Visiting a grand manor in New Hampshire and our antique home's kitchen and Butler's pantry update 

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It’s all coming along beautifully, love the new oven great handles. It is going to be lovely standing there looking out of the window at that view when it’s lowered. Your a talented lady Linda, your teacher was right you found your right path in life & you are embracing it….😊

Hi Linda! Loved your night out with Ben at the Manor. It is unbelievably beautiful in what appears to be a remote area. Hope you will have the opportunity to explore the history there. As for your remodeling updates, they were very comprehensive and I can really see your vision. The pantry is wonderful-love the door with spices, oils, etc.- no wasted space. The French door oven is a dream especially for those of us who like to cook. I really know if I am going to like a contractor when asked for something out of the ordinary, says “let’s see if we can do that.” Of course, knowing what you want, makes a difference. Looking forward to the next segment. Thanks Linda!

The price of not following your heart is living the rest of your life wishing you had. Your designs are beautiful and your kitchen and pantry will be lovely when completed. It's so exciting.

Still I love your updates ever two/three days. You are amazing person. Unlimited energy and positive attitude to all delays. Good luck to finalizing great project.

You are so brave to stick with the beadboard behind the stove. I am a messy cook, so I would never be able to have that. It looks great. A previous kindred spirit mentioned the trash receptacle. When we remodeled our kitchen, the designer asked what was the one thing I could not live without, and number one was a pull out trash receptacle. I would never give that up, along with the garbage disposal. I just dread dealing with food waste and trash. Ours has two receptacles and we store the garbage liners in the back one. Anyway, enough about trash, your kitchen is coming along beautifully and the pantry looks wonderfully functional. Love all your choices, especially the seeded glass and the countertops. I think those are my favorites. Can't wait to see it all finished! Keep us up to date!

I really like his idea relocating the bookshelves and placement of the television.

Looking really amazing, you are doing so well living with all the turmoil of this renovation and not losing your mind! However, it will be worth all when done. Stay well!

Hey, Linda! I know this is a very late comment, but I'm a relatively new viewer and I just wanted to say that you did a GREAT job sticking to your guns or, as you say, "digging your heels in" on the cabinet glass!! It is beautiful, light and airy. By the way...great spot on the centering of the cabinets with respect to the lights and windows...that off-center placement would have made me crazy! 🙄 Nay nay to that!! 😆 I also love the spice & preserves pantry within the butler's pantry -- great idea!!! It's the little things that make the overall project a success; and, your kitchen remodel is wonderfully successful!!! It's so beautiful, unique and functional!! I'm sorry about your rosemary topiaries. ☹ After all of your hard work and TLC. 😒 Unfortunately, plants, among other things, tend to be casualties during construction projects. I really like how you share it all -- the good and the areas that need re-working!! Thank you so much! ❤

Thank you Linda for taking us along on your renovation project ! That view from your kitchen window is to die for !!! You have planned everything out so well ! Have you ever heard of a product called Regency Gold ? He works really well on antiques or new furniture, just food for thought. Have a great day !!

That Manor is in our backyard, who knew!!! We will most definitely be going! Kitchen progress looking great!

Your pantry already looks fantastic. Love the beadboard and can’t wait to see the countertops. Watching your progress is so much fun!

Spring Celebration in your fabulous kitchen?!!

I bet your contractors appreciate your knowledge of Constuction and design. I have learned so much by watching your step by step in your remodeling. The inn you visited was gorgeous! How do you pick a good contractor?

Linda , everything is looking sooo good. Your design is lovely and so in keeping with your home. I have a suggestion. Why not eliminate that door in the pantry. You can enjoy that brick with the shelves and all your pretty mason jars. Easy to get nice glass spice jars too. Then you can have your original idea of a chandelier. Eliminating the door will also make it feel more spacious.Just a thought.

My husband and I would go there every year when we could! I miss being there!

We are building a home now and also did not want the microwave over the range. We do not have a butler's pantry, but we do have an arrival center with uppers and lower cabinets. I had the builder move the outlet so that I could have the microwave above the counter with a shorter upper cabinet so that we would not have a cord hanging down.

It looks wonderful!! I'm so excited for you!! I agree with you on the glass cabinets/shelves. Can't wait to see more updates!!

Wow! What a special place. Thanks for taking us along. It was beautiful.

Oh my goodness….the glass cabinets…amazing! The French door oven….amazing! The pantry cabinet color….also amazing! I’m sure you are anxiously waiting for everything to be finished, as are the rest of us!! I also am up and going strong (after coffee) in the wee hours of the morning….I’m able to complete many tasks while everyone else is sleeping! Looking forward to the next video….I’m sure we’ll see much progress!🦋

Linda, this is so exciting to see and it's not even my kitchen! I LOVE the seeded glass...that was a great idea! They're going to look beautiful when complete! I'm loving the color of the butler pantry cabinets and the layout of everything. I think it was a stellar idea to include a French door oven in the room. I can't wait to watch this continue to come together...impressive how much they've completed! Thank you so much for sharing your reno!

