Showing posts with label saturday in the kitchen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label saturday in the kitchen. Show all posts

May 31, 2014

Saturday in the kitchen...perfect cottage kitchen...

This is a gorgeous little country kitchen -with a farmhouse sink and big faucet (looks like a Rohl), vintage blue chair, classic round rug and pale blue walls.  I love that you can see a glimpse of a bookcase in the foreground as well, in case you want to thumb through a volume while drinking tea.

The cabinetry with glass is also a nice touch that doesn't make the kitchen seem too small.  Do you like this kitchen or are you more into big glamorous kitchen?  I think this is plenty big enough. 

What are you doing on this lovely sunny Saturday?








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May 10, 2014

Saturday in the kitchen...

Well, my God, its been ages and ages since I've visited my space here.  I started working full time and have been so busy, my little blog has taken a (way) back seat in my life.  I have been blogging for years and its had its ups and downs, so this must be a down phase. I was so committed to it in the beginning, but when it didn't really 'grow' too much, I lost interest. There is so much competition and I just don't dig that at all so, oh well. I so wanted my space to become something, but, I guess its just not part of the plan for me.  I find social media is a way of life now, as I'm sure you all do too. I am on facebook a lot, and with two accounts, that's enough.  I love instagram and take a lot of pics for facebook, but haven't figured out how the heck to link it to both accounts. 

The interior design is on the back burner as well.  I am disappointed as I spent $10,000 to go back to school for interior design only to find retail jobs working 24/7 that you don't need a bloody degree for.  Any design firms want experience, which if you don't have any, how is this possible? And they all want CAD, which I don't do.  However, I am open to and available for design services online. Please check out my VirtualDecor pricing and information.  Sorry, I am venting and damn, it feels good. 

So, back to my 'Saturday in the kitchen' column, which I always enjoyed. It is very hot here today in the New York city area....finally...after a rather brutal winter.  I was in Los Angeles last week for work which was great fun as I got to see a couple of friends I haven't seen in YEARS!!  Spent some time on the Queen Mary in Long Beach as well. My mother sailed over on her from the UK in the early 1950's, and I love ships so it was great to be back there. 

Hope you all have a fantastic Mother's Day wherever you are!

What do you love about this kitchen?  The wall? lighting? island? floor?  I love the whole room!! Especially the wall - gorgeous -








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January 25, 2014

Saturday in the kitchen...

Hello blog world! How are you? I have been nursing the cold (or flu) from HELL for the past two weeks and I'm still not 100%!  I will do some yoga today and try to get back into my fitness routine, as I haven't exercised for the better part of two weeks and I'm used to moving or walking every day.  

I haven't had much inspiration lately either for blogging, so when the notion strikes me, I will post.  How are you?  Any new ideas or things going on you would like to share here? Please feel free and thanks for stopping by!

Would you like to stop in and have a cup of coffee or tea in this bright, beautiful Scandinavian kitchen?  I love the fact there is NO clutter here at all.  It looks so fresh and appealing to me.  Would you like a kitchen like this or would you add more - more color, texture or stuff?  Do share...



Architect Katrien van Doren



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December 14, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...

The snow is falling now in the metro New York city area, the temperature is cold so its a great time to invite you in to have a cuppa tea or coffee in this gorgeous kitchen.  The mix of textures in this kitchen...the stone floor, metal, wood, wicker and fur are a fabulous combo making this more like a room than a kitchen.  And it has my favorite AGA cooker, even better.  I love the fur literally 'warming' up the space - do you like it?  Have a great weekend!



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October 27, 2013

Sunday in the kitchen...

Care to join me for a scone and some strong Vanilla Spice Chai tea??  Ok, so what don't I LOVE about this kitchen? Its definitely colorful and I really love the happy yellow juxtaposed to the black + white.
The floor is lovely as well - so clean and the yellow lamps - love.  Notice the black and white details above the cabinets and against the wall near the window.  It looks like every detail was very planned and executed just right.




What are you loving?  Do tell -



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October 3, 2013

Olivia Newton John's kitchen...

Hello bloggers! Hope you are all doing well!  I am taking some time off for myself after moving and am always looking for inspiration.  I came across one of my favorite celeb's house for sale and really love the kitchen and had to share it with you.  

