Hi there! I am calling this my summer sweet kitchen tour. You know why? Because I found some sweet and pretty kitchen valances…FINALLY!I have had the free burlap kitchen valances up for years now. Just waiting to find the right valances to replace them took about 3 years. We recently had our kitchen area painted to a lighter brighter shade of Navajo white by Benjamin Moore. I also had to take down those vinyl bird stencils I had above the windows. I swear, sometimes I shake my head and ask myself “what the heck was I thinking”? I seem to do that often, even with haircuts and outfits I have worn in the past. I think whatever I feel like for the day is what I do. But then I look back and realize I must not have been feeling too well HA!
My little window basket herb garden is doing very well. I took it outside for the moment to water. I have pinched a few herbs here and there in the past week. This is what the window area looked like back a month or so ago. Spring kitchen decor.
Amazing what a a little paint and new valances can do to perk it up. Heading in the eat in kitchen area.
There have been quite a few projects and changes around here lately. Like this new light from Restoration hardware. I was fortunate enough to sell my other one. I got a great price for it too considering I had it up for 9 years. Between the selling of the old one, and Restoration hardware actually taking a few bucks off for some problems Mike had along the way installing it. The new fixture wound up costing us about $200.00 total. If you look it up, you will see it is quite expensive and probably one of those splurges we will not make again for a very long time.
Not to mention, my husband is totally over projects this past month. He works a full time job of course, and then comes home and I ask him to help me with things. He is just dead tired and I promised it won’t be a while until I ask him again.
Remember he just did the new tobacco barn pantry door for me a few weeks ago as well.
Roosters and sunflowers remain the same. So sweet, one of my readers recently told me she now collects roosters too! I said collector beware, you will have a flock of them soon. You can check out my Archive of Rooster ideas.
Cute little shelf rooster that my friend gifted me a set for my Birthday. I believe she said she found them at Cracker Barrel.
Back in the winter I did find some new counter stools as well.
I really wanted something with a back to them. I actually sit at the counter now with my laptop and get a lot of work accomplished down here instead of being by myself upstairs. I get to mix and mingle with the family more. Not they they really pay no mind to me much anyhow. Between the three of them they always have on a show of interest and dare I say a word to interrupt or they miss the next great place to eat on the food network.
That concludes…. for now my Summer sweet kitchen tour. At least the part that is tidy and clean.
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priscilla says
May 31 at 8:28 amYour kitchen looks fabulous Debbie! Love the new light and also your pretty valances . I have never met a chicken or rooster I didn’t like 🙂 LOL!
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:24 pmI agree! Bring em on:0)
Jane@Bluebird1959 says
May 31 at 8:36 amLookin’ good Debbie – the valances are perfect! I hear ya on the “what was I thinking?” But that’s because we are the type who likes change! (Although I do seriously question my mental state when I chose mauve wallpaper with a cat border for my kitchen back in the early 90’s – I guess it went so well with the blue gingham Formica counter tops I also had installed, lol! I often wonder if those counters are still there – or has the evidence of my bad decor choices been removed!!) Anyway, love your kitchen changes! Jane
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:24 pmHahahahha! Sounds like my decor from our first apartment. I so thought I was “the decorator” Oh it was bad thinking back.
Elaine @ sunnysimplelife.com says
May 31 at 9:25 amLove it and could move right in. Just painted my kitchen yellow.
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:23 pmNot for sale, but I know where to come when that happens lol!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
May 31 at 10:16 amI love seeing your kitchen, Debbie! Especially your table area. It just looks so welcoming and inviting, as if I’ve arrived for a cup of coffee and some girl talk! : ) Love your new valances. The new Country Curtains catalog came yesterday and I couldn’t resist a flip through it before I put it in the recycling. Anything fabric catches my eye {pillows, curtains, bedding} and I certainly don’t need any more of any of them!
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:23 pmYes, I can see that in you Kathy for sure! thanks for the kind words.
Anne@DesignDreams says
May 31 at 10:17 amI adore your kitchen!!!!!!!!!!! and that light over the sink is sheer PERFECTION. sigh…
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:23 pmThank You Anne:)
Dawn says
May 31 at 10:26 amIt all looks just perfect Debbie, I really like the new valance you found. Doesn’t it feel good to have a space all clean and newly decorated again?
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:22 pmYes! It sure does. I do not like things out of place for longer than a day, that’s for sure. We are feeling good.
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
May 31 at 10:49 amI love your kitchen and that new light fixture is totally amazing.
debbiedoo's says
May 31 at 3:22 pmThanks Marty:)
Linda says
May 31 at 3:23 pmI love the cheerful window valence and the herb garden window is just lovely love the new stools also
Barbara from 21 Rosemary Lane says
May 31 at 5:00 pmWow Debbie…such a cheerful room! I am so ready to brighten up my kitchen…thank you for the inspiration!
XO Barbara
Sarah says
May 31 at 11:00 pmDebbie, your new yellow valances make me smile. Good choice! Love the sunny color. You have a beautiful home. It must be a pleasure to spend time in your kitchen.
debbiedoo's says
June 1 at 7:19 amThanks Sarah! It’s a pleasure when it’s clean and I don’t have to cook in it.
Cindy says
June 1 at 7:13 amHi Debbie! Your kitchen valances are so pretty, love the color and pattern. I love roo’s too and my favorite was recently broken…broke my heart!
Just this weekend there was a RH magazine in the mailbox and while looking through I saw this light fixture and loved it…looks amazing in your kitchen!
Hope you have a great day!
Blessings,
Cindy
debbiedoo's says
June 1 at 7:19 amThank you Cindy! I love that catalog. I can look and drool all day long. Sorry about your roo:(
Margaret says
June 1 at 9:38 amDebbie, I adored all your pics, found myself going back & forth looking @ them!!! I made a wreath like yours to hang for Christmas but I’m thinking now I almost want to put one in all rooms, lol!!! Awesome, thank you for sharing!
debbiedoo's says
June 1 at 10:42 amOh you are so welcome Margaret! Thanks for visiting and letting me know:)
Sharlene Piscitelli says
June 1 at 9:48 amHi Debbie! Beautiful as always! Love that light and those valances–perfect touches. Just wondering where did you get those curtains in the dining area? Thanks.
debbiedoo's says
June 1 at 10:42 amThose came from World Market a few years ago:) Thanks!
Cindy says
June 1 at 5:10 pmLove seeing your kitchen. I enjoyed getting another look at the pantry door. I’m a big fan of Country Curtains
Cindy
Angie says
June 3 at 3:52 pmI love your style! Your home is so nice and comfortable looking. The color choices are great also 🙂
debbiedoo's says
June 4 at 6:41 amThanks Angie..it’s a labor of love around here. I appreciate you stopping by.
Kim says
June 4 at 9:49 amThe new paint color really made a difference. Love the new valances.
Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says
June 8 at 6:36 pmYou have such a lovely home, Debbie…I love all of the personal and creative touches! It looks perfect for summer!
debbiedoo's says
June 8 at 6:59 pmThank you so much Linda!
Diane Reid says
May 7 at 9:21 amI am so glad that I stumbled upon this webpage, I love beautiful things with craft ideas, -especially on a low budget and your Web page is awesome, I will be checking in often for great ideas. I am getting ready to make the burlap wreath now!Thanks Debbie!
debbiedoo's says
May 7 at 9:24 amGreat Diane! Thanks for being here.