#so the one i NEED the most is the dishware/kitchenware

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SUNHATS AND TAGS

Moving is such a daunting task, even when you’re just helping a friend move. There’s something anxiety inducing about packing someone else’s shit. I find myself unsure what items she wants in what boxes, what is fragile, and what things are most important to her. I decided to help in pack away kitchenware, because it should be easy to figure all that stuff out with kitchen stuff. I stood corrected, though, when I grabbed her worn down, plastic Tupperware, that’s been stained over the years by spaghetti, and went to put it in the box with the plates and bowls, only to find it full and placed with unprotected glass cups. That didn’t seem right, the glass should stay together tightly bound in old newspaper to prevent them from breaking. As I looked down toponder the placement of the dishware, smooth ebony hands grabbed mine and took the Tupperware from mine. I look up at my friend, Carmella, as she walks away from me and over to a box at the other end of the kitchen, by the oven. “The Tupperware goes over here,” she directed me towards a box full of Tupperware that I must have missed. She gives me a teasing glare and I return it with a sheepish nod and a chuckle. As she gets up to leave to her room, I turn back to the unpacked plates and remember the hazardously packed glasses. 

“Carmella,” I call out to her, “shouldn’t you put the glasses in newspaper, or something, so it doesn’t break.” She pokes her head outside of her bedroom wearing a straw sunhat. The same sunhat I gave her on her 16th birthday. It looked almost like it day 6 years ago, except the bright pink bow was worn down and there was a dent at the top probably from being forgotten under a mountain of clothes in her closet. The small tag that was once on the bow was missing too. When I gave it to her, I made a small rainbow tag that read “Love you, Carmella. Happy Birthday!” she took it as a nice note to a friend, but now it seemed to mean so much more. 

Her sweet sixteen was a small party, neither nor I were very popular in high school, but she was content with the small group of friends we had. The party was at the local arcade and bowling alley that her dad managed. He was able to shut the place down for the night so we would have it to ourselves. Balloons and streamers turned neon under the fluorescent lights. The bowling alley is surprisingly beautiful and mysterious when you have it to yourself, it only took us a few minutes to realize that we didn’t actually have to bowl in the bowling alley – so we didn’t. No one was there to glare at us when we played tag on the slippery lanes, we could take off our shoes and skate on the lanes with our socks and no one told us no. Of course, Carmella’s dad would half-heartedly try to scold us every now and then, but we didn’t pay attention. While our friends danced under the luminescent balloons, I pulled Carmella behind the bowling lanes, and gave her a box with the hat inside. She pulled it out and a confused look spread across her face. “Thanks?” She questioned, “I really needed a hat, I guess.” My face fell upon seeing her reaction. 

“You hate it. It-it’s a shit present, isn’t it?” I stammered looking own at my feet.

“No! No, it isn’t,” she refuted, “it’s just…unexpected?” She grabbed my shoulders and gave them a quick squeeze. “I like it. Really, I do,” Carmella insisted trying to make me feel better. I suppose she did because she wore it throughout the night, and at every beach day we had during our summers in high school. She would wear it to all of my open mic performances, so I could see her through all of the brilliant showroom lights. She put it on and make funny faces to cheer me up whenever I felt depressed. She was wearing it now, cheering me up when I was about to lose her to New York City. A lone tear falling down my cheek. As it fell, I looked up from my hands, that I hadn’t noticed I was staring at. I see Carmella staring at me, her face contorted with concern. 

“Jenny, are you okay?” She asked.

“Yeah, I’m okay.” I croaked out, “Hold on a minute.” I sped past her into the bedroom and grabbed a sheet of paper, a pair of scissors, and some markers. I turned away from Carmella and started to work, snipping and drawing on the small piece of paper. 

“What are you doing,” I heard Jenny giggle as she walked towards me. I turned to herslightly, to prevent her from looking at my work

“Hold on! It’s a surprise!” I chortled. I took out a black marker and wrote a small note. “Done, you can see it now!” I exclaimed and turned to her holding out a small rainbow tag with the words, “I love you, Carmella. Good luck in New York.” Carmella gingerly took the tag and tied it onto the pink bow of her hat. She looked up at me with glassy eyes and pulled me into a hug. “Thanks, Jenny.”

