Pocketful of Blue

It's been a while since I have posted about an adorable kitchen so when I saw this one, I knew I needed to remedy that. This kitchen exudes farmhouse charm all over the place. Isn't the cabinetry gorgeous? And look at the checkerboard tile on the back splash - so cute! I have always loved plate racks and this one on the far wall is no exception. We can always use a place to display our pretty dishes, right? You also get a glimpse of the gorgeous Aga stove here. And here is a better view of it with its four ovens.  It's an amazing focal point for this kitchen along with  the tiles that show off a couple cute roosters. The island with its wooden counter top is nice and big  and it has a handy prep sink as well. See the large armoire like cupboard in the photo below? That is actually the refrigerator - love that! You also get a view of the eating area here with a collection of  paintings on the walls - perfect fo...

Sometimes you just never know where you will find something special for your home. We stopped at a Cracker Barrel a couple weeks ago and of course I had to look around in the Country Store part of the restaurant. Do you ever see something and just instantly know that you love it and have to have it? Well, that is how I felt about this wood cake stand. There was no way I was leaving there without it. Wood Cake Stand Here it is on our table being used as a centerpiece. I just love the warmth of the wood top and I can imagine using it  for so many different things all around the house. I paid $25 but I noticed that it's now on sale for $18.74. You can also shop online . Here are a few other goodies that I thought would be perfect for cottage or farmhouse style and they are all on sale as well: Stoneware Measuring Cup Set Ceramic Mason Jars Indoor Planter Framed Lace Heart Wall Decor Vintage Clear Glass Goblet Striped Kitchen...

Just popping in today to wish everyone a relaxing Labor Day. We have had a beautiful weekend so far. It's so nice after a summer of very hot, humid weather. I know many of you can relate and I hope you're enjoying some  cooler temperatures too. I love the meaning behind this quote about sunflowers. It can be very hard to stay positive during difficult times. I think this is a nice reminder to look for the good things in life. Have a great day and thanks so much for visiting!                   Save Save

I love the way the sun was streaming through our bedroom window this morning. Enjoying the beginning of the day before the house wakes up and the temperatures rise. Crisp white sheets . . . a white wicker rocking chair . . . and sweet pink flowers . . . create a simple summer bedroom . . . and a cool retreat at the end of the day. Happy Monday Everyone!                   ~ joining ~ BETWEEN NAPS ON THE PORCH ~ MET MONDAY A STROLL THRU LIFE ~ INSPIRE ME TUESDAY STONE GABLE ~ THE SCOOP

I don't know about you, be we sure do eat a lot of strawberries this time of year. I've also been noticing a lot of very cute strawberry inspired items for the home and I thought I would share some of them with you. Here are some faux strawberries that could be used in some fun summer decorating. Don't they look real? You might have to warn people not to eat them! source  Here's a sweet little vintage shaker - perfect for shaking some powdered sugar on those fresh strawberries. source source Isn't this jam pot adorable? source So cute and unique for your spices. source source I am sure tea must taste better when using a tea kettle decorated with strawberries. source I love this strainer with it's black and strawberry theme - so original! source source Strawberry shortcake is a favorite of mine - so good! You can keep the recipe hanging right on your wall. source ...

Wow! Farmhouse style has really taken off, hasn't it? I love it just as much as many of you out there. One of the great things about it is that it's fairly easy to add  to your decor and it can be relatively inexpensive too. Here are a few recent finds for my kitchen that I think give it a little more of that farmhouse feeling.  Now this one is pretty obvious considering it has the word "FARM" right on it  : ) This came from a little shop I went to while we were on vacation  and it really inspired me to add a few more farmhouse style accessories. I have admired these vintage scales forever and I finally found one on Ebay  that I thought would look great in my kitchen and was also a reasonable price. Boy, some of them are really pricey! Any good farmhouse has to have a rooster, right? A quick little project I did was add blue grain sack stripes to this white wooden rooster. I think he is pretty proud of...