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OmniActive Health Technologies introduced non-GMO and allergen-free Gingever High Potency Ginger. Gingever is a high-potency super-critical fluid extract with 30% bioactives (minimum 20% gingerols) made from an FDA-acknowledged GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) source. It is produced without harsh solvents.
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Elemental Herbs has introduced All Good Lips SPF 20, a zinc oxide-based lip balm that comes in coconut and unscented varieties. The higher SPF is intended to "shield lips from sun damage in even the most concerning conditions, such as water and snow," says the company.
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How can one best implement a minimal serverside mail filtering system which does one thing: remove signature attachments by name.
Some colleagues' every email contains an inline embedded "signature.gif" or "signature-nn.gif" (where nn appears to increment until their email client is restarted). Having a need to identify mails with (meaningful) attachments is hampered by the fact that all their emails have (meaningless) attachments.
Ideally I'd like to be able to add new filenames to a blacklist, so that new embedded graphics could be easily zapped on mail receipt.
Mailserver is Exim on Debian Linux, so serverside mail filters such as procmail would be well suited. Clientside we have a variety of mail apps, so a clientside solution isn't as suitable.
How can this be done with Exim + Procmail (or equivalent?)


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Andi Dorfman, 27, and Josh Murray, 29, are SO in love! The Bachelorette star reportedly surprised her man for his 30th birthday on Friday night. See the adorable party pics below!
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Andi and Josh may have made it through 'The Bachelorette' and are planning to live happily ever after, but that doesn't mean they need to rush to make babies!
Josh Murray is ready to have kids with Andi Dorfman as soon as possible, he's said in recent interviews, but the couple — who only just met on The Bachelorette (and we know only really hung out once a week then) should hold off. Enjoy being engaged and then married before rushing into family time!
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Is a baby on the way for Andi Dorfman and Josh Murray? Not so fast! A new report claims that the newly engaged couple are already fighting, and yes — it's over whether or not they'll have a baby together soon.
Is Andi Dorfman, 27, ready to be a mom? Don't get your hopes up The Bachelorette fans, because it doesn't seem like a baby is on the way for her and Josh Murray, 29. There is a new report claiming that the couple are already passed the honeymoon phase and now they are fighting over whether or not it's a good idea to welcome a baby just yet.
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Nick Viall Blames Andi Dorfman For Having To Reveal Sex Life On TV
It seems as if Nick Viall keeps digging himself a deeper hole. The 'Bachelorette' runner-up was blasted after he revealed on live TV that he had slept with Andi Dorfman. Since then, he's admitted he didn't want to 'insult' Andi, but now is Nick blaming Andi for having to reveal their sex life?
We were so shocked when Nick Viall, 33, revealed on July 28 during the live special of The Bachelorette: After The Final Rose on July 28 that he and Andi Dorfman, 27, had slept together. As HollywoodLife.com previously reported, a source told us EXCLUSIVELY that Nick never meant to "insult" Andi. However, in a new interview, Nick blames Andi for having to reveal private details about their relationship on live TV. Check out the video!
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It was the ideal place for us - which is a large family with 4 children. It was convenient that there was a supermarket within walking distance. We enjoyed the only two minutes walking distance to a small lovely beach, where there was also the opportunity to snorkel. A wonderful holiday, and we will definitely come again. more


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Israel. so far, hasn't manage to build a network of alliances, or even keep the ones she had. She still tries to rely to heavily on the US, while the US tries to back away. And diplomats in Israel?
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Assassin's Creed
Another outing for the series, but apparently only to keep PS3 and 360 owners happy, writes Matt Kamen
Celebrities have been happy to grace video games with their presence. So ask no more what Snoop Dogg and Kevin Spacey have in common
The latest title in Ubisoft's time-spanning assassination series is the most beautiful and complex – but is it suitable for newcomers? By Nick Cowen
A promotional animation for Ubisoft's forthcoming stealth adventure game has had tongues wagging – and heads falling off. By Keith Stuart
How can I survive the summer without Skyrim and Assassin's Creed? The Book Doctor recommends great fantasy books for the beach to a game obsessed 12-year-old
Real cities getting too much for you? Our readers showcase their best virtual cityscapes, from Steampunk City to 1920s Berlin
Ubisoft has come under fire for its lack of playable female characters in the latest Assassin's Creed game. Tell us which games you think have the best female characters
From stunning city renders in GTA or Assassin's Creed to megalopolises you've built in SimCity or Minecraft, share your favourite virtual cities using GuardianWitness
