Rotisserie Chicken

You know it.
I used my new oven.
The most delicious rotisserie chicken ever came out of it.
As if by magic.

So far I am more than a little impressed by the oven.

A word of warning... the rotisserie chicken attachment is very sharp. Trust me, I know.

Kitchen Progress

I am so impressed with the progress this weekend!
We have a floor!!!!!!!
And the pantry shelves are also in.
The clutter is becoming less and less (you cannot see it, but I have a big smile on my face).

Here is a list of the remaining things to do:
- paint the wall;
- put up a few shelves;
- build the microwave oven unit and fix it to the wall;
- connect the new oven to the gas and electricity and move it into place;
- put up the extractor unit;
- unpack more all of the boxes filling up my living room.
- paint the last kitchen wall white.
- lay the laminate floor.
- buy skirting boards and put them up.
- build a bookshelf.
- build the pantry.
- build the new ikea cabinet.
- buy a new (or nearly new) radiator.
- paint the door and window frame.
- paint the indoor window cill and fix it to the frame.
- put up a trim on the outside of the new window.
- clean everything in the house.
- remove the floating shelves in the dining area.
- remove and sell the old radiator in the dining area.
- move the light fitting in the dining area and plaster the hole.
- paint the ceiling in the dining area and living room.
- plaster the new wall in the dining area.
- paint the new and old walls near the stairs in the dining area.
- go to the spa.

I've been using my new oven and it is pure heaven. Not sure what I'll be making this week but it will be delicious ;-)

Have a great week!

DWZI - Goodbyes

I'm struggling to comprehend the enormity of my decision to leave my job for a new one. 

Change is supposed to be good, but it is scary.

Saying goodbye is tough.

I found some words of wisdom on this blog and used it in my farewell speech yesterday (thanks Anna for directing me to the site). Here is what I ended my speech with:

"One of the most important journeys in life is meeting others half way.  You will achieve much more by working with people, rather than against them.  Giving someone else a voice, and showing them that their ideas matter, will have a long-lasting, positive impact on the both of you." 

I will miss my team, their dedication and friendship.

Have a good weekend everyone.

You can find all the DWZI participants here.

Kitchen Goodies

Here are a few things for the kitchen.
I've already bought the light and the cabinet but I still have so much on my wish list... now all I need is to win the lotto!

1. Light
2. Display cabinet
3. Mugs
4. Kickboy
5. Pretty Plates
6. Herb Garden

Banana Bread (Again)

When I see a ripe banana, I see a banana bread.

I know, I know. There I was with two pitch black bananas and I just had to use them.

The kids were happy and the banana bread did not last long...

I used my mom's recipe but I really should have used 3 bananas.

Next time.

Heidi wanted some sprinkles on top of her slice. My sweet child.

This banana bread was made in my old oven, I cannot wait to make one in the new oven!

Kitchen Progress

More painting, more cleaning, more shelves, a new back splash, the old extractor.
Yep, the kitchen is almost done.
Almost.

Here is a list of things to do (as you can see it keeps growing):

- paint the wall;
- put up a few shelves;
- build the microwave oven unit and fix it to the wall;
- connect the new oven to the gas and electricity and move it into place;
- put up the extractor unit;
- unpack more all of the boxes filling up my living room.
- paint the last kitchen wall white.
- lay the laminate floor.
- buy skirting boards and put them up.
- build a bookshelf.
- build the pantry.
- build the new ikea cabinet.
- buy a new (or nearly new) radiator.
- paint the door and window frame.
- paint the indoor window cill and fix it to the frame.
- put up a trim on the outside of the new window.
- clean everything in the house.
- remove the floating shelves in the dining area.
- remove and sell the old radiator in the dining area.
- move the light fitting in the dining area and plaster the hole.
- paint the ceiling in the dining area and living room.
- plaster the new wall in the dining area.
- paint the new and old walls near the stairs in the dining area.
- go to the spa.

Here is a photo of the kitchen last night (once again sorry neighbours for making some noise today!!). The lighting does not do the room justice and I promise to take another picture in daylight.

I also want to wish my Dad and Father in Law a very happy birthday!

DWZI - Colour!

The kitchen is getting there.

I mean it is really getting there.

A splash of colour on the wall and an oven sure changes the view.

We are in the final stretch and I'm so excited.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

(you know what we will be doing...)

P.S. Yes, that colour on the wall is way brighter than my original plan. I got a little carried away in the paint shop and decided to be bold! 

You can find all the DWZI participants here.