Art in the Kitchen

I love having art around the kitchen. We spend so much time in there, it might as well be personal! We needed something to hide the phone jack, so I hung this 2016 Birds of Paradise calendar. It's 13"x19" and its like having a new piece of art each month! I also liked this one illustrated by Miji Lee and this one full of pretty Floral Arrangements. 

I've had this sweet painting in each of our kitchens. I love seeing it right above my coffee tray in the mornings...

 Above the stove I enlarged a photo of my husband's grandmother because it makes me smile. Granny had nine kids and always looks impeccable in pictures. Whenever I'm feeling overwhelmed with three kids in the kitchen I look over at Granny :)

A few kitchens with artwork I love...

Photos via Pinterest

Kitchen Conversions

I'd be an embarrassingly rich woman if I had a nickel for every time I looked up how many cups are in a pint. Now I wouldn't feel so bad about it if this conversion chart was hanging on the refrigerator! The tea towels would make the perfect holiday hostess gift paired with your favorite sweets. Whether you make them yourself or not is up to you!!

Kitchen Conversions Posters and Tea Towels from SweetFineDay

Rent House: Part II

When we moved in, the kitchen/utility room was a total disaster. The hot water heater is behind the bifold door that was broken and unable to close because of the washer.

We took the door off and hung curtains on an extension rod right inside the door frame. I can keep them tied back for everyday and easily close them when we have guests. Which is especially nice since the 'laundry room' is practically in the middle of the kitchen...

The stripe bins are great for taking laundry to and from the dryer that's outside in the garage. And for hiding dirty clothes!

As for the rest of the kitchen, there's not much else we can do.

C'est la vie!!

(Part I: The Living Room)

Love these!

Blue Finches Dishtowel $18

Set of 3 Tapestry Dishtowels $24

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Go-To Glasses

The one thing I constantly use from Ikea is our Svalka glasses. At 4" tall they're perfect for juice, wine, milk, etc. I also use them around the house to hold things like toothbrushes and fresh flowers. They come in a pack of 6 for $4.99 so they're especially great for crowds and little hands!

IKEA Svalka Glass

Staycation

Sometimes the best place to relax and recharge is at home. All weekend long. Hope you're enjoying this beautiful fall weather wherever you are and thanks for reading!!

Violise Lunn's Copenhagen home on French by Design.

(Table)Cloth Napkins

When it comes to cloth napkins, there are so many fun options to choose from. Geometric, batik, floral, monogrammed...I adore them all! For everyday meals and messes, I prefer making ours out of vintage tablecloths. It is a great way to reuse fabric and each one makes anywhere from 4-8 napkins. Scrounge the flea markets, dig in your granny's linen closet, or browse online to find some you like. As for the sewing, it doesn't get much easier than this!

Figure out which parts of the tablecloth you want to use and work around any stains, which generally accumulate in the center. Cut the tablecloth (I did 20 inch squares) and fold each side under twice to conceal the raw edge. I did a narrow hem, about 1/8th of an inch.

Tie One On!

Aprons used to be more of a necessity than a fashion statement but they've been making a comeback in the kitchen and I love them! They make great gifts since 1 size fits all and they can always be put to good use, even if you're just doing the dishes! I make mine out of vintage linens like tea towels and table runners that my Mom has been collecting over the years. You can use just about anything and since they require very little fabric, it's a great way to salvage old tablecloths that have holes and stains. I like the 1/2 aprons because they are easy to throw on and don't ruin your outfit if you're dressed for a dinner party!

P likes to wear hers while tending her garden...

Bear even got in on the action...