Cozy and Fun Kitchen Projects
hen I'm not knee deep in piles of laundry or drywall dust, I might be making something fun like....
A "berry" red arrangement from my backyard to my window sill......
Or a cozy paper pennant to go above my kitchen sink.....
Or glittered letter magnets for my kitchen island....
Don't you agree that every once in a while, a girl just has to stop the world and...
What have you creative souls made lately? Please share and inspire me!
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We made a chalkboard that goes the full length of the side of the refridgerator, a little skirt to replace the two cabinet doors under the sink, new chairpads for our dining room chairs, and new chairpads for our barstools. We've been having lots of fun with our little projects indoors, but we are so ready to get outside and dig in the dirt!
Love, love, LOVE your kitchen! All the red just looks delicious! You have such great ideas...
Your kitchen is beautiful! Love the magnets.
Cathie
I love that penant Kim. Let's see, we've had to really tighten our $$$ belts and I've not extra to go out and spend but I've needed accessories and artwork for my kitchen (which is slowly getting it's facelift), so I took two oak frames, I had, sprayed them black, and since my house was built in 1954, I printed out a list of what things cost back them, added some vintage-y clip art, framed it and voila! Artwork. I also printed out a copy of a menu of an old coffee shop that used to be here and what the prices were back in the 50s, framed that and they hang together.
Beth, I saw your chalkboard - how neat! I want a chalkboard for my kitchen, too...have the special paint for it but haven't gotten around to it yet! I love your dining room set - everything is looking great it and it looks like you're having a lot of fun making your house a home!
Rechelle, what a neat idea about printing out the cost of things from 1950's and adding vintage clip art and framing it! The other coffee shop menu sounds pretty as well...I looked for these project on your blog - is it up yet...would love to see!
Thanks to you all for the compliments - these were lots of fun to make:)
I just love your kitchen. I had painted my cabinets a few years ago, (they were the lovely frosted oak of the 90's) and I want to paint them again. I was going to go the safe white route but every time I see your red cabinets I think "That is just what I want." Did it take a deep breath or did you just go for it?
Thanks bunches, Flippery!
It's funny because I never had to even think about what color I wanted to paint my cabinets. I *knew* I wanted them red, lol. Now picking the *right* shade of red was a different story - so hard!
There are several things that I regret about our remodel already - our countertops that I already want to replace when we have the budget, *not* replacing the older drafty kitchen window above the sink when we added the new window to the dining area, and another thing or two - but the red cabinets - I'm thrilled with them every day and know it's one thing that I got right, hehe!
Hmm, for some reason my last comment was posted under my google account.
Oh my - so many wonderful touches - your kitchen is absolutely stunning. I love, love, love it. Can not wait to see more for your house.
Thanks Kim. I love my new chalkboard. I've been having so much fun writing little messages to my kids and husband every day. My husband cut a piece of smooth plywood to fit the side of the refridgerator, then hung it up using sticky back velcro(just in case I change my mind), then I did the painting. It was actually a very easy and inexpensive project that we had finished in less than a day. I keep the chalk in that little basket on top of the fridge. P.S. I love the little magnets on the island. I hope to have a little island in my kitchen some day, and I think I will have to steal that cute idea. :) Thanks for all your great inspiration, Kim!
I absolutely love your kitchen!!! The red cabinets are fabulous. I have oak cabinets and HATE them and want to paint the black and distress them but I can't quite get up the nerve. I am afraid they will look like an amateur did them. Thanks for the inspiration. Now maybe I can do it!!
HI Kim.
I have it posted. I've since "centered" the 50s cost list so that it looks much better. It's hanging on the wall space to the side of my red shuttered bi-folds. You can take a peek now :0).
Hope you're enjoying your day!
Good Morning....I stopped by to visit from Kari & Kjisa's blog. LOVE those glittered letter magnets. Your kitchen is beautiful! I will be back to browse around more later.♥
Love what you have done with your kitchen. I just did white cabinets with a blue island last week and thought I was daring! Your red it to die for!
Hello Kim! Coming your way via Kari & Kijsa....love your blog {really really love your kitchen - ADORABLE!} We'd spend all our days there for sure!
Kari and Kijsa have sent me here. Your kitchen is beautiful! I'm so glad to stop by and see what's going on in your world. Any blog that describes doing projects on a budget is highly appealing to me.
You are so creative! I just came over from K&K and had to say hi. I can't wait to see what else you've got here in your little cottage.
Wow your kitchen is so refreshing and comfortable looking. I love it. The red cabinets are beautiful. Not sure I'd ever be brave enough to attempt it. Afraid I'd pick the wrong red or something. I just need to step out of my comfort zone. Love the Nest banner. You need to sell those.
Oh I just love your blog so I had to follow it! I look forward to more pictures. Loved your kitchen and loved the penguin cake!
I am here visiting you from Kari and Kjisa...you have a beautiful kitchen. I love your island!
Penny
I just found your place and I love it! I love that island! Your kitchen is beautiful!
GLITTER MAGNETS! I am so excited to see these! What Fun!
Your kitchen is beautiful. :) I love all of the red!
Oh dear, how have I not known about you - I was sent by Kari and Kijsa and I love your glittery and sparkly self. My daughter just created a "glow in the dark" dog collar for a "Young Inventors" project and I draw daily. Love for you to visit.
pve
i am making pillows from vintage animal print fabric....come check it out. very sweet material.
love your kitchen and all it's goodies.
warmly,
chasity
I enjoyed seeing the photos and reading about all your projects girls! Great job...keep letting me know what you've been up to. I need motivation this time of year, hehe!
Welcome to you all who found me through Kari & Kjisa's blog. Thanks for stopping in and saying hello!
Oh, my heart skipped a beat when I saw your kitchen. I love those berries on the windowsill!
Oh it's all beautiful. Particularly those alphas on your island . . . love 'em. I'm knee deep in unpacking and organizing the apartment I just moved into, but I've been stopping to create new digital graphics along the way as well. Girl's gotta play sometimes . . . ♥
Very cute, Kim! I love the "nest" banner and the "I Love You Mama". Sort of goes together doesn't it?
Marilyn in NM
hi, just recently found your blog and love it. i adore your kitchen island...is it made from an old wooden door?
I'll just order on of your kitchens. Every time I see it, it takes my breath away. It's just the best. So crisp and clean looking.
I am drooling over your cielings. Those are my favorite. Big beams & Beadboard and Wainscoting are some of my favorite things.
Love your island and cabinets....
I love your crisp and fresh look! I love red, and am actually missing it, but with so much pink.....nah.........just can't see that working.
Great job finding the great stuff at WalMart. You can get some really great bargains there.
Have a wonderful day!
Spencer
Love your kitchen redo & love your blog :) Thanks for all the wonderful ideas.
I LOVE the magnets - did you make them?
Love your kitchen - so bright and cheerful. Especially love the island with the tin work. unique!
Found! I came over from your red clock post. Your tin plate island had me at hello! The magnets are super fun. Love!!!
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