Thursday, January 13, 2011

Kitchen makeover begins

Part Two
OK, I am committing to this publicly- no backing out now!

This was my original kitchen. 50's cabinets, awful floor. You know the drill.





Seven years ago, we installed new cabinets and a ceramic tile floor, both of which we still love. We first  had our kitchen measured, sent the measurements to my brother-in-law in North Carolina and he built the cabinets for us. He had never even stepped foot in the kitchen! We drove down to North Carolina to pick them up in a truck, returning in the midst of a snowstorm (in North Carolina- Ohio was sunny) with a whole kitchen's worth of cabinets and countertops. It was a scary experience- one quick stop and we could have lost so much. Well, we made it back safely, removed the double doors from the kitchen to the back yard to just get the cabinets into the house, installed the cabinets and countertops, laid the new floor and that was it. For seven years! Life and business just got in the way. We've had no back splash, looking at primer all this time.

We have finally decided to complete our makeover! Here is where we are continuing the process from:


The cooking portion of the kitchen; see the lovely primer?





Here is the eating portion of the room. There is not much actual wall space, as there are so many windows, but the paint sure needs an update. 








As we complete the tasks, I'll share the results. The backsplash will be completed this weekend and I'll start the lime priming of the walls. We've decided to do a lime wash finish, after being inspired by Trish at Trouvais and her lovely results.

You'll know where to find me this weekend!

Connecting up to Cindy at My Romantic Home.




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Monochromatic Lovelies

Stunning ceramics,




serenely soft purple heather on the bed,




the frozen wave action of Lake Erie;




sometimes limiting colors allows for a better focus.

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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Warm Wishes

On this cold, blustery day, I am thinking cozy...




and cheerful...



with pretty scents and good books...



Stay warm!
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Parisian Chic in NYC

The little touches, the colors, the old and the new... all combine into a charming apartment with a view.




The latest issue of Lonny is just out and I was immediately drawn to the Parisian influence of former set designer, Lynn Nigro. "Don't look for perfection; look for personality."
Amen!




The color accents of turquoise, aqua and pink leaning toward coral make for a quaint apartment. I love the combination of gilt, glass and crystal.




The framed Gracie panels were quite the vintage find.




Cozy and fun and without each pillow having the prerequisite crease in the middle. Nice.



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Monday, January 10, 2011

Blue notes

Particularly liking this shade of blue. What would you call this blue-green?




Isn't this a fabulous, almost surreal door (with that blue again on the bottom)? It is located in Old Jaffa, Israel.



It reminds me of my favorite 2010 photo, seen here.
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Sunday, January 9, 2011

Just a little longer

OK, I admit it.
I just cannot put away a few of my favorite holiday items 'till next year. I need a few more weeks...

The gilded pomegranates...



And two of my favorite antique store finds- the carved wood girl with basket...











And the carved scroll mini stool...





Isn't this a hoot?





I'll be enjoying them for now. 
What will you admit to?


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Saturday, January 8, 2011

Winter in Black and White

Back to winter reality!

Poignant lavender...


  
Snow "pasta"...




Are you enjoying the snow?


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