Thank you all so much for the love you have shown me. I appreciate it so much!❤️😊 For those interested, the island is 37 inches high x 36 inches long x 17 inches wide. Also I know I misspelled kitchen in the video. Oh well, it’s real life, lol!😀
Your kitchen is beautiful and you did a great job even though 👏 it cost you more than budgeted in the beginning. Can you give me a Grand Total of everything spent. You have so many conveniences now. I love the improvement in your stove area. Yes replace the board over your stove where the space is by your cabinet & stove hood. It's to short. I love your faucet and you did a great job choosing your floor and all the decor ❤. In all I am so HAPPY FOR YOU. MARION was wonderful with all the stressful changes and etc. Mostly you did a 👍 great job working with what 😳 you had to work with and the age of your home. Congratulations!
I am literally crying tears of joy for you. Everything is absolutely beautiful! You did such an amazing job of putting it all together. I was so excited when I saw that piece from your old window on the back of your island in the beginning of your vlog. What a perfect way to incorporate a little piece of your old kitchen into your new one. I love love love the spice shelf over the stove. It looks fantastic! I just love everything about your new kitchen. I know you and your family will enjoy it so much and make many wonderful memories in there. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. God bless!
Absolutely beautiful!! Everything that you wanted, a dream come true!! So happy for you!! Now it's time for you to enjoy your happy place!! Great job Marion and Arika and your contractor!! I enjoyed the journey, thanks for sharing!!
The island is the sweetest thing. I love that you were able to include the past with the present with your piece from your old window. You will always have a reminder of the transformation that includes God's provision and your passion and contentment.
The island is so cute and I love that you used that little curvy piece on it. The shelf over the stove was a great idea! You both put so much work into it and it turned out beautiful. 😊
Just beautiful. I love that you used the old molding from over the sink on your new island. You may have lost a little bit of window.....but looked what you gained.
Love seeing you so happy and grinning ear to ear over your kitchen. It is so beautiful!!!!!! Love the stained shelves, the island with part of your old kitchen built into the design, the spice shelf above stove, and all your decorative touches. It’s perfection!!!!
Just wanted to say i really love your kitchen reno. So worth the wait! When you cook so much at home you deserve a beautiful place to cook it in. It just makes it more enjoyable. I look forward to your future renos.Of courses I enjoy all your vidoes! Glad to see you and your family are well! Stay healthy stay safe!
Wow!!!you and your husband did a great job kitchen renovations.i like the spice rack.top of the stove.over all I love it.i always dream a farm kitchen.
It’s so sweet to see the joy in your face. The island looks like something you’d find in an antique shop for a whole lot of money. My favorite part is the spice shelf - that was a great idea. May God continue to bless your family. - Arlene
It turned out absolutely beautiful! It is just perfect & that final touch of the window trim on the island, made it! Now you can just enjoy it all.. That was alot of work for a built in dishwasher..lol Funny story here, a freind of ours made our cabinet bases, I had sanded & refinished old cabinet doors, that where solid wood & stained them, they had came out beautiful. But he had all the bases set it, calked & ready to go & discovered he had put them to low for the dishwarsher. I came in the house & he had a pencil line drawed up in the brand new counter top & I asked him what that was for & he then broke the news to me of what he had done & was about to cut into the counter top.. I was a little upset & quickly went out to look at the dishwasher & the thin little metal frame work under. I realized quickly & knew my hubby was working in a metal fabrication job, as a welder & on a daily basis cuts metal. That he could cut the frame & put it back togather as well as any wood worker does such things with wood. And he came home from work that very night, as he was working the night shift & took care of it in a matter of mins. And everything worked out without having to cut the new countertops. We where also on an extremely tight budget & did all the work ourselves, except build the basement base cabinets. I just realized maybe I should have told you this story before & you could have done the same thing. But then you wouldn't of had the rest of your beautiful kitchen so maybe it's best I didn't tell you this story before now.. lol I always say I am gonna write a book someday of what not to do in life.. lol Because we do so many crazy things ourselves out of necessity & budget. We learn a lot..
