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Now, We’re Cooking with Gas!

June 17, 2011 on 8:46 pm | In Around the House | 146 Comments

Holy Cow, it’s been rough to sneak in any blogging these past few weeks. Nothing fun happ’nin around here. No fabric or needles. No cooking. No fun making o’ much. It’s been a big week here in the reconstruction zone though. I’m thinking we’re turning the destruction corner and now things are starting to be put back together. We had to have a few cabinets re-made and they were installed on Tuesday. Then, the appliances arrived on Wednesday. WooHoo! (Although the WooHoo was tempered a bit by the almost all-nighter that we had to pull between the two deliveries to get the drywall and electrical stuff ready — we’re still tuckered out!)

Anyway, new stove — look! It’s shiny and dusty. I just wanted to get a picture — it will never look like that again. ;-( We’re not really cooking with gas yet — there’s a little complication with hooking the gas up, but I’m sure it will be solved … sometime. Haha.

In the meantime, I thought we’d have a little New Stove contest. I had a choice of knob colors on the new stove. It was like having a little angel and devil sitting on my shoulder screaming at me. Did my wild side prevail?

Or did my conservative tendencies win out?

If you’d like to throw your guess in the pot (by, say, Saturday, June 25th at midnight), I’ll take all the correct answers and have a little drawing. I’m thinking the prize will be a charm square pack of Bonnie and Camille’s new fabric line, Ruby. (It’s been ordered, but not here yet – I’ll ship it to the winner as soon as it arrives.)

So. Whatddyathink??? Red knobs or black???

XOXO,
Anna

146 Comments

red!

Comment by laurel — June 17, 2011 #
What fun to be able to choose!! I think you went with black to match your granite benchtops.

Glad to hear that thing are moving along and that you will soon be cooking with gas. Can’t wait to see more pics of your kitchen makeover.

Comment by Lisa — June 17, 2011 #
What a lovely shiny new stove! I think you went with black knobs. Here’s hoping your kitchen’s done soon!

Comment by Carmen — June 17, 2011 #
I think it’s the fun red!

Comment by Anne Marie — June 17, 2011 #
Ha! I think black. Glad its start to come back together, though. How fun to have a new kitchen!

Comment by Valerie — June 17, 2011 #
oh…my…I would want the red…but I would probably get the black…but I think you were brave enough to get the RED… so I pick RED…

Comment by Nancy — June 17, 2011 #
Ooh such a hard decision. I am guessing you chose black too although the red ones look great.

Comment by sue — June 17, 2011 #
Hmmm? For a Ruby charm pack, I will guess red. Just had my kitchen remodeled and I just love my new stove. It’s not as fancy as yours, but it’s a “good cooker.” Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Happy Cooking!

Comment by Brenda — June 17, 2011 #
I think the slick black. Very clean look.

Comment by Kayla — June 17, 2011 #
Ha, this is cute, did you get a set of both so you can pull them off and change when the mood strikes? no, then you chose BLACK!

Comment by Susan — June 17, 2011 #
Knowing you as a wild and wacky gal….I say RED!

Comment by Anne — June 17, 2011 #
I hope you went with Red. That would make for a snazzy kitchen.

Comment by Jana — June 17, 2011 #
I gotta go with black. The red just look too “nuclear detonation” for me. ;)

Comment by Kristyne — June 17, 2011 #
If that’s a Wolf stove, then it’s all about the red knobs! I’ll say red.

Comment by Pam — June 17, 2011 #
I’m on the side of the devil… red! Love that cooktop… mine is about to be axed, literally! I can’t wait to convert to gas :o) toni xxx

Comment by toni xxx — June 17, 2011 #
Hmmmmm…I would be considering the dust/dirt factor. I think red would show less of both:)

Comment by Mary Ann — June 17, 2011 #
Oooh nice and shiny!

I’d like to think you went wild and picked the red, but I’ll have to temper my enthusiasm with common sense. The black would match your new kitchen much better and is more versatile, so I believe, Anna, that you stayed on the straight and narrow.

Comment by Rachel — June 17, 2011 #
I love red accents but in the end I think I’d have gone with the sharp black and I’m guessing you did, too. Am I right?
You must be so relieved to be coming to the end of your project!

Comment by Jan — June 17, 2011 #
I’m going to say red, they’re definitely more fun.

