Granite Tile Countertops & Subway Tile Backsplash

We obviously we needed new countertops (I know I know, how could we not love those lovely green laminate counters??) So Adam was able to lay the new Absolute Black Granite tile countertops and the White Subway Tile back splash.

First he had to remove the old countertops and back splash. Then he had to cut out plywood to fit the counters for support. Next he cut the backer board to fit. Then he cut and laid the granite tile. The counters proved to be a lot easier and less time consuming then the back splash, but they both turned out beautiful. Due to us adding an additional light fixture and a garbage disposal in the next few days, he has not completed grouting the tile yet, but he will and pics will follow soon. Check out Tim the Tool Man's counter laying skills....

It's all in the details...

We have taken a much needed 2 month hiatus from working our butts off on the house, but we have started gearing back up. Here are some small additions we have made in the last month or so...

We installed the chandelier that my grandmother gave to us in our dining room about a month ago. When we first installed it, it gave off way to much light, so Adam went back and later added a dimmer. Check it out...






We also added a new light fixture in the kitchen. Very pretty....





Adam's lovely Aunt Linda, who lives in Florida, checked out our blog and saw exactly what we needed in our bathroom, monogrammed towels! We love them!