Changes in the Kitchen

Hello everyone!

I'm happy to report that my allergies are getting a little better.  Yay!  Now my husband and oldest son are dealing with them.  I think we could all use a visit to an allergist one day.  ha!  It must be genetic. 

On another note, I mentioned in my last post that I did a little retail therapy.  Here are a few things I purchased for my kitchen and some vignette changes that I made.

Do you see anything new at my kitchen table?

Let's look at it at another angle and see if you can spot it.

Now I know you must see it!  It's that cute little bench.  I found it in a completely different color, but it was made of solid wood and very sturdy.  It looks to be handmade (not mass produced).  I snatched it up for a mere $39!  Can you believe it?  I came home and painted it white.  I plan on doing a little more distressing to it in the future. 

It needs a little "chippiness" going on!  Ha!

I also found these petite french canisters.

And....this cute wooden caddy.

I filled it with an old seltzer bottle, sterling silver spoons and a topiary.

I moved a few things around too.  I placed this basket with flowers on my counter.

And I moved my scale over to the grey cabinet.

I also added a large painted basket of flowers to the center of my table.

I'm very happy with the outcome.  It feels a bit more summery in here now.  We've been enjoying some beautiful sunny weather this week.  It's been nice to be in the kitchen with the back door open. 

Tomorrow, is a special day for me and my husband too.  We will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary!  I can't believe how fast it has gone by.  I look back on it and shake my head.  I feel very blessed to be in a good marriage with 2 beautiful children.   

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly~

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Fall colors and baking

I found the cutest fabric at a consignment store and decided to bring it home with me!  I wanted to bring some more color into my foyer for the cooler months and this seemed to be the answer.

I wrapped my bench cushion in the fabric because I don't know how to make a custom slipcover for it.  It works fine this way since I change it out alot anyway.

I added a few coordinating pillows and a throw.

And voila!  I have a completely new look for the foyer.

If you don't know by now, I get bored very easily with the same look for too long.  So, this is what I do.  I change pillows, fabrics, lamps, anything that isn't nailed down to the floor.  That's right!  And if it is nailed down, I can always get my husband to help remove it if necessary.  Nothing is safe from me! 

This isn't all I changed either.  I made my first wreath.  Yes siree.  I'm sure I'm the last person on the planet to have never made one before, but honestly, I usually just buy one instead.  Well, that can get expensive!  So.......for a mere $3.50, I bought this grapevine wreath at Walmart and added some stuff to it that I already had. 

I stuck in the wispy Fall flowers and then used hot glue for my feathers. 

 I was originally going to do the entire wreath in feathers, but didn't have enough.  Just as I was going to give up on the idea, I thought about doing this instead.  I must say that I'm glad I did because I believe this is more interesting looking anyway.

Now I have a Fall wreath that goes perfectly in my dining room! 

Now of course, all this decorating and crafting can make a girl hungry.  So, what's a girl to do?  Bake a cake! Ah yes.  Doesn't everyone bake a cake after they've been on their feet redecorating and making crafts?  But I have a little secret to confess.  I cheated.

You didn't think I was Martha Stewart did you?!  This is the kind I make.  An easy box mix.  And don't knock it till you try it.  It's good.

Not only did I cheat with the mix, but also by just doing a sheet cake.

As you can see it gets eaten fast around here.

Don't worry though, I saved a piece for you.

Now, I'm going to go rest.  It's been a busy day. 

~ Kelly ~

 

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