so i don't know what i did wrong, but these seem to be no photos....any help would be appreciated???

to imbed pics into the message you :(assuming your pics are in photbucket)
1. Highlight and copy the HTML code under the pic
2. Go back to the message window on the forum and paste it in
3. It'll initially show up as a code but the pic will appear when you hit preview message.

If someone clicks on the imbedded pic it should take them to your photobucket album.

If you want it to appear as a link, just copy the URL code on your photobucket album and paste it into the "Optional Link URL" message box. Make sure you name the link. The link name will appear at the bottom of your forum message and when clicked; take the reader to your photobucket album. That's it! HTH

Do you have your album settings so that people without a password can see them? Or right-click and 'copy' their HTML codes and 'paste' them (one at a time) right into your message.

Here's your album, and everyone should check it out because it is fabulous!!!

When you see photos of my kitchen do you ever think "that's my kitchen"? Because looking at your pictures, at first glance, I thought "I know that space -- it's just in back of me!"

Okay, so I'm biased, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE your kitchen, gglks. And your granite is exquisite -- do you think it resembles soapstone? It gives me that feeling; in fact, it reminds me a lot of mamadadapaige's granite.

I think our sinks are twins, except it appears yours doesn't have that annoying zero-radius (which makes it a bear to clean out). And we have the same cooktop ... I'm telling you, we were meant to meet!

I love it. I really do love what you've done and am so grateful you shared pictures with us. Thank you and congratulations!

Here's the album!

Looks like the link has some extra characters typed in.
Try this...

Dawn

Here is a link that might be useful: costa esmerelda countertops and backsplash

thanks RMKITCHEN!!!!! i still don't know if i know how you got to my album!!!!!

i went back and forth from marble to soapstone and my dh resisted both. i thought i would never find a countertop i liked. then i saw this and i was soooooooo excited. my one concern with soapstone was i didn't know if the darkness would look right in my small space so this was like soapstone, but lighter. and yes, i have seen mamadadapaiges countertops and LOVED them. i'm soooooo happy to hear that you think they resemble hers!!!!

it's great to get such positive feedback. in my heart, i know i love what i have so far, but it is a bit intimidating posting pics here!!!!

and yes we should meet!!!! same sink, same cooktop, same taste, and both 38!!!!

And I forgot to mention that your kitchen is gorgeous!
I'm doing white(ish) cabinets too, and have the same faucet (sitting in a box...).
Thanks for sharing.

Dawn

Fabulous!! A definite take on the classic look, but softer and unique. You should thank your dh for resisting, thus allowing you to find just the perfect material.

thanks rhome410....that's what i wanted. i love the classic/christopher peacock kitchens but i really wanted to try to make it my own. the only unknown is the hood. my contractor is building it this week based off of a picture i gave him. it doesn't really fit the "classic" kitchen look but i'm thinking it will all work. keeping my fingers crossed and can't wait to show everyone!!

BEE-YOO-TEE-FULL! I can't wait to see more, especially your hood, since I'm in hood mode right now too! I'm also planning a non-traditional hood for my somewhat Peacocky kitchen.

What color is your island please?

Oh my oh my!!! I am SO glad you shared photos as it is looking super!!! Your granite is so pretty and unique. I love the foot detailing on your cabinets and the cup pulls, divine! That paint is going to work so well with your granite and backsplash.

Your backsplash is so unique and will give your kitchen a lot of character. Is it ceramic?

OK- I'm in love! I just made my first trip to the granite yard today and walked right by all the greens. Now I have to go back with a fresh eye tomorrow:)

Please share details about the backsplash- it's perfect!

I love, love, love your granite. My spouse is also belly-aching about soapstone and keeps trying to get me to look at granites. Is that honed? I really like the big vein running through it too.

I love it!

I saw our costa esmerelda slab today and our choice was re-affirmed. Even better to see it in your kitchen as the work progresses. We started demo work today. I look forward to more updates.

Beautiful granite, gorgeous kitchen and the backsplash will be just perfect! Well done!!

-Margie

Just beautiful! You found the perfect granite. You are so right about the mid-tone value working beautifully with the white cabinets. You have confirmed that one needs to look and look until the perfect material is discovered. I love the backsplash tiles too!

How great it is to see this all come together!

ooooohhhhhh! Pretty, pretty! I love the counters and the backsplash. Can't wait to see the backsplash installed. Both are gorgeous! That has to be one of the most "soapstone looking" granites I have ever seen. Love the cabs, sink, etc. Really pretty. Great job!

