3.25.2010

3x6

On Tuesday Brooke came over to help me tackle my kitchen backsplash and I could not be more excited about the results. I stuck with a simple 3x6 white subway tile with white grout. The process was much easier than I had expected, but the clean up took much longer. The actual tile job took about 6 hours with only a lunch break in between. Brooke really is my hero. She doesn't have much longer till her due date and she had more stamina than I do on my best day. I really could not have done this without her. Well, her and him. He passed out tile like no other...



Sweet Brooke rocking it out. Yes, I did help, but I did stop to take a few pics in between...



The finished product, well besides the outlet covers. That will be happening tonight with the help of the hubbs...



I am so happy!
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75 comments:

  1. Victoria | Hibiscus BloemMarch 25, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    Looks like you did a good job. You must be pretty pleased with yourself. I do like the subway tile shape so much.

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  2. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 5:36 AM

    Yay! Great job, and just happens to be my favorite backsplash choice! (Love it when they power nap like that.)

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  3. bluehydrangeaMarch 25, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Paula, it looks great!! Y'all did a fantastic job!! Need a summer job? I've got a few things I need tiled!!

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  4. Maria JohnsMarch 25, 2010 at 6:59 AM

    i love it, what an awesome job!

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  5. Design EsquireMarch 25, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    It looks awesome!

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  6. Vanessa@decor happyMarch 25, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    It looks amazing! Great job Paula and Brooke.

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  7. Staley McMarch 25, 2010 at 7:12 AM

    That looks great!! Yall did an amazing job!

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  8. Jill GGMarch 25, 2010 at 7:34 AM

    YEAH! Looks great... I just LOVE simple subway tiles.

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  9. Smitten DesignMarch 25, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    that looks so great- i don't think you'll ever get sick of the subway backsplash. how wonderful to have a helper get that done.

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  10. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 7:42 AM

    Wow! I just found your blog and have to say that everything is just beautiful! Your backsplash turned out perfect - so pretty and fresh looking. What a difference it makes!
    :) Sarah

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  11. Brooke @ Blueprint BlissMarch 25, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I'm so glad you like it! It was a fun day!

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  12. DonnaMarch 25, 2010 at 8:02 AM

    LOVE white subway tile...looks great!

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  14. JulesMarch 25, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    It looks classic! Great job to you and your helper:)

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  15. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    You guys are GOOD! It's gorgeous. Lovely. So crisp.. oh I'm a fan! I also love your cabinet color.. I know you want to paint them, we had that tone in our last home, I think they're gorgeous. How great do they tie in with your buffett vignette ( the one I adore!! ) xoxo

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  16. vanessaMarch 25, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    Yea! It looks great!

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  17. HeatherMarch 25, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Looks great! I'm impressed!

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  18. marianMarch 25, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    looks awesome! this is inspiration for me to tackle mine!

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  19. Haven and HomeMarch 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Two of my favorite ladies working on a home project? I'm in Heaven! I just commented on BPB that I REALLY want Brooke to come over, she may have another career. Your kitchen looks fabulous!

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  20. Ashley LayneMarch 25, 2010 at 8:48 AM

    This looks great Paula! Very excited for you. You are such a hard worker!

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  21. TamaraMarch 25, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    looks fantastic!

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  22. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    Sweet! I love home improvement DIY. Great choice: simple and modern.

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  23. Tanya (a Taste of T)March 25, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    Yes it looks amazing!

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  24. The Neo-TraditionalistMarch 25, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    WOW! So professional! Congrats on a beautiful job well done! Wish my kitchen were half as sparkling : )
    XO Katie

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  25. LaurenMarch 25, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Looks great, good job you two!

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  26. Pink WallpaperMarch 25, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    y'all did such a great job!! how fun to have a blogger friend help you out :)

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  27. Anna/Quilted GiraffeMarch 25, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    Well done! So inspiring.

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  28. StephanieMarch 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Looks great Paula! Love the rectangle shape versus a square.

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  29. JenniferMarch 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    It looks soooo good! You guys should take your show on the road ... to my house :)

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  30. teresa-bugMarch 25, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    Looks GREAT! I just love Subway tile!

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  31. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    paula, i LOVE it! you two did a great job and the look is so fresh and simple. as an aside to your gorgeous kitchen, i just added you to my new "on the daily" list of favorite reads!

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  32. The HoppersMarch 25, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Looks good! Did you cut the tiles yourself? I really like it.

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  33. TaraMarch 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Ooh, it looks great! Well done you two.

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  34. Connie @ SogniESorrisiMarch 25, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    Lovely! Great job.

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  35. Susie (So Blessed)March 25, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    what a great job y'all did! brooke never ceases to amaze me with the projects she will undertake! she wants me to re-tile my backsplash...but her dad is not in agreement (yet)...maybe we could just do it ourselves...hummm...that's an idea!
    hope you enjoy your new look in your kitchen.

    susie

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  36. Dayka RobinsonMarch 25, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    looks great! i need to learn how to tile . . . .