The virtual cityscapes of Assassin's Creed or Grand Theft Auto are astonishingly lifelike – and now they are changing how we plan real cities
Ubisoft's historical adventure will reach the French revolution later this year – but only on PC and "next-gen" consoles. Rumours suggest another title due for PS3 and Xbox 360. By Keith Stuart
One of the tightest examples of storytelling yet in the Assassin's Creed saga with a serious message, writes Matt Kamen
Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, PC; Ubisoft; £7.99
Review Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – review3 / 5 starsForget the naysayers – Assassin's Creed is a jewel of an adventure on the high seas, says Stuart Richardson
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag director Ashraf Ismail shows off some of the naval and fort battle elements that compliment the usual stalk-and-kill gameplay
Ubisoft has launched an action-packed new trailer concentrating on the naval element of its forthcoming Assassin's Creed instalment
The latest in the multimillion-selling Assassin's Creed series was a huge hit at this year's E3 event in Los Angeles
Buccaneering new content awaits as Ubisoft latch onto one of the most popular parts of the last game, open seas battles. By Nick Cowen
It's a worthwhile purchase for anyone who hasn't played it before, writes Matt Kamen
The writer talks about hallucinogenic sequences and how next-gen consoles will take game-writing to new heights. By Steve Boxer
PS Vita; Ubisoft; £34.99-£36.99
PC, PS3, Wii U & Xbox 360; £29.99-£39.99; Ubisoft
Review Assassin's Creed 3 – review4 / 5 stars
Nick Cowen: Niggles aside, the scope, ambition, beauty and flat-out bravery of Assassin's Creed 3 puts it in the land of the giants
Vast in scale and rich in intrigue, this could be the defining epic of a generation of consoles, writes Tom Meltzer
Nick Cowen: We bid farewell, reluctantly, to Ezio and say hello to his slightly humourless successor in a worthy addition to the series
A new engine and a new outlook make Ubisoft's latest historical stab-'em-up smoother and faster-moving than ever; just what the series needs after a couple of lacklustre sequels
Ubisoft shows off the first in-game footage from its latest Assassin's Creed adventure, this time set during the American war of independence
Keith Stuart: The latest title in the history-spanning Assassin's Creed adventure will be out in October with a new hero – and a Wii U release
Keith Stuart: Look at what's at the very top of the heap. That couldn't possibly be a Call of Duty game ... could it?
In Assassin's Creed's fourth instalment, the quest goes on, but clear signs of franchise fatigue are setting in, writes Bulent Yusuf
Review Assassin's Creed: Revelations – review4 / 5 stars
Nick Cowen: The latest outing in the Assassin's Creed series can certainly hold its own against much younger games
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Asia News
IUCN welcomes 38 new Members
On 4 June 2010, the 74th Meeting of the IUCN Council admitted 38 new Members to join IUCN. … | French | Spanish
07 Jun 2010 | News story
World Environment Day: Stop and think about life
Today, 5 June, we celebrate World Environment Day, with the theme: "Many Species. One Planet. One Future." Let everyone hear this urgent call to conserve the diversity of life on our planet. …
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World Environment Day 2010 Celebrated at Ziarat
IUCN Pakistan, Ziarat Office celebrated World Environment Day on 5th June 2010 at Ziarat with participation of more than 250 students and teachers from eight different secondary schools and colleges. The Minister of Forest Balochistan, Mr. Akhundzada Abdul Samad was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Among others, the Deputy Commissioner Ziarat, Mr. Mohammad Siddique Mandokhail, different government officials, representatives of local NGOs, civil society, notables and community members participated in the event. …
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Journalists trained for environmental and investigative reporting
Pakistan, 4 June 2010 (IUCN): 'Investigative reporting is one of the highest calling for journalists; it is one of the best ways we can serve our public and our democracy', Dr. Sherry Ricchiardi, Professor, School of Journalism, Indiana University. …
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Indian Orchids under Threat
India has a rich diversity of over 1,200 species of tropical and temperate orchids, including many with floriculturally and therapeutically proven traits. The majority of them are, however, endangered due to unregulated commercial collection and habitat destruction. …
04 Jun 2010 | News story
Energy action in Asia
In Asia, IUCN is working to incorporate nature-based principles into energy policies and promote fair access to clean energy through economic approaches. From village solar energy projects to research into new energy crops, the work and experience of IUCN Members plays a key role. …
03 Jun 2010 | News story
The future of sustainable energy
Our demand for energy continues to soar, especially for the relatively cheap oil and gas that has formed the basis of how almost all of our communities have developed over the past century.
Population growth, economic development and changing consumption patterns mean that energy demand will continue increasing in the future. Andrea Athanas is Senior Programme Officer for IUCN's Business and Biodiversity Programme. Here she talks about how we can meet the increasing demand for energy without increasing the impact on natural ecosystems, such as forests, oceans and rivers.