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We Predict These Kitchen Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2021@|what is new in kitchen design@|https://ift.tt/3h75BTp

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While the all-white kitchen will probably never go out of style, there are lots of new design trends for 2021 that will make you equally happy. Think: natural elements with some pops of color as well as a visit to the dark side with colors you might never expect. We know, we know. You’ve already carefully chosen every appliance, picked out each piece of hardware, and planned your kitchen design to a T, but there are ways to dip your toes into the world of color without messing up your rustic farmhouse kitchen aesthetic. On the color front, why not try painting your ceiling a fun color, like Haint Blue? How about hauling in some colorful appliances?

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If you’ve been wanting to layer in more natural elements, try “sustainable” and “eco-friendly” items. These are words that are popping up more and more, with many companies offering green solutions for cabinets and shelving. You can also think about bringing in handmade tiles in materials like terra-cotta and cement—a great solution for adding a little more soul to your space, regardless of whether or not you opt to completely switch over to a farmhouse style vibe.

When it comes to countertops, quartz is quickly becoming an affordable and low maintenance alternative to our beloved marble. There are even new trends for accessorizing your countertops, like vintage plate racks made to display your grandmother’s china. Hardware and metal finishes continue to push the envelope—think brass, nickel, and matte black. Removable wallpaper companies are making it even easier to experiment with pattern on walls and backsplashes. Consider 2021 as the year of the kitchen!

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Kitchens with Curves

You’ve probably seen it trending in furniture design and we love how it is translated into this beautiful designed by Tiffany Leigh Design. Head over to her blog to read more about this space. It is packed with fun ideas!

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Integrated Range Hood

Designer Stefani Stein created a seamless look in this kitchen where the range blends right in to the subway tile walls.

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Colorful Kitchen Islands

Try painting your kitchen island a striking color like Alison Giese Interiors did on this project. We love how it stands out and contrasts the other white cabinets.

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Bright Colored Cabinets

Because we all need a little more sunshine in our lives after 2020, am I right?! Pair them with a fun backsplash, and you will smile every time you walk into your happy kitchen!

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Modern Black

As suggested by Semihandmade, “If you’re going for a trendy look, start with black cabinets and really commit to the modern approach by nixing those upper cabinets in favor of sleek natural wood open shelving.” Just like Yellow Brick Home did with this space, using cabinet doors by Semihandmade.

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New Rustic

We know the rustic look has been around for a long time now, but if you pair it with a pop of fresh paint like Designer Hadley Wiggins-Marin did here, you can really and modernize redefine that rustic look.

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Terra Cotta Tiles

When you think of terra cotta you probably have warm and earthy thoughts of potted plants and garden shops. Pair that material with soapstone countertops and classic brass hardware, and you have a unique yet traditional and beautiful kitchen. We love everything happening in this space, especially those terra cotta floors!

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Marble Kitchen Countertops

Carrara marble like that shown here will always be in style, but if you’re a red wine drinker, quartz could be a much better fit for you and your kitchen. While it looks like a natural stone, engineered quartz is more affordable and less prone to stains.

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Kitchen Larders

Originally a room in the home used for storing and preserving foods (think: the refrigerator before the refrigerator was invented), the kitchen larder has transformed into a stand-alone cupboard or pantry. They can be large enough to house the majority of your dry goods but small enough to keep things organized while taking up a minimal amount of valuable space. Forget a walk-in and sub in counter-top cabinet or add doors to enclose pre-existing shelving.

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Handmade Kitchen Tiles

Bring texture and nuance to your kitchen walls with handmade tiles. The possibilities are vast—try terra-cotta or cement in colors that range the rainbow—although we lean toward more neutral hues.