I love seeing all of the joy in your face on how happy you are with your new kitchen. It turned out so beautiful , I love everything you picked out. You and Marion did a wonderful job, you guys should be very proud. Plz stay safe and God bless 🙏💞
Awww......when you said that you stand in your favorite spot and just look at the kitchen you love so much, was so touching! Anyone can see how much you do. It all looks really beautiful, and you get to cook in it. Really special video😉
Love it, love it, love it!!! So happy for you. We ladies spend so much time in the kitchen that we deserve to have beautiful surroundings that make us happy! May you have many years of enjoyment. 👍❤️🙂
It's been a journey for sure! My favorite parts? Your backsplash and that LIGHT over the sink ❤❤ I am so glad that your vision in your head is now in your kitchen. Enjoy!!!
Oh, Arika this beautiful finish of your dreams has brought me to tears...happy tears! When you showed us the window, I thought what a beautiful focal point and how you will have many moments there. Promise me that when you look out the window from this safe place of home and refuge you and Marion have tirelessly built for your family, that you will only have thoughts of moving forward through your life, trying to imagine the wonderful things life holds for each of you. Nothing in the past is very important, mistakes are meant to strengthen us. Never forget God's goodness, no matter what! Praise him in the best and the worst of your days! You are so loved, and your love is felt by anyone who enters your home, physically and virtually. Bless your hearts!
I have been watching for a little over 2 months now. It's so refreshing to see someone in an older style home (like I have) remodel and decorate into such a cozy space. I am soooooo happy for you. Such a wonderful husband you have to dig in and get things done along side you. Reminds me of me and my husband. It all came together so nicely!!! Great choice on the framing of the window and stain color. You did great!!!! Now enjoy for the holidays and decorating. So enjoy watching and love your down to earth honest personality.
I am amazed at the finished kitchen!! It is perfection, and what makes it, is all yours and Marions choices, and finishes! The FIRST thing I noticed was the scalloped trim on the GORGEOUS center island, it was meant to be exactly there, icing on the cake!! Marion could build and sell those for a pretty penny, the way you both distressed it is beautiful. It warms my heart to see YOU so happy with it, you deserve that beautiful kitchen!💖💖💖
You all did a fantastic job! It is a home run. and you all overcame all the obstacles to get here. Such a perfect example of your style and what you are trying to achieve! You are blessed. To God be the glory!
Bravo!! You all worked so hard! Just beautiful! I am getting the chills like it's my kitchen! Thank you for letting us be part of it even though we didn't do any of the work! Enjoy!!
I know it was frustrating waiting for things to come together. But I think it gave you the opportunity to really think about what you wanted, or needed and how to make it happen. I absolutely love the choices you made, and I am so jealous!
Yeah it's done. So happy and excited for you and your family. You and your husband did an amazing job. Now you have a real dishwasher. So clean and fresh looking 👌 😍
Arika, your new kitchen is absolutely beautiful. Iam so happy for you. I haven’t been on here in almost a week , we got hit pretty hard by hurricane Sally. We were without power for 6 days. Praise the Lord no one was hurt . My friend lost everything a huge oak tree demolished her home and she (her Dad is a Preacher) didn’t even have a scratch. God sure protected her🙏 Glory be to God. Any way would you Please Pray for all of us here in Alabama ? That Sally sure did ALOT of damage. Well I have rambled enough . God Bless y’all. Sending love all the way from Alabama, Chrissie♥️
I tried to guess your favorite thing but I couldn't because there are so many good things! That you got that gorgeous backsplash for $40 in materials is amazing. The top of your island is beautiful and I am so happy you were able to use the wood piece from your old kitchen. Your spice shelf over the stove is just perfect. Your floor, dishwasher, sink, faucet, cabinets - it all came together beautifully.
Eeee!! I'm so pleased for you. ❤ Everything turned out so beautiful. I love everything! My favorites are your teal doors, the wood framed window, the island and the spice rack. 😍 Aww, and I LOVE that you added the extra piece from the original cabinets. What a sweet touch! ❤❤❤ Thank you for letting us tag along in your life.
It's absolutely beautiful! I recognized that curvy wood trim on your lovely island immediately. I remember watching you pull it from the pile and saying you wanted to use it somewhere. You found the perfect spot. Isn't it amazing how God works out even the smallest things sometimes? He loves us and knows the desires of our heart always. So happy for you to have your new kitchen.
I think your favorite thing is your under I cabinet lights and your over the sink light and the reason I think this because you have said often how much you wish you had lights there. Your whole kitchen is gorgeous. I love it, and I know you are over the moon with all of it. I would be.I am so glad for you.