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  37. Katie @ Noodle and BoofMarch 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM

    Great job!! That doesn't seem like it's too bad of a project!

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  38. Full HouseMarch 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    what a great friend...cute little helper and LOVE the subway tile.

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  39. KatyMarch 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    White subway tile - always lovely and classic. It looks fantastic! Great job!

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  40. RachelMarch 25, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Great job Brooke and Paula!!

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  41. Amber B.March 25, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    I adore that! Makes me want to start tiling....

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  42. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 12:24 PM

    It looks great!

    You make it look so easy that I might just be tempted to try this out someday.

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  43. JulieMarch 25, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Looks beautiful... I love white subway tile!

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  44. megan @ a life's designMarch 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Fabulous job ladies!

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  45. AmiMarch 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    that looks great!!!

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  46. PS~ErinMarch 25, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    Oh my goodness: It looks awesome!! Y'all did a great job! Did you rent a wet saw, or how did you cut the tiles?

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  47. CourtneyMarch 25, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    We tiled our backsplash in January. It makes such a difference. You and Brooke did a great job!

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  48. Estelle HayesMarch 25, 2010 at 1:36 PM

    Wow, I can't believe you did that yourself. It looks amazingly professional. Well done!

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  49. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    wow, that is beyond impressive. it would be a dream to be able to do this myself without hiring someone! great job!!!

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  50. MatersandMelonsMarch 25, 2010 at 1:54 PM

    Looks great!

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  51. A Perfect GrayMarch 25, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    I am sooo impressed. looks wonderful. you are blessed with a wonderful friend to tackle this with you. and such a classic tile choice. super!

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  52. KathysueMarch 25, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Paula, OMG!! THis looks so good!! I can see why you are so excited. I am always amazed by your gals that are hands-On!! I only have vision, absolutely no skills when it comes to this, Looks wonderful and what a wonderful friend Brooke is to help do this with you, Enjoy it , it looks wonderful, Happy Thursday to you!! Kathysue

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  53. JoslynMarch 25, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    looks fantastic!!

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  54. Sunny JonesMarch 25, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    AH-mazing! looks great

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  55. La Maison FouMarch 25, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    Great job!
    I luv the subway tile.
    L.

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  56. LindsBMarch 25, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    IT looks amazing!! I love how it came out, and what better fun than to do it with a friend!

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  57. KaynaMarch 25, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    beautiful!

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  58. la la LovelyMarch 25, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Great job!!! Looks fabulous!

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  59. JenMarch 25, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    What amazing results!! It makes the kitchen look so rich. Good choice girl!

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  60. GaiaMarch 25, 2010 at 7:21 PM

    Well done! GOOD JOB GIRLS!

    It's perfect!

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  61. carolina postcardMarch 25, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    I'm so impressed. I love subway tile + it looks totally professional. Good work!

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  62. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 25, 2010 at 9:35 PM

    Gorgeous. The backsplash makes your kitchen look so finished. Way to go, doing it yourself too.

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  63. JoyceMarch 25, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    I would be doing the yippee dance if I were you. You did a fab job!! I love it too. xo

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  64. MarijaMarch 25, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    You get things done! This looks terrific. And I love the b/w images. And I think it's awesome that you immediately put all of your stuff back and snapped some pics. You are so motivated!! Marija

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  65. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 1:49 AM

    Perfection. I can't believe you and your preggars friend did this. Bravo.

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  66. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 1:50 AM

    Perfection. I can't believe you and your preggars friend did this. Bravo.

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  67. AnonymousMarch 26, 2010 at 5:18 AM

    Yay Paula! You finally got your backsplash, I like it in the white, it looks so great. Congrats

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  68. Eden LangMarch 26, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    it looks so great! I am so excited for you!! and I am very impressed with you ladies! love the white subway tile.

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  69. Stephanie SabbeMarch 26, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    looks great. subway tiles are my fave.

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  70. MBMarch 26, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Well done! Your kitchen looks awsome! I love your kettle too:)

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  71. UnknownMarch 26, 2010 at 6:59 PM

    I tell you, there's nothing better than white subway tile. It looks GREAT!

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  72. CassieMarch 27, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    And so you should be 'so happy' - you are a talented lady and I just adore the tiles!

    xx

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  73. Jen of MadeByGirlMarch 28, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Great - looks like new! Those are probably the tiles I am going to place in my future kitchen...love subway tiles.

    Jen Ramos
    www.madebygirl.com
    madebygirl.blogspot.com
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  74. KellyApril 4, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Looks great. I have had these on my list...for awhile...might be time to start a project!

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  75. BrandieApril 5, 2010 at 6:20 PM

    It looks great! I'm always a fan of classic subway tiles. Good job :)

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