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I want to know how to make the scrambled eggs like they have at hotels! They are so yummy and I've tried different method I've read about, but can never get it the same. Guess I'll give this one a try.

I'm not a fan of orange, but I've seen modern orange countertops that actually looked really good. With the cabinets, either go bright white or a very sleek modern walnut. With the dark gray walls all around, I would recommend bright glossy white. It will make the kitchen look very modern. Just google white & orange kitchen and you'll see some good examples of how much brighter and more contemporary the kitchen would look with some white. Those gray cabinets are not a good match w/ the orange.

What material is the counter on the kitchen bar? It looks like butcher block or some off white stone, which is an odd choice with the orange.

Drooooool. Usually I don't like such stark colors, but there's no denying this is gorgeous!

Wow, I'm not the only one in the world who doesn't drink? Good to know! No one is ever rude to me about it, but there is always the "why?". Cuz it tastes disgusting, wine, beer, liquor-all has that alcohol taste to it that I find repulsive. But when you tell people you hate it, they offer you suggestions, "have you tried this or this, it's not very strong, blah". Yeah, I've tried different things, hate it all and have never felt the need to drink it.

I've taken to telling people I'd rather use my calories on dessert than alcohol since it usually requires less explanation & is true. Funny, when I say I hate any other food or beverage, no one questions it, but to hate alcohol is shocking.

I think his paintings are beautiful. If you've ever seen them in the art galleries with the proper lighting, it really brings out the light even more. Sadly, I don't have the money and have to make due with his calendars. Art is completely subjective, it can't all be everyone's taste, but what JonDean find's fantastic, I might find hideous and vice versa apparently. I would love to have some of his painting in my home. To me, good art is when you look at something and it evokes feelings, which his do for me.

I love the use of colors and patterns through the home!

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@ Allie J, you took the words out of my mouth! I took that same class at Michael's!! I highly recommend the class if you're really interested- you probably won't find the schedule online, you have to look in the store at the calendar or ask a store associate about it. You get the book (it can probably be bought) that shows you all the techniques. I'm a hands on learner, so having someone demonstrate and correct me if I messed up was very helpful for me.

I also find the Wilton buttercream recipe very easy to make & practice decorating with as it won't melt, so the supplies for that would be good.

Definitely use the coupons and Hobby Lobby has coupons too. WalMart has some baking supplies as well in the wedding/party section.

Go with Wilton, Duff has a big name, but most of the stuff isn't any better, just more expensive. Wilton also has a ton of learning resources on their site.

Be sure you get couplers that fit the tips. That way you don't have to get a new bag every time you want to change tips.
To decorate cupcakes, get the really large tips in the round & star shapes.
A little scrubbing brush you can find by the tips for cleaning them out (the small end is hard to get to)
Lots of toothpics if you get the non-squeeze food coloring

Looks fantastic! Love the dining table and lights. And the wood on the walls looks great with the new kitchen.

Wow, the real-life Rosie the Riveters! Loving these features!