There are so many elements to love about your kitchen (primarily you, Marion, the contractors and the happy spirit that flows through the internet 🌻🤗) but I'll touch on just a few of mine: your use of the full vertical space available; using different shapes and textures which somehow all work together (maybe color is the coordinating element so that it doesn't look wacky but well put together!); your generous incorporation of decorative objects with the functional which makes it homey, happy - you. Thank you so very much for including us in the project and journey. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
That is so lovely. You all worked hard and were very patient with all the ups and downs. Well, it paid off. It is gorgeous. Marion did a great job and so did you with all the different things you were working on. Stay safe, stay well.
WOW !!! It turned out BEAUTIFUL !!! You all have been through quite a few trials on your way to this wonderful kitchen, including the infamous COVID 19, but have come out shining on the other end!! Your smile is worth a million bucks over your happiness of your new kitchen !! I am so very happy for you and your family to enjoy this new, very functional & beautiful space in your HOME !!
Absolutely AMAZING! Great job. I love EVERYTHING! You and Mr D should take a bow! I've watched from beginning to the end and man it is truly worth it. I'm so happy for you Erica, you have your dream kitchen. God is so Good. ❤❤
Looks like everything has come together nicely! Love all the choices you have made, our styles are alike and I love it! Love the new island too! AWESOME!! God bless you all...you guys have truly had a very memorable summer in more ways than one! GOD IS GOOD! Thanks again for sharing 🙏
Idk how many times if watched these videos of your home makeover for inspiration. I love them. They are the most true makeovers on a budget and I love them for that. Your home is beautiful. I have took lots of ideas for it.
I am sooooo happy for you. It’s so nice to see your dream come true!!!! Love, love, love how beautiful your kitchen is. For a while there I thought it would never happen but your FAITH pulled us all through. I too would stand where you do and just smile and appreciate all the labor and LOVE
Arika, I am SO HAPPY for you! Us women need a beautiful and functional kitchen! : ) WE DESERVE IT!!! I know you are very proud and you should be!!! Everything turned out really beautiful! I love the Icy Teal color...... Thank you for sharing your journey with us and May God Bless you all!
Your kitchen is beautiful Arika, I love how bright it looks. I think I would stand staring at it all day too. You made a good job of your island too, how lovely you have pieces of your old kitchen incorporated. I thought you were going to say the light over the sink was your favourite thing.
Awe, Arika it all turned out so beautiful!!!! I love EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! I absolutely love the shelf above the stove!! I’m like you I keep saying I love everything but I do! Great job on the island! I’m so happy for you guys! You can just see the joy illuminating from you! So so happy!!!!👍🏻🐶🐶💕
It's so cute and I love it all! You definitely deserved a new kitchen and all us subscribers got to follow along on your journey. We spend so much time with you in your kitchen that it feels like it's ours too.
Wow! I’m not sure how your videos came into my feed, but I have been hooked on all of them and I subscribed immediately and went through the kitchen journey with you. It turned out awesome. You all did an amazing job. That staring will be with you for a while. There’s nothing like stepping back and looking at the fruits of your labor. Enjoy and continue to be blessed!
I am so excited for you!! I know this beautiful kitchen is going to bring you so much joy as you are cooking, baking, and doing laundry! It will make those chores so much more fun! I just love how it turned out it is so beautiful! I enjoyed this series so much!
I am so happy for you! Everything turned out amazing. Crazy to see the before and after. I almost forgot what it looked like. A huge transformation!! I love the spice shelf above the stove. A perfect added touch.
Beautiful kitchen. I can't pick one favorite. I love what you did around your window and above the range. And you made that bead board look beautiful. The island is perfect. You did a wonderful job bringing it all together with your decorating.
Your spice jars above your stove inspired me...I'm gonna order those for above my stove. Thank you! You are so right...God is So Good! Love that window and how it's framed.
Oh, you did it! Spot on! Blending the new with your previous work; e.g., brick painting. I've learned so much from your remodel that is helping us with our own kitchen remodel. I'll write about it later. Today is your day, and it is definitely a day for celebration. I love what you've done! Ooh rah!
I'm in love with your new kitchen! So happy for you. Everything, just everything turned out so beautifully! I knew immediately when I saw the island the front piece was the piece from above the sink! Perfect place for it! I love the shelf above the stove! I love it all.
