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Friday, July 30, 2010

The Beauty In Dirty Dishes

A while ago my friend Jessica wrote about the joys of a dirty kitchen after having friends over. I completely agree. When a dirty kitchen means you have spent the night in the presence of wonderful people it is a good feeling. I am so thankful to have such good company around me (and such a good neighbor who still answers my phone calls after 1,000,000 rings for a favor and still comes running over for one more).

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend around some fabulous people.
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20 comments:

  1. HamptontoesJuly 30, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Completely agree! The best aspect about having frineds over is enjoying their presence...duties can wait until after fun has been had!

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  2. MelissaJuly 30, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I know exactly what you mean! There really is nothing better than an evening with good friends and good food in your own home!
    PS--where'd you get your runner?

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  3. LoraJuly 30, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks so much for having us over last night! We had a great time! Great friends and great company.

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  4. Bailey@ peppermintblissJuly 30, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    I agree! Today will be my first chance to "dirty up" my kitchen as I am throwing my future sister in law a bachelorette/shower dinner tonight and I could NOT be more excited!

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  5. Haven and HomeJuly 30, 2010 at 9:23 AM

    The runner is from West Elm from a couple of years ago. I wish they would bring it back! Try e-bay, sometimes they surface on there.

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  6. paulaJuly 30, 2010 at 9:44 AM

    so true! Lately my kitchen has been staying like this, ha!

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  7. CatJuly 30, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    I'm with Paula. My kitchen looks like this all the time. If that is a good thing, then mine is FAB! :)

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  8. Kelle DameJuly 30, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    It's a fabulous mess. I don't mind leaving messes like these for a little bit cuz they remind me of the happy time.

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  9. Claire ButlerJuly 30, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting such a fabulous supper club!

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  10. JMWJuly 30, 2010 at 1:50 PM

    Yep, at the end of one of those evenings, we put away what we can and what we don't want to spoil, then we head to bed. We can clean the most of it in the morning, after a cup of coffee. :)

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  11. Susie @ Maddie G DesignsJuly 30, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    So true. We entertain a lot and I really try to avoid cleaning much up until all is said and done....It seems that the minute you put one thing away everyone is trying to help and the mood is changed. There is always time for clean up afterwards.....have a great weekend.

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  12. AverillJuly 30, 2010 at 2:42 PM

    Well said, Marianne. Have a wonderful weekend!

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  13. LaurenJuly 30, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    so true- love this and will have to look at my trashed kitchen in this new light!! :)
    xoxo have an awesome weekend!!

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  14. Day Old NewsJuly 30, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    Love, love, love that rug! And I adore entertaining too.

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  15. ElizabethJuly 30, 2010 at 11:24 PM

    i totally agree!

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  16. Couture CarrieJuly 31, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    So true!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  17. UnknownAugust 1, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I completely agree!! What a pretty kitchen.

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  18. Meg DillionAugust 1, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I love the runner, too! Is it sad that it's taken me 6+ months to pick out a living room rug? I know what I want and cannot find it! Do you know what the print on your runner is called?

    Thanks!
    Meg

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  19. red tickingAugust 2, 2010 at 12:51 AM

    i love this... and feel the same way... my parents were here for 10 days + my sis and we had friends in and out over that time and it made my kitchen feel "so loved"... it was truly special...i hope you had a wonderful weekend... xo

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  20. carolina postcardAugust 2, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    So true - a big mess in the kitchen alludes to the fun of an evening!

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