01 Jun 2010 | Audio
Book Launch: Conservation for a New Era (Chinese)
IUCN China launched the Chinese version of "Conservation for a New Era" on April 20, 2010. The event was attend by IUCN Head of Science and Learning Unit Dr. Sue Mainka, IUCN Councilor Dr. Ma Keping, and Friends of Nature Chairman Professor Yang Dong Ping. … | Chinese
31 May 2010 | News story
"Beautiful Nature, Beautiful Reading": Biodiversity Book Launch and Inauguration of 2010 Biodiversity Week
The event was held on May 18, 2010 at the historical Han Fen Lou Bookstore in Beijing. Six excellent books related to biodiversity conservation were launched together at the event: the First Discovery Series for young children, Elephant Rola and Teachers for Tigers for children to read with their parents and teachers. The Whole World in Your Hands for nature and geography fans, as well as In Search of Harmony: ECBP Stories and Conservation for a New Era produced by professionals and specialists at the very front of biodiversity conservation. With simple language and colorful pictures, these books fully demonstrate the miraculous biodiversity in nature and articulate its linkages with our everyday life. … | Chinese
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The Kinect 2.0 may have split from the Xbox One, but it will be ready to find new love with PC partners soon. A Microsoft Store listing highlights a July 15 release date for the Xbox logo-less, PC-compatible 3D camera, meaning we can put Xbox head…
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Kinect 2.0 finds a home on PC July 15
The Kinect 2.0 may have split from the Xbox One, but it will be ready to find new love with PC partners soon. A Microsoft Store listing highlights a July 15 release date for the Xbox logo-less, PC-compatible 3D camera, meaning we can put Xbox head…
Save $120 on an Xbox One, Kinect, Forza 5, a game you pick
Wal Mart is offering $ 119 of savings on an Xbox One bundle: You can grab the console (with Kinect), a digital copy of Forza 5, and a choice of whatever game you want for $ 500. There are 18 Xbox One games to choose from for the free option, including…
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Xbox One kicks Kinect to the curb, becomes $399
Ask and ye shall receive. One of the main pillars keeping Xbox One in second place to the PS4 is about to disappear. Starting June 9th you will be able to purchase an Xbox One for $ 399. How did they do this you ask? They are accomplishing this by removing the Kinect. Yes it is true, if you don't want a Kinect you no longer have to buy one.
When the Xbox One was announced Microsoft made a big deal about how Kinect would greatly improve the next gen gaming experience. Fast Forward to six months post launch and there is only one game that uses it and the controls are not very good. The overall mood in that gaming community is that Kinect is just an unnecessary accessory and Microsoft is finally listening to its fans.
The new Xbox One is available for pre-order on Amazon and ships on the same day as their E3 press conference. You can of course still buy an Xbox One with Kinect if you want, but why would you do that?
Dragon Age: Inquisition Will Have Kinect Voice Commands
Skyrim proved that people like shouting at dragons, now you'll be able to use the Xbox One's Kinect to give out commands in BioWare's upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition.
In an interview with the game's creative director Mike Laidlaw in the Official Xbox Magazine, he confirmed that the game will use Kinect voice commands. Laidlaw said, "We're expecting that Xbox 360 and Xbox One editions will ship with a Kinect-enabled voice command feature, just like Mass Effect 3 did."
He also said that SmartGlass features that "make sense" are being considered, commenting, "We want Inquisition to be an experience you can take with you everywhere – to work, the commute home, the living room, bed."
[Source: TotalXbox via Eurogamer]
Our Take:
I'm not a huge proponent of Kinect, but I already have one hooked up and I wouldn't mind having some actual in-game uses for it. However, I assume that BioWare has the good sense to make these features optional. What do you think? Do you want Kinect in Dragon Age? Did you like the voice commands in Mass Effect 3?
Joystiq Streams: Picking a fight with Kinect Sports Rivals
Joystiq's Jess Conditt did not much care for Kinect Sports Rivals. "The biggest challenge in gameplay is often hassling with the Kinect," chided Jess in her two-star review, "Overall, the games themselves are insultingly simple." Everything's worth a…
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Kinect Sports Rivals review: The crowd goes mild
Kinect Sports Rivals looks like a mobile game for the new, hit reality sports show that all of your friends will be watching, according to its prime time commercials. The game is crowded with bright colors, an excitable narrator, a hard-ass trainer,…
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Kinect For Windows v2 Detailed By Microsoft
Windows PCs are going to receive their own version of the Xbox One's Kinect, and a few details were recently revealed by Microsoft. One of the most immediately noticeable is the omission of the console version's glowing "X" logo on the right side of the face. In its place on the Windows version is a simple glowing dot.
Among the other minor changes is the word "Kinect" on the top of the unit in the bottom-left corner. The device requires a hub that connects the Kinect sensor to the power supply and the PC's USB 3.0 port. The post on the MSDN blog indicates that the device is getting "closer and closer to launch," but no specific timeframe was mentioned.
Our Take
It appears that this v2 of Kinect won't make any drastic changes to the device. Hope you enjoy a bunch of buttons showing up over your desktop whenever you need to scratch your head!
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See if there are any legal methods, with regard to property rights, that can solve your issue. Perhaps she could be legally obligated to make some changes?
Act out of kindness rather than getting even. The only way you really get even is by lowering yourself to her level. Rise above it and stay optimistically focused on a solution. Have some fun with it. Laugh about this crazy lady and make a game of it. Perhaps offer some help around her property if she needs it, if she is willing to come to a compromise?
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The unity of all living things, magnificently symbolized in the mystical tree of life. Dyed in vibrant colors, our tagua necklace is a sublime piece.
