I'm joining Kelly for "Show Us Where You Live Friday ... Kitchen Edition" and hope you will too!
Let's get started, shall we? This is our kitchen nook and where we always eat. The table's from Garden Ridge and was a great bang for the buck piece. I channeled my inner preteen by sewing up a scrunchy for the light chain. I made the drapes, The rug is from the Martha Stewart collection at FLOR. Have ya'll heard of FLOR? They sell modular carpet tiles you can piece together any which way. I like the carpet squares because lets just say your toddler spills a full cup of fruit punch Crystal Light, you can pop out the stained square, clean it, and put it right back. Genius. We never really have flowers on the table but they're from last night's McKinney Martha's meetup. Blog post coming soon!
Let's get started, shall we? This is our kitchen nook and where we always eat. The table's from Garden Ridge and was a great bang for the buck piece. I channeled my inner preteen by sewing up a scrunchy for the light chain. I made the drapes, The rug is from the Martha Stewart collection at FLOR. Have ya'll heard of FLOR? They sell modular carpet tiles you can piece together any which way. I like the carpet squares because lets just say your toddler spills a full cup of fruit punch Crystal Light, you can pop out the stained square, clean it, and put it right back. Genius. We never really have flowers on the table but they're from last night's McKinney Martha's meetup. Blog post coming soon!
This part of the kitchen open ups to the family room.
Not so much to talk about at this spot. I do keep tupperware in the bottom left cupboards:
This is the other side of the kitchen
Right above the paper towels is the cupboard where we store our cherished, heirloom glasses. See for yourself (bottom shelf):
Mmmhmm, those are our beloved insulated cups. My husband first introduced me to their glory. I tried to fight it for a long time, but we've entirely switched from regular glass to insulated heaven. No coasters, no sweaty glasses, and always a cold drink. Love, love, love these.
I also like my double oven a bunch and use it more than I thought I would.
I also like my double oven a bunch and use it more than I thought I would.
Here's the fridge. Notice the diet coke. It's on the door too. Yummy! Also delicious is the wine. And coffee. And smoothies. I like beverages, what can I say?
This is our pantry. Normally I never have things boxed up like this (a little obsessive looking, isn't it?) but if you've been following my Tweets, you know we've had a major ant problem. Gross. This past Monday they found the pantry and I had to throw away more than half of the food in there. So, now I'm determined those little buggers aren't going to get into any more food, hence the OCD boxes.
This is our pantry. Normally I never have things boxed up like this (a little obsessive looking, isn't it?) but if you've been following my Tweets, you know we've had a major ant problem. Gross. This past Monday they found the pantry and I had to throw away more than half of the food in there. So, now I'm determined those little buggers aren't going to get into any more food, hence the OCD boxes.
And finally, here's a view of the kitchen from the family room:
Thanks for looking and I hope you'll link up at Kelly's and share your kitchen too.
CUTE KITCHEN!!!! I must know where the curtains came from. I LOVE them!!
Posted by: Megan Marshall | May 01, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Your kitchen is so cute!! Loved seeing it, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather | May 01, 2009 at 03:34 PM
You have a beautiful kitchen!!! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kelly | May 01, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Nice kitchen! Not ocd really. I like the look of organization.
Posted by: Pam | May 01, 2009 at 08:37 PM
Great kitchen images. Very pretty. It's also nice to run across another fellow blogger who sews. I design childrens clothing and womens jewelry. So fun to see another with similar interests. Found your blog thru Kelly's. Just posted my kitchen tour today. Have fun! Blessings, Angie
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Posted by: Angie Seaman | May 02, 2009 at 02:53 PM
I LOVE your valance! I heart Tervis tumblers too (the insulated cups). Did you know they even make lids for them that you can put straws in? Very pretty!
Joy @ www.joyslife.com
Posted by: Joy | May 02, 2009 at 06:53 PM
Megan - thanks so much! I made the drapes with 60% off silk fabric from Joann's and cheapy black out liner.
Pam, Heather, and Kelly - thanks!!
Angie, nice to find a like minded blogger!!
Joy, I didn't know they made lids for my cups! Must check that out :)
Posted by: Jenny | May 02, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Nice kitchen! I like your valance above your sink a lot!
Posted by: Kristen @ More Than Mulberries | May 03, 2009 at 12:40 AM
Beautiful! Love your countertops. During certain seasons of the year I end up with ants as well. Here's a cheap fix. Take Mule Team Borax and powdered sugar and sprinkle it at the source. I've put it around the sinks and along the backs of the countertops, along the floor, etc. They get the powdered sugar on their feet and take it "home." Try it, it works!
Posted by: Jan | May 03, 2009 at 05:00 PM
Jan, thanks for the ant tip. I will definitely give it a whirl. Thankfully, I haven't seen any since last Monday afternoon's pest guy treatment. Fingers crossed!!
Posted by: Jenny | May 03, 2009 at 10:00 PM
How did you make your cord cover? You are so talented! Oh...and the window treatment above the sink! Beautiful!
Posted by: Mandy | May 07, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Mandy, I cut one piece of fabric twice the length of the cord and about 8 inches wide. Then I sewed the length right sides together. Turned it right side out and voila! A scrunchie tube. Thanks for your comment!
Posted by: Jenny | May 07, 2009 at 04:51 PM
Here's another ant tip for you. I used to find ants in our pantry, but there were only ever 1-3 at a time (as opposed to our previous place, but that's another story). I heard cayenne pepper worked, so I just sprinkled a little on one shelf and never saw another ant again. This was especially nice as I never could find the source so I wasn't sure just how to stop their entrance.
Posted by: Rachel | May 08, 2009 at 03:47 PM