Yellow Kitchens

Its been said that the color you paint your room can make you feel a certain way. Well there's been studies done that supposedly proves that a yellow kitchen helps stimulate and aids in digestion (although I never seem to have a problem eating regardless of the color) and it is also known to be a motivating color, and who couldn't use the extra help getting motivated in the morning?!


(Photo from Better Homes and Gardens)


(Photo from Country Living.com)


(Photo from House to Home U.K.)

I think all these kitchens are yummy but what do you think, do you think there's any truth to a paint color making you feel a certain way?

Design Philosophy

Its no secret that I like to mix things up, meaning splurging on things I love and saving money on other things. Interior design is alot like fashion, its smart to spend alot of money on that black pencil skirt but probably a little silly to spend a fortune on last summer's gladiator sandals!

My breakfast area probably doesn't look this cute everyday but its currently staged because we've decided to put our house on the market. This area for the most is made up of bargains. The space is small but I wanted a round table so I needed one with leaves so the leaf could be laid down against the window wall. I got the table from Walmart for $5.00 in the clearance area because there were some parts missing for the chairs that went with it. It was an ugly oak table that I just sanded down and painted a creamy white. The chairs within the missing pieces didn't matter to me because I didn't need them and I'd already bought chairs for the space. That's where my splurge came in. I have always loved these chairs. They are made from recycled aluminum with wood seats. (I have an obsession with chairs actually!) You can find them at Design Within Reach. They are pretty pricey but I did manage to only pay half that price. I'd like to think my chairs are like the trusty pencil skirt I mentioned above. A classic and timeless chair that won't go out of style next season and something I won't get bored with.



THe top of the table consists of bargains, white plates from Ikea an Orla Kiely placemat from Target, a tray and tea set I bought 19 years ago from Pier One and tea towels from Crate and Barrel and then what every table needs and another rule of mine, some fresh flowers!



Happy Friday!

Kitchen/Bathroom

Here's some other photos of my bathroom and kitchen that I have previously posted on.

I'm keeping my post short today, I'm going to the fabric store today to pick out some new upholstery for my grandmother's chair! I hope everyone has a fun Halloween weekend!!

A Look Back on the Kitchen

I've been organizing my house photos and came across my kitchen remodel from a few years ago and thought I'd post them. This was my first time I ever did a complete gut of a room and am really proud of how it turned out. It's a small space but it is quite efficient, the perfect work triangle and even though its small its easy for Drew and I to work in there at the same time.

I saved money by using stock cabinets and using simple subway tile as the backsplash. My middle range picks were the LG hi-mac countertops, School House Electric Lighting and the cork flooring on the floor. I splurged on my window treatments and my appliances especially my stove.

I think its important when doing a remodel to stay true to your house and the best compliment I have received is that the kitchen looks like its always been there.