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-- On February 10, the National and Clogs member Bryce Dessner will debut two new pieces of music in New York City. The first will be performed by Bang on a Can All-Stars at Merkin Hall as part of the 2011 People's Commissioning Fund concert. Dessner himself will perform the second piece, "Tour Eiffel", at St. Ann's Warehouse, as part of a show that also features Nico Muhly, Sam Amidon, and the Brooklyn Youth Chorus.
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Remember this 'awful' kitchen?
I had posted asking for help a year or so ago and recently contemplated interchanging my kitchen and master bedroom but the dimensions of the master bedroom will not accomodate an island and that was what I was truly hoping for. I had saved the previous suggestions on my laptop but recently lost the hard drive so have to start over.
Cabinets are Honey Spice Oak and dh has "requested" that I not paint them yet because they are in good shape. Since this photo was taken I have added antique bronze handles.
I was thinking I could remove the trim on top of the cabinets and add a better moulding as well as move the corner cabinet up to match the one over the stove and fix a shelf for the tv under it.
I had told my dh that I wanted a new sink and faucet for Christmas and that sometime in 2011 I really wanted new countertops. I absolutely hate the green. I have removed most of the glassware off the top.
Then I got the surprise of my life when my MIL gave me the wonderful gift of cash for Christmas and my mom ordered me a new faucet. (A Rustic Bronze). DH is taking me to Bristol on Saturday to look at sinks. I had been adamant on a double bowl but am now thinking single bowl.
I can't afford granite nor would it hold its value in my neighborhood but do love the look of the Formica FX180. I was hoping some of you might give me ideas on what $1500 might do to bring this kitchen out of the grass.
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I think you are definitely on the right track: new trim instead of the plate rail; new counters that you love, your new hardware and a new sink and faucet will do wonders. Not sure how raising the corner cabinet would work - I guess that depends on whether it shares a frame with the cabinets next to it. Also, it would make it more tricky to put new moulding above it all. I'd probably leave that cabinet as is but that's just my opinion.
Your photo doesn't show any light fixtures but that's another thing to think about: replacing an outdated fixture is an easy fix that can have a big impact.
I would leave the corner cabinet alone and instead replace the tv for one that mounts under the cabinet. When you're thru watching tv the monitor flips up and out of the way.
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Excellent suggestions above:
1) Yes -- do remove the taller railing and replace with thicker molding
2) Reconsider moving the cabinets -- that move might eat up much of your budget. Instead -- save the money -- and put it toward the purchase of your new countertops and sink.
3) Yes -- another vote to consider painting the walls. Can you post updated photos of the entire area? As mentioned above -- the pale yellow does bring out the yellow tones in the wood cabinets.
4) I wonder how your cabinets would look with a deeper colored stain? Check out the Minwax Polyshades site online and see some of their colors. Might be an idea that would work in the future for your DH too!
5) Yes -- adding an island can really help too. There are many islands available on the market -- check out Target.com -- I believe I saw some there .....
You sure those cabinets are oak? They look like maple to me. I don't see the oak-y grain and do see a maple-y sheen. Maybe it's just the picture though.
Anyway, they look like nice cabinets. A new sink & faucet, paint, counter, backsplash, and kitchen light as chicagoans suggested will have a big modernizing impact on your cabs. Keep us posted!
If it were me, I'd earmark that $$ for the counters and sink first and foremost (and your new faucet was such a nice gift!).
The rest I'd DIY on a pay as you go plan. First, I'd paint, then I would consider darkening up the cabs as teacats suggested. Then I would step back and consider if the plate rail needed to go. If so, I'd then do the crown. I'd also do what annz suggested, but that would be the last thing.
The counters would be first (and I feel like I can say that - my tile floor is just a shade darker than your counters and I just put down an 8 ft rug to cover a bunch of it up, LOL!). If the FX is too expensive, and your counters are otherwise in good shape, consider a copper or stainless steel covering (do a search on the kitchen forum).
Adopt this mantra: Tolerate what you can, replace what you can't ;-)
Thanks so much! Paint is definately on the agenda. My former kitchen with oak cabinets was SW Copper Mountain and I loved it. I am hoping to do the same color again. I am at a loss on the countertops. I really like the FX18o Burnished Montana. I'm just not sure about going so dark. I haven't found a lighter one that matches the cabinets.
The cabinets are beautiful. They do indeed look like maple. It would be a shame to paint those beautiful cabinets.
I love the idea of the Copper Mountain!
I think you are on the right track. And I don't think a dark countertop would be bad at all. It adds a nice contrast to the whole room.
I agree with others - the corner cabinet is fine as is.
It's really a very nice kitchen, and with some of the updates you are talking about on here, it will be a wonderful kitchen that will last you a long, long time.
Minwax polyshades are very difficult to work with, I really like the color of your cabinets. Consider getting a few doors (the corner cab would be a good one) cut for glass to break up the line of wood cabs. New trim to replace the platerack would look awesome!
I'd post this on the kitchen forum. They have some great ideas, in the area to the right of your stove, you could add glass, use some corbels, fake legs and beadboard to create a hutch. Someone on the kitchen forum suggested it to me and it looks great for very little investment. (I painted my cabs, but they weren't as nice as yours are.)
