Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kitchen. Show all posts

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Kitchen Cabinets Updated With Moulding

As you may or may not recall, we had some water damage in our kitchen caused by our dishwasher.  Unfortunately, with our high deductible and a lot of insurance mumbo jumbo, we weren't left with a lot of money for repairs.  But, I'm not complaining!  We made the most of our estimate!  We found a great deal on flooring and were able to update our cabinets with moulding.  The process was long, but worthwhile and I'm excited to show you the updates that were made!

Before pictures of our cabinets.  As I mentioned before, they were my least favorite thing in the house.  I can remember second guessing myself after we put in our offer for the house knowing that the ugly cabinets were apart of the deal!  I'm only kidding!!

Our friend came over with his Skilsaw and made all the cuts for moulding and flooring.  While my husband and I did all the painting.

And now!  What a difference a little moulding makes, eh?!  We decided to keep handles/knobs off of the doors.  The cabinet doors have grooves underneath of them for easy opening. 


I love the barn door inspired cabinets.  I initially saw the idea while browsing Pinterest.  Then clicked my way over to Lisa's blog, A Vintage Vine for all the details.  I can't thank Lisa enough for the inspiration!  She has such a beautiful blog.  Her taste and her home are incredibly gorgeous!  


Although we painted the cabinets, the wall colors remained the same.


Once we updated the cabinets, the old rug no longer seemed to work in the space.


I purchased this jute rug and I couldn't be happier!  It fits the space nicely.


I also changed out the curtains.  I made simple window treatments, but sewing them proved to be a little difficult.  I am amazed that they came out even in length.
 

The previous curtains were my first attempt at sewing and it showed. ; ) The curtains were actually made from a sheet set.  I used the pillowcases for window treatments in my laundry room as seen here.


I almost went with this fabric for the curtains.  As much I liked the fabric, it didn't work for the kitchen.



All the plates on the wall were purchased at thrift stores.  You can see the inexpensive way I hung them on the wall here.

A plate holder also doubles as a place to keep my cutting boards.  Laminate counters scratch easily, having the cutting boards nearby helps to prevent further scratches.

I really hoped to add some type of open shelving to this empty wall.  I even found a trio at the thrift store for a great price!  But once my husband helped me hang them on the wall, the shelves made the room look cluttered.  So they came down!  All the ceramic pitchers I've been collecting over the last few years to display on said shelves are now being stored in the cabinets.  Makes me so sad.

I purchased the chair prints from West Elm a couple of years ago.  I found an inexpensive frame at Ross to display them in.  The planters on the shelf were 49 cents each, at IKEA.

The cabinets extend to the ceiling.

I use my small stepladder to reach the contents as needed.

I'm so glad to be done with the kitchen.  We're very happy with the final results!  I think Bella is too!  Thanks for being patient with me as we updated our kitchen.   

*A huge thank-you to Beth @ Home Stories A2Z, Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Stephanie Lynn @ Under the Table and Dreaming, Home Dzine and Kristi @ Addicted to Decorating for featuring my kitchen on their blogs!

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Run, Don't Walk, To Your Nearest Dollar Tree!

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Lately, I've become a little obsessed with Pottery Barn and their Emma Collection dinnerware.  The beaded detail makes me really happy!  Sadly, their prices do not.  For a family of 4, the 20- piece set would have cost around $150, plus shipping.

So, imagine my surprise as I browsed around Dollar Tree and spotted these!  Woo to the Hoo!  I couldn't believe my eyes!  I shoved as much as I could into two hands and walked fast to the register.  I had to make a second trip to grab the mugs.  I planned to purchase 6 to complete the set, but the few that were left were chipped.  Hopefully, while I'm out and about this week I can find 4 more.  Unless of course, there are more Pottery Barn obsessed, Emma Dinnerware Collection lovin' folks, living in my area! 





So let's do the math, shall we?!  6 dinner plates, 6 soup bowls and let's assume I'll find 4 more mugs.  $18!  Pottery Barn- much, much more! : )


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Monday, December 5, 2011

Fresh Thyme Wreath

Decorating for the holidays can be expensive, if we allow it to be.  I am determined to decorate my home for the holidays on a budget.
    
While grocery shopping, I came across an inexpensive package of fresh thyme.  Although my husband would have preferred that I used it in this recipe, I had other plans! 


I simply took each sprig of thyme and stuck them into the grooves of the wreath form until I was pleased with the look.


 As each sprig is added it covers the end of the sprig before it.

Thyme is such a fragrant herb.  It adds a nice scent to my kitchen and the sprigs can be clipped off to use in cooking as the wreath dries out.

I love the simplicity of the wreath.  I displayed it above a shelf in my kitchen along with some greenery and pine cones from the yard.  The berry garland was purchased last year after the holiday on sale. 

I added a few dried oranges for their nice citrus scent.


I added a couple of candle holders from another room to complete the display.


I love candle light!  The soft glow warms the room. 

Decorating with natural elements is a simple and inexpensive way to brighten your home for the holidays.

*Thank you so much to, Donna @ Funky Junk Interiors for featuring my wreath on her Facebook page.  I would also like to thank, Becky @ Beyond The Picket Fence for featuring my wreath as well!