tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post3895635092129405077..comments2024-02-16T11:32:52.407-05:00Comments on ModernSauce: Nick and glitternaise can fix anything. Except countertops.ModernSaucehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-21805500786305361072011-03-26T11:23:19.766-04:002011-03-26T11:23:19.766-04:00I'm going to steal those sayings Brad, just an...I'm going to steal those sayings Brad, just an FYI. And YES I am pretty proud!! Walking into the space even though not even complete feels awesome (and it smells all fresh and new too) and I'm so happy y'all get to be here for the process as voyeurs AND my moral support! ha!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-32183821710188704482011-03-26T11:06:42.811-04:002011-03-26T11:06:42.811-04:00I have a couple of sayings:
"When in doubt, ...I have a couple of sayings:<br /><br />"When in doubt, get the instructions out". And if it's too late for instructions, "when in doubt, get the sledgehammer out"<br />Seriously though, you have created a real nice looking kitchen there and if you aren't proud of it, then you can just turn around, and get the hell out of here right now!Brad Druckenbrodhttp://www.bradsfinewoodproducts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-14628930979009005682011-03-25T14:53:51.881-04:002011-03-25T14:53:51.881-04:00Don't be ashamed Tammy, for I too am in love w...Don't be ashamed Tammy, for I too am in love with a sink. I think they wanted to caulk it but I was all 'nu-uhh" so we are replacing everything now. <br /><br />I'm so happy that you like the space!! Yippee!!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-53401216338914508342011-03-25T14:28:51.138-04:002011-03-25T14:28:51.138-04:00I don't know where I've been for the last ...I don't know where I've been for the last week, but I'm so glad I have finally caught up with your kitchen adventure. That sink, oh, that sink! Is it possible to be in LOVE with a sink. Overstock?! I'm so shopping the O from now on. And I know you'll figure out a way to get the contractor to see the error of his ways on that bad gap. Don't you dare let them convince you that they can CAULK it! I am very extremely jealous of your kitchen, and happy for you too. It's going to be great!Tammy Daltonhttp://www.tamaradalton.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-3337672516600588412011-03-24T20:23:54.379-04:002011-03-24T20:23:54.379-04:00Alycia - seriously, for the sake of animals everyw...Alycia - seriously, for the sake of animals everywhere, no kitchen should ever NOT have those. Good gawd, think of the kittens!!!!!!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-25019205317615623382011-03-24T16:10:51.371-04:002011-03-24T16:10:51.371-04:00Well, I'm officially jealous of your "sec...Well, I'm officially jealous of your "secret corner rotating storage thingies". Those are freaking fantastic and I wish my kitchen had those. Instead I have to blind my animals with the unsightly vision of my fat ass while I wedge myself into the back of my cabinet of doom.Alycia Wickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425191481917297250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-8176714258005288632011-03-23T11:47:53.929-04:002011-03-23T11:47:53.929-04:00Kim - what a coincidence since I'm reenacting ...Kim - what a coincidence since I'm reenacting the video in the kitchen when it's done. Meow!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-77171383637240431532011-03-23T11:29:46.251-04:002011-03-23T11:29:46.251-04:00I'm hearing "Violate with my love" t...I'm hearing "Violate with my love" to the tune of Madonna's "Justify My Love"- damn, that's one hot kitchen. Plus, fluffbutt. Meeeeeow.Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-57607657153232698662011-03-23T11:20:16.786-04:002011-03-23T11:20:16.786-04:00Ginger - no way!! Do you have pics? We need to t...Ginger - no way!! Do you have pics? We need to talk Waterlox - I think I'm going to just use oil for right now but it seems like a lot of people I read about online used waterlox and loved it...ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-1337613990410671522011-03-23T10:26:35.533-04:002011-03-23T10:26:35.533-04:00I Love it all! I have the same countertops and on...I Love it all! I have the same countertops and once I sealed them with Waterlox, I was even more in love. I found a similar sink at overstock and paid twice the price. What a steal! Can't wait to see it done!Ginger@cottageonrosewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07924375522312436311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-14820320535719097622011-03-23T09:58:37.873-04:002011-03-23T09:58:37.873-04:00Brad - I'm TRYING to pull it forward! Just gi...Brad - I'm TRYING to pull it forward! Just gimme a sec... ; ) And yes you're right - things were going too smooth and every time I kept saying how good things were that little voice of reality in my brain kept saying but WAIT! Carefulocity indeed. (I'm totally stealing that btw.) And welcome to the Sauce Brad!<br /><br />Izzy - Ha! Installation instructions??!! Yeah, the sink didn't come with any. Wah wah waaahhh... And advice is NEVER too late! This whole thing is a learning process for me - and possibly some people reading! Nice to hear that you are liking the kitchen. ; )ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-87479206212729122572011-03-23T09:19:52.992-04:002011-03-23T09:19:52.992-04:00Whenever I find myself correcting a contractors &q...Whenever I find myself correcting a contractors "artistic license" I find referencing the installation instructions tried and true. It's a good "neutral" way of saying, "you're going to install this correctly right?"<br /><br />The advice may be a bit tardy, given the time difference between there and here, but I figured I'd offer it just in case.<br /><br />BTW - The kitchen's looking more awesome every post.<br /><br />Anyway...izzydarlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07748792419053087114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-52135370468548779072011-03-23T08:35:28.138-04:002011-03-23T08:35:28.138-04:00Me likey, but pull the damn sink forward allready ...Me likey, but pull the damn sink forward allready and fill the rear gap with the same species of wood as the new top. You know, I have found that when things are going really smooth, it's time to take a step back and try and figure out just what the hell is gonna happen around the corner. It's a time to be vigilent with carefulocity.Brad Druckenbrodhttp://www.bradsfinewoodproducts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-54847676722327017502011-03-23T08:33:42.329-04:002011-03-23T08:33:42.329-04:00Alex - glitternaise makes sense in my heart but no...Alex - glitternaise makes sense in my heart but not my head. You are right, friend. Sigh...<br /><br />Brenda - I hope so too!<br /><br />John - ahahaha! I'll look there. ; ) Bet that pile of cardboard boxes is nice and toasty warm...<br /><br />Alexandra - good idea! If I stuff the crack with hobos they can help with dishes too! This ain't a free ride over here! Get to work!<br /><br />Kristian - I HOPE we don't have to replace everything but now that's all I can think about.... THANKS!!! ; )<br /><br />Dave - How inconsiderate of them to be so good! I kinda hope (not) that they just walk out on the job just to boost your ego... ; )<br /><br />Nick - designer/client privilege trumps ALL! Can you mail me some big girl panties?ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-73294389625729316092011-03-23T07:57:01.786-04:002011-03-23T07:57:01.786-04:00*sigh*
