Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tulips
Kitchen Shelves
I am so happy with my new shelves!!I can see my pretty dishes now instead of having them hidden behind frosted glass doors.Its such fun to decorate these big,long mamas too.Right now,I just have white dishes,some clear glass ones and tarnished silver.That wall seems so bright and cheery!!I love white in the kitchen!!It makes everything feel so fresh and clean.Lots of pictures of white ahead --> =)
We got this HEAVY dresser for free from a repo barn.It had pink flowers on the drawers.Last year I hurriedly spray painted the drawer fronts with flower paint(yes,you use it to spray paint flowers)leftover from our wedding.It fit perfectly where the other cabinet had been!!
I have used this chippy white frame everywhere!!
Our wedding unity candleholders-minus the white bows.
An old wire frying basket.
My Mom bought these Princess House salt/pepper shakers for our wedding.
I have lots of goblets-probably 40 or more.Most of them went into storage.
Tulips brighten my day and my shelves.They really popped against all the white and silver.
Now a few quick before and after shots-
Much better right??Whatcha think about the new star of the kitchen??
Tulips brighten my day and my shelves.They really popped against all the white and silver.
Now a few quick before and after shots-
Much better right??Whatcha think about the new star of the kitchen??
The Beginnings of a Kitchen Renovation
Hello,folks!!It seems like ages since I posted.I've been busy with a lot of projects this year,but haven't got around to posting about them.One of the bigger projects was redoing part of the kitchen.
I could spend hours drooling over kitchens-even tho cooking and baking aren't at the top on my favorite-things-to-do list.I love well organized drawers and cupboards.I like stacks of pretty dishes.I really like my kitchen-it's big and has lots of cupboard/counter space.I don't want to complain-I know my kitchen is nicer and bigger than probably over 50% of the ladies' in this world.But it isn't my style.I used to cut out pictures of kitchens--back before the days of Internet and Pinterest.They all had one thing in common-white cabinets with a farmhouse/french theme.I know that's the rage in Blogland right now.I liked it long before that.I used to dream of cooking in a cute white kitchen when I got married.I didn't get one.I got one with laminate oak cabinets,green striped walls,green countertops/backsplash and a big weird shaped island.But,I'm slowly working to change that.
Here is my kitchen.It is really lacking in style.And yes,there are dirty dishes piled up.Me and Hubby got inspired to tear down the cabinet above the island one night while eating supper.No more head-bumping while wiping off the counter-a big problem for an almost 6 foot lady who hates dirty counters!!!This cabinet also blocked the view from the livingroom.There is a flourescent light beside it that was covered with a plastic cover and an oak frame.We tore down the frame and cover.The light will be exchanged eventually and an old/old looking beam put up to cover the small hole in the ceiling where the cabinet had been.
The only thing we kept in the cabinet was my many goblets.
Looking into the livingroom.Imagine me at the stove-doing a half-squat to talk to Hubby who is sitting on the couch.OK,don't imagine.The visual isn't pleasant.And why are some of the only pictures of the kitchen full of dishes and toys??
Hubby did the work while I did the happy dance!=)
I thought I had a pic of this left wall,but you get the point.4 frosted glass paned doors on top and 4 wood ones on the bottom.We tore these cupboards down as well.
So much space!!I couldn't believe how much bigger it felt.Wide open,baby!! I didn't get pictures of the next steps because I did most of it myself.I took down the chair rail trim and put up beadboard wallpaper on the whole wall.I could've saved more money if I would've went up halfway with it-great after thought.But I'm happy with how it looks now.
I found a gallon of mistinted paint at WalMart for $8.I wanted white,but this was cheaper.My cream colored dishes don't stand out as well as I had hoped.I may still repaint one day if it really bugs me too much.=)
This lil guy got into the paint when I forgot to put the lid on.Thankfully,none went in his mouth!!
We bought shelving wood shelving and brackets at Lowes.I painted them plain old white with some paint I had on hand.Hubby had a few frustrating moments hanging them.He discovered after hanging them that the floor under the shelves has a dip in it,so they aren't hanging perfectly level.But you really don't notice it once they are full of dishes...We'll pretend that anyway.
Stay tuned for pictures of the finished product!!