I love how this is coming together! Glad Willow got to the “office!” 😅

Your kitchen is coming out great. I felt very classy touring the manor because I saw the same library table I have. I bought it out of an estate in the Chicago area for $100 and it proudly sits in my stone cottage. Linda is right, pay attention in these grand homes, you can get ideas. And always buy things you love, you will find a way to work it in.

Thank you Linda for the great tips on digging heels in and making sure our voices are heard when we renovate, because at the end of the day we are the ones that have to live with it right 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

I just love New England 🇬🇧! The Manor was lovely inside. I enjoy looking at all the details myself when we go out as well. Ben's cute he just had a moment like we do. Lol He's such a gentleman and made up with opening the door for you. Wow, the kitchen and butlers pantry are looking great!👍 I've learned so much from you on all the details. It's much appreciated. The seed glass is so different and I really like it. To me, having the glass cabinets is refreshing. We had glass top cabinets years ago, but the sides were wood. This looks much better. I'm looking forward to more videos from you! You always inspire me. Thank you!

Things are moving quickly now. Very exciting!!! It is always good to see that all your decisions and choices are coming together and you're happy. 👍. The restaurant looked amazing...no matter what season it would be beautiful. Blessings ❤️

Enjoying the glimpses of your remodel. I would hire you!! Can't wait to see the finished kitchen

This video was very informative Linda, thank you so much! I love knowing the thought process as you’re making decisions about getting the renovations come out the way you want. I love the cabinets with that special glass too😊

Love the cabinets with the seeded glass. ❤

Linda, love the work as it’s progressing! I am giddy with anticipation to see your vision to be completed. I myself am not a fan of lights in kitchen cabinets. That is speaking as someone who has cleaned homes for almost 20 years now. Love glass fronts and glass shelves… but lights in cabinets … a hard no. I do like them under the cabinets for countertop lighting or task lighting. Really enjoying this journey.

It’s all going to look fabulous Linda. Love the colour of the bench tops.❤

Yay! It’s getting there!💕

Great video Linda!!! Can’t wait for the next.

Wow things are really moving along ! It is so exciting to see the progress . Thanks so much for sharing .

Linda thank you for taking us with you on your dinner date. That was a beautiful place. How fun!!

Good evening Linda! Excited for all the progress! I love views, too! So glad you will have a view through your cabinets! A real score! 💕

It’s coming along beautifully!

As usual I love everything you are doing Linda!! Thank you for sharing! ❤

Wow!! That kitchen will be amazing! Lucky lady!!! 😊

That view out the kitchen window, is...everything. Love❤

Ahhhhhhh - I’m getting soooooo excited 😊

Linda, it's so great to watch your videos. You have a wonderful sense of humor. I think your Pantry is going to be fabulous.

Your design has everything.

Dear Linda, I am in love with the glass kitchen cupboards. Thank you for sticking to your guns!!! I've not seen it done before. Everything is coming together so beautifully. Hugs 💞

I love how is coming all together ❤️ can't wait to see the final finish.. 😍 God bless

Looking good Linda. The pantry is really coming together now and I Iove your new oven. Can't wait to see the kitchen and pantry all finished. Jeanette, New Zealand,

It is coming together so nicely! Excited for you and Ben!

Such a lovely place. I’d love to visit New England some time. Both my husband and I (he has more) ancestors that came from the same area and have some of the same last names as some of the ancestors that you have mentioned. Loving the progress in your kitchen. Great video Linda. -- from SC

Thank you for your update. It's going to perfect. I can hardly wait!

I enjoy your videos so much. Your design skills are wonderful. Keep the content coming!

Things are shaping up beautifully. Can't wait to see the finished project.

So exciting👍

So love following along with your renovation!! Thank you for sharing!

Really enjoy watching your kitchen come together! So jealous, wish I could've spent more time when we re-did ours.

Things are really coming along in your kitchen/pantry remodel! So exciting Linda! Can’t wait to see it finished!😊

I love your road trips.....New England is my bucket list

Everything is coming together, neat to watch and see the transition. Really enjoying this.

Love watching your videos, you always make me laugh...favorite line on this video I " short story, long".

Loving the kitchen soooo much! I can’t wait to see it completed. Love the countertop choice.

I’m so intrigued with this area and feel an unusual closeness to it. It’s really kind of puzzling to me. I wonder if anyone else has experienced this.

🤌🏼! Thank you!

I am loving this!! The glass cabinets are beautiful. Glad you stuck to what you wanted 👍🏻. I love the French door oven too 👌🏻. Also, the idea of having shelves in that door with the exposed brick…brilliant 😁. Boy, this renovation is going to be gorgeous when it’s done. 😁

I love the way you are using the area with the brick wall. What a great place for spices,etc. That was such a lovely place to have dinner!

Love your design ideas and the fabulous oven in your pantry. It’s certainly coming along nicely. Thanks again for sharing. 😊

Hello! Loving your videos and enjoying watching all of your content! Thank you for all you do!

That will definitely be the coolest spice cabinet ever!!! ❤

Looking fabulous! Love everything going on in the pantry.....and the counter top selection!

