Welcome To My Kitchen {Makeover}

One night, I stood in my kitchen waaaay too long, and suddenly...

...at 1:30 in the morning, I decided:

 I HAD to take down every.single.item and give my kitchen this makeover.

I didn't realize the [seemingly] never-ending journey I had embarked upon.

You see, if you like to decorate, you know all too well, one thing ALWAYS leads to another. 

For example, if you take down a curtain and use it for a tablecloth - 

you'll want a tablescape that keeps the mood going.

And on and on and on.

From the lighting...

....to what I used for a soap dish {which is a cherub that I found at a G sale for .75 cents}....

...to the stacked valences on the garage door.

I switched out nearly everything. 

I wanted a fresh start - with LESS being MORE.

Once everything was taken down, I shopped my house. ;) 

I decided my kitchen needed art. 

So, that's what it got. 

Greens and golds are a recurring theme in this space, as well as every room in my home.

The pairing is such a romantic blend.

It also serves as a way to usher in Spring.

More green and gold...

This old bottle is my favorite. I love the muted green, as well as the gargoyle face. 

{And I snagged it for A DIME at a G sale.}

Then, there was the area above the cabinets. 

The ledge is so narrow - lending room enough for plates and not much more. 

Well, I didn't want to use plates. I took plates DOWN in the first place. 

After much searching, I fell in love with the 3 scrolled pieces from Hobby Lobby {half price}. 

Finally, I found this charming (and inexpensive) platter at an antique store and centered it between the two. Problem solved!

Lastly, I have to tell you a secret.

The kitchen island did NOT come with the house. Joey bartered for it many years ago. He designed a website for a great guy who owned a construction/home building company. In return, the new friend had this made for us. Talk about a divine connection!

And lest you think we're too fancy. Just remember...

 ...I spend so many of my evenings eating at this table.

Now, that's more like it.

Well, time to go get a post-blogging snack. ;)

Thanks for joining me!

This week I'm linking up with these lovely blogs:

A Bouquet of Talent at Life On Lakeshore Drive

Treasure Hunt Thursday at From My Front Porch To Yours

 Be Inspired at Common Ground

Linky Parties at Redoux Interiors

Cowgirl Up! at Cedar Hill Ranch

 Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

 Blissful and Domestic

Make It Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House

 Nifty Thrifty Tuesday at Coastal Charm

Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style

  Delightful Order

Embracing Change

 Friday Block Party at Curb Alert!

Aloha Friday Blog Hop

Thumping Thursdays Blog Hop

Doing You Well Wednesday at Prowess and Pearls