The kitchen is light with natural wood - the cabinets are stunning

Another view with furniture and lots of glass

I love this bathroom with the vintage style tub, glass and light

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I also added the picture of the bathroom as I love the look as well.
I could definitely live here, could you?

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Have a great rest of the week!


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August 3, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...all white...

How is your Saturday going? It is a bit cloudy here in Maine, so I am relaxing surfing the net and blogging.  It is a great time for me to catch up on all my favorite blogs and news.  Since I love Swedish design, I was in the mood for a super beautiful white and neutral kitchen today.  I am seeing a lot of customers choosing white for their kitchens, though not white floors.  This is a much more European choice, whereas we go for wood here in the US.  

I love the way the light reflects off of this floor and seems to bounce back around the room creating a really bright space.  The deer head adds a nice touch as does the patterned tile.  The mix of the wood and metal gives this space a rustic touch.  What is your favorite part of this kitchen?  Would you paint your floors white?  




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July 27, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...


Good morning! Its a gorgeous day here in Maine and I will be going for a walk soon.  I'm in the mood to look at a Swedish influenced kitchen design how about you? I love the white floors, subway tile and simple counters.  The pale gray paint lends a certain sophistication as well. The light fixture, checkered floor and framed photos in the background in black and white add some depth.  I could live here, could you? I hope you have some great plans today!


Simple + chic=

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June 23, 2013

Sunday in the kitchen...

Hello friends! Happy Sunday!  I am house-sitting this week for a friend and taking care of her adorable cat, Fluff.  So, I am adjusting to the new schedule and surroundings.  I have been so remiss in posting because I am in a new living situation and am not spending as much time on the computer.  This is a good and not so good thing right?  I thought I would post a kitchen for you to dissect and decide what you like or don't like about it.

Let me know what you think!


I love the IKEA units and yellow walls - the whole look
is so sweet.

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June 15, 2013

Best of MI...Saturday in the kitchen...




Happy weekend!  Thought I would post from my archives today...this was from 6/19/10 three years ago. What a great kitchen and very patriotic don't you think?

Hope you all have a fantastic weekend and Father's Day!





From July 2010:

Inspired by this cottage kitchen with a beautiful red wall and stainless units...IKEA no less! It has a camp-like look and I love the lamps and chairs (made for the US Navy in the 1940's) -



Design by Amanda Kyser...

(original image by Ngoc Minh Ngo for House Beautiful)

May 26, 2013

Sunday in Drew Barrymore's kitchen...

Drew Barrymore is selling her Montecito estate and looking through the rooms, her kitchen caught my eye.  I'm not sure I like it, though I love yellow and wood counters, it doesn't seem all that user-friendly. What do you think of the two fridges next to each other? Do you like this kitchen or would you do a complete gut renovation? I think I would change it big time starting with the floor.





What say you?  Do you love it or hate it?

Have a great weekend!! 

xoxo

March 9, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...

What do you love about this kitchen? What don't you love? The sun is finally shining here in Maine so I will be out and about today. After all the snow, its going to be refreshing to feel warmer air and sunshine, I am so ready to kick old man winter to the curb!  I want to know what you might do differently in this kitchen or if you would leave it as is.


What do I love? The blue color is fabulous and I love it mixed with the black
and white. The yellow is also a punchy addition as is the tile backsplash in 
the same blue, black and white. I also like the darker cabinets and the mix of
textures in the room. Anything you would change or keep? Do tell! 
Have a great day!




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February 23, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...

Waiting for spring will take awhile as we are waiting for yet another snowstorm here on the East Coast tomorrow...when I see anything yellow, I love it because its such a happy color, not to mention it makes me think of spring! So, here's to a happy Saturday and Sunday. Anyone else looking forward to the Red Carpet at tomorrow's Academy Awards?? I will be watching!


(image by Max Kim-Bee)
(Interior Design by Julie Hayes)

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February 16, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...and more faucets...

Here we are, another weekend, more snow - but mostly in New York and Boston. We have had some flurries here in Downeast Maine, but that's about it.  I'm back to my regular post today but because the photo is a farmhouse sink, I thought I would add some more ideas for faucets for this grand old sink.  Since I just got back from Kohler, all the faucets are of course, Kohler...