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The 5th Wall (The Kitchen Ceiling)

Don’t forget about your kitchen ceiling! Add a fun hit of color, wallpaper, or wood paneling to add dramatic flair to your space.

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Reclaimed Wood Kitchen Cabinetry

If you’re installing custom cabinets, opt for a rough-hewn, reclaimed wood. And good news if you’re going pre-fab, companies such as IKEA are moving to more natural, eco-friendly materials for their kitchen cabinets. From bamboo to even recycled plastic bottles, cabinet companies are taking this revival of reduce and reuse very seriously.

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Kitchen Wallpaper

While wallpaper has become less scary to the general population over the last five years or so, folks are still reluctant to hang it in the kitchen. If you’re scared about the permanency of wallpaper, try something less, well, permanent. There are plenty of peel-and-stick papers in trendy designs that are incredibly easy to install and remove. Hot tip: Opt for a graphic design that mimics the look of tile.

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Kitchen Plate Racks

Vintage plate racks are coming back in a big way in 2021. Whether displayed on countertops or mounted on walls, they add a ton of soul to a space and give you an actual place to store and display your dishware instead of hiding it away in a hutch or cupboard.

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Mix-and-Match Kitchen Metals

The year 2021 is not about being matchy-matchy—and that goes double for your heavy metals. Choose a nice nickel for your knobs and then go with a cool brass or matte white for your faucet. Choose a whole different metal for your lighting fixtures.

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Hidden Kitchen Appliances

Not a fan of stainless steel facades? Try adding fronts to your appliances that mimic your cabinetry. Refrigerators and dishwashers disappear when clad to match their cabinet cohorts. Even your massive oven hood can get in on the action.

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Open Shelving

Open shelves allow you to showcase your beautiful kitchenwares among other heirlooms and antiques. The ability to see through your storage also means everything is easy to find. Just don’t forget to clean your items often since they will be open to the elements that might be floating through your kitchen. It’s also helpful to keep every day items on the lowest, most accessible shelf.

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Standout Sinks

You don’t have to go nuts to achieve an on-trend kitchen. While an apron-front sink in a farmhouse kitchen isn’t exactly unexpected, a farmhouse sink in soapstone with brass hardware is a showstopper—especially when it’s set against white walls, wood cabinets, and stainless steel countertops.

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Natural Wood Tones in the Kitchen

While we’re still seeing stained and painted woods, we’re also seeing it in its natural state. Try adding a kitchen island—or just the topper—in a pretty, grainy wood. Brown wooden shelves that feel original to the house are another way to test the waters with wood. It will bring a warmth to any kitchen space, especially those trending bright white ones!

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Tons of Texture

For those who fear color, focus on mixing up the finishes. Designer Cathy Chapman chose white beadboard on the ceiling and shiplap for the walls. She used unlacquered brass strap hinges and latches on the cabinets, black marble on the island countertop, and tons of warm woods on the floors, backsplash, and remaining countertops.

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Swoon-Worthy Ceilings

When you want to maintain neutrality but still have some fun in the kitchen, shoot for the stars—or in this case, the ceiling. Here, the Madcap Cottage team chose to paint the ceiling a Southern porch-inspired blue (Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball) and added an elaborate antique lantern.

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Hints of Color

You don’t have to scrap an all-white kitchen to stay on trend. Dip your toe in the color pool instead, whether you store colorful pottery in glass-front cabinets, bring in colorful furniture, or paint a large piece like this kitchen island in Tropical Moss by Dunn-Edwards Paints.

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Open Kitchen and Living Areas

Maximize living space by making the family room and kitchen one large room. A mix of lighting helps differentiate the areas, while a uniform wall color keeps everything cohesive.

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Pretty Pantries

Gone are the days of having a dark little pantry to house dry goods hidden away from prying eyes. Today’s kitchens boast roomy pantries with shelving aplenty for your cereals and collectibles. Proud of your organizational skills and want to show off? Finish the pantry space with a screened porch door painted in an eye-catching color, like this bright green hue.

