Friday, January 9, 2015

COTTAGE KITCHEN UPDATE

                                       Hi friends!  Is everyone staying warm?
Since it's soooo cold outside......I've been busy inside.  The kitchen is basically finished except a little trim around the baseboard.  I am looking to add a few vintage glass cake stands to my collection and it's always fun to change/add to the decor for the seasons.
I am very pleased how this tiny kitchen turned out (8x9) and my Ken did a wonderful job!  I am happy with the selections we made..as in the farmhouse sink, Martha Stewart cabinets and hardware, the IKEA butcher block, and the shelving I put together myself from Home Depot.  Note:  Martha's shelving/brackets were $1,200..no way!   This shelving and brackets cost around $200 (tax included)
I really like the vintage/retro style GE stove and the fridge fit perfect.



I am using a vintage lace tablecloth for the skirt sink but I will be looking for something else soon...
The lavender in the pitcher is from my garden at the farmhouse.....it still smells wonderful~~~





                                I love my sweet antique toaster light~~~



I do have a blank wall on this side next to the fridge.........I'm looking for that "something special" to go there



                                   Have a wonderful and Blessed weekend~~~Roxie


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31 comments:

  1. SeawashedJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Oh oh oh I just love how your cottage kitchen has turned out. It looks like you need a SMEG frig! You must love cooking and baking in here. I am so happy for you. It's lovely.

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  2. Red Rose AlleyJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    Your kitchen is so charming, Roxie. It's clean and simple and very nice. Wouldn't that be nice to have a farmhouse sink, it's so big! And I noticed your lovely hutch in the next room. Your husband did a wonderful job on everything.

    It's been pretty cold here too, but no snow. Have a peaceful weekend, Roxie.

    love, ~Sheri

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  3. JoAnneJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Wow, Roxie - I just love everything about your kitchen. Your shelving looks amazing and so professional ~ those Martha Stewart prices are crazy! Have a good weekend!

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    A lovely cottage kitchen, Roxie! I love how it turned out. The shelves and brackets look so pretty. Love the sink, too.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 9, 2015 at 5:50 PM

    Just luvly Roxie!! I am a HUGE fan of the open shelving and brackets.
    Happy New Year!
    Hugs, Gee

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  6. Vickie @ Ranger 911January 9, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    Your kitchen may be small, but it's filled with vintage charm, Roxie!!! I love every single choice you made. I've never seen the retro stoves for sale and if I were in the market for one now, I'd choose one like yours. I love your farmhouse sink and toaster light and I know you'll fill that blank space with something wonderful! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend!
    Vickie

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  7. Bonnie@ The Hopeless RomanticJanuary 9, 2015 at 9:49 PM

    Very beautiful kitchen! Saw u on Facebook and had to come see the rest..many happy meals will be cooked from your new kitchen im sure..Bonnie

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  8. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJanuary 9, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    amazing job you did with the small space. All the elements are just wonderful, love the cake plates!

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  9. ConnieJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:00 AM

    Hi Roxie, I love your little kitchen. You are a genius in knowing how to pull all of that together in such a small area "8X9" I never would have guess that. Your sink is amazing and I love the butcher block counter tops. Oh, and the little hanging light fixture . . . Is that an old toaster? Oh, I know that it is and it is so charming.
    Great space! Thanks for stopping by my blog and helping me celebrate my three years of blogging :)

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  10. farmhouse-storyJanuary 10, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    just adorable, roxie! LOVE, love your sink! and the toaster light is totally creative! enjoy!

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  11. JunkchiccottageJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Wowsie Roxie this kitchen is the cutest ever. I love everything you did. Ken did a wonderful job putting your vision all together. What a great team you two make.
    I love love the farmhouse sink that is too sweet. Your retro stove is adorable. I just looooove every inch of this kitchen. Roxie you hit it out of the park on this one. Great job my friend. The antique toaster light is just spectacular. This is amazing, unique and so so sweet.
    Kris

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  12. cynthia lee designsJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    I love your kitchen and that farmhouse sink is awesome!! I debated on a white farmhouse sink or the stainless steel farmhouse sink...and went with the stainless. I have the same kitchen hardware on my cabinets that you do...but mine are bronze. Just love your open shelves and your lights are the perfect touch in there.
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  13. lalaJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    It all came together so beautifully - you should feel very proud to have created such a lovely space in your sweet cottage. Looking forward to more pics of your warm and welcoming home. Happy 2015!