I could spend hours drooling over kitchens-even tho cooking and baking aren't at the top on my favorite-things-to-do list.I love well organized drawers and cupboards.I like stacks of pretty dishes.I really like my kitchen-it's big and has lots of cupboard/counter space.I don't want to complain-I know my kitchen is nicer and bigger than probably over 50% of the ladies' in this world.But it isn't my style.I used to cut out pictures of kitchens--back before the days of Internet and Pinterest.They all had one thing in common-white cabinets with a farmhouse/french theme.I know that's the rage in Blogland right now.I liked it long before that.I used to dream of cooking in a cute white kitchen when I got married.I didn't get one.I got one with laminate oak cabinets,green striped walls,green countertops/backsplash and a big weird shaped island.But,I'm slowly working to change that.
Here is my kitchen.It is really lacking in style.And yes,there are dirty dishes piled up.Me and Hubby got inspired to tear down the cabinet above the island one night while eating supper.No more head-bumping while wiping off the counter-a big problem for an almost 6 foot lady who hates dirty counters!!!This cabinet also blocked the view from the livingroom.There is a flourescent light beside it that was covered with a plastic cover and an oak frame.We tore down the frame and cover.The light will be exchanged eventually and an old/old looking beam put up to cover the small hole in the ceiling where the cabinet had been.
The only thing we kept in the cabinet was my many goblets.
Looking into the livingroom.Imagine me at the stove-doing a half-squat to talk to Hubby who is sitting on the couch.OK,don't imagine.The visual isn't pleasant.And why are some of the only pictures of the kitchen full of dishes and toys??
Hubby did the work while I did the happy dance!=)
I thought I had a pic of this left wall,but you get the point.4 frosted glass paned doors on top and 4 wood ones on the bottom.We tore these cupboards down as well.
So much space!!I couldn't believe how much bigger it felt.Wide open,baby!! I didn't get pictures of the next steps because I did most of it myself.I took down the chair rail trim and put up beadboard wallpaper on the whole wall.I could've saved more money if I would've went up halfway with it-great after thought.But I'm happy with how it looks now.
I found a gallon of mistinted paint at WalMart for $8.I wanted white,but this was cheaper.My cream colored dishes don't stand out as well as I had hoped.I may still repaint one day if it really bugs me too much.=)
This lil guy got into the paint when I forgot to put the lid on.Thankfully,none went in his mouth!!
We bought shelving wood shelving and brackets at Lowes.I painted them plain old white with some paint I had on hand.Hubby had a few frustrating moments hanging them.He discovered after hanging them that the floor under the shelves has a dip in it,so they aren't hanging perfectly level.But you really don't notice it once they are full of dishes...We'll pretend that anyway.
Stay tuned for pictures of the finished product!!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Livingroom Decorations
Are you ready for Christmas??It came up soo fast with being gone a few days for a funeral last week.I wanted to do more baking,but Hubby and Baby got sick with a horrible cough.I'm running on a few hours of sleep a night this week.I didn't get pictures taken while it was nice outside,so these are taken at night.I wanted to retake some of them,but my last batteries died.I didn't spend any money on decorations.I did spend about $10 on ornaments or supplies to make them.I wanted a natural,rustic and white theme that wasn't too "Christmasy" and could stay up awhile.I took lots of pictures..So here she is-
A shot from the dining room.
The right side of the dining room/living room doorway.
This is on the left side of the dining room/living room opening.The sled was from a friend.The cedar chest was a birthday gift from my husband 3 years ago.A friend woodburned a picture of mountains and a cabin on the top.The old bucket on the wall was found beside the road in my hometown in Ohio this summer.
I love the beautiful writing and pictures in this German Bible.
I redecorated this mantel a few times..I'm ok with it now,but it's still not what I was really looking for.But for no money??Yes,yes!!
The candlesticks were brass-they got a facelift via spray paint.The metal candleholder came from Celebrating Home a few years ago.
I snitched this pitcher from my Mama last summer-it was destined for the trash.
I made this Scrabble print earlier this summer.I used it instead of names or initials on the sockings.
I whipped up these stockings the other day while Kobe napped.Mine got a feminine touch-ruffles.I used scrap fabric from my Mama and an old curtain to make these.I used an old stocking for a pattern.I like how easy they were to make.=)
A peice of cardboard covered in sheet music takes center stage on the dresser/entertainment center.It also hides the TV-which we only use to watch movies.
Remember the old box of letters I found this summer??I have used those everywhere!!
Simple decorations + a crawling baby= a happier mama.He doesn't mess with the pinecones and greenery much since it's prickly.
