Get a Grip!

Our kitchen cabinets don't have knobs.  They're just as they were when the house was new.  And, we've learned that we should have changed that a long time ago as the finish is messed up in a few places from wet hands, drips from working at the sink, etc.  So, I started looking for knobs a while back but haven't had much luck.  I wanted the metal on them to match the hinges so we wouldn't need to replace them.  And, I wanted the knobs to be interesting and pretty.  This week, I think I found some that will work.  They're ceramic, colorful, a great size, and they were affordable.  I still need to find handles for the drawers but this is a great start!  Yay!

I also found this pretty door knob that I plan to use on our pantry door.  Isn't it pretty?!

Our kitchen and house is decorated with accents of reds, oranges, and even splashes of turquoise.  So, all of these knobs should look great!  Can you tell I love color?!  :-)  

Cookin' Up Some Color

I sewed some window treatments for the kitchen a few weeks ago.

I bought the fabric a while back for $3 per yard.

So, this whole project was very inexpensive.  The rods were the most costly part.

It's hard to get good photos because there's a covered patio outside that keeps

a lot of light from coming in the kitchen window.  And, it's a cloudy day.  

I also sewed a panel almost 9' long to add a little softness and color over the sliding glass door.

It's wide enough to cover the vertical blind when it's all the way open.

The fabric is a woven plaid with orange, reds, brown, white and a bit of yellow.

The color is actually closer to the two photos above.  But, here's a close up to show the plaid.

It looks great with the tablecloth I'm using right now.  It has a lot of the same colors.

The colors in this photo are more accurate...

We have a cinnamon red KitchenAid stand mixer on our Island.

The floor tile is a terra cotta like color.  And, I've been adding some more things that tie in 

with the colors of the window fabric...like this antique metal tray with painted roses...

A pretty plate I saw at Macy's and just had to have.

It sits on a plate stand on the counter.

And, for a little contrast and fun, I have an antique typewriter sitting on the kitchen desk.

I grew up with an Underwood typewriter like this.  I've been keeping an eye out for one.

I was excited to find this one in a local antique shop this summer for a good price.

I guess you could say I've been cookin' up some color and fun in our kitchen.

These small touches sure did a lot to transform the space.  We love it!

I'll post more photos when I get it all put together the way I like.

And, if I can figure out how to get good photos in this not-so-bright space.