Honestly, I think your kitchen is very charming! I do not mind the rail at the top of the cabinets at all - I think it adds to the charm.
If it were my kitchen, I would change the countertop, new sink, faucet and paint the walls if you are so inclined. Otherwise - I think it looks great!
Best wishes to you!
I would remove the railing off of just the cabinets that are over the stove. They look kind of odd sticking up there, and if you remove them, then it brings the height of those cabinets closer to the rest of the cabinets, and then you won't have to worry about moving the other cabinet. Please don't paint the cabinets, they are beautiful... :-)
I vote for removing the railing, but leaving the cabs the color they are. I bet they look better with the new knobs. I second the undermount TV. I have one and LOVE IT. Frees up so much space on the counter. Mine is also a radio, which is nice.
I traded out a double sink for a single and I also love that. I rarely handwash anything, so found no need for the double. I happened to get one at IKEA that has a drain board and I also got the sliding cutting board for it. It only comes in stainless, but I paired it with my ORB faucet, and I think it looks ok.
Definitely get your new countertops and possibly paint. I think you'll find you're much happier then.
Here is a link that might be useful: sink
I do the order Ummm listed. Countertop and paint and new hardware (or painted old hardware) alone will make a huge difference. I don't know what much it runs but I do want to say I really like the look of the FX 180 and if I could do over, and didn't have the money for granite I'd pick that over my solid surface. If it's still in the budget then I'd consider adding different moulding. It could be cheaper maybe to get one of those undermount tvs as posted above?
Is your backsplash tin? Once the counter is changed you could possibly paint that if need to be?
You have a nice kitchen but these changes will really freshen it up.
What bothers me most about this kitchen is the countertop, the backsplash, and the wall paint. That pale yellow with the green and ?black kind of makes my teeth itch.
Since your DH wants to keep the cabinet color, I'd chose a paint color that will compliment that and your floors. Either paint the backsplash to match, or replace it with tile. I'd then chose a countertop color in a neutral tone that also compliments the wood, but maybe has a shade of the wall color in it.
I wouldn't fiddle around with the cabinet trim or changing the corner cabinet, since any patching or repairing might be difficult to match the current stain.
If you are not are about painting but don't like the color of the wood could you stain them a different color? Try it on the back of a cabinet drawer or door. My mom had new doors in her kitchen and bathroom installed. She did strip the cabinets and re-stained them to match new doors. Would have been impossible to match the 45 year old finish, it was a mess to do however. You can get stains in whites-blacks, reds, blue and everything in between. I used a white stain on a pine cabinet and it looks great. I did purchase it at a specialty wood workers store (not a big box) I would always be afraid of paint chipping and such.
Here is a link that might be useful: stain colors
those don't look like oak to me either. is the BS the same material as the counter top? i'd get rid of that also.
the FX is rather expensive. Check it out, but there are many other really nice laminates that aren't FX. The cabs and counter top don't need to 'match', just go together nicely.
I'd change the counter top/sink, BS and repaint. I'd definitely take off the rail over the stove - it looks very weird up there. It isn't attached to the others! I'd probably take all of the rail down - never have liked those.
add the undercab tv mount and glass in the doors of a few cabs and it'll be a whole new kitchen!
My daughter and SIL's kitchen is/was very similar to yours with the green laminate, orange cabinets and yellow walls. I believe we have discussed this before. They recently went through an update with new granite counter tops, paint, new sink, cabinet knobs and finally, new SS appliances.
I was originally against the granite because like with your neighborhood, I didn't think that their home/neighborhood could support the granite. However, they got a great deal on it and I don't see why they wouldn't get their money back on resell.
The updates (especially the paint) really made all the difference in their home.
After (before the appliance change. I'll make a new thread sometime, when I can get over to their home and take photos.
Newhomebuilder, What a dramatic difference? I had thought one would have to do a lot more changes than that to get those results. I really like the granite but its out of my current price range.
This is the hardware that I installed after the above photo!
My "current" dilemna is what color of countertops to go with. I looked for a light creamy neutral but can't seem to find something that looks right with the honey in the cabinets.
One option is the prefabs that they sell at Homedepot. They are really affordable. Looking at the internet prior narrowed it down to these two
This is my dh's favorite but it does have some grey tones in it and that holds me back!
In person this one isn't as golden as it looks on the internet.
I really like the look of the Burnished Montana in the FX180 line.
A friend whose dad owns a cabinet shop and has promised he could "do me right" says I would be crazy not to go with Butterrum Granite Laminate with the honey cabinets as seen in this picture.
What does everyone else think?
I don't know, they made almost all changes one could make. The only thing not changed was the color of the cabinets and floors.
I like the middle faux granite that you showed. Not sure that I care for the Butter Rum. I like what your husband likes, but not sure how it would look in your kitchen. What paint color would you use?
hondagirl - The color is BM Woodstock Tan.
Out of the four laminite choices you posted, I like the one your DH likes the best. Can you purchase a small piece and bring it home to see how the grey areas look with your cabinets?
