kitchen in process

we're nearing completion of the kitchen. the appliances were delivered today and everything is getting properly installed over the next few days.



here's the fridge we found at our local sears outlet. the outlet features many close-outs and ding and dent specials. it's hard to tell in the photo above but this fridge has two small dents on its side. 

the sides are now buried in cabinetry anyway, so those dents don't bother us one bit.  plus, it still carries a sears guarantee.



in a few days, the gap below...


... will be filled by this little italian number.


for two people who love to cook, entertain, and most importantly eat, this was one decision that did not come easily. we searched high and low to find an oven larger than a standard 30" stove that didn't break the bank. it's amazing what adding six measly inches can do to a price. along the way, we discovered that all the high-end ranges and stoves out there do pretty much the same thing as the more budget-friendly versions. what to do? go italian it turns out. two excellent companies, fratelli onofri and bertazzoni, produce ranges that have the look of high-end vikings and thermadors, but are much more affordable.

and if you're wondering - yes, one even comes in ferrari red.