We recently put in new kitchen cabinets, and as anyone who has done this knows, there is a wide array of finishes to choose from -- oak, maple, hickory, birch, cherry, etc. In our case, however, as you can see from this photo, we used a different color palette to choose from, called Dachshund Coordinates. We were fortunate to have as many available choices as traditional wood cabinet selections -- the colors included Bailey, Callie, Dexter, Belvie, Daisy, etc., all with matching trim. Some of the differences between them were subtle, others not, but in the end ... well, it was hard to choose, but we went with the Daisy. We almost chose the Dexter, but ultimately we decided it was just a bit too dark for kitchen cabinets. A little too ... cherry, perhaps.
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"The Daisy" is a lovely choice!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 08, 2009 at 02:37 PM
This has to be one of the best posts! I'll be smiling all day. :D
Posted by: Moon Rani | July 08, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Way too funny!! Could you not have combined oak and cherry for a new blend? Ha!
Don't ya just love how they lay opposite each other too? Doxie's are a HOOT!
~Barbara Techel
Author & Proud Mom of Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog
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Posted by: Barbara Techel | July 08, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I took my dachshund to my hairdresser and told her that I wanted my hair to match my hers...She has such a rich golden red color to her. I named her Cedar and it fits her to a T. A very logical way to pick your cabinets. :)
Posted by: Amy A | July 08, 2009 at 08:46 AM
The Daisy was a good selection. I would also love to have an update on Miss Callie. Hope you are all having a fabulous summer!
Posted by: Marla | July 08, 2009 at 08:44 AM
I think I shall choose Daisy when I replace MY cabinets, lol!
Posted by: Debbie | July 08, 2009 at 05:42 AM
Lovely new cabinets! So nice that you got the matching dog to lie next to the cabinet, as well. I'm not exactly sure, but I think that's the colour of my kitchen cabinets as well, altho they didn't tell me they were "Daisy"! Now I really feel educated.
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
P.S.
Enjoy your new cabinets!
Posted by: ginger | July 07, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Good choice! When I'm ready to replace my cabinets I'll ask for the Daisy selection.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | July 07, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Steve, this post is just hilarious! Thank you for sharing. By the way, how is Callie doing? Is the head tilt and circling completely gone? Any type of changes since her treatments? I sincerely appreciate everything you and Alayne do for the animals.
Posted by: Kim Johnston | July 07, 2009 at 07:24 PM
The "Daisy" has done you proud! Good choice! I hope she doesn't get a big head over it! LOL!
Posted by: Leila from Washington | July 07, 2009 at 07:14 PM
My kitchen was recently re-done and just happens to complement Mickey Miaow's (the cat) coloring very nicely so I understand your choices of cabinetry.
Posted by: Barb | July 07, 2009 at 07:02 PM