I've watched every video of the kitchen remodel. It looks wonderful! Every touch is perfection. I'm so happy for you, because you love to cook delicious meals for your family. Enjoy your lovely kitchen! You deserve it!!! TFS
Beautiful! I have Said this several times in your holiday vlogs and I am gonna say it again .... I would love to sit and have warm coco / coffee with you! Your home is always so cozy!
Love, love, love your new kitchen ! ❤❤❤ You've worked so hard and looks marvelous! I know you and your husband are so proud of all y'all have accomplished. It's just beautiful from top to bottom. I love the window over your kitchen sink especially the stained wood frame. It just set it off. I know every morning when you turn on the light in your new kitchen, there will be a smile on your face. 😊 God Bless You ! ❤
I'm so glad you were able to create the kitchen of your dreams. It's beautiful! I was trying to guess your favorite part: island? window? sink? spice shelf?. I finally decided that your favorite is all of it 😁😆. (I really like the spice shelf...and the labeled jars.) Thank you for sharing your kitchen journey with us. I hope it brings you many years of joy!
I was soooo anticipating this day and it is everything I thought it would be And much much more! Thanx for sharing,you deserve all this beauty and function!🥰❤️
Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful . I love your island and all of the choices you made for your kitchen. You and your husband make a wonderful team. I just so much looking forward to your vlogs. They always come when i need a little nudge. Your such a great inspiration to everyone you can tell that your faith guides your life. Thank you again for inviting us to tag along with you on your kitchen renovation and your life. Stay safe and have a blessed weekend.
Hi,Arika. I have always loved your house. It looks like a dollhouse. Everything is beautiful and I'm so proud for you. Your island turned out good,and your shelf above your stove is so pretty. You take care.
I absolutely love the way your kitchen turned out. Marion did an awesome job on the island and it's my favorite too. I love the way the top turned out.
Thank you all so much for the love you have shown me. I appreciate it so much!❤️😊
For those interested, the island is 37 inches high x 36 inches long x 17 inches wide.
Also I know I misspelled kitchen in the video. Oh well, it’s real life, lol!😀
It turned out amazing I love it I love it Im so happy for you💝
@Dorsett Doorstep can you add the materials and how much of it you used ? I’m working on my kitchen remodel and would love to make one
I didn’t even notice u misspelled it heheheh..u are very welcome u deserve it😊💕
Your kitchen is beautiful and you did a great job even though 👏 it cost you more than budgeted in the beginning. Can you give me a Grand Total of everything spent. You have so many conveniences now. I love the improvement in your stove area. Yes replace the board over your stove where the space is by your cabinet & stove hood. It's to short. I love your faucet and you did a great job choosing your floor and all the decor ❤. In all I am so HAPPY FOR YOU. MARION was wonderful with all the stressful changes and etc. Mostly you did a 👍 great job working with what 😳 you had to work with and the age of your home. Congratulations!
Thanks for the measurements , I had asked previously! I love your kitchen !
I am literally crying tears of joy for you. Everything is absolutely beautiful! You did such an amazing job of putting it all together. I was so excited when I saw that piece from your old window on the back of your island in the beginning of your vlog. What a perfect way to incorporate a little piece of your old kitchen into your new one. I love love love the spice shelf over the stove. It looks fantastic! I just love everything about your new kitchen. I know you and your family will enjoy it so much and make many wonderful memories in there. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. God bless!
Thank you so much Stephanie.❤️
HOME SWEET HOME! There's no place like home!
You right about that !
You made such beautiful choices and everything has come together perfect
Absolutely beautiful!! Everything that you wanted, a dream come true!! So happy for you!! Now it's time for you to enjoy your happy place!! Great job Marion and Arika and your contractor!! I enjoyed the journey, thanks for sharing!!
The island is the sweetest thing. I love that you were able to include the past with the present with your piece from your old window. You will always have a reminder of the transformation that includes God's provision and your passion and contentment.
The island is so cute and I love that you used that little curvy piece on it. The shelf over the stove was a great idea! You both put so much work into it and it turned out beautiful. 😊
ABSOLUTELY beautiful. Thank you for letting us go on this journey with you and your husband. I love it.
I'm so proud of all of your handiwork and happy for your family to see this remodel come to fruition!
Tears in my eyes! Absolutely so warm, cozy and inviting!!!! Happy for you all
You have to pat each back other on the back every morning for the next year for such a GREAT job! What a dream 🤩. Bravo 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️
Just beautiful. I love that you used the old molding from over the sink on your new island. You may have lost a little bit of window.....but looked what you gained.
