A final kitchen reveal is coming!  The window was trimmed out over the weekend and I worked on sanding and priming today.  The sconces that flank the window will be installed on Thursday and then we’re just down to some finishing touches.  Jeff and I also need to build a cover for the doorbell and a shelf with hooks for the wall next to the door, install the handle on the pull-out spice rack, and do a few other things.  I need to put together a final punch list so we know when it’s all checked off and we can call the kitchen done. My initial drawing, though, has mostly come to life, but there is one element I was pretty certain of adding even a couple of weeks ago, but now, I don’t think it will make the cut.  What I’m referring to is the open shelves on either

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Forte.  As always, all words and opinions expressed are honest and my own. Through the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing reviews about each of the appliances I selected for our kitchen in case you’re in the market for a new range, fridge, dishwasher, or range hood insert and my review might be helpful.  As I stated above, this post is sponsored by Forte, the maker of the fridge I am reviewing today, but I didn’t receive any talking points or boundaries about what I can write about their products.  They gave me free rein to write honest reviews, so that’s what you’re going to get.  I will share the pros and cons of each appliance so you can make an informed decision. Let’s first talk about why I selected a e.  When I first started planning out our kitchen renovation, I assumed we