I think the Burnished Montana limits your paint colors and the second one would accentuate the golden hue of your cabinets. The Butterrum granite is....eh. Nice but I think there are nicer choices out there.
I personally like when the countertop contrasts with the cabinets, which is why I like the darker countertop DH likes.
If you want laminate, there are a lot of colors that I think would look nice with it. Of course, you'd have to get samples and see for yourself.
Formica Mineral Jet
Formica Basalt Slate
Formica Labrador Granite
Formica Walnut Quarstone
Wilsonart Antique Topaz
Wilsonart Brazillian Topaz
Wilsonart Deepstar Agate
Sorry for getting carried away :)
Do not be sorry! I just don't have any idea what to do with it. I will order samples this weekend of the ones you selected. I really like the Topaz ones.
This is a closeup of the one available at Homedepot. It has the Ogee Edge and a pretty shine that would cost extra at the Cabinet Shop.
However I am not really crazy about the grey showing in it. I really want to paint the kitchen SW Copper Mountain like my former kitchen. See how peaceful and serene it was!
Thanks for all the advice!
I used the Butterrum laminate in our kitchen remodel and love it. I had it done by a local company with a flat deck (no integrated backsplash) and a full roundover nose. It was just under $1000 for the whole kitchen, including installation (U shaped main area, straight stretch of baking zone, and raised bar).
I chose a Silgranit sink in Cafe which works great with the countertop. It's the best sink material I've ever used (and I've had stainless steel, cast iron, acrylic, etc.) I love the 1 1/2 bowl design; for me, it's the best of the huge single bowl with the added benefit of just a small second bowl to keep things separate.
I would try the wall paint, countertops, new sink and hardware, etc., first. Then, if you still don't like the cabinet color, definitely look into General Finishes gel stain. I've used Java on several projects and it is easy and beautiful. Someone on the kitchen forum did a whole kitchen in Java and it looks fantastic. If you don't want to go that dark, they have several other shades (but really try to find the GF brand, as it is so much better than any of the other products I've tried).
@ Equest
Sorry for going off-topic/hijacking, but do you happen to have a link to the kitchen done in Java that you are talking about? I did a search but couldn't find it. I am trying to stain our doors to match our very dark bamboo floors and haven't been able to find a dark enough color in a gel stain at the big box's.
On another note, we have the exact same sink--color and all! And I, too, love the material and the size of it. Being able to hide an entire cookie sheet in the sink until I'm ready to wash it makes my life somehow seem much less stressful :)
Barelythere, I can't find her original reveal thread, but it is Celticmoon like Chocolatebunny said. I did find this thread where she responded with instructions and links to her Photobucket pics (as well as another poster who did a kitchen in GF gel stain).
I've done a coffee table and two antique beds in it and love the product overall, and especially the Java color. There is no other product that compares to it, IMO. I had to order from Rocklers, but it's worth it!
Here is a link that might be useful: Java gel stain thread
I think the cabs are maple - so staining would prove to be difficult, painting would be much easier. Leaving them as is seems to be where you are going - and they look to be in great condition.
I agree to remove the spindly plate rail
Also, I think the back splash is really creating a cave like look overall. Is that painted/faux tin plate? - A simple 4x4 tile or subway would really open things up and not be too much $.
Out of the laminates above I think the butter rum your friend suggested is best. Dh choice may render a similar feel in the overall space - severe contrast to counter/cabs.
I would suggest the following order:
Choose counter material - getting samples (large if you can) bring them into the space & take photos - live with it for a little while.
- Back splash that compliments the counter material-Home Depot carries/stocks these at reasonable price points
- remove plate rail
- TV off the counter
- New sink/faucet - I prefer a single bowl - if you can get an undermount I would go that way
- Paint that compliments the overall choices
- A nice runner in front of the sink and some simple accessories to tie it all together
- ? do you have pics of the rest of the kit/breakfast area?
Good luck
This is the other side of the kitchen opposite the stove.
Now that the OTR Microwave is in place. There is no microwave and the dishwasher has been finished out. I would love to move the fridge to where the dishwasher is and then put the dishwasher beside the sink where it belongs. The family that built the home saw no need of a dishwasher.
This is the wall opposite the sink that has the table and chairs. This is an old pic and the curtains are no longer there.
Hi, Camarodreamer. I just wanted to say I think the honey color of your cabinets is lovely, and your kitchen overall already very attractive. My own cabs are white, trim honeyish white, walls pale honey, counters honey-toned butcher block, and floors "deep honey" pine, (!), so obviously I like that color. Almost everything looks great against it, too.
In any case, that wall color you love sounds like a really good starting point for your new look. Maybe look around a while longer for additional counter options, though? I think you're on the right track with the light creamy counter, which should bring the various elements of a busy space together very nicely and keep it nearly as flexible as mine is. That handsome bronze choice is good looking but would lock in a certain look as certainly as the green. BTW, if there's an Ikea within reach of a nice scout-and-lunch trip, you might check it out for additional inexpensive counter choices.