Love seeing you so happy and grinning ear to ear over your kitchen. It is so beautiful!!!!!! Love the stained shelves, the island with part of your old kitchen built into the design, the spice shelf above stove, and all your decorative touches. It’s perfection!!!!
Just wanted to say i really love your kitchen reno. So worth the wait! When you cook so much at home you deserve a beautiful place to cook it in. It just makes it more enjoyable. I look forward to your future renos.Of courses I enjoy all your vidoes! Glad to see you and your family are well! Stay healthy stay safe!
Wow!!!you and your husband did a great job kitchen renovations.i like the spice rack.top of the stove.over all I love it.i always dream a farm kitchen.
How wonderful you were able to use the piece of wood on your island!! I seriously love that touch. You are so deserving of your new kitchen. Love it!!
Thank you so much Crystal! That is my favorite part of the kitchen. I love to repurpose. Thanks so much for watching!😊
Everything looks amazing Arika! I'm so happy for you! I love watching all of your videos. I've been waiting for the big reveal!
Its so beautiful! You so deserve this. Im so happy for you!!
It’s so sweet to see the joy in your face. The island looks like something you’d find in an antique shop for a whole lot of money. My favorite part is the spice shelf - that was a great idea. May God continue to bless your family. - Arlene
Home is where the heart is ..and you have certainly put your heart into yours 💕 😊 God bless you and your family.
It turned out absolutely beautiful! It is just perfect & that final touch of the window trim on the island, made it! Now you can just enjoy it all.. That was alot of work for a built in dishwasher..lol
Funny story here, a freind of ours made our cabinet bases, I had sanded & refinished old cabinet
doors, that where solid wood & stained them, they had came out beautiful. But he had all the bases set it, calked & ready to go & discovered he had put them to low for the dishwarsher. I came in the house & he had a pencil line drawed up in the brand new counter top & I asked him what that was for & he then broke the news to me of what he had done & was about to cut into the counter top.. I was a little upset & quickly went out to look at the dishwasher & the thin little metal frame work under. I realized quickly & knew my hubby was working in a metal fabrication job, as a welder & on a daily basis cuts metal. That he could cut the frame & put it back togather as well as any wood worker does such things with wood. And he came home from work that very night, as he was working the night shift & took care of it in a matter of mins. And everything worked out without having to cut the new countertops. We where also on an extremely tight budget & did all the work ourselves, except build the basement base cabinets.
I just realized maybe I should have told you this story before & you could have done the same thing. But then you wouldn't of had the rest of your beautiful kitchen so maybe it's best I didn't tell you this story before now.. lol
I always say I am gonna write a book someday of what not to do in life.. lol Because we do so many crazy things ourselves out of necessity & budget. We learn a lot..
I love seeing all of the joy in your face on how happy you are with your new kitchen.
It turned out so beautiful , I love everything you picked out.
You and Marion did a wonderful job, you guys should be very proud.
Plz stay safe and God bless 🙏💞
Awww......when you said that you stand in your favorite spot and just look at the kitchen you love so much, was so touching! Anyone can see how much you do. It all looks really beautiful, and you get to cook in it. Really special video😉
Love it, love it, love it!!! So happy for you. We ladies spend so much time in the kitchen that we deserve to have beautiful surroundings that make us happy! May you have many years of enjoyment. 👍❤️🙂
It's so lovely, I got teary eyed! So happy for you!
Right she did a beautiful job
The piece of scalloped wood trim on the island is the perfect finishing touch!
Everything is beautiful. I love that you stained the wood around the window . Love the touches it’s just perfect. So happy for you . God is good.
It's been a journey for sure! My favorite parts? Your backsplash and that LIGHT over the sink ❤❤
I am so glad that your vision in your head is now in your kitchen. Enjoy!!!
Oh, Arika this beautiful finish of your dreams has brought me to tears...happy tears! When you showed us the window, I thought what a beautiful focal point and how you will have many moments there. Promise me that when you look out the window from this safe place of home and refuge you and Marion have tirelessly built for your family, that you will only have thoughts of moving forward through your life, trying to imagine the wonderful things life holds for each of you. Nothing in the past is very important, mistakes are meant to strengthen us. Never forget God's goodness, no matter what! Praise him in the best and the worst of your days! You are so loved, and your love is felt by anyone who enters your home, physically and virtually. Bless your hearts!
