Saturday 12 October 2013

Little Kitchen Details

 

I had plans to show you just a few more details from my kitchen reveal sooner, but I kind of got derailed this week.
You see, I scheduled a garage sale for this weekend.
With all the sorting, the pricing, and then the arranging of all the items, I completely forgot.
Then my computer gave me fits and that had to be corrected by a Bell technician.
If he had been here in person, I would've hugged him!
Anyway,  without any more blathering, on to the photos,finally.
 Why don't we start with the new curtains I've made....
While in the states, I bought a Painter's cloth at Menards. I simply cut it down the middle, measured it to length and then added a ruffle. 
It was simple, but adding the ruffle made it more time consuming than I had planned! 
But I like it and it works nicely for Fall.
Next, I replaced the green mirror  I had on this wall with a favourite antique print, antlers, and old rusty horseshoes.
When Spring comes I will hang my gingham curtains and the brighter mirror again.

I purchased this clock on sale for ten dollars and the wall quote for two fifty. I had the frame and the burlap from a previous use.
The kitchen is small, so I wanted to keep this wall simple.
Not that I seemed to be too worried about that at the other end of my kitchen where my dining nook is!
This is a view from the dining nook looking towards the clock wall.
Tim bought this for me many years ago and I so happy to display it above my kitchen sink now.
It's a metal sign that I placed on black matting and then framed.



Lastly, this cast iron piece is from an old Kalamazoo antique wood stove. To make the lettering stand out I placed a solid cloth behind it.
The 'K' is for Kimberly now!
 
I think that covers all of the kitchen up-dates.
If you are tinking of painting your kitchen cabinets white, I highly recommend it. I've been doing this for the last twenty three years in all of our kitchens and I haven't tired of it yet!
Have a wonderful weekend friends.
It's raining here, but I'm in a cozying mood so I don't even care.


 

 
 
 





11 comments:

  1. Everything looks lovely, Kimberly! I especially like the clock and the metal sign from your husband. All those little details add up and really make a difference.

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  2. Hi Kimberly-
    Your kitchen definitely looks cozy.
    I love the white cabinets. Mine have been painted white about 14 years...and I love it. Though I did just paint the bottoms black a YEAR ago...not sure about that one. Sort of rethinking that one.
    I like the lace crocheted doilies in your kitchen. So pretty.
    Love seeing your new home.
    Pat

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  3. Morning Kimberly, love the cozy kitchen, looks wonderful.....love the old picture, very nice.......New curtains are beautiful and love the oil lamp, Blessings Francine.

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  4. I love all of your decorating touches. It is super cozy!

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  5. Everything looks great! Love the curtains. What a neat idea!

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  6. When I finally get my husband to agree and finally let me paint my cabinets white, I always love them so much. Then we move. I would love to redo my kitchen but so far haven't really said much. I would love them I know. They just make any kitchen look so nice and homey.
    Yours looks so cute and I love the curtains you made. You are quite handy. :)

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  7. Everything truly looks wonderful! The perfect place to spend lots of your time :) Have a blessed week. Hugs!

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  8. You've added some really nice touches to your kitchen, Kimberly. I like the old stove piece with the 'K' on it. You must feel such satisfaction getting all this done on a budget. Hugs, Pam

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  9. Kimberly,

    Your kitchen and all the changes you've made are beautiful.

    Were going to have a yard sale at the end of the month.

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  10. Your drapes are adorable, and the ruffle is a perfect addition!

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  11. Totally picture perfect kitchen - I love seeing shelves and -- all the other added touches like the quotes..it give such a home sweet feel.. Thanks for sharing..
    HUgs

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