My goal was to transform open shelves in our kitchen into a stylish and organized focal point. It wasn’t that they looked bad, it was more that I wanted a change and had some new ideas to try.
My New Favorite Kitchen Item
This Emile Henry, French made pantry bowl is perfect for storing fruits and vegetables on your counter
A kitchen fireplace
You don’t see many fireplaces in the kitchen these days, but in Colonial times they were the center of the home; where meals were prepared and how the home was heated. I’ve always loved the idea of having a fireplace in our kitchen. Recently, Kirk and I looked at fireplaces and inserts, which got me … Read More
How to style a kitchen sink area that is pretty and functional
I struggled for years trying to create a pretty and functional area by my kitchen sink. I found placing the dish soap, hand soap, scrubbers, etc. under the sink was cumbersome and not really practical. Then I tried decanting dish soap into an oil and vinegar cruet with a pour spout which failed too because … Read More
Kitchen Counter Upgrade
Updating a kitchen with new Silestone countertops and subway tile backsplash
Dish Towel Cabinet Skirting
I’ve always loved the look of a skirted farmhouse sink. It reminds me of a simpler time and I think it adds so much charm and character to a cottage-style kitchen. So I have found a way to get the look in a different way. We often have little grandchildren around here (or we used … Read More
Kitchen Refresh
I joined the COVID-19 project crew this week. Meaning, I finally got my act together and started to get more done around our home. Refreshing and decluttering My kitchen needed a refresh and a serious de-cluttering. It was feeling “too busy” and cluttered and I needed some visual space especially since we are spending so … Read More