A not so good photo of our first tree at night.I used mostly gold ornaments,some stars and snowflakes that I had on hand.I was looking for burlap ribbon but Hobby Lobby was out of it.My sis-in-law made the H on the top.I used that since I didn't have a topper.
A wedding pic-wow-don't we look young??=)It's only been 2 1/2 years ago!!
I bought 6 clear plastic ornaments at Hobby Lobby and covered a few with sheet music.
A star cut out of cardstock paper covered with music paper & gold glitter and hung with jute twine...
A pic of our angel baby.I stuck white feathers behind the picture.
I wanted to make more of these sheet music fans to hang on the tree,but didn't get it done.They make good "bows" for gifts.And yes,I am not talented at wrapping round gifts with a rectangular peice of paper.
A shot from the dining room.
The right side of the dining room/living room doorway.
I still have the "give thanks" pillow out from Dear Lilli's blog.I figured we still need to be reminded to be thankful-especially this holiday season.I bought some Silent Night/Holy Night downloads off Etsy to make pillow covers.I didn't get them made with everything else that's going on.
This is on the left side of the dining room/living room opening.The sled was from a friend.The cedar chest was a birthday gift from my husband 3 years ago.A friend woodburned a picture of mountains and a cabin on the top.The old bucket on the wall was found beside the road in my hometown in Ohio this summer.
I filled the chippy green box with fresh greenery,a few picks,feathers and a music covered Pringles can.The sack fabric underneath was from Slim's stash.I also made the pillow cover on the chair in the picture above this one from the same fabric.
A view from the front entrance.
This toy chest is just inside the front entrance behind the couch.The mirror is from a repo barn.I filled 2 quart jars with boxwood branches and hung ornaments off of them.A German Bible sits in front of it.Jars and cans filled with Epsom salt(for snow) and votives fill up the rest.
I love the beautiful writing and pictures in this German Bible.
This sunburst mirror got a little love with a small wreath,boxwood and a single ornament.
I redecorated this mantel a few times..I'm ok with it now,but it's still not what I was really looking for.But for no money??Yes,yes!!
The candlesticks were brass-they got a facelift via spray paint.The metal candleholder came from Celebrating Home a few years ago.
I snitched this pitcher from my Mama last summer-it was destined for the trash.
I made this Scrabble print earlier this summer.I used it instead of names or initials on the sockings.
I whipped up these stockings the other day while Kobe napped.Mine got a feminine touch-ruffles.I used scrap fabric from my Mama and an old curtain to make these.I used an old stocking for a pattern.I like how easy they were to make.=)
A peice of cardboard covered in sheet music takes center stage on the dresser/entertainment center.It also hides the TV-which we only use to watch movies.
I covered a candle in sheet music and stuck it in this large vase.A lil twine and greenery top it off.
Remember the old box of letters I found this summer??I have used those everywhere!!
Simple decorations + a crawling baby= a happier mama.He doesn't mess with the pinecones and greenery much since it's prickly.
A not so good photo of our first tree at night.I used mostly gold ornaments,some stars and snowflakes that I had on hand.I was looking for burlap ribbon but Hobby Lobby was out of it.My sis-in-law made the H on the top.I used that since I didn't have a topper.
A wedding pic-wow-don't we look young??=)It's only been 2 1/2 years ago!!
I bought 6 clear plastic ornaments at Hobby Lobby and covered a few with sheet music.
A star cut out of cardstock paper covered with music paper & gold glitter and hung with jute twine...
A pic of our angel baby.I stuck white feathers behind the picture.
A few gifts under the tree.We didn't go big on gifts this year as usual.Simple is better for us and the pocketbook!!
I wanted to make more of these sheet music fans to hang on the tree,but didn't get it done.They make good "bows" for gifts.And yes,I am not talented at wrapping round gifts with a rectangular peice of paper.
We plan to open our gifts in the morning and then go to my parents for the rest of the day.My Grandpa from Ohio came yesterday-so glad he's well enough to visit!!My brother and family from Texas is planning on coming on Thursday and staying till sometime after New Years.My family usually celebrates Christmas on New Year's Day so we can be with in-laws or with our own lil families on Christmas Day.I'm soo excited about my family being all together and playing with all the babies.=)We're off to My parent's this evening to make and wrap Caramel Candy-a family tradition.Have a wonderful Christmas Eve and remember what Christmas is really about!!
- ~Vintage Maedel~
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