Comment by Anita — June 17, 2011 #
I’m guessing RED only because that’s the color I would pick :)

Comment by Cris A — June 17, 2011 #
Red. Definitely red. You must have done something to sidle over to the wild side after that green tile countertop . . . ;o)

I’m so glad you’re turning the corner! That’s one of the best points in the whole process. Hang in there!

Comment by Annalea — June 17, 2011 #
Black is a much better contrast with the stainless. Red seems to sorta lose it’s bright cheeriness against the stainless.

Comment by Heather — June 17, 2011 #
I too think you went for the black ones!
PS: You’ll love to cook with gas. I wouldn’t want to go back to electric for a minute!

Comment by Vreni — June 18, 2011 #
As much as I love the red, being pratical, eventually they would show dirt… dark dirt, maybe black permanent marker that someone transferred from a moist mitt… The black may show cupcake batter, but that will wipe off easily.

Comment by Amy — June 18, 2011 #
I’m guessing you went with….red!

Gas is the way to go!

Comment by Michelle — June 18, 2011 #
Ohhh I guess the devil won and you went red!!!!

Comment by Miriam — June 18, 2011 #
Oh definitely the red knobs. I have new stove envy… lol.

Comment by SuperMomNoCape — June 18, 2011 #
I would guess black!!! So you can change the colors in your kitchen when you want, and don’t have to worry about making things match the knobs!

Good luck!

Hugs from Michigan – Diane

Comment by Diane (Vruwink) Carlson — June 18, 2011 #
Blogging is the last thin on my mind lately!

Love that new stove Anna!! I don’t think you let the devil win! I guess the black knobs will fit your new kitchen design!

Happy weekend!

Comment by nicolette — June 18, 2011 #
I meant thing, not thin, I wish i was thin!

Comment by nicolette — June 18, 2011 #
all i have to say is they better be red!
that’s it.
that’s all i’m sayin’.
and i’m a girl who loves black!

sooo excited for your new kitchen!

Comment by brigita — June 18, 2011 #
I do hope you went with the red.

Comment by suse — June 18, 2011 #
I think you were loving some red.

Comment by Lisa — June 18, 2011 #
In memory of the red glow of electric burners, I say RED.

Comment by Janet — June 18, 2011 #
You don’t need to enter me , I certainly don’t need any more fabric….I’m hoping they are red….or maybe you went for some of each ?

Comment by jodie — June 18, 2011 #
I would never have the courage for the red. I am not casting nasturtiums on your bravery, but I think you went for BLACK – I’m sensing a common geekiness between us.

I should also add I am possibly the least perceptive person on the plant ;-)

Cannot wait for the full reveal. I do love my kitchen but I’m always up for lusting after someone else’s design choices!

Comment by dottycookie — June 18, 2011 #
Planet, obviously. I doubt you could fit many people on the average plant, perceptive or not.

Comment by dottycookie — June 18, 2011 #
Ohhhhh, I love the red, but I think we might be alike, somehow wishing we had the guts to go red, but going for black instead!!

Comment by Saskia — June 18, 2011 #
Red!! :-D

Comment by Ginger — June 18, 2011 #
That is looking like a stove you can do some serious cooking on. I hope you chose the red. It is just so fresh and fun looking. Your kitchen is sounding fantastic. It must be exhausting to have workers in your house all the time, but the effort will be worth it.

ps not entering the giveaway

Comment by Anne — June 18, 2011 #
Love your new stove Anna,I would love to have gas when we need to replace our stove. Oh well I’m conservative and go with the black knobs,even though I love red. I think you should order both!!

Comment by Shawn — June 18, 2011 #
I’m guessing the red!!

Comment by Lisa — June 18, 2011 #
I think you went with black.

Comment by Sherrell — June 18, 2011 #
red? (fun!)

Comment by monica — June 18, 2011 #
Red knobs!

Comment by Sarah N — June 18, 2011 #
I think your conservative side won out with the black. But, man, the red is cute! If you chose red- Good on ya!!!

Comment by Karin — June 18, 2011 #
Glad your kitchen if finally getting rebuilt. How fun to get new appliances as well. This is hard though…part of me wants to say you went with red. As it’s such a great pop of color. Another part wants to say you stay conservative with black…hmmm!

I think I’ll say red! :)

Comment by Dorian — June 18, 2011 #
Another guess for red, because why not? :D

Comment by Andrea_R — June 18, 2011 #
I’m hoping you took a walk on the wild side because I would love some Ruby fabric! (Besides, surely you could purchase black knobs if you got tired of the red!)

