Hope you’re all enjoying your weekend. It’s raining cats and dogs here, but I’m not minding it as it’s melting whats left of the snow and reminding me that spring is on it’s way!
I decided to add a little bit of spring in the kitchen and breakfast nook and show you a couple of thrift finds.
Here is a lovely green wreath up on the shelf with my ironstone, it really pops against the white,
This is my first find. It’s perfect for my lemon and limes that I keep in abundance and use constantly!
This little wire basket cost me $3.03 at GW! Yes, they’ve started adding these funny little prices to things.
Along with being great for cooking, drinking and cleaning,
they also help to add a little brightness to the kitchen.
I like the look of this old wooden handle.
This is a little ironstone mortar and pestle I found at a thrift store for a couple of dollars.
Loving how the green really brightens up the space and makes it feel clean and fresh, just like spring!
Couldn’t help but share this candle I got from paddywax. It’s jasmine scented and so fragrant! It’s green too! Lol.
This is one of two topiaries I keep in the kitchen.
Loving all the freshness of it. See these cupboard doors? They will be painted once the weather gets a little warmer and I’m able to do the work in the garage. Can’t wait, I’ve been thinking about it for 5 years now! After seeing so many of your lovely painted cupboards I am going to take the plunge!
It looks so bright and cheery in there! The green looks beautiful with the white shelves and the wallpaper…painted cabinets…I cannot wait to see them!
I can't believe you found that mortar and pestle at a thrift store! I've been looking for a white one forever…but I only want to pay a couple dollars for it. 🙂
Hope your day stays sunny ~
sarah xo
Hi Kim … I love all of your spring touches! The green pops so beautifully against all of your gorgeous white pieces! Sorry that you still have snow on the ground … we're all so ready for Spring, aren't we? Thanks for sharing … come see me sometime. 🙂 Becca (www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com)
I am in love with all the white!! The green touches really make it pop!!!
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Hi Kim-
The wreath looks so pretty against the Ironstone – simple, yet classic. Your photos are beautiful, too. What camera and lens to you use? I feel like I can reach right into the photos and grab the lemons.
I hope the rain washed away all the snow.
My best- Diane
Beautiful pops of spring, Kim. I love the lemons and limes in that cute basket! Every bit of green looks so pretty against your white shelves. I think your cabinets will be fabulous painted white. Now…if only the warm weather would come!
XO,
Jane
I always feel this expectancy when I see that you've posted. I love your sense of style and elegance. I was at an antique mall yesterday and saw an old watering can with a wooden handle. Wishing now I'd plucked down the $23! Your place looks so clean and crisp and serene.
Brenda
Love the green it does look fresh and clean, the topirary looks great in the kitchen, I'd like to find some small ones:) I'll be doing my cupboards in the spring too!
Rondell
Hi Kim,
You found some lovely treasures! I love your wallpaper. Your kitchen looks so fresh and clean. I think the cupboards will look great painted.
Take care,
Carolyn
I just love the touch of green. I must admit, I am rather jealous of the beautiful wire basket too. 🙂
Very lovely. Your house looks like it is from a magazing photo shoot. You are an amazing decorator. Thanks for sharing.
The green touches really do give you hope for spring. Your cabinets will look lovely painted, will you keep your wallpaper, it is beautiful. Enjoying your blog,
Your wall paper is beautiful. I do not see as much of it around anymore. Those shelves are great too.
This is so pretty, love the gren touches! Promise of spring. And love the wallpaper too.
I love your open shelves with your stoneware display, I'm adding a boxwood wreath to my wish list!
Tracey
Spring is in the air! What wonderful colors, isn't it awesome how one simply color can give the biggest impact! You have a special touch!
Luv-Loretta
your house is so lovely!! and the cabinets will be awesome painted!
All great finds! I really need to start shopping at GW!
I love the green! I really need to get some more faux greenery!
Oh so pretty….funny,I spent the afternoon in my kitchen too..changed a bunch of stuff around! You will love your painted cupboards…I know how you feel I wanted mine done FOREVER!!!! x0x0
I love your hints of springy green in your kitchen. And the basket of lemons and limes looks just wonderful…great find with that basket.
Happy almost spring!!
Looks great Kim…I love how you use natural elements for your decor…I'm a huge fan of nature….can't wait to see how you cabinets turn out.
Mariaelena
What fresh, pretty photos! I love your open shelves with all your white dishes on them! I agree Spring is on its way and you have brought it inside beautifully!
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Kim, your stuff always look great, I love ironstone it's one of my favorite think to buy.have a good Sunday, I painting to day Fun, Fun Fun……
Pattie
What a beautiful kitchen…so fresh and bright! Wonderful welcome for spring! Can't wait to see the cabinets all painted up pretty too!
Hi Kim,
I just found your blog, and I've become a follower. I live in Southern ,Ontario as well. Love your blog and your house is beautiful. I hope you'll check out my blog
( just 2 weeks old) http://lavievintagebleu.blogspot.com. Hope you will follow me along as well. Love the faux grain sack cushions you made – I've been wanting to make some as well and now I know how. I was going to use ribbon, but fabric paint is a much better idea, so you can see the texture of the fabric. I love Cityline as well.
Armelle at La Vie Vintage Bleu
I love the wire basket you found. It looks so nice w/the lemons and limes. Your house is so beautiful! I know you can't wait to paint the kitchen cabinets. I'm almost done with mine so I'll be posting lots of reveal photos!!
Lori : )
Thrifty Decor Mom
Love all your green touches and that basket is adorable! Great find! Oh I can't to see your painted cupboards, how fun! A big job but so well worth it! 🙂
Hi Kim! The wallpaper in your kitchen is so pretty behind your ironstone. With your green accents, it's just beautiful! And I am now officially JEALOUS that you're painting your cupboards white! (whine whine) My hubby hasn't "seen the light" yet and won't let me near ours with a paint brush. lol! Yours are going to look fantastic!!!!! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Your kitchen is just as fabulous as your mantel. Thanks for the fab pics and for following my blog.
Great photos Kim!!!
I love that wire basket that's what I want!
Your cupboards are going to look fantastic
white!! I can't wait to see it!!
Pamela xo
yes so nice and fresh and clean and airy and the pops of green and bits of yellow add just the right touch. As always – well done!
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I totally have those urns your topiaries are in!!! I found them a couple years ago when we spent a long weekend in Amberly, ON!!! I loved them so much, I bought all 3 of them!! LOL
Thank,
Kaye
Great basket.
I'm hoping to start thrifting again after we're all moved in.
It looks absolutely gorgeous!!! LOve your kitchen!