Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen reveal, part 2!
You can see Part 1 here, including some before pictures.
My vintage GE kitchen mixer found years ago at a garage sale for $10, and yes, I use it!
My mail center consists of a vintage scale, a metal basket from Hobby Lobby painted the same color, a jar to hold pens, pencils and letter opener, and magnets to hold important things like KC Royals tickets!
You may have been expecting to see my cabinets painted white, considering that I am moving toward a farmhouse style. Don’t think I didn’t think about it! I went so far as to mention the possibility to my husband who does all the painting around here. He was against it. Not because of the work involved (he actually enjoys painting) but because he likes the cabinets in their cherry state.
I picked them out fifteen years ago when we did a complete gutting of the kitchen, but I had started entertaining the idea of painting them. Well, he gets his way this time since he hardly ever does! He very rarely has an opinion on decorating and I usually get to make all the decisions!
This is what the top of my fridge looked like before the makeover. The wine rack was never meant to stay.
I’ll eventually have a matching cabinet above, but in the meantime I discovered that this little cabinet that I previously had in my living room fit nicely in the spot. And the wine rack is much more suited to its new place above the corner cabinet.
You may remember this box from a previous flea market finds post. I white washed it and set some succulent pots inside.
To the right of my refrigerator sits my all important coffee station. I wanted to put together a little coffee mug display on some sort of pedestal stand. After trying a couple of things I already had and even buying something new only to bring it home and not like it, I decided to create my own stand. As I envisioned what I wanted it to look like the thought entered my mind that it would be cute with casters.
Everything I used to put the pedestal stand together were elements I already had, with the exception of one caster. Later in another post I’ll share how plywood circles, cane strips and a small metal candlestick all came together to create my rolling pedestal stand.
I used a small, old, zinc paper cutter as a tray to hold “the fixins”. I placed a faux flower stem in an upturned glass funnel to add softness.
Thank you for taking time to look around with me. That’s just about it for this reveal. I just have one more area to show you in another post. It involves a favorite piece of furniture and a vintage collection. Come back soon!
Linking with: Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson,The Scoop, Mod Vintage Life, Between Naps on the Porch, From My Front Porch to Yours, Cozy Little House, A Stroll Thru Life, Ivy and Elephants, Common Ground, Shabby Art Boutique, French Country Cottage, Amaze Me Monday , VMG206, That DIY Party, Funky Junk Interiors
Your new kitchen is fabulous, and I’m in love with your mixer! Oh to find something so incredible (and usable!) at a yard sale – great job!
Mary
Hello Mary! Thank you so much. The day I found the mixer was a happy day indeed!
Your kitchen looks so charming…….love that pc. of architecture you
have up over your big window, that looks amazing. Also my Mom
had a mixer very similar to that but in black and cream. Used it many times a kid………..so what a fun score.
Have never seen a glass funnel and what a cute way to display it.
Have fun enjoying that cute kitchen.
Blessings, Nellie
Hi Nellie! Thank you for your sweet comments. The funnel is Pyrex and I’m not sure but I think it was used in a lab. Thanks for stopping by!
Ann,
Your Farmhouse Kitchen Make~over is coming along quite nicely, dear one!!!
I adore how you’ve styled the tops of your kitchen cabinetry!!!
Adorable “Coffee Station”!!! Love the coasters on the pedestal!!!
Visiting from Share Your style!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Thank you so much Pat. I’m quite happy with it all. I appreciate you stopping by!
Okay, I am COVETING that mixer and the glass funnel and the…. Looks great!
Hello Brianna! Thank you for stopping by and leaving a nice comment!
Ann, love all of the fun details! That mixer is fabulous and I love how you used the scale as your mail center. I have a similar scale in my kitchen. Love the clever rolling tray also! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann! The graphic quality of the numbers make scales fun to decorate with!
Followed the link from the Upcycled Link Party. Love your little touches!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Love your new farmhouse look! Gorgeous!
Thank you Sheila! Enjoy your day!