @cecilia954 6 днів тому

      @@KrystaMeeker I wish you the best of luck and "no tears". I think the project is going to turn out beautifully.

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      @@cecilia954 thank you!! 🙌

  • @deborahpellerito6117
    @deborahpellerito6117 7 днів тому

    Love the idea of black soapstone

  • @terrielee8622
    @terrielee8622 7 днів тому

    All your kitchen choices are beautiful…I think a black soapstone countertop would fit perfectly with your decor style🖤!!! I’m so excited for you!✨

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      Thank you!! I’m looking forward to going to look at slabs in person, ready to get to the fun part of the project. 😁

  • @trinapemberton
    @trinapemberton 7 днів тому

    I am so freaking excited for you, it's my dream to have a custom kitchen one-day! Although I'm not long from, sadly, becoming an empty nester. So i may realize this dream in a tiny home at this point. Love this for you!

  • @dianajemison105
    @dianajemison105 7 днів тому

    I'm loving your choices! And, a tin ceiling would look so good. I'm excited to see the progress.😊

  • @charlenegoskowicz8220
    @charlenegoskowicz8220 7 днів тому

    Wow! I like your thought process and can't wait to see the finished room!

  • @lisatague305
    @lisatague305 7 днів тому

    Enjoy the journey, it will be so much fun . Be careful with quartzite ,it’s worse than marble ! It stains with just water . I’m so sick about my beautiful countertop !

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      Thank you for the insight, it’s much appreciated! It sounds like choosing a countertop material is tricky, they all seem to have pros and cons. 😅

  • @janiebrossmann1178
    @janiebrossmann1178 7 днів тому

    It sounds like you have a wonderful vision for your kitchen remodel 😊I can’t wait to follow your journey 🤩

  • @susanvelez6534
    @susanvelez6534 7 днів тому

    The hextile to me is more for bathroom I had black and white in my kitchen and I loved it 🥰

  • @susanvelez6534
    @susanvelez6534 7 днів тому

    Wow friend that is going to look really beautiful …….❤🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @wendymarz1
    @wendymarz1 7 днів тому

    Always love how you decorate ❤

  • @Scarlet-qg1xi
    @Scarlet-qg1xi 7 днів тому

    Black soapstone countertops…!

  • @bonnierainwater4484
    @bonnierainwater4484 7 днів тому

    How exciting!!!

  • @user-sr4gr3xx6w
    @user-sr4gr3xx6w 7 днів тому

    Going to look great!

  • @rebeccakelly2651
    @rebeccakelly2651 7 днів тому

    SO happy for you guys !!! Love your ideas ! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @katelyngilson6725
    @katelyngilson6725 7 днів тому

    I love your videos and I think you have exquisite taste! 💖💖💖

  • @barimusgrove9147
    @barimusgrove9147 7 днів тому

    I LOVE that you are making a point of keeping with the period of your home when choosing your renovation plans. I can’t abide seeing people with these beautiful older homes who turn the inside into some modern mess.

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      I know it!! Gotta leave the old homes to the old home lovers! 🥰

  • @carolynl5362
    @carolynl5362 7 днів тому

    I agree my Dad collected coins ,so when one tarnished he called it Toned…I like that too

  • @zuzuspetals38
    @zuzuspetals38 7 днів тому

    🎉🎉🎉I always prefer window over sink⭐️⭐️⭐️ Love a stained check floor!!! I do not like my sisters black counters bc we live on a busy corner street and we can see DUST 2 seconds after cleaned😬 So excited for you🎉 Can’t wait to

    • @KrystaMeeker
      @KrystaMeeker 6 днів тому

      I can’t imagine doing dishes without a window to peer out of!! I’m definitely seeing mixed reviews on the black countertops for that reason, I think picking them will be the toughest decision! 😅