DIY, Decor and More
Christmas in the Kitchen Christmas has arrived in the kitchen and it smells like balsam and gingerbread with a sprinkle of peppermint. I tried my hand at making wreaths this year. We cut greens from the yard. I attached small bunches of the mixed greens with wire to wire wreath forms. The bows are made with red stripe jute upholstery webbing. The gingerbread house is… Read More
I’m really in love with barn lights, but they are so expensive. When I found the Ikea Foto Pendant for $14.99 it gave me an idea. An idea I couldn’t wait to run with. Ikea 10″ Foto Pendant Light $14.99 It has that barn light look to it, but I wanted it to be that beautiful vintage blue enamel… Read More
Not Your Usual Kitchen Window Treatment Back in January, I updated the kitchen curtains from dark valances to a lighter curtain. (I spy my lens cap.) I like the new lighter feel. (It was raining when I took these pictures.) I didn’t want to add the same curtain treatment to the sink window. I wanted something that wouldn’t block too… Read More
I bought some curtains from Ikea. I wanted to update the curtains that we had, but when I hung the new ones up they covered too much of the window. We don’t really need them for the privacy. I just wanted to add some warmth to the windows with fabric. Before: Kitchen Curtains The Ikea curtains came in a package… Read More
Here is a view of the kitchen from the dinning room. The kitchen was added in the 1980’s. The previous owners did a great job. The cabinets are cherry and in beautiful condition. The floor is white laminate, not tile or wood, but not terrible. The appliances are dated, but they work so I will live with them. I’d… Read More