I have been watching for a little over 2 months now. It's so refreshing to see someone in an older style home (like I have) remodel and decorate into such a cozy space. I am soooooo happy for you. Such a wonderful husband you have to dig in and get things done along side you. Reminds me of me and my husband. It all came together so nicely!!! Great choice on the framing of the window and stain color. You did great!!!! Now enjoy for the holidays and decorating. So enjoy watching and love your down to earth honest personality.
I am amazed at the finished kitchen!! It is perfection, and what makes it, is all yours and Marions choices, and finishes! The FIRST thing I noticed was the scalloped trim on the GORGEOUS center island, it was meant to be exactly there, icing on the cake!! Marion could build and sell those for a pretty penny, the way you both distressed it is beautiful. It warms my heart to see YOU so happy with it, you deserve that beautiful kitchen!💖💖💖
My favorite part is that scalloped edge.❤️😊
You all did a fantastic job! It is a home run. and you all overcame all the obstacles to get here. Such a perfect example of your style and what you are trying to achieve! You are blessed. To God be the glory!
Bravo!! You all worked so hard! Just beautiful! I am getting the chills like it's my kitchen! Thank you for letting us be part of it even though we didn't do any of the work! Enjoy!!
The kitchen looks WONDERFUL! I love how the island turned out! Love, love, love the stained wood shelves. Congratulations!!! God is good!
Yesssssss ☺️ the video we’ve all been waiting for ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I know it was frustrating waiting for things to come together. But I think it gave you the opportunity to really think about what you wanted, or needed and how to make it happen. I absolutely love the choices you made, and I am so jealous!
I'm in love with the kitchen. I love the stain color on the window, the shelves. Everything came so well together. So warm.
Yeah it's done. So happy and excited for you and your family. You and your husband did an amazing job. Now you have a real dishwasher. So clean and fresh looking 👌 😍
Arika, your new kitchen is absolutely beautiful. Iam so happy for you. I haven’t been on here in almost a week , we got hit pretty hard by hurricane Sally. We were without power for 6 days. Praise the Lord no one was hurt . My friend lost everything a huge oak tree demolished her home and she (her Dad is a Preacher) didn’t even have a scratch. God sure protected her🙏 Glory be to God. Any way would you Please Pray for all of us here in Alabama ? That Sally sure did ALOT of damage. Well I have rambled enough . God Bless y’all. Sending love all the way from Alabama, Chrissie♥️
I tried to guess your favorite thing but I couldn't because there are so many good things! That you got that gorgeous backsplash for $40 in materials is amazing. The top of your island is beautiful and I am so happy you were able to use the wood piece from your old kitchen. Your spice shelf over the stove is just perfect. Your floor, dishwasher, sink, faucet, cabinets - it all came together beautifully.
Eeee!! I'm so pleased for you. ❤ Everything turned out so beautiful. I love everything! My favorites are your teal doors, the wood framed window, the island and the spice rack. 😍 Aww, and I LOVE that you added the extra piece from the original cabinets. What a sweet touch! ❤❤❤ Thank you for letting us tag along in your life.
It's absolutely beautiful! I recognized that curvy wood trim on your lovely island immediately. I remember watching you pull it from the pile and saying you wanted to use it somewhere. You found the perfect spot. Isn't it amazing how God works out even the smallest things sometimes? He loves us and knows the desires of our heart always. So happy for you to have your new kitchen.
Yes so true!❤️😊
I think your favorite thing is your under I cabinet lights and your over the sink light and the reason I think this because you have said often how much you wish you had lights there. Your whole kitchen is gorgeous. I love it, and I know you are over the moon with all of it. I would be.I am so glad for you.
Definitely love all the lighting!!👏🏻😀
The minute you showed the island I immediately saw that piece that used to be above your window...such a perfect place for it!
Omg 😲! It's beautiful! I don't know anyone else who is more deserving! Well done! Congratulations Arika! You did it! I Love it so much! ❤👍🎊🎉🎈
There are so many elements to love about your kitchen (primarily you, Marion, the contractors and the happy spirit that flows through the internet 🌻🤗) but I'll touch on just a few of mine: your use of the full vertical space available; using different shapes and textures which somehow all work together (maybe color is the coordinating element so that it doesn't look wacky but well put together!); your generous incorporation of decorative objects with the functional which makes it homey, happy - you. Thank you so very much for including us in the project and journey. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
Aw thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the journey. I appreciate your support so much!😍❤️
That is so lovely. You all worked hard and were very patient with all the ups and downs. Well, it paid off. It is gorgeous. Marion did a great job and so did you with all the different things you were working on. Stay safe, stay well.
