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.
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
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 Reveal
It’s done! The final step of the kitchen remodel was completed yesterday when Kirk hung the open shelves. We started our remodel journey in January and it has been a long process — but it was so worth it! I am over the moon excited about how it all turned out. Kirk kinda likes it … Read More
Change is happening!
Things have been (and are) humming here at TheCottage the past couple weeks! The wood floor was installed last week! It looks every single bit as awesome as I was hoping it would! Floor in. Stairs are next on project list. We’ve been working on the stairs — three different flights of stairs! Have I … Read More
Still at it
I knew it would take some time to get the remodel moving and finished, but for some odd reason, I didn’t really think we’d still be “at it” 6 months after we started! Clearly denial was/is in play. Past experiences should have been recalled! In January we had new recessed lighting installed. At this point … Read More