Love the two cuties in the tub as well. Great blackmail picture when they get to be teens!

so great to wake up and check all the messages. thanks sooooooooo much for the compliments.

erikanh---the island is alder wood in a chestnut stain (although i've been reading the thread about alder being too soft....time will tell!!!) i'm glad to hear you are also branching out on your hood.....send pics too if you can...

redroze---so glad you responded as your's is also one of my inspiration kitchens!!!! i'm not sure but i think the backspash is marble???? could be ceramic. it is made by elon tile and stone and it is called alabaster with ming green raised basketweave. the board i have has white grout but i picked a color called "mist"...i think it will make it stand out even more.....

cheril27---i have to say, i'm loving my granite even more than i thought i would. it is NOT honed. i took a piece of honed and polished home to look at and decided i liked the polished better. the color is already muted and the honed just seemed a little too "blah". also, costa esmerelda really varies so you might have to look around a little. the first slab we saw was more green and had more dark green veins with fewer white veins. i liked it but didn't walk out of there thinking "i have to have this"! then when i saw these slabs, i put them on hold almost right away. i actually wish they had more white veining. i'll have to post a picture of the island which does have a large white vein running the length of it. good luck in your search!!! it's so much fun and excitement!

mustbnuts---sorry about the bathroom picture!!!! i think it was in there for another thread about subway tile and thicker grout lines!!! but yes, great blackmail!!!

sayde---this is your upstate emailing buddy, in case you didn't recognize me!!!! you finally can see the progress of the kitchen we've been talking about!!!

Oh so gorgeous!!! You must be so excited!!

Where did you get the backsplash tile? I think it is really unique. The Elon website is terrible. I am considering Costa Esmerelda too. Yours looks great.

kelleg....i'm in upstate ny....i checked the website and it is terrible!!!! i got the tile at atlantic granite and stone. i can get you a name and phone number if you want a contact there.....it is kind of basic with the basketweave pattern but the raised aspect makes it really different. the girl i worked with at atlantic was so excited when i picked it because she said noone had used it yet!!!! we may be the first!!!!!

I had to look again at your pictures -- I love your that granite and backsplash!

thanks again rmkitchen!!!!! it is soooooo exciting!!! did you feel sad when it was all over or did you just enjoy it???

gglks,

Your kitchen is just gorgeous! You must be so proud and excited about the rest of it coming together! We're at about the same stage with our kitchen and it's so much fun seeing all the elements unfold, isn't it?!

Would you mind telling me where you got your cup pulls and what the length of them is? Thanks!

gglks,

Your kitchen is just gorgeous! You must be so proud and excited about the rest of it coming together! We're at about the same stage with our kitchen and it's so much fun seeing all the elements unfold, isn't it?!

Would you mind telling me where you got your cup pulls and what the length of them is? Thanks!

nancy east,

it is fun after all the research and decisions are finally made! our cup pulls are the gilmore pull in polished nickel from restoration hardware. i used 4 inch pulls on almost everything. we have one drawer (under the cooktop) that is a 36 in drawer and i used two 4 inch cup pulls. the bank of drawers next to the sink are 24 inches. i thought one 4 inch cup pull didn't look right but two pulls looked busy so i went with the 6 inch cup pulls for those drawers. hope it helps!

Thanks for the info. I am VERY far away from a backsplash, but I appreciate the info. I am curious, if you are willing to share, how much tile like this costs per square foot. Thanks. I don't have much of a feel for tile costs...

kelleg...it was about $30/sq. ft. i am only doing the area above the cooktop so i only need about 12 sq. ft....i think you can find much less expensive, and also much more expensive......

gglks, could you please tell me which sink you have. You mentioned it was Kohler...is it the "verity"? It looks so nice in your kitchen, I'd be very excited to hear that is the verity because that's one of the few stainless farm sinks that will fit in my space. Thanks.

cheril27.....yes, it is the verity. i love the way it looks. i will say it seems a little bit smaller than some other farmsinks but it works for me. i think the width is great but the length and depth may be a few inches shorter....but the price is right and it looks great!!!! good luck!!!!

Thanks for getting back to me so fast. I was a little worried about the depth of the sink, but it's the same as I have now so I think I'm worring about nothing. Plus, I'm really to short for anything deeper than 9". I have been agonizing over sinks for the past two weeks! It feels so good to have another decision made. Thanks again.