Vintage with a Modern Twist
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. As you can see by my before kitchen, I was handed some mega sized lemons (see my kitchen renovation here)! High End Kitchen Updates on a Budget 1) Glass Cabinets (or open shelving) They're perfect for showing off favorite collections, add a custom look and break up the expanse of … [Read more...]
I'm fickle. But aren't we all? We finally get what we've been dreaming of ... only to wish we could do it a bit differently. Don't get me wrong - I am in love with My Kitchen. But wouldn't it be fun to redecorate on a whim (minus the cost, dust and stress)? So we could do things like add mismatched drafting stools ... Hang … [Read more...]
What was I thinking? I didn't want a built in microwave because I wanted the kitchen to feel old school. So, out it sat. That big black box. Staring at me, judging me, taunting me - til I could take it no more. Seriously, how could I let that thing take up valuable display space? I've finally sniffed the smelling salts … [Read more...]
When we bought this run down house, I was thrilled with the prospect of being able to create my dream kitchen! Ceiling high white cabinets (they are actually gray for a warmer feel but look white), marble counters, a fun red stove and a farmhouse sink were on my wish list. Here's what I was working with - scary! I desperately wanted … [Read more...]
Since I will soon be showing you my kitchen, I thought it would be fun to show off one that has a lot of pizazz! Diana at Our Vintage Home Love lives in a 1905 house and created a great vintage feel in her kitchen. Check out that amazing double towel rack on the island. She loved the rack so much, she built the island out of old barn wood … [Read more...]
Here's a peak at my kitchen. She needs a full spa treatment before she's ready for her photo shoot! So while I'm busy getting her ready for a close up, here's a small (clean) area I can share for now. The open shelves in my kitchen are filled with my collection of vintage silver, glass cloches and cake domes, shells and coral. Much of this … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
Join me as I fill my 100 year old home with personality.