Comment by Lauren JH — June 18, 2011 #
red – def

Comment by barb — June 18, 2011 #
My purely random guess is you went with the black.
Connie

Comment by Connie — June 18, 2011 #
My guess is the fun red! I love those!

Comment by K*D Quilts — June 18, 2011 #
I’m going to guess that the conservative side won out and go with black.

Comment by Judy — June 18, 2011 #
Cooking with gas is great. We cook with gas too and we love it

Comment by Janine — June 18, 2011 #
I know what I would have picked….the red ones. I have so much red that it would have been a no braner. I hope you did too :)

Peggy in NJ

Comment by Peggy — June 18, 2011 #
I’m thinking….RED!
I love my gas range but had no choice on knob colors but I would have definitely been tempted by the red, but I’m kinda boring so probably would’ve ordered black. So I’m thinking you went just a little “wild” with the red! (And ordered spare ones in black, just in case?)

Comment by Janet — June 18, 2011 #
Red because red is best and it goes with everything. I would choose red every time, but my DH makes me read the reviews to make sure that the red is best and not just psychological. A nasty incident with a red cleaner. Least said soonest mended, I say.

Comment by Angel Jem — June 18, 2011 #
Red….just because you can!

Comment by Mary ann — June 18, 2011 #
Oh I would say you have’to have choose the red knobs xoxo Clarice

Comment by clarice — June 18, 2011 #
I’m thinking RED!

Comment by Carol — June 18, 2011 #
Red red red! I’m really hoping you went with red!!!

Comment by Joanna — June 18, 2011 #
Red, definitely red!!

Comment by Jayne LaFleur — June 18, 2011 #
I’m going with Red! Really, we’re about to order our own Wolf range and I’m getting red, think you might be too! Good luck gettin’ that gas line hooked up. I’d love to read about how you like the stove once you’re using it.

Comment by Liz — June 18, 2011 #
Well, being as I think you’re a wild and crazy kind of a girl, I’d have to with red. Or maybe I’m just thinking of what I’d like. ;)

P.S. I love my gas stove. I would never go back to electric unless I was forced!

Comment by Elaine/MuddlingThrough — June 18, 2011 #
well … i dunno … i’m old and the black knobs are easier to read … but you are NOT old … and the charm pack is RUBY … so prolly red

Comment by dianne — June 18, 2011 #
Black – because black is CLASSY!

Comment by Melissa — June 18, 2011 #
I see you with the red knobs but the black would look good also. Terri

Comment by Terri fisher — June 18, 2011 #
I think you probably preferred the red, but common sense won, and you went for the classic black!

Comment by frayedattheedge — June 18, 2011 #
I’m thinking red! I’d love to have a gas stove but there isn’t gas available in my community (or really much of the city I live in).

Comment by Jackie — June 18, 2011 #
Definately red knobs as we all know you have a little red devil lurking inside you xx

Comment by periwinkle — June 18, 2011 #
I sure as HECK HOPE you picked the red knobs! I’ll be crushed if you didn’t! ;0

Ruby, Ruby…

Comment by ina — June 18, 2011 #
I, like all the other guessers, say you wanted the red (because you’re a “wild child”) but chose classic black to be refeened. Oh my , I sure do love me some Ruby! Hope I get picked. Thanks for the giveaway. Good Luck with the rest of your reno.

Comment by Luba — June 18, 2011 #
Given that CK and I on the verge of beginning our building saga we discussed this and have come to a joint decision of black.

Red would be gorgeous but then limits your palette if you want to change your colour scheme own the line (unless of course everything is red!

Comment by trash — June 18, 2011 #
LOL, I would have picked you know what, I think you went with black. Maybe you will shock me,,,,,,xoxo It will be beautiful no matter which one you picked.

Comment by Jewels — June 18, 2011 #
Looks familiar – I hope you went with the red – that’s what we here at the Farmhouse did :). Soooooo are you surviving all of this

Hugs – karen

Comment by Karen — June 18, 2011 #
Now for my response on the correct post!

RED RED RED!!

Comment by Di — June 18, 2011 #
I think you went with the black. I am so excited for you.

Comment by jennifer D — June 18, 2011 #
red of course!

Comment by jenny — June 18, 2011 #
I’d have to say – red! Let’s hear it for GAS!

