Hi there all you lovelies. Hope you had a fabulous day! It has been a long time since I really cleaned my kitchen.
I mean really cleaned, like on top of cabinets and in between nooks and crannies. Since 2011 I think! HA
I tell you this blogging gig, really takes a lot of your time up, and leaves no time for cleaning.
Well, it all started with some new burlap panels that I bought on an impulse through Ballards catalog
Back in the day, I admit, I shopped the catalog a lot more frequently than I do now.
With Alex only a few short years away from college, I try to save our money and shop more wisely. In fact most of our decor in the kitchen is either, thrifted, gifted or made.
Keep in mind,
I have had FREE burlap coffee bags on our windows for about year.
Which now, makes for a lovely table runner if I may add!
I waste nothing, usually find another home for it somewhere.
Do you know I have about 25 Roosters in our kitchen?
You would never know until you start counting.
The freshen even went to reupholstering our kitchen chairs.
Of course they are all scattered about, so it does not look cluttered or anything!
{Can you hear me choking and gagging over that one}
Oh, that’s Mike you hear HA! 
A lot of these roo’s have been given to me throughout the years. They hold sentimental value.
My Vintage knock off bar stools are still hanging in there too. I won’t paint these, don’t worry.
My little goodwill table redone.. this was the second time around for her.
And some just get nipped and tucked wherever they may roam.
This guy is stuck in a jar. He was from the Dollar tree:)
My Mom gave us this lovely platter and pitcher a few years back.
Always nice to pull it out this time of year.
My Mom keeps adding to my collection!
And then of course my friends do as well.
I am loving my new rooster pitcher with the faux lemons on the table.
you spy my new diy painters tarp pillow too:)?
Oh look a rooless corner!
NOT…the case, the dishes have roosters on them too.
Oh wait, here is a rooless corner.
In fact here is my very first DIY stenciled art work...
I have not had this out in about two years.
Ahhh the memories of the recipe stencil, long, live on!
I love my vintage scale. This one my Mom scored
Have you figured out, I love color?
While everyone else jumped on the white wagon, which is lovely btw…
I just don’t see it ever happening here for us.
We really love the Hickory wood cabinets and the warm vibrant feel we get with them.
I finally got a new little rustic step stool too. I needed one bad.
Certainly lightened and brightened for Summer!
So that is the ever living changes in our Country French kitchen.
If you have ever dreamed about being published in a magazine…it can happen. You don’t need a million dollar kitchen nor budget to go along with. Be unique, creative and make it your own. You just may get noticed without even trying!
Back in July of 2011 our Kitchen was published in
Country Woman Magazine
I thought it was a prank call to be honest with you when the editor called me on the phone.
I still pinch myself and say really?
So many blessings and wonderful things can happen when you put yourself out there on the world wide web.
You can check it out and see what our kitchen looked like back then.
You see I am always ready to perk it up per season, and do so
on a friendly budget.
All the links highlighted in red take you to the projects and tips
2. Make your own pillows out of drop clothes
3. Paint your small home decor to give a fresh look
4. Go thrifting
6. Change up what you already have in other places..play around with your vignettes and make them different. Mod podge on just about anything you can, a terra cotta pot looks fabulous when mod podged.
7. Change up your curtains, walmart also has a great selection of pretty valances.
8. Make your your own valances out of burlap bags.
9. Repurpose an old wreath to make a new again.
10. Make your own tea towels and napkins and even cute
utensil holders out of drop clothes
I have changed things even since doing this post.
YIKES, I don’t let any grass grow under my feet.
Hey not sure if you follow me along on Facebook, but I sure would love to see you over there!
HI Debbie Dear! I’ve been out cruising the high Atlantic and just got back a few days ago and I just had to pop over and see what you were up to. I love your Rooster filled kitchen and what an inspiration you are with all of your doing and crafting! Now those two little Rooster playing face off? I saw some just like those in Portugal! I didn’t even buy them! Can you believe it? Well, I’m wishing you a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Hey Deb, I love the burlap curtains! There is nothing better then a little burlap here and there. I am a big rooster fan too, you may have even more then I do.
Michelle thebashfulnest.blogspot.com
Hi Debbie,
First of all your kitchen my dear is beautiful. I love all your Roo’s. Such character and personality they bring to your kitchen along with the sentimental value. I love the way the light comes into the eating area of the kitchen. The beautiful sliding door and windows bring in so much natural light. Gorgeous. Thanks for sharing your beautiful kitchen with us.
Kris
Your kitchen is so charming, Debbie…so many creative and personal touches!
Your kitchen and dining area look fabulous. I know what you mean about blogging taking up so much time.
Your kitchen is such a great space, Debbie! I just love all the natural light you get in here. Your new burlap curtains look pretty on the window.
I love your witty posts! And, of course you roos, which, apparently, are breeding in your kitchen. I love your collection … such fun colors, especially, the green one you recently painted. Your kitchen has such awesome character … always enjoy seeing it! Happy Week!