But--since the counters are coming off, how about definitely getting a bid on what it'd take to do a little cabinet shuffling to move that DW in where you and your kitchen need it? It probably would cost less than you fear and really should be on your list if at all possible. Maybe DW and counter now, and then new top moldings and backsplash for next Christmas? Agree the corner cab is very nice as is.
Hi again! I tried to post this last night, but for some reason, I could not log on to GW.
My daughter sent this photo via her cell phone, so it's not very good. I wanted you to see the kitchen with the SS appliance.
Also wanted to say that they could not afford to finish the backsplash, so opted to paint. Could you paint your existing backsplash a lighter color, or color of the new walls?
Thank you so much! I now wish I had went with SS but when I first bought the dw I still had a white fridge and mixed stove. I was also afraid the SS was too modern for the style of cabinets. I hope to paint within a couple of weeks. I will paint the paintable bs the same color then take some pics with different laminate samples. DH really likes the dark contrast and we saw a dual tone moulding on a display at HD. I wish I had taken a pic. My sis is in the hospital in that town and if it will quit snowing I will be there on Sunday and get a pic of it.
Suero, I can't believe how the lighter backsplash opens it up. It is really making me rethink my color choice of SW Copper Mountain but honestly don't think dh would like the green ( ESP after I was so adamant to remove the green countertops lol). I absolutely hate to ask but could you do a rendition with a copper and/or a creamy beige? I can't believe how the visual has made me re-evaluate my choices.
Thank you so very much! I almost think the dark laminate at HD would look good with a light backsplash. I really like the cream and think I will try to pick up a couple of samples at SW next week. Any suggestions? I had thought the copper would be great because there is lots of light but wish I had never agreed to the yellow!
If you haven't finished your kitchen yet look at BM deer path. It looks great with my oak cabinets. Have you considered granite tile and using it on the backsplash as well. Much more affordable than solid grante and you can get a good tile setter that can use a silicone type material instead of grout so that the tiles can be very close together. Just a thought!
Thank you soonermom! I have been looking at the granite tile. A friend just did hers and I love it. It seems that everytime I get my funds together something else takes precedence. I looked for a pic of your kitchen but hadn't found one. I really appreciate you thinking of my poor "awful" kitchen.
Finally after all of this time, I have an appointment for someone to come and measure and attempt an "upgrade" on my kitchen. I plan to keep the current cabinets but get new countertops, sink, faucet, and pantry cabinets. I was thinking of switching the location of dw and fridge. I want a new backsplash. The biggest choices need to make is whether to go with a two tone kitchen. I was thinking of doing a dark (almost black) pantry in the area where the coat rack is. Then doing oak moulding all over the kitchen with a black rope to tie it in. And whether to add an island in lieu of the table and chairs. Any thoughts?
Wondered how your plans are going.
No question that removing the rail would be one of the first things I would do. The other would be replace the counters and do something different on the splash -- even if it is paint. Paint and counters are the things to focus on. I think we have a good chorus going on that theme. ;-)
I wouldn't hesitate to do something like an armoire (you can find them used cheap and paint any color you want) for a pantry. An unfitted piece doesn't tie you to anything that can't be easily changed -- maybe used in another room down the road. Another option there might be to use the cabinet that is next to the DW, the drawer stack where you could move the DW and create a hutch on that wall, possibly next to or surrounding your fridge. I wouldn't be inclined to do a two tone trim -- they are just too limiting and I think they tire quickly.
Another option you have with those cabinets and the vaulted ceiling would be to raise all of the upper cabinets and install an open shelf below. If you wanted to do something like that, you might consider removing the plate rack or figuring how to tie it in/use it without having too much open storage.
I can understand moving the DW. That makes perfect sense. I'm not sure why you would want an island here instead off your table and chairs. I may not be envisioning the way this all works together correctly, but I think you would chop up or box up your space and lose more than you would gain. I don't know that you could seat more than 2 or 3 and you can seat 6 now if you pull the table from the window. In fact, start by pulling the table away from the window and rotating it. Even take the chairs away from the kitchen side and see if you really like the way the space functions. The height will be different, but you can get a better feel for the flow and use of the space.
You seem concerned about a dark counter, but with floor and cabinets so close to the same wood, you really need some contrast and charcoal to black will tie in your appliances. Get a more contemporary window treatment -- even a simple shade, and with a new paint color, it will really look totally different. I'd talk to everybody I knew who had done counters and talk to fabricators and stone yards. You don't have a lot of counters to deal with and they are pretty straight and simple pieces. You might find a remnant (lats slab in the lot) or even prefab counters in a simple black granite that would look great. I have nothing against laminate, but a quality one may not be cheaper or much less than a great find in granite. Don't cross it off your list if you haven't looked.
Good luck -- let us know how it's going.
Finally the weather broke and one of the cabinet folks made it here to measure! I get to see his plans this week. I wish we had granite yards in this area but not a one so its definately out of my reach. I agree that an island seems a little cramping so am scratching it off my list. I stressed to this guy that the dishwasher and fridge switch was required and have convinced that a black wall of cabinets that includes pantry on the wall is acceptable especially with black accent trim on the L shaped section but I'm at a loss on what that wall should include. Suggestions appreciated!
