THE KITCHEN IS THE HEART OF THE HOME
No matter what, the kitchen always tends to be the heart of the home. Regardless of how comfortable the living room, everyone congregates within our kitchen and it's adjoining area. In this photo you can see our pantry area, fridge (with photos & items of home, recipes, and a few restaurant menus), and large counter space. The candles and African violet are actually left overs from friends that moved, as well as two other plants not pictured. Top of the fridge has some glass storage containers (thrift store finds), a large thermos for hub's work, and usually bones for the dogs. In the background is the entryway to our home.
I'm not a huge fan of cluttered counter tops, but unfortunately that's how the back corner of our kitchen survives: bamboo and glass cutting boards, knives, microwave, bread basket on top of microwave, and well, booze. Right of the stove, utensils in the holder painted 5 years ago by my nephew and an old strainer which is our fruit basket. To the left of the sink we place a towel for drying dishes washed by hand. On the stove, you see an espresso maker (Italian style) and a pan of brownies (thanks hub!).
One of my favorites things about this space is being able to look out the huge window. Two stools up to the counter, the hand-me-down desk in the corner (which will get passed on when we're back home with my old desk), the bench my dad made for an apartment (storing our breadmaker & crock pot), and the futon (via hub's friend) finish off this space and make a comfortable area for company in the kitchen. The drapery rods are some that have moved with me from two different apartments and happen to match the hardware in this house perfectly.
These last pictures demonstrate some of the dog areas. To the left of the futon, their water bowl. To the right of the futon is a large outdoor/indoor rug to catch dirty paws that we can't wipe in time, their leashes hanging on the wall, and a basket that holds their toys and old towels for said paw wiping. ;)
4 comments:
yay Klean Kanteen insulated mug!
Love your kitchen btw- and it doesn't look that cluttered at all- it looks very clean :)
ps- very beautiful new header!
Thanks gal! Much appreciated :)
Hello there... sure been thinking about you lately as I am home and actually getting the opportunity to read your blog. I'll have to try to catch you on chat or via phone sometime soon. Although I am off to camp and then to Hawaii soon. Things look amazing at your place. I am ENCOURAGED that you are just now feeling like things are as you like them. My own place still has too many unfinished projects and it has been a bit discouraging. Thanks for the pics it's great to be able to "place" you in your home.
Sending hugs! Mandy
Thanks Mandy! Don't get discouraged gal--it'll come together--look how well the rental turned out! Your just now in the beginning stages of the remodel, but hopefully it'll get more comfortable soon so you'll be able to do more of the types of projects that you enjoy doing for decor! :) Are you switching up colors this time? Glad you enjoyed the pictures! Love and miss ya gal!!
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