Lovely video Linda. Thank you.

The glass cabinets are a great idea. It’s starting to come together!! I’m so excited for you!

Everything is coming along so beautifully and you explain your vision so well. I like the big door in the pantry in wood tone. The storage options in the pantry are wonderful. BTW, Willow is just the cutest!

The pantry looks bigger with all the new cabinets and new appliances in place..How is that possible??? Linda, you are a great designer!!! Amazing orientation.. and space saving ideas are spot on..

The excitement in your voice says it all!! My mistake was not getting a stone sample piece as large as yours....my center island top of marble and my countertop granite is a bit of a mismatch.

Loved your latest video. I am over the hill and just living in my little cottage now, but I miss the "projects". I was never as talented as you were but I loved taking something old and making it beautiful again. So excited to see your next edition! The french door oven is over the moon!

That was fun from beginning to end. 😀😀

I'm enjoying watching the process. The detail to think of rattles my brain a bit! Great job!

Willow is so precious and she has her schedule for the day ! That’s a good thing, I think I read somewhere dogs like structure. Linda I keep thinking how beautiful it will all be and we will be watching you cook for videos in that beautiful kitchen. I love small areas so I know the pantry is going to be just right. You are so calm and your voice makes me feel calm. Beautiful view from the kitchen window Love the French door oven …

Wow!! Looking beautiful...you need to include in a video on all the things that oven will do

Linda! It’s time for a Sugar Wood Cookbook! Your Kitchen and Pantry are going to be gorgeous. I’m so excited to see it finished. This process has been so informative and inspiring. I can not thank you enough for sharing all of this with us.

Oh its going to be wonderful when it is all finished. God Bless.

Great video as always. The journey following along has been fun and so interesting. Thank you.

I’ve been watching and enjoying seeing everything that’s being done. I will say I get anxiety though. I am the same way with seeing things and I notice if something is off. The contractors in my city will make you feel like an idiot. I always remind them that before they were hired I did say I am a perfectionist. My Parents always taught us that if you are going to do something do it right. I’m happy they work with you because that makes it so much easier especially during a remodel. So happy for you. ~ Janet 😘

Its getting to the really exciting stage. Looking forward to seeing the cabinet hardware. One thing I forgot to do (kicking myself) was to take the make and serial number of all the built-in appliances - cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, etc etc. Its a pain if anything goes wrong when they are under manufacturer's warranty. You need these details to get replacements or repairs. Get the details before they're put into place!

Hi Linda everything is coming together very nicely. God bless 🙏🏻❤️🥰😘😍

This is all so interesting and so exciting to follow.

How wonderful Linda, the home is looking so great. Cant wait for the final product. God bless 🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for all that you share. My mind is whirling with ideas. I'm looking for a cottage fixer-upper and I can't wait to find it so I can zhuzh it up but keep it comfy and cozy, taking advantage of the strength/character of the floor-plan.

I'm slow, but I'm starting to see your vision. Love that fancy oven and the chimney shelves are such an unexpected surprise. Funny to see Willow keeping you on task with the treats.

Your kitchen n pantry are going to be amazing…love your design ideas…just wanted to thank you for getting your online store up n running…purchased a couple items today❤

Its going to be beautiful! Sending HUGS, prayers, love and kindness! 😀🙌

At least the power didn't go off that night! Love the reno.

Love the spice wall!!!

Another great video...thanks

Everything is looking great! I particularly like the granite with the grey cabinets. The veining really pops! I also appreciate your tips on designing and making "adjustments" quickly. Good advice!

Great update video! Like Willow, my Addie has a 'good girl' cookie jar. When she goes out and comes in quickly by herself she gets two cookies but if I have to remind her to come in, she only gets one!

Love it! Great job❣️

Everything is coming along so nicely. I'm very excited to see it completed! I can relate about the pain med decision. While recovering from back surgery I ordered feather beds for everyone in the house! Not sure why!!! 😄

Linda, I love your honest narrating😂! I keep coming back for more! Stay authentic.

The manor was divine! Love all your design choices. I have a beautiful view out of my kitchen window too. Birds, trees, deer, and partial mountain views. It makes washing dishes more tolerable. I would remove the butler's pantry door and display the spices and herbs in beautiful bottles because I love the look of exposed brick. Then, the chandelier would fit.

So smart to reuse the beautiful old door - called a Christian door - the Cross at the top and the open Bible at the bottom. It is just so enjoyable to watch a work in progress. Also love the adventures you take us on around the area.

I love following along! The glass cupboards are genius & will look amazing when completed! I get the “center” thing over the sink. For 10 years I have lived with a light fixture that was NOT centered over my sink (it was centered on the wall prior to the sink and cabinets were installed). It has driven me nuts every single day! I finally found a remedy: I used the existing electrical box but hung a punched tin witch hat lantern on a longer chain, centered a hook over my sink and voila! A centered light fixture! I can’t believe it took me so long to think of it! But seriously, it’s little things like that that make all the difference!❤