Some before photos:
And of course, our super star helper hard at work! I think I spent more time chasing her and pulling things out of her mouth than painting, but then there was nap time!
And after, a refreshingly lightened and brightened space! And I just love it here, mixing and flipping and baking and chasing the toddler. It feels like a new space- it's so energizing!
I loved the idea of open shelving, so I took a door off the middle cabinet and we added some brackets- I just love the openness- I'm thinking of tearing down some more doors in the near future...
What you may be able to see out of that windows is the flock of turkey that hang out at our bird feeders- Molly is so accustomed to a strutting gobbler in the yard that she runs by the window, yells "kurkey" and keeps going. It's been a lot of fun watching them during my morning coffee. I really hope they'll be back in a few weeks with their babies!
The shades are a diy approach I discovered at a friend's house using a vinyl mini blind, and I couldn't be happier with them. I think they complete the cottage look I was going for. The fabric was inspired by these shades at lifeingrace {the most beautiful kitchen}.
Of course, I have a wishlist of updates that I just couldn't get Jesse to agree on- including backsplash and new refridgerator, ripping out that bulkhead and taking the cabinets to the ceiling, new floors, a beverage station/bar and an espresso machine. Keep posted, maybe one day they'll arrive!
Happy Spring!
xo,
Lisa