Comment by Annessa — June 18, 2011 #
Red – it would be more of an interest.

Comment by Penny G — June 18, 2011 #
Red, definitely red!

Comment by Marilyn Kingsley — June 18, 2011 #
I think you picked black. I have a brand new kitchen too. I love my new Wolf gas range. It’s so nice.

Comment by Amy — June 18, 2011 #
I would have gone with the black, but that’s plain old boring Miss Jean! I think you went with the RED!!!!

Comment by Jean — June 18, 2011 #
if is do say so…i believe that for the “long haul” you picked the black knobs…elegant & classic!!
we cannot wait to see the photos of your shiny new kitchen…what fun!!

Comment by linda noblog — June 18, 2011 #
I sure hope red…I love them!

Comment by pam — June 18, 2011 #
I was first attracted to your website when I saw your red and green Christmas quilts. I think you defintely went with red!

Comment by Mary — June 19, 2011 #
Oooh, tricky, tricky. I think red – they remind me of trains I think!

Comment by Emma — June 19, 2011 #
I love the red, but would probably choose black, more so the knobs would not be a focal point.

Comment by Teresa — June 19, 2011 #
I don’t think that even though I know you are a wild child that you went with red. I think you chose black for sure.

Comment by Jackie — June 19, 2011 #
Black! And you’ll love cooking with gas!
PS – thanks for the tip on the flash in the last post…I had no idea – ha!

Comment by Elaine — June 19, 2011 #
I am voting red! Always a classic, but who says you can’t use both, switch them out when you want.

Comment by Barbi — June 19, 2011 #
It will be wonderful when done…black knobs tho! <3

Comment by Frannie Fimbres — June 19, 2011 #
Red, surely!

Of course you could choose one of each… but no, that’s not really my answer.

Mind you, black CATS are better than red ones….

Comment by Isabelle — June 19, 2011 #
Hmmmm, I’m saying black.

Comment by Kristy — June 19, 2011 #
I would choose black, but I think you chose the red. Looking forward to seeing your new kitchen.

Comment by Valeri — June 19, 2011 #
red! red! red!

Comment by linda townsend — June 19, 2011 #
Red!

Comment by Cindy Rutledge — June 19, 2011 #
Oh I always wanted a red kitchen…..I hope you go with the very cool red.
How pretty…….I miss my gas stove….I have one of these awful glasstop things…YUCK!

Happy sewing

Comment by Kim — June 19, 2011 #
I say go with the Red Devils….:) be bold…be wild… hehehehe

Comment by Leena — June 19, 2011 #
I don’t think I even need to tell you what color I’d pick. :) And you don’t have to put me in the drawing.
GO RED!

Comment by sharon — June 19, 2011 #
I’m thinking BLACK…what fun to be able to choose though!

Comment by Dianne — June 19, 2011 #
I think black- but oh boy, red would be fun!

Comment by Angie — June 20, 2011 #
Red! to add some zing to your time spent cooking!

Comment by Josie — June 20, 2011 #
Go RED knobs! It’s a stove, it gets hot (red) and I’m sure your cooking is “hot” too!

Comment by Meredithe — June 20, 2011 #
It’s got to be RED! Life’s too short…have fun while you can!!!

Comment by Marie — June 20, 2011 #
Your new stove looks fabulous – and I can’t wait to see the finished kitchen. I’m going to guess that you went with the black knobs – although the red are fun…………. no, I’ll stick with black! Lucy xx

Comment by lucylocket — June 20, 2011 #
I’ll guess black…I’ve changed my mind about 4 times! I think I’ve worn out the backspace key! Can’t wait to see the big reveal.

Comment by Sew Create It - Jane — June 20, 2011 #
I love the red!

Comment by Judyv — June 20, 2011 #
Red, of course!

Comment by Melani — June 20, 2011 #
Red… you only live once!
–sarabeth in Mass.

Comment by Sarabeth — June 20, 2011 #
I bet you chose half black and half red!

Comment by my dadlovesmysisterbest — June 20, 2011 #
Red! It’s my favorite and should be your favorite too! lol. Anyway, you could always buy both and switch them out from time to time.

Comment by Kim Walus — June 20, 2011 #
Red is delicious!

Comment by Marie — June 20, 2011 #
Black??!! Either way, it will look great!

