Hardware on kitchen cupboards is such a joy. I've lived in this house for over 30 years and finally have the pleasure of opening the drawer with a drawer pull. Of course, out of habit, I grabbed the corner or the silverware drawer and tugged because it sticks. Then I looked down and realized that I could easily pull it open using the handle. Oooh! Ahh!

As with many things, a little change can make a big difference. It makes the kitchen look like a new place. Very modern-pewter with porcelain drawer pulls and round polished nickel knobs on the cupboard doors. It reminds me of an old-apothecary cabinet. This style makes sense since my kitchen walls are made out of handhewn square logs. The kitchen was an 18x20 log cabin that is going on 200 years old. Big Fred, an accomplished carpenter, had the job finished in no time and such a delight.

Of course, there was the great tado about which hardware to get. I ordered, sent back, bought knobs to try out; have to take them back. Not the right size bolts to go from the outside of the drawer to the inside. We ended up using stainless steel screws. Now our kitchen is really stylin thanks to Pottery Barn and Home Depot. And Big Fred. Yes!!