I need to vent.

As a middle child, I tend to avoid conflict, and my blog

most definitely would not be the place I'd choose to publicly vent my frustrations.

 On the other hand, it's the perfect place to show off my new vent.  :o)

I first saw it at an antique shop I visited in October, and I was shocked to find it

still in the same spot on the floor when we stopped back in December. 

(No, I did not hide it behind other merchandise.)

 With the discount I asked for, it was only $25, so I bought it

 and stashed it in the basement until after the holidays.

 

The wood was originally almost black, but my assistant

sanded it down to the pretty wood tone it's sporting now.

The only other change in the kitchen is that I switched out my beige buffalo check shades
  for my red & white table runner valances before Christmas,
 and they'll remain hanging on the windows through the summer months.

 Of course, now I've got to rearrange the plates hanging on the soffit,

but there's no need to vent about that.

We've been enjoying a few spring-like days up north,
as you can see by the sun streaming through the dining room window below.

Enough playing around in the kitchen.

  It's time to get outdoors and feel that sun on my face!

Thanks for visiting!

Vickie

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