The end result is that How Tos-day is evolving into What We Dids-day. At least a bit.
If you've followed along on instagram, we discovered an awesome auction thanks to my parents & spent a great weekend finding treasures & bidding & spending more than we intended but less than we could afford {which always makes my mister happy}. I'll share more on the auction Thursday. But I did want to show some pics from the Farmer's Market Saturday morning.
As you can probably tell, it rained most of the day. That didn't dampen our enthusiasm though-- our tomao guy was back! We got several baskets to turn in to sauce & fried green tomatoes. The big juicy 'maters aren't in yet, but these will hold us over until they arrive.
I'm Taby, and I'm a tomato-aholic.
As far as projects, today I'm sharing a quick kitchen remodel I just finished. For quick reference, here is a before {from the Xmas Tour}
I love repainting. I'm not one to paint with the idea of never having to paint again. If I am happy with a color for a year or two, I'm good. I like change. The whole joy of owning a house, for me, hinges on being able to viciously rearrange my environment at will~*
So. Its been a few years, its time for a change. A new coat of paint, a new above the sink light {a sweet cottage jar light in white with every intention of finding a tinted mason jar to replace the standard shade} and come August, some new appliances. Lest you think I've completely lost it, the appliances are 7 years old & the stove & dishwasher were not exactly top-of-the-line. Our fridge will last a while longer. Maybe.
Anyway.
Stage 1 & 2: new paint, new light~*
In looking at these pics, I think it may be time to touch up the ceiling too. I hate painting ceilings...bah. No one looks up anyways, right?
I also repainted the owl cork caddy Thing 1 got me for my birthday. It was originally a dark metallic-aged-bronze, which was lovely, but didn't fit in the kitchen. I spray painted him white with a nice flat paint, and hand painted his bow tie a cheery spring green.
He's much happier now.
And so am I.
At Saturday's auction I scored a white & gold calendar plate from 1951 & a commemorative California plate from 1950 (the 100th anniversary of California becoming a state) in the same colors that will be added to the kitchen walls shortly.
We also need to finish framing in the plastic-cut-glass-look piece behind the stove that was intended as a panel for a drop ceiling but we are using as a back splash {it can stand the heat, is easy to clean, and allows the color of the walls to come through}. It is being held up with a few dots of hot glue, which is awesome. If it continues to hold I may add more on the entire back wall 'cos it looks cool.
I love things that look cool. Or at least, my weird version of cool~*
I've been working on the craft room simultaneously, and there are a few traditional how-tos that are in the works as well. There is much awesomeness to come~*
What are your summer projects this year?
We also need to finish framing in the plastic-cut-glass-look piece behind the stove that was intended as a panel for a drop ceiling but we are using as a back splash {it can stand the heat, is easy to clean, and allows the color of the walls to come through}. It is being held up with a few dots of hot glue, which is awesome. If it continues to hold I may add more on the entire back wall 'cos it looks cool.
I love things that look cool. Or at least, my weird version of cool~*
I've been working on the craft room simultaneously, and there are a few traditional how-tos that are in the works as well. There is much awesomeness to come~*
What are your summer projects this year?
I love the bright color in your kitchen!
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet photo of you. :) And I love that color and have half a can left of a similar one--mine is called "Swimming Pool." It's gorgeous, so fresh.
ReplyDeleteGood luck doing the stuff. Gosh you have amazing photos ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks great, love the idea of just respraying stuff. Rx
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