Kitchen Change Up Finale

Well it's the big taa daa moment.
I've finished with the kitchen changes. It feels light and springy and I really like it! I liked the old Tuscan look but this one is definitely turning out to be my favorite. Here are the before and afters.
What do you think?

The top of the cabinets Before

Rust and golds and I do love the long scrolled Italian planter in the middle

 

The top of the cabinets After

 I bought that lovely antique white bicycle planter years ago ( top left),

and now it has a home on top of the cabinets holding some lovely greenery

Counter one Before

 Simple and nice, only thing missing was a cake in the cake plate.

Counter one After

Now a little something extra, but no cake in the plate here either. 

Hmm, might be time to break out the mixer.

 Counter two Before

 Simple again, but I love that plate!

My husband bought it for me at an art show years ago. Love it!

Counter two After

 Loving this giant glass holder. I filled it with lovely greens and whites.

The green plate was another gift from my husband. 

A very talented potter in our area uses natural elements to create his art.I love this too.  

There are leaf imprints in it. 

Here's a close up.

I'm also making a few changes in the dining room too.

The buffet Before

 The buffet After

Oh and here are the kitchen mats you can't see in the final photo.  I added new curtains in the dining room too. So that's it. Now I need to create a nice centerpiece for the dining table.

 

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Don't forget to join me at the new location Katherine's Corner.com this post is there too and I'd love it if you left your comments there.

Kitchen Change Up Part Two and Hydrangea Topiary Craft

You saw the craft pile ( inspiration from Wordless Wednesday below). Well I was inspired. I made a lovely hydrangea topiary for the kitchen change up.

Before

After

Now Let's Make that cute Hydrangea Topiary!

Hydrangea Topiary

What You Need

Styrofoam Ball ( you decide what size, mine is 4 inches in diameter)

Toothpicks

Hot glue gun and glue sticks

Wire cutters

Silk flowers ( hydrangea) you will need enough to cover the ball. (a four inch ball  used 65 petals)

Green paint

Paint brush

Cardboard box (empty shoe box or empty egg carton)

Lets Make It

Poke a toothpick into the styrofoam ball (this will be your handle when you have painted most of the ball) paint your styrofoam ball to match ( or come close to) the color of your flower petals ( mine are pale green).

 Poke it into a cardboard box, egg carton or other container to hold the ball upright while it dries.

Remove the hydrangea petals using your wire cutters, leaving about a 1/4 inch stem.

After the ball has dried, heat up your glue gun, poke a small hole in the styrofoam with the tooth pick, dip the end of your petal stem into the glue and poke it into the hole, push gently. I think it works best to work in a random pattern as you cover the ball with petals rather than in rows. But this is your choice. Do not put your hot glue gun directly onto the styrofoam ball it will melt. Continue covering the ball. ( if you want to hang it be sure to leave a little space to attach the ribbon and then cover it with petals).

 That’s it! Oh so simple. Or as we say in our home, easy peasy! Now you can make several and put them in bowls, or scatter them about, place one on top of a candle holder like I did, or hang it from a ribbon.

Happy Saint Patricks Day an Irish Blessing

“May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.”

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The Big Five Ohhh

That's right the big five oh (50)! Today is the day. AARP was on the ball and sent me my enrollment paperwork and temporary card on Saturday. Just in time for my birthday today. I read recently that I am in mid-life. Which sounds great to me. Mid does mean middle, which means half way. So, logically that means I can look forward to the big 100 in another fifty years, giggle.
I invite you to join me in my birthday celebration. I am offering a 10% discount on any purchase from any of my online shops all week ( ends Sunday at midnight. Just be sure to write "50" in the comment section at checkout. So come on along, get your holiday shopping started, and enjoy a birthday gift from me to you!

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Meet Robert Petril from Design on the Edge

I'm happy to introduce you to my very talented friend Robert Petril. This is from Robert's most recent television interview. He has some wonderful creative ideas. He not only has amazing style but he is a sweet friend too!

Visit his BLOG to find more creative decorating tips.

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Shopping In Your Closet

Start your week off with a shopping trip in your closet and mix and match items you already own. Add some fun and affordable accessories from the wonderful selection at my online shop Gifts By Katherine  You'll find affordable accents for you , your home, and special occasions.


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A Little Self Promotion

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I have always enjoyed Avon's products and their trusted name. There are some amazing deals every day. An right now I'm happy to announce the Pre-Thanksgiving sale.

Toile

On a trip to a local discount store a few months ago I purchased a few yards of beautiful toile fabric (cream background and black print). Toile is short for Toile du Juoy (French for cloth)it has a repeated one-color pastoral scene usually printed in navy, red or black and is traditionally on fabric with a white or cream background. It was originally mass produced in Jouy-en-Josas France in 1760.

I wrapped this beautiful fabric in tissue and stashed it away knowing I would find a use for it one day. I recently decided to recycle some old wooden chairs for use in our guestroom. I used the lovely toile fabric to recover the seats of the chairs and I’m pleased to say they turned out well and I even have enough fabric left over to make a nice accent pillow.

Now I’m having trouble deciding what color daybed cover I should make/buy. To compliment the toile covered chairs. I usually don’t have much trouble deciding how to decorate. But, this fabric with its distinctive pattern has me at a disadvantage. I feel confident that I should choose a solid color daybed cover, but I’m undecided with regards to the color. If you have any suggestions for a complimenting color for my daybed cover I’d love to hear from you.

I encourage you to recycle when you can and re-purpose whenever possible.
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