it's all about the hospitable home
Hello Dear Readers!
I have a bit of an update for you.
I wish I had updates of the
exterior of the house; however,
it’s been raining so much
that we have not been able
to pour any concrete for the driveway;
thus also not being able
to get started on the landscaping.
So today I shall show you the
Hickory Cottage Update of Kitchen,
Sunroom and Lighting.
Hello Dear Readers!!!
I have a soft spot in my heart about the last Fall Porch
that I created in my former house.
However, I look forward to “going crazy”
on the Fall porch next year at Hickory Cottage!
I was attracted to the beautiful Berry colors that Fall.
The shades of purple and plum have been seen
throughout the house for Fall that year.
It was fitting that I go “plum crazy” on the porch too.
So here is The “Plum Crazy Fall Porch
and Hickory Cottage update!
Hello Dear Readers!
It’s not a bad kitchen at all, just a bit different than what I am used to.
Apparently, the husband of the couple that built
this house totally designed the kitchen from the cabinetry
to the tile, to the granite, to the appliances, to the everything.
This kitchen design was definitely customized to the users (two work stations).
So here we go . . .
THE BERRY PATCH KITCHEN REVEAL
Hello Dear Readers!
Today is a very special Friday as it is the third Friday of the month
and that means it is Floral Friday! I am joining the incredibly talented team
of Floral Friday friends, Lidy, Mary and Pam. If you are visiting me from either one
of these sweet friends . . . welcome!
Our theme for today is Copper!
You will find Lidy’s, Mary’s and Pam’s links below.
Welcome to my Crazy for Copper – Floral Friday.
When we were building our home, I told my builder that I was all about the details.
What I meant about the details was that I wanted a great amount of trim work,
architectural details . . . without breaking the bank . . . was that possible?
What makes a house shine with its own piece of jewelry, is the details. . .
that scarf around your neck, the earrings that frame your face . . .
It’s all in the details.
When the photographer working with the real estate company sent me the photos
of what she took of the house, I realized that I rarely photograph several
rooms of the house. So today I will present some of the rooms that I rarely photograph,
the kitchen and the laundry room.
There will be more soon!
I think the reason why I do not photograph these rooms as often,
is that I am usually not happy with the lighting.
Lots of shadows bouncing all over, but I finally, finally,
ordered something that will come soon to alleviate that problem.
More kitchen items have been packed away and stored.
Even though there were some things on the kitchen counters
that were items of convenience, like an ironstone pitcher filled with wooden spoons,
and cooking utensils. It was just one more item that I could place out of sight
and keep the counters with less stuff. So today we have more simply stated kitchen decor.
The kitchen has been de-cluttered and somewhat staged.
I know rule of thumb to stage a kitchen
is not to have many things on the counter to accomplish a clean, fresh look.
However, as I have stated before, I take it up a notch or two,
needing some pretties to adorn a room and make you smile during the day!
I did pack away a lot of items that were on the kitchen counters
and this is my simple kitchen decor using ironstone.
Hope you all enjoyed your First Day of Spring yesterday.
I have been traveling and a bit in the vacation mode.
While my hubby holds down the fort, I will be visiting my mom while
my brother and sister-in-law are away, as she lives with them,
so my posts may be a bit sporadic the next couple of weeks
and will include some happenings with my mom.
Good thing she does not mind getting in front of the camera.
Today, I shall bring you some Tidbits of Spring in the Kitchen.
Simple Fall decor in the kitchen was on the menu for this year.
The Great Room and the Sunroom flank the kitchen,
and Fall decor in these rooms are in full bloom,
so it was best that the kitchen showed subtle signs of Fall in the air.