WOW !!! It turned out BEAUTIFUL !!! You all have been through quite a few trials on your way to this wonderful kitchen, including the infamous COVID 19, but have come out shining on the other end!! Your smile is worth a million bucks over your happiness of your new kitchen !! I am so very happy for you and your family to enjoy this new, very functional & beautiful space in your HOME !!
Absolutely AMAZING! Great job. I love EVERYTHING! You and Mr D should take a bow! I've watched from beginning to the end and man it is truly worth it. I'm so happy for you Erica, you have your dream kitchen. God is so Good. ❤❤
The smile on your face says it all,it is very pretty and practical. Well done!
You always have great makeovers ☺️😍 I love this one!!! I’m in love with the kitchen faucet
Looks like everything has come together nicely! Love all the choices you have made, our styles are alike and I love it! Love the new island too! AWESOME!! God bless you all...you guys have truly had a very memorable summer in more ways than one! GOD IS GOOD!
Thanks again for sharing 🙏
I absolutely love your little farmhouse kitchen. 🤍
Yess so cute
Idk how many times if watched these videos of your home makeover for inspiration. I love them. They are the most true makeovers on a budget and I love them for that. Your home is beautiful. I have took lots of ideas for it.
Oh that’s so wonderful! I’m so glad it has inspired you! Thank you so much for your support!🥰❤️
Absolutely stunning! The widow and spice shelf stain brings warmth to your kitchen! Love it, enjoy it all👍
Everything looks Awesome, enjoyed the adventure with you .
I am sooooo happy for you. It’s so nice to see your dream come true!!!! Love, love, love how beautiful your kitchen is. For a while there I thought it would never happen but your FAITH pulled us all through. I too would stand where you do and just smile and appreciate all the labor and LOVE
Love love love that Island! Great job with design and Marion's build. The kitchen looks so beautiful. Thanks for sharing this long journey with us.
Arika, I am SO HAPPY for you! Us women need a beautiful and functional kitchen! : ) WE DESERVE IT!!!
I know you are very proud and you should be!!!
Everything turned out really beautiful! I love the Icy Teal color......
Thank you for sharing your journey with us and May God Bless you all!
It turned out really great. The window is my favorite part, the contrast looks amazing.
Absolutely beautiful, y’all deserve it 👏👏 & 👏👏 TFS you are truly blessed 😀
Yes I am Dora!❤️😀
Your kitchen is beautiful Arika, I love how bright it looks. I think I would stand staring at it all day too. You made a good job of your island too, how lovely you have pieces of your old kitchen incorporated. I thought you were going to say the light over the sink was your favourite thing.
Awe, Arika it all turned out so beautiful!!!! I love EVERYTHING ABOUT IT! I absolutely love the shelf above the stove!! I’m like you I keep saying I love everything but I do! Great job on the island! I’m so happy for you guys! You can just see the joy illuminating from you! So so happy!!!!👍🏻🐶🐶💕
It's so cute and I love it all! You definitely deserved a new kitchen and all us subscribers got to follow along on your journey. We spend so much time with you in your kitchen that it feels like it's ours too.
OMG I just love your kitchen...you guys are amazing...you have been truly blessed and deserving of it....
I started watching when you taped the brick pattern on the kitchen you've done a remarkable job 👍
Wow, love it so beautiful, also love the island. What a journey, I am so glad it all turned out and we are all so happy for you. Thanks for sharing.
Wow! I’m not sure how your videos came into my feed, but I have been hooked on all of them and I subscribed immediately and went through the kitchen journey with you. It turned out awesome. You all did an amazing job. That staring will be with you for a while. There’s nothing like stepping back and looking at the fruits of your labor. Enjoy and continue to be blessed!
It's awesome!! Y'all should be proud! Ok...the stained trim around the window sets the whole room off. I love it!
I am so excited for you!! I know this beautiful kitchen is going to bring you so much joy as you are cooking, baking, and doing laundry! It will make those chores so much more fun! I just love how it turned out it is so beautiful! I enjoyed this series so much!
I am so happy for you! Everything turned out amazing. Crazy to see the before and after. I almost forgot what it looked like. A huge transformation!! I love the spice shelf above the stove. A perfect added touch.