The fabulous new Sensate touchless faucet, for easy cooking
and cleaning etc.

How to use the faucet!




The Antique




The Parq


The Vinnata


The Revival




Which one do you like best? 

Hope you are having a great weekend!


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February 9, 2013

Saturday in the kitchen...in a blizzard...

The snow is piling up and the wind is blowing hard here in Downeast Maine!  I am hunkered down for the day here as it really isn't a good idea to go anywhere. I'm hoping my car is ok out there...Well, I came across this lovely kitchen that belongs to actress Keri Russell and was featured in an issue of Elle Decor in 2011.  I love the earthy looking reclaimed fir cabinets - lends a very nice textured look to the kitchen don't you think?  To everyone in the Northeast - stay inside! I may be back later to explore more faucet options for the farmhouse sink.


(image by William Waldron for Elle Decor)
Grohe faucet, Sub-Zero Fridge, Viking stove, Light by Rejuvenation

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Happy Weekend!! Stay warm and safe!

xoxo


January 26, 2013

BEST of MI...Kitchen before + after...

BEST OF MI...from Sept 2011:


Just a quick post this morning...some of you may remember that little magazine called Domino...well, here is a before and after  that I love. Designed by Juliette Hohnen, who is married to one of my fave actors, Steven Weber, who played Brian Hackett on 'Wings' for years, she is in real estate and flips houses.  This is a beach house in Malibu that she redesigned to perfectly fit the California aesthetic. Take a look - here is the before:


And here is the after below:


Juliette used the IKEA freestanding units, poured concrete floors and an all white palette to bring this kitchen up to date. Do you like the look? She did the whole place on an impressive budget as well. For more Domino fun go here -

Have a great weekend!!

(images Mikkel Vang)

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January 12, 2013

Best of MI...Saturday in the kitchen favorite...



BEST OF MI series...from January 2012 -Spotlight on Designer Krista Ewart 

I absolutely LOVE Krista Ewart and guess who she started out working with? The fabulous Ruthie Sommers! You can see Ruthie's influence in this great little California kitchen Krista designed for her sister.  The colors, the whimsical touches and materials are just stunning. In her other rooms, she always includes animals in the form of statues, and Ruthie adds this touch to rooms as well.  Happy Saturday!!





While it has started snowing here and I have to head to work soon, this little kitchen by Krista Ewart is too pretty to pass for posting. It is in a sunny little California cottage that was featured in HB a couple of years ago. Some of you may know, Krista used to work alongside Ruthie Sommers, and you can see her influence in Krista's work.

Perfectly pink on a wintry day, the fridge is probably my favorite feature, as well as the 'Keep Calm' poster and the wood detail. The colors are so fresh with the always-fabulous white.

(image by Victoria Pearson)


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December 1, 2012

Saturday in the kitchen...

Back to my Saturdays in the kitchen, this is a gorgeous little kitchen that offers color, pattern and light.  When you look at this kitchen, what is the first thing you notice? What do you like about it? The colors, wallpaper, red cupboard? Would you copy anything from this look?

It is snowing lightly here at the beach this morning...relaxing, had a bowl of oat bran and cup of Vanilla Spiced Chai tea and now I need another cup.  I plan on doing a whole lot of...nothing(!!) this weekend, how about you??




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November 24, 2012

Saturday in the kitchen...plus 20% off in my shop...

I decided to post my old column today in honor of this adorable little minty green kitchen, which reminds me of my small cottage rental kitchen! I love small spaces since it forces you to delete items and not have more than you actually need. I am lounging and getting ready for a walk on the beach,
what are you up to today? Don't forget to visit my shop - 20% OFF AND FREE SHIPPING!! A couple of vintage items, one keepsake and a new pillow are on the block - ;-))

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Similar? maybe not the same chicness, but, its cute!


My little kitch - you can only see the corner of it, but the
stove is the same as the one in the minty green kitch -

Happy Saturday!!

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(two images by me)

On a different note, RIP to one of my favorite actors Larry Hagman - thank
you for Major Nelson and JR Ewing - you were one of a kind -


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August 11, 2012

Saturday in the kitchen...

I have a busy day ahead of me and have been remiss in posting the last few days, but this sweet little kitchen caught my eye. Aren't the colors gorgeous together? Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!




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