Kitchens

I have a perfectly nice, serviceable kitchen. 

Sounds like true love huh? NOT!  While the layout is fine and everything is in good shape, it is just not me. 
I would love to refinish the cabinetry, update the counter-tops, install a back splash, and put in hardwood floors.  Unfortunately my husband has pulled the reigns and determined that we cannot put anymore money onto our home, and he is right.  We are on the verge of over improving for our neighborhood.  If this was our forever home, I'd say who cares and do whatever I want to it.  But its not.  Its our "I'm so over you and can't wait for the market to pick up so we can sell you and move on" home.

So while I don't have the kitchen of my dreams, I can still dream what that kitchen would be.

I love me some modern design...

images via Bradburys

But lets face it, I'm a crafter and could never pull off the simplicity.

Now I know everyone is drooling over white kitchens lately, but I love warm woods.

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Of course, I could totally rock any of these white kitchens!



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This last one is my favorite, and someday it will be mine. Okay, not this exact kitchen but a knock off version for sure!

But until that day comes,  I will just be happy with what I have.

Inspiration File

Just a few things to share this week. 

First off, Crafty Sisters made this adorable haunted village.  Isn't that SO fun?!?  She used an assortment of bird houses from the craft store, painted them black and then embellished with Halloween scrapbook paper.  I love this idea.  While I may not make a whole village, I'm totally going to add at least one haunted house to my Halloween decor.

I am Momma, Hear me Roar showed us how to make this adorable petal pillow.  I think this is seriously amazing.  Now I'm not much of a seamstress, but I want to attempt this pillow.  It is just too pretty and would be a great addition to any bed.

And speaking of pillows, look at this one made by Not Just a Housewife.  She painted that fabric BY HAND!  Amazing job! I totally feel her pain when it comes to trying to find the fabric that matches the image in my head, but next time I'll be brave and make my own like she did.  Great Job!

Well, that's all for now.  The project I've been working on this week hasn't turned out like I envisioned so I'm off for round two. 

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Inspiration File

What a week in the blog world! I found a ton of great projects to show off to you today. Once again we'll start with seasonal projects.

Tiffany at Simply Complicated made these adorable witch legs.  Aren't those the cutest things? I thought this was so funny, probably because the last few weeks the shoe has definitely fit! Go check out her tutorial!

And along those same lines, check out the "girl's night out pillow" from Just Another Hang Up.   The talent here just amazes me.  This pillow is completely adorable.  Love it and want it!



Now the Pennant Banner made by Crafty Sisters is such a cute idea and so doable.  I love all the banners all over blogs right now and I think this technique is particularly cute.  Plus I love how it would hold up over many seasons.  The possibilities are endless and the same idea can be used for any holiday or special occasion.  Be sure to check them out!

Next up are the painted luminaries by Crafts by Amanda.  She made a whole bunch of these out of mason jars and they turned out super cute.  My favorite are the ghosts.  I could totally see a whole bunch lined up on the sidewalk Halloween night.  Great idea!

Under My Umbrella was getting ready for a Super Saturday craft day and listed a bunch of projects that her group could make. I loved this post because, even though there aren't tutorials, most crafters could recreate these projects and this post is chuck full of great ideas, check them out! Here is one of my favorites, which inspired the project that I'm going to show you Monday. Can't wait!

This week I discovered the blog How Does She and oh my word, where have you been my whole life? This blog is amazing and full of amazing ideas.  I got lost on there for hours...One project I really like, while not a new post, was their chore chart.  My kiddos are still a little young for chores but it won't be long.  When the time comes, this is the system I'm going to use. 

And finally, Miss Mustard Seed.  If you don't already read her blog, YOU MUST! I want to be her.  Everything she does is simply beautiful and her style is flawless.  One of my favorite things she makes are incredible signs.  This week she gave some great tips on making and designing our own signs.  Be sure to check it out, I can't wait to try my hand at one of my own.

And that's a wrap!  Have a great weekend!

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Fall Mantles

I don't have a fireplace. (moment of silence)  It's tragic really.  It's this time of year that I really wish I had one so I could decorate my mantle.  Since I'm pining away for a fireplace, I'd thought I'd show some drool worthy fall and Halloween mantles.

The Polka Dot Chair

boopsie daisy

A Soft Place to Land

Southern Living

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(thou shall not covet, thou shall not covet, thou shall not covet.....)
Sigh...... someday right?!?