My Kitchen Inspiration

Let's talk kitchens!!!

The kitchen is often the center of the home and family. Especially in my case. For this much loved room in my farmhouse I wanted to stay true to the over 100 year old house, but also put a whole lot of  dreams in it. 

PROCEED with a VISION.

Scary, I know......

You haven't met my FIL!!! He does it all from brick masonry to general contracting. I am blessed you guys!!

The view from the opposite doorway.

In two days time, the wall with the sink was gone, allowing for a natural flow into what will become the dining area. The poor original wood floors....they had been "updated" many times over.Talk about tarred and feathered. No. Seriously. Tar paper along with  many layers of flooring nails. *SIGH* Tragedy I tell you!! That also came up (mostly). 

Now, for some beautiful dreams for this space!

 There is something about wood countertops. It brings to mind a lovely, summer day. All billowy clouds, blue skies and a fresh breeze through the open windows. Slicing lemons for a buttery homemade pasta dish. My son sitting to one side as he dumps chocolate into the brownie batter.....chocolate finger prints smeared across the top.

Source:Shelterness.com

Before you go thinking full country on me(not a bad thing I promise) here is the twist.

Beautiful soft dove grey cabinets. French grey. Old french homestead design. 

That mixed brick? Yep. That's going to happen too!!

Here is the rest of this kitchen dream of mine!

ENJOY!

Vent Hoods

This kitchen is amazing!!!! My first kitchen inspiration that I love everything about.
 Joanna Gaines speaks my language people!!!!

To see MORE beautiful inspiration visit magnolia homes

Gray cabinets

Decor and Styling

January 12, 2015

Novogratz 9

To this budding interior designer, the Novogratz duo are the whole package. Fearless and confident in every design move they make, they have once again taken my breath away!!  

Vintage blue sofa

349.00????  YES!! You saw that right. Not only is this a gorgeous replica of vintage style, it is a futon style sofa. Mr. and Mrs. Novogratz......THANK YOU!!! Do they stop with the amazing style? Nope. Happy Monday. ENJOY!

Studded headboard

black and white upholstered bed

Black and White goodness

Let's Do This!!

Resolutions

Such a complicated, stressed out word! 

To be fair we all make them. Some of us even stick with those scribbled notes written in a haze of good intentions.Me? I do NOT bother. Here are some truths about myself. Although I strive to be organized.....it rarely happens. Those amazingly intricate meals?? They happen, but so does my disaster of a kitchen afterwards. That leads me to my last flaw - procrastination. Yep....along with the best of us right??

2014-2015

2014 was a messy,demanding and sad year for me. I felt myself evolving, changing into someone I didn't recognize. Change.......it's HARD. I gave up on some lifelong dreams I had while embracing the very important things in life. Cliche? NO. My family,health,and happiness were sacrificed so many times in the interest of my different pursuits.

2015 is a year in which I will do all in my power to pursue peace.....and just plain happiness. I have felt to begin a blog so often within the last 4 years. I am a shy, private person (Only child here!) who balked against the thought of such public exposure. This year I am striving to complete a "bucket" list if you will. Nothing is written on this bucket list....I'm determined to create it as I go along!

                                                   Just 2 of my reasons for living. 

My one and only baby boy!

A little bit of me~ I'm 27 and love all things beautiful! From fresh herbs in the garden to reupholstering that vintage find.....and everything in between. I love decorating and finally have an old farmhouse to practice my skills on! Expect many updates on that. Also I'm living in a 26 foot R.V. during renovations. Not too bad you say?? Add to that 26 feet of living space, a husband,a beagle puppy (pictured below) and a 7 yr. old boy and see what you get. Oh I forgot!!! We have freezing cold windchills here and frozen pipes do happen. Sounds amazing right??