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  14. Vickie @ Ranger 911January 11, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Oh yes! I love the wider beadboard! I hope our shelves go up straight and level like yours! Thanks for the heads up!
    Vickie

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  15. Debbie NolanJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Dear Roxie - your kitchen is so beautiful. Your creativity really shows in the lovely choices you have made. Thank you for sharing. Hope you are staying warm dear friend. Have a great week.

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 12, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful...LOVE that sink!! I also love your beautiful pine hutch!

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  17. A Joyful CottageJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Love, love, LOVE it! You did an awesome job, Roxie and Ken! xxx ~ Nancy

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  18. CeilJanuary 13, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Hi Roxie! I really love that toaster light too, I remember when you bought it. Such a great repurposing! Your kitchen looks so clean and bright...so cheery, just like you. I am just in wonder at all the things you and Ken did. You guys have some serious talent and skill my friend!
    Love the butcher block. It really warms up the space.
    Hope you are keeping warm, it has snowed today, and it's cold too :)
    Ceil

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  19. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I love your kitchen! Such an inspiration: it looks so cosy and elegant!

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  20. KerinJanuary 14, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Roxie,
    Your kitchen turned out just as cute as can be!!
    Love your sweet little touches, and the shelving is practical and pretty too!
    I'll bet that you smile every time that you are in that kitchen. Job well done!!!


    ~K.

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  21. JP January 14, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Your kitchen transformation is adorable...love the Martha Stewart touch! You found a little diamond in the rough with your cottage. How fun to be able to make it your own!
    JP

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  22. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow January 16, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    Roxy, it's adorable! The work was so worth it. I love all the white and the GE stove you chose. It looks vintage. The cost of the brackets and the shelves is one of the same reason we made our own shelving. It really doesn't take into account that a small kitchen needs shorter boards. They come in certain sizes and that's it, so if you buy them, they cut them. That would be a loss.

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  23. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 19, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    I LOVE everything that you are doing! We just had to feature you this week, great job!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  24. Leaon MaryJanuary 20, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Girl you have such a beautiful touch.... Love that toaster light and your sink... your sink is what I ADORE the mostest. I want one so bad; .... maybe someday!!? I actually really like the lace beneath it too!!! Creamycottagelove!! Your space is like the frosting on a cuppycake lil chickadee!

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  25. Old Time CindyJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Your kitchen is adorable. Love it!

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  26. CatieAnJanuary 20, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    what a sweet and delightful kitchen

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  27. maureenFebruary 15, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    Beautiful, Roxie! Where did you find the sink??? Vintage?? I love it!

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    1. sweetvintageofmineFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:14 PM

      It was online....The sink is Whitehaus.......and I ordered it from Home Depot!

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  28. Cozy Thyme CottageFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    I love your cozy little kitchen!! A toaster light! We have an antique toaster sitting on the shelf! I love the lace curtain too that you are going to change! Came here from Connie's blog. Nancy http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/

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  29. Cozy Thyme CottageFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    I love your cozy little kitchen!! A toaster light! We have an antique toaster sitting on the shelf! I love the lace curtain too that you are going to change! Came here from Connie's blog. Nancy http://cozythymecottage.blogspot.com/

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  30. Cindy LouJanuary 9, 2016 at 10:19 PM

    Hi there! Just found your wonderful site!!! Your kitchen is BEYOND DARLING ! So very charming and farmhouse! I just Looooove it! Great job! I was trying to join your site by email but I don't see anywhere to join!! Let me know! My email is papjohngram@yahoo.com. thank as C Q

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