IT'S BEAUTIFUL! I LOVE the shelf above the stove...it's perfect. I know you are so happy it's complete and perfect.
You can spray paint those frig handles white and makes frig look new. Easy fix!👍
Beautiful kitchen. I can't pick one favorite. I love what you did around your window and above the range. And you made that bead board look beautiful. The island is perfect. You did a wonderful job bringing it all together with your decorating.
Your spice jars above your stove inspired me...I'm gonna order those for above my stove. Thank you! You are so right...God is So Good! Love that window and how it's framed.
Oh my goodness! It turned out so beautiful! You did an incredible job! Now it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor!
It turned out beautiful! In the end it’s so worth it! So happy for you guys!!! Thank you for letting us on this kitchen remodel journey with you. ❤️
Love how it all came together! Great ideas with your decorating, as usual. Seeing you so truly happy makes my day!
Oh, you did it! Spot on! Blending the new with your previous work; e.g., brick painting. I've learned so much from your remodel that is helping us with our own kitchen remodel. I'll write about it later. Today is your day, and it is definitely a day for celebration. I love what you've done! Ooh rah!
I'm in love with your new kitchen! So happy for you. Everything, just everything turned out so beautifully! I knew immediately when I saw the island the front piece was the piece from above the sink! Perfect place for it! I love the shelf above the stove! I love it all.
I've watched every video of the kitchen remodel. It looks wonderful! Every touch is perfection. I'm so happy for you, because you love to cook delicious meals for your family. Enjoy your lovely kitchen! You deserve it!!! TFS
Omgoodness, I 💕your kitchen! The stain around the window is perfection! Great job! ❤️
Your kitchen widow is so gorgeous. Love the wood. Perfection.😃👍💯💥
I love all the kitchen but my favourites are the window and the island ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful! I have Said this several times in your holiday vlogs and I am gonna say it again .... I would love to sit and have warm coco / coffee with you! Your home is always so cozy!
Love, love, love your new kitchen ! ❤❤❤ You've worked so hard and looks marvelous! I know you and your husband are so proud of all y'all have accomplished. It's just beautiful from top to bottom. I love the window over your kitchen sink especially the stained wood frame. It just set it off. I know every morning when you turn on the light in your new kitchen, there will be a smile on your face. 😊 God Bless You ! ❤
Your kitchen is beautiful. It is so warm and family oriented. I am so happy for you.
I love the kitchen. One thing I really liked was that you stained the window frame. I think you made the right decision .
Love your kitchen remodel! Your kitchen window just pops now! Love, love, love it all!
I'm so glad you were able to create the kitchen of your dreams. It's beautiful!
I was trying to guess your favorite part: island? window? sink? spice shelf?. I finally decided that your favorite is all of it 😁😆. (I really like the spice shelf...and the labeled jars.)
Thank you for sharing your kitchen journey with us. I hope it brings you many years of joy!
Your kitchen turned out beautifully. I love Farmhouse style and the choices you made with your decor are on the money. Enjoy every moment in there. ❤️
I was soooo anticipating this day and it is everything I thought it would be And much much more! Thanx for sharing,you deserve all this beauty and function!🥰❤️
Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful . I love your island and all of the choices you made for your kitchen.
You and your husband make a wonderful team. I just so much looking forward to your vlogs. They always come when i need a little nudge.
Your such a great inspiration to everyone you can tell that your faith guides your life.
Thank you again for inviting us to tag along with you on your kitchen renovation and your life.
Stay safe and have a blessed weekend.
Hi,Arika. I have always loved your house. It looks like a dollhouse. Everything is beautiful and I'm so proud for you. Your island turned out good,and your shelf above your stove is so pretty. You take care.
I’m in love with everything it came out beautiful 🥰🥰
I absolutely love the way your kitchen turned out. Marion did an awesome job on the island and it's my favorite too. I love the way the top turned out.
The kitchen looks so farmhouse cozy and functional. So happy for you ,definitely patience is a virtue you possess ❤️❤️👍🍎🙏
Your vision just came together so beautifully!! My favorite is your kitchen window and the spice shelf over the stove its all so beautiful!!!
I love, love your new kitchen! So light and bright! Love the decorating too! ❤️
Thank you for all the details, it will make doing our kitchen a lot easier. Love your kitchen, I bet you smile every time you walk in.