These little pretties are for Cielo at The House in the Roses. I'll be showing off my Cottage there!
Marty's Table Top Tuesday party at A Stroll Thru Life.
(Before)I am slowly getting rid of all the red in the kitchen. This is my little Sara Lee bakery tray. I was torn about painting it, but I gave in and did it anyway.
(After)I'm glad I did! I think that it has a more elegant, cottage feel.
This is another "little" change that felt big to me. This was my former utensil holder... I had to reach back in the archives to find a picture for you. This pic. is from fall... I don't normally keep pumpkins around all year. Anyway! I never really was in love with this look. Plus, it wasn't deep enough to actually contain the tools. It just alwasy looked messy to me.
(Before)
So, I have been on the look out for a while for something that would fit the bill and I had seen this idea in County Living's little book of 500 Kitchen Ideas. But I didn't really go "in search of"... I was just looking for something that would work.
Love that little book!
I was in Brass Armadillo (the local antique mall) last Saturday and I spied this Champagne bucket sitting up on a shelf. It isn't old and it's only silver plate... BUT! It was only $15.00! I thought is was a deal and perfect for this little corner. I knew right away that it would work. Don't you love it when a vision comes to you?
I also found this Flow Blue sugar bowl. I got this for a steal as the lid was missing... That was just fine by me. I knew exactly what I was going to do with it.
Sweet! Yes?
Finally ... here is another shot from a different angle. Hubs likes it because he thinks that the counter looks like it has less clutter.
So there you have it. I love my little changes!
Just a little reminder... It is already the First Friday of the month!
I will have the Linky tool up Thursday night for Fresh-Cut Friday! I hope you join in!
Have a great week!
This is so beautiful! I always love those soft colour combo! Great shots too!
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Have a great week!
The kitchen vignette is just beautiful! I really love the flow blue sugar bowl with the utensils - very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLiz, your kitchen is just gorgeous & so are your vignettes. I love Flow Blue.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
HI LIZ!!!
ReplyDeleteYou have been a busy chickadee at your gorgeous home! LOVE the denim slipcover and your grandmother's lace tablecloth. See, I am catching up, can you tell?
Your kitchen looks gorgeous and full of such intimate details.
xxoo
Becky
It's the little changes that can make a big change! Like the new vignette. Cool idea with the bucket! I have one somewhere!
ReplyDeleteDeb
It's amazing what little changes can do! I love your little changes. That champagne bucket is brilliant! Love it!
ReplyDeleteSweet changes...I think I will miss the red though! And...hmmm, when did you get that butter dish??? I noticed that right away!!
ReplyDeleteLove blue and white crockery...
ReplyDeleteThe sugar bowl looks beautiful..
And that pumpkin looks cute...!!
I love your little vignette-especially the blue and white sugar bowl!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
Your kitchen is so pretty. Thanks for posting about the book. I am looking for some good kitchen inspiration, so I will look for it at the library!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to switch things up isn't it? Looks lovely...glad the hubby is happy too :) Thanks for your sweet comment on my kitchen too! Laurel@chippingwithcharm
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful changes. It's so amazing when we take a look at something so simple as a tray and make a change that just delights us to no end. I love it! Enjoy the day,
Shirley
What a fabulous idea! Love the champagne bucket!! And really like the crystal silverware holder too.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks great!
Ya gotta love Brass Armadillo!
HAGD! Karen
I think your paint job was very, very effective.
ReplyDeletePerfect changes. So sweet! It looks very nice. Thanks for sharing. Karie
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I love your vignette. The blue is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLittle changes sometimes make the BIGGEST difference, don't they? I can certainly see how yours would lift your spirits. They look really nice. You've inspired me to tackle those "little" changes I've been putting off as unworthy of my time -- because I think they'll be soooo worth it ... especially when they mean less clutter and more smile!
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Hi there, thanks for stopping by my blog...love your bits and pieces...and just love a bit of silverware in the kitchen! Robx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a "mini" makeover, so often we tend to think "its all or nothing". I agree with your H, new look is crisp and elegant.
ReplyDeleteI just love when all the pieces start falling into place. Love Love the bargains...great new look!
ReplyDeleteWhat great ideas Liz! I love that shiny silver sticking out of the pretty cut glass and the flow blue. The elegant champagne bucket filled with the utensils is such a perfect look! Your painted tray turned out great. Lots of good ideas in this post. Thanks! Have a wonderful 4th of July weekend. laurie
ReplyDeleteI love your utensil holder! Great idea! Thinking outside of the box!! Your flow blue container is so sweet! Great ideas!
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