Welcome to My Kitchen

As a senior citizen I cook minimally compared to the nurturing years of having children at home for multiple meals each day. My focus used to be space to work on the counter tops, practical was the essence of the decor.  Now my focus is on a welcoming place for a visitor(s) both young and old to relax, find a cheerful conversation, cup of coffee or if they are lucky a snack or light meal.

I love the cooking part but I really dislike the clean up part of food preparation these days   So in light of all that information you will understand my apartment kitchen is not about utilizing space for cooking but rather about making a small space (8′ 6″ x 11′) be inviting and fun. The goal is when my guests leave they are looking forward to a return visit.

The first picture was the empty room before I began the transformation. Take a look and let’s see how you think I did.

Now it looks like this.

On a budget of $200 take a look up close at some of the items, mostly old, a few new, that make this room really pop with color and charm. On the left a new dish rack and yellow pottery from Home Goods – $28.00.

Then I added more color by displaying some square dinner plates in reds and greens using colorfully patterned salad/dessert plates that will be wonderful for serving a slice of cheesecake or a sandwich. (Notice what I place first in my food list.) Kohl’s $40.00 on dishes, rack $6.00 Home Goods.

Table and stools from NFM (Nebraska Furniture Mart) $112.00. Rug in the background from Wal-Mart $10.00.

Picture of geraniums in pots on a rock wall that Deb took on a trip to Italy that I framed hangs above the sink and definitely makes up for not having a window there.

Flower hanging in cone on wall, sunflowers in the black rooster pot and black and white checkered fabric put me at $216, slightly over budget

Some things I already had and wanted to keep in my theme.

So to all our friends who take their valuable time to read our blog; if your ever in my neighborhood, let me know and I will put the coffee pot on and run to the store for a slice of cheesecake so please plan on stopping by.

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