How am I supposed to leave a witty comment...*sigh*<br /><br />How am I supposed to leave a witty comment when you took my Edward S. statement already?! <br /><br />Better than you said it anyway, as I cannot violate the designer/client privilege. <br /><br />Looking good! Minor bump in the process. It'll be done before you know it!Nick Loveladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08559118263073230914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-62876036817993660982011-03-23T07:41:23.795-04:002011-03-23T07:41:23.795-04:00Man was I glad to see the sink incident. I mean wh...Man was I glad to see the sink incident. I mean when you think about these guys starting on time, making good progress, everything looking good and staying within budget. I know you must be thinking that you found the perfect contractor. <br /><br />I found it bothersome to think there might be another. I'm sure they'll make it right for you just to bother me even more.<br /><br />It's coming together very well. Thanks for the updates.<br /><br />Good Luck<br />DaveDave Cookhttp://www.cookcontractingllc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-25978996105778514212011-03-23T04:57:40.151-04:002011-03-23T04:57:40.151-04:00Looking good! :) It's pretty obvious that they...Looking good! :) It's pretty obvious that they messed up the sink placement, so I'd get them to replace it for you straight away.. and watch out for color differences in the woodwork between the old and the new countertops. You MIGHT have to replace everything thats connected, not just the piece they destroyed.<br /><br />Good luck! ;)Kristianhttp://www.veaplan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-46316339144604432332011-03-23T00:48:18.993-04:002011-03-23T00:48:18.993-04:00Maybe your skinny hobo friends can sleep in the ga...Maybe your skinny hobo friends can sleep in the gap and not take up a whole room. That way the room will be free in case you decide to take whoring back up in order to pay for a new broom that actually flies.AlexandraFunFithttp://funandfit.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-55118184246899472362011-03-23T00:21:26.095-04:002011-03-23T00:21:26.095-04:00Yeah, I know where your big girl panties are...the...Yeah, I know where your big girl panties are...they fell down into that huge canyon between your sink and counter top!<br /><br />And I love the pile of hobo sleeping bags...er, I mean cardboard boxes out back. Reminds me of home! :-)<br /><br />Otherwise, things are starting to look great. Love to see it all coming together...John Poolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16339852998270043134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-86630576662440003212011-03-23T00:15:36.921-04:002011-03-23T00:15:36.921-04:00It looks gorgeous, with the exception of the screw...It looks gorgeous, with the exception of the screwed up gap, but I have faith that you will make them see the error of their thinking. <br /><br />The pix look great! <br /><br />Brenda LynnSweet Magnoliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849185426779005373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-10861414216466899882011-03-22T23:57:40.163-04:002011-03-22T23:57:40.163-04:00I have asshole face from time to time but from pre...I have asshole face from time to time but from previous experience any fat based product would not help said-situation. As magical as glitternaise (tm) sounds...Alex Fulton Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134491317181281051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-75219377516739114172011-03-22T23:52:11.911-04:002011-03-22T23:52:11.911-04:00EbArchDesign - Thank you! I got it at Overstock o...EbArchDesign - Thank you! I got it at Overstock of all places! It's a Ticor if I remember correctly - 16 gauge - and 2.95 shipping. You can't beat that with a stick.ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-32503257445727916442011-03-22T23:49:45.789-04:002011-03-22T23:49:45.789-04:00So are you going to share where this fabulous sink...So are you going to share where this fabulous sink came from? It's a gorgeous piece of hardware you got there.EbArchDesignhttp://fluidword.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-24387914422846717572011-03-22T23:38:41.315-04:002011-03-22T23:38:41.315-04:00Orson - I know! I want to lick it. It looks (from...Orson - I know! I want to lick it. It looks (from sticking my head in the cabinet) that there is a natural resting place inside and the sink is sitting on that... but they may need to build a frame or something. I can't lift the sink by myself to investigate further! <br /><br />Raina - oooh that looks a whole lot better than Brad with the billy goat beard. High praise indeed! Maybe Nick should grow long hair...?! ; )<br /><br />Paul - You're right. I'm an "adult" and a professional uh... something and this is a minor issue. Thanks for the pep talk. Venuto can't wait to come out to play either!ModernSaucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993930835985764220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5188195156470808711.post-40667548753074345392011-03-22T23:32:11.365-04:002011-03-22T23:32:11.365-04:00Oh man is it great to see this taking shape. Just ...Oh man is it great to see this taking shape. Just remember that it's the little frustrations and set backs that make us the resourceful, well-rounded grown-ups we hope to be some day. I love your floor, I love your counters, I love your cabinetry and I love the faucet that I know will make its appearance as soon as your contractor fixes his boo-boo.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.com