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Range of Colors

Appliance makers like Lacanche, Big Chill, and Smeg offer up a host of practical pieces in a number of colors and finishes, which will definitely liven up your range.

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Butcher Block Countertops

In this Massachusetts beach house, a savvy couple replaced linoleum with warm wood for a durable upgrade. Butcher block is virtually maintenance-free—it just needs an occasional coating of mineral oil—and the natural material is the perfect neutral to break up the sterility of an all-white palette.

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Best Packers and Movers for Packing Kitchenware

A kitchen is a good place to be, quite often the best place in the house. It is the place where you candidly relish the art of cooking and spend many hours to prepare delicious food for you, your family, and your relatives. More often than not, a modern residential kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, a microwave oven, a sink with the hot and cold water running, a mixer-grinder, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, and kitchen cabinets to store kitchen utensils & raw food materials. Crockery sets, cutlery sets, glassware, blender, toaster, and other small electrical appliances are also usually found in a residential kitchen.

Undoubtedly, the kitchen is the busiest, most happening, most important, and most delightful room in the home. You can say it as the epicenter of family life, or the symbol of a happy home and happy family. For good reasons, you always prefer to keep your kitchen organized. You always take care of making this place neat and clean, maintaining good hygiene standards. You will never like a higgledy-piggledy kitchen. It is more likely that you love your kitchen for good reasons.

Think about moving your home from one place to another. When moving to a new house, you need to transfer all your household effects. The circumstance of a home shifting will also force you to root out your well-established kitchen, whether you like it or not, for transferring kitchen items into your new home.

What if you need to shift into a new home with all your household belongings including the items of the kitchen? I know it can be a very hard time for you. But, you must accept it. Don't give up or try to postpone your move. It might be a new and bright life waiting for you. Let reality be a reality. Let things stream normally forward in the manner they like. Keep in mind, life is a series of natural and unprompted changes and your move might be one of them. Agarwal Packers and Movers Allahabad is capable to move household along with the kitchen. Kitchen Items are one of the most delicate goods that can be damaged while moving the household.

You have to pack your kitchen for moving. It's not going to be a fun chore at all. It is more likely that you will find difficulties when it comes to packing kitchen items. It is because packing up fragile kitchen items like chinaware and glassware can be a very complicated and tricky job. You will never like to see damages to your favorite crockery sets in transit. You may also find difficulties in packing up kitchen electrical appliances like refrigerator, mixer grinder, toaster, microwave oven, dishware, and coffee maker. There can also be several items in your kitchen including stove and storage units.

Packing up fragile items, kitchen furniture, and awkwardly-shaped electrical appliances will consume your precious time and efforts. It can be a very challenging affair to pack the kitchen safely for house moving. But you need not worry at all. I have already discussed that you should accept the challenge and take it as an opportunity. You can overcome the challenge of packing and transporting the kitchen. To streamline the procedure of kitchen packing, you need to avoid silly mistakes, and start packing items a few days ahead of moving day. Use a practical kitchen packing cheat sheet that will keep everything organized and can save you a lot of time and effort.

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GENERAL TIPS FOR PACKING YOUR KITCHEN

Secure the at the bottom of any boxes with a correct amount of tape. You'll want to tape across the middle seam, across the 2 side seams, & for heavy boxes, you'll want to double up on the tape. Agarwal household shifting services are very affordable and quick to access anywhere from India.

If a box is going to have breakable or fragile items in it, line the bottom of the box with cushioning that could be bubble wrap, packing chips, or anything else that will protect your items.

Don't let breakable items rub up against the inner walls of the box put some cushioning between the items and the cardboard.

Wrap individual items in packing paper to protect them.

Nest together like-sized items such as flatware and bowls.

Use your dish towels to wrap fragile items.

Pack small items inside food storage containers.

Fill in any empty spaces in the box with packing chips, packing paper, or bubble wrap after you've packed the items.

Mark any boxes with breakable items with Fragile.

Don't pack boxes that are too heavy to lift or move around easily.

Clearly label all of your boxes so you know what to unpack first.