Debbie,,I love your burlap curtains,they really add a nice touch.Your kitchen is so warm and inviting,in fact your entire home is so nicely decorated.Thanks for all your inspiration!!!
Wam, colorful fun — those are the words i would choose to describe your kitchen! Those burlap panels are great!
Debbie, I just entered your giveaway! Love your kitchen-it looks so bright and cheery! I’m all about the ‘budget friendly’ decorating ideas-great tips! 🙂
Susan
Our cabinets are hickory too, white will never happen due to a huge veto by the man of the house. And I refuse to let you inspire me to do a thorough cleaning. That’s not happening either but yours looks marvelous.
Bliss
Darn it Bliss, I thought I could inspired you!~:)
I love your kitchen, Debbie. And I love your collection of roos. That pretty nesting hen by your stove is wonderful. I love it! I can see why your lovely kitchen was featured in a national magazine.
College is so expensive. Our oldest has a full scholarship, but it’s still costly! Our youngest is finishing her freshman year in HS, so we’ll have one in graduate school and one in college at the same time! We’ll be eating beans on toast for at least a couple of years! :/
xo,
RJ
Love your kitchen and your color!!! Twenty-five roos, huh? I think there’s always room for one more!! Have a great week!!~~Angela
Hi Debbie, hope you had a good Mother’s Day. I love the tour of your kitchen and the burlap curtains are so pretty. I also love that clock you have hanging, is it a station clock!! I love them. Everything is so inviting.
Cynthia
Such a beautiful space – I just love all of the natural light! Looks great! xoxo
Debbie, I love your colorful kitchen! The curtains look great. I am in love with your measuring cups that are on top of the vintage scale.
It looks like my comment didn’t appear…So again, I love the color in your kitchen! Your burlap curtains are great. I am in love with the measuring cups on your vintage scale.
Those came from Pier I.
I think the all white spaces are beautiful but not a good fit for me either. I have only a few roosters BUT one is Ethan Allen that my mom bought when I was a tweenager (5 decades ago! 🙂 and sadly I broke the hen.
Awww…that is a bummer to hear. I hope you get another one that looks like it anyway:)
Your kitchen always makes me smile! Love that flowered rug in front of the fridge. Home Goods?
Walmart Pam:)
I second that..love the flowered rug! and the kitchen cupboards have such warmth to them,just lovely.
Hi Debbie! Love all the light and bright pictures of your kitchen. Some great angles I had never seen before. It’s looking very ready for Summer. Those 25 Roos just blend right in too 😉 Not too many at all!! Great idea with the giveaway, I will make sure to share that. Looking forward to the party!! Shan
Your kitchen looks great Debbie! I really LOVE your vintage bar stool. Hope you’re having a great day and that you at least take a break outside for a few minutes. It’s absolutely gorgeous out there!
You know how much I love your kitchen…and like me, although I LOVE white kitchens…my cherry cabinets are here to stay….You have so many beautiful vignettes placed throughout the kitchen that is always a joy to see…
I love all your roos!! I’ve been on the hunt for a vintage kitchen scale for some time now. Hope to find one soon. Is that a pic of your sweet pup above the food bowls? I’m thinking of doing something similar above my kitten’s bowls. 🙂 Your kitchen looks fabulous!!
Yes, indeed a friend painted our pug for us..we love it!
Hi Debbie,
I love your kitchen and the new burlap curtains too. You do such a great job changing things around and making it all fresh and seasonal as well. Lots and lots of inspiration from you every week. Makes me smile every day! Peggy
Thank you so much Peggy! That means the world to me:) XO
Hey Debbie,
Love…love….love your kitchen and all your little Roo’s. Great color combinations going on, so warm and welcoming. I had to smile when I seen your muffin stencil project, why you ask?..Remember, that’s one of the things I did on one of your Copy Cat’s last year sometime.
Oh and thanks for the great give-a-way. I was just at Dollar Tree the other day and picked up a ton of stuff. Man, you can sure load the buggy full for about $60 buck-a-roos!
I love the curtains and your whole room is so happy!
Hi Debbie. I love your kitchen. Great finish on the cupboards. Did you do that? Never can have too many roos..Happy Tuesday..Judy
Beautiful, just beautiful! Love it all 🙂
Debbie
I love your website! And your kitchen is spot=less as far as my eye can spy!! Keep ’em coming your friend in Lubbock Texas
Now that’s what all kitchen should be ,mind blowing
Just came across your website/blog and LOVE all your ideas! Really inspiring
Thanks, and welcome!
Your kitchen is so amazing and I love the pot rack /light fixture! Where did you get that fixture!
Lowes home improvement a few years ago. Thank you!:)
Love the wall color in the dining area. What brand and color is it?
My cousin loved roosters. This reminds me of her lovely space.
Hi Kathe, the color was Butter by restoration hardware but we used Color match with Benjamin Moore paint:)
Just lovely!!!. Thanks for the ideas.