Hello and Welcome to the latest Kitchen Tour
It’s Springtime in the kitchen at Fox Hollow Cottage. We’ve finally shaken off the grey days and rain of Winter and are poised in anticipation of a glorious Summer.
Summertime is short here in the Pacific Northwest, and all the sweeter because of it.
Things are looking a little lighter & brighter.
I think the house and I are both saying… “aah”.
This is the little gem of our kitchen. Our Belle Foret Faucet.
Jim and I both love the rich, coppery-bronze shade and had quite the time shopping for it!
Oh, and this time, I am going to address the plate rack, right in the post.
So far, this is my most asked about item of interest in the life of my blog.
I’ve had this for at least 12 years. I bought it at HomeGoods in Southern California.
I have never seen anything remotely close to it anywhere, ever again in all my shopping.
If I do, I promise to buy them all and let you guys know!! Promise.
Here is a peek into our sun room with a little glimpse of our repurposed fence board bar counter. I loved this wee purple flower but it didn’t make it while I was on vacation. I almost took a picture to share with you… but it was too sad!
The golden yellow honey bee hive container holds powdered sugar. My vintage Ball mason jar is on straw duty and the small green container… is empty. I’ll have to put that to work!!
We love the little dishes and I have them stacked all over. You can only use so many at a time, but I keep picking up more.
They are like dish-crack. I have to have them (:
I love having fresh lemons on hand for drinks and to cook with.
Bonus=they are bight and happy to look at too.
There is that sunshine I was talking about.
Mmm. Love it!!
My white Roo is a kitchen staple, he matches no matter what.
This is our casual dining area and my curtained pantry shelves. To the left is our combination living/dining room, and to the right (not pictured) is a step down into our sun room. Our first floor is very open. Especially for such an old home.
I just recently tested out this new look to see if I liked it.
I painted my cabinets with Maison Blanche paint and then stenciled a design with chalk.
I think I like it. I’m pretty sure my kitchen is going to be going white in the near future.
There goes my to-do list, growing again.
Our current floor is actually a luxury vinyl.
Hey, that is what the lady told me it was called. (when my jaw dropped at the price)
Leave it to me, to pick out expensive “linoleum”.
It’s actually been dreamy. It’s completely worry free and I planned on having it for many, many years.
That is, until our fridge leaked and damaged all the underlayment (the plywood sub-floor).
Hmm. Water and wood don’t mix? Who knew. lol
Well, since we have to rip everything up… why not go for the real deal this time around?
We are going to be getting all new hard wood floors in the kitchen, living and dining rooms.
Austin is older now, and we really are not hard on our floors (if you don’t count water leaks!) so we decided to go for it and not only replace the kitchen, but the other rooms too.
I’m really excited. Not so much about the installing… but you know, about the after part!!
All I’ll need to do is paint my kitchen white and maybe throw up a few beams… and it’ll be time to move! LOL
For some reason, when my house is done, I often feel the need to move?
Not this time though. This is the longest we’ve lived in a house. Ever.
Just for fun, I always like to share a memory of what the kitchen looked like when we bought the house.
We’ve come a long way.
One project at a time.
Ronda says
Can you answer a question for me? I love your kitchen!!! I love the white tile on the countertops! It is awesome!! I am considering new countertops for the counter and island. I thought about quartz in white but I have a country cottage kitchen and am not so sure quartz fits. I love the tile and now I am thinking either tile (white) or the new formica/laminate. Is it hard
to keep clean? The people I have asked all say dirt, crumbs, stains, get in the cracks. Is this true? I am used to laminate and
I can stick with that in another color but I absolutely love the look of tile. HELP!! PLEASE!! And thanks so much!! Ronda
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Rhonda!
I would go solid surface in a heartbeat. While I am fine with my white tile, as it was all my budget allowed, I would have much preferred something solid. Yes, to be honest, grout is a pain in the booty as it’s just one more thing to keep clean! lol. Real life ya know 😉 I would peruse pinterest and look at kitchens, noting which ones really speak to you, and let that help guide your counter top choice. Also, you can mix too! You might like one finish on your counter tops, and get, say.. wood on your island? Wishing you all the best. That is very exciting!!
Krista @thehappyhousie says
Wow!! Quite the transformation, amazing job! I love the light bright look. Beautiful kitchen:)
Krista
Debby says
Shannon, I too am coveting that dish rack. We just got a Home Goods where I live. I used to only go once a year while on vacation. Now it’s literally across the street from my job. Yay, me. I will be looking for a treasure like that. I had a contractor here today for a facelift for our kitchen. I am so excited to see his ideas in about two weeks. We have always been DIYers, but have decided to give this job over to the pros this time around. Seeing your kitchen gets me giddy!!!!!
Lizy @ http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/ says
Your kitchen looks so refreshing and inviting! Love the pops of yellow against the crispiness of the white. I use my beehive for sugar too! Very nice Shannon! Spring is staying at your kitchen for good!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Lizy! Do you? Well, great minds right? {winks} I will tell Winter that when it rolls around again!!
Melanie says
It looks so bright and cheery Shannon…I love the pops of yellow from the lemons. You better soak up all of that sunshine while you can…it definitely loves your kitchen!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
I know right. I wish I could store some up for Wintertime Melanie (: Thanks for coming by!!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
I’m saying aah too! Your kitchen is always gorgeous – love the pic with the crystal drops in the foreground!
Kelly
Audrey Zumwalt says
Hi Shannon … love your bright kitchen. I get morning sun in our breakfast area, but not in the kitchen. Would love that. Your touches of Spring colors are so enjoyable.
Thanks for sharing.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Audrey! I get crazy afternoon sun. It about blinds ya when you try to cook dinner 😉 Feast or famine right?
debbiedoos says
Boy when you get those floors it is going to be awesome. I already adore your kitchen…and I will gladly take that roo off your hands even if he does go with everything.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
hehehe! Ya big ROO whore 😉 Thanks doll! Yes, I am as excited as a kid waiting for Christmas about those floors. Have to wait until after the graduations, shower and wedding, then we will attack! lol
Sharon says
Your kitchen looks fabulous. LOVE your faucet and agree about the warm coppery tone. Wood floors!! So exciting!!! Can’t wait to see them when it’s all done.
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
Hi Sharon! Thanks so much-yes, we shopped and shopped for that faucet, we both loved it on sight (: Me too, we’ve got to wait until after the bridal shower to start tearing things up, as we would not be done before hand. It’s going to be a BIG project for us to DIY. I am sure we’ll learn a few things as we go.