I went to the tile store this evening and in my normal matchy matchy frame of mind just kept looking for tiles for countertop and backsplash that would match the cabinets. I know that's not the way to go but can't get my mind around the needed contrast. I did bring a sample of the black granite tile home to compare. My question is if I go with a granite tile for the countertops does the backsplash need to be the same?
cam, you could, but it's an awfully lot of granite. One of my DD's has Uba Tuba, backsplash as well as countertop, and it's too much dark. It seems to be a trend right now to have it all one and the same.
When I built almost 5 years ago, I didn't follow the trend. I have granite countertops, but went with a travertine backsplash, but not for the complete kitchen. On the perimeter cabs, I decided to just leave the walls raw, ie:painted. The cooktop and sink backplash is the travertine, but only about 3/4 up the wall. I thought if I wanted to wallpaper the perimeter backsplash, I might want to co-ordinate the other backsplash and use a bit of wallpaper, or even beadboard, there also. I like to keep my options open.
So my answer to your question? Absolutely and positively NO! Use your *own* imagination. ;o)
I have loved all the advice and encouragement! Finally I have some progress. I posted this pic because it amazed me how much the new color was bringing out the cabinets vs the yellow. The yellow is almost gone and there's plenty of trim work to do!


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Angel wing Begonia?
Another gift today. Seems like a cane, but the leaves are ruffled. Angel wing? Salmonish red flowers on the mama plant, she showed me.
Won't help with ID, but it was like an archaeological dig removing all of the old soil from this plant. As I got to the center, it changed color & texture. Interesting.
I love this one, sorry I can't help with ID, just too many for me to remember. Angel wing begonias have become one of my favorites lately. My friend gave me cuttings off of her huge angel wing begonia (the leaves are 6 plus inches long) and it's growing fast. I also have two smaller ones, one is called 'Miss Mummy' which has pink spots, and I love it. I think it's weird that all the stores by me (big box and nurseries) don't sell hardly any angel-wing begonias, and the ones that do are just very tiny cuttings.
Anyways, your plant is very nice, I'm jealous!! And sometimes going through old soil is interesting, you never know what your gonna find LOL.
Thanks! My neighbor has lived in her house for about 60 years, and says she's had these plants as long as she can remember. All but 2 plants were pot-less so I think she just wanted the pots for other plants. Hope I can get these looking better, all were leaning totally to 1 side, most in really dense sandy peat. I think they'll really take off with new soil, more light & turning so they stay even.
You're right about Begonias (besides wax) being rare. I would have much more experience with them if I had found more to buy in the past! I don't think it's necessary to know exactly what Begonia one has for it to do well, but it's fun.
If you'd care to put a pic of either or both of your Begonias, I'd love to see them! Thanks for the input.
Purple, Pic 5...beautiful.
If you want a positive ID, try the Begonia Forum. There's a couple people who can ID 99%.
They helped me ID a few of my 'gonias, and advised care.
Of what little I know about Begonias, yours are definately healthy and very nice-looking.
There's so many spotted varities it's hard to tell which one you have.
By chance, do the white spots stick out a little? In other words, if you rub a leaf, do you feel bumps/texture? Toni
Thanks, Toni. Each post is all the same individual plant, or at least until I broke them up. I kept stopping to take pics so I could know what I did later and to show as much of each one as possible.
I don't really need their names, I'll never remember. Just wanting to classify by type.
Ok, went to go macro-check those spots. Interesting observation. Yes, I can feel them. There's a little thing, almost like a hair sticking out from most of them.
Here are my angelwing begonias:
Miss Mummy-
My smaller angel wing-
My bigger angel wing begonia from cuttings-
It's new leaves growing in-
And here's the difference in their leaves sizes-
And I looked at the spots to see if they had any hairs, and Miss Mummy does have those, but not the other two...so weird...I also have two begonia rexs, but those are a pain to take care of...but I think they're pretty too..but I just love the way the angel wing types grow.
I've seen the wax begonias every where too, but I beleive those are grown more for the flowers. But I prefer to have begonias for their foliage, flowers are just a bonus.
Your so lucky to get them for free...I got my big leaf begonia cuttings from a neighbor who is also into houseplants as much as I am, and the mother plant is very huge and beautiful. My cutings where ALOT bigger til someone (my wonderful kids most likely) knocked over the vase of water it was in and they all broke. So I ended up with much smaller cuttings...but I am surprised at how fast it's grown. They seem to be very forgiving plants.
Oh TY for sharing the pics. They're all great but Miss M really stands out. Gorgeous! Pretty enough to snatch your wallet out of a front pocket! Looks like some flowers forming on the last one.
I'm developing an affection for the wax ones because they bloom in the windowsill all winter.
The one was the worst, as far as being floppy and weak, but the improvement has been amazing. Within 48 hours, most of the stems were much more sturdy, and now shows no signs of having been through a weak, floppy time. This plant also withstood TS Debbie's 50 mph gusts, no problem.


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