Comment by Nancy M — June 20, 2011 #
Dude, I TOTALLY forgot … me pick PINK! ;) haha

Comment by Kristyne — June 20, 2011 #
I love red…those red knobs are so fun…most of my house is red and I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Ruby debut so would love to win. Have fun picky…but I still vote red.

Comment by Mallory — June 20, 2011 #
So you’ve got gas? ;o) I say the black knobs! Red would signify danger to me! Then again, maybe your cooking is dangerous in your household! lol Sorry, I just couldn’t resist!

Comment by Carole Prevost-Meier — June 20, 2011 #
There is an unfair component to your question- we, the readers, are not privy to your colour scheme. I would say that you got red because you are giving away Ruby fabric- the associations in the mind (red knobs ruby fabric). Enjoy the gas. We put gas in our kitchen reno last summer and had several complications with the install!! I guess it is to be expected. Well the up side is that gas is great. I can make fried eggs for the kids in no time flat. Enjoy.

Comment by Dara — June 20, 2011 #
I’m so excited for you, Anna! That stove looks awesome!! Ok, you had to get the red knobs, right? I’m almost sure of it!

Comment by Penny — June 21, 2011 #
I say RED! Love it!

Comment by Marlene — June 21, 2011 #
Love the new header photo. Red, of course red!

Comment by nanette — June 21, 2011 #
red!!!!!
either way, I have stove envy…..

Comment by Nicole — June 21, 2011 #
Oh momma… that would be tough. I would want to go red, but worry about resale-ability. {What might potential buyers in the future think? Dumb right?} Being practical I would go black… afterall it looks so sleak next to the stainless.

Comment by Anne — June 21, 2011 #
I’m thinking Ruby might be a hint…so my guess is red knobs. How fun!

Comment by Annette — June 21, 2011 #
i think red. just that pop of smile when you walk in.

Comment by Erin — June 22, 2011 #
Maybe the clue is in the ‘Ruby’ fabric… so, I’ll pick red!

Comment by Karen L. — June 22, 2011 #
I’d choose the red in a heart beat, so I’m hoping you did too.

Comment by Linda — June 22, 2011 #
Even from vacation…. RED!

Comment by Jen — June 22, 2011 #
Red, what else? Can’t wait to see the finished kitchen!

Comment by Auntie Pami — June 22, 2011 #
New appliances are the best. I say red.

Comment by Dandelion Quilts — June 22, 2011 #
The red…..because they’re sassy and fun and cool..just like you.

Comment by Bonnie — June 22, 2011 #
Classic black!

Comment by Linda Earnest — June 22, 2011 #
Red, you little devil!
Hey, you can always change them if you get sick of the red.

Comment by Jody — June 22, 2011 #
I hope you got the red!

Comment by Melinda — June 22, 2011 #
I think you picked the red knobs. The red would be fun. Carol

Comment by Carol Yedlick — June 22, 2011 #
Ruby, Ruby, Ruby will you be mine!! I say RED!!

Comment by Lisa — June 22, 2011 #
Red! A little fun in the kitchen can’t hurt!

Comment by Maura — June 23, 2011 #
Red, red, red, red!!!!

Comment by blop — June 23, 2011 #
Red Red Red Red Red no Black no Red Red Red Red!

Comment by Susan — June 23, 2011 #
I am with Kristyne on the pink…but since only red and black are the choices..going with red..I see in a previous picture you have some rugs with red in them…and Ruby is red as well…hmmmmm…any connection? Lisa in Texas

Comment by Lisa LeBlanc — June 23, 2011 #
I think you will go with the “Red” to make a nice contrast with the kitchen and I believe it would fit your personality.

Comment by Joanne Losey — June 23, 2011 #
Oh for shame! I missed this drawing and I do so love Camille’s fabrics. I had to come see the comments, anyway, and I haven’t even peeked at the answer. I rooting for red!

Comment by Karen — June 24, 2011 #
I do hope it’s red!!!

Comment by Jan — June 24, 2011 #
The red is spicy but I would get tired of the color after a while and like someone said in an earlier post, you can easily change out colors and accessories in your kitchen with those awesome, timeless black knobs — so I’m voting for black!! Congrats on the new kitchen! How exciting!

Comment by Shawna — June 24, 2011 #
If you didn’t choose red I will spank you!

So, I’m going to vote for red. You’ve suffered enough.

Comment by Finny — June 24, 2011 #
I will guess the black….very sleek!

Comment by Sandy K — June 24, 2011 #