Pleasant kitchen curtains
Our neighbors got an adorable puppy. Which has led me to spend a great deal of time in their backyard. And to notice just how well they can see straight into our curtainless kitchen. Where I often sprint past in the morning half naked running from the bedroom to the dryer.
Before (hi trashcans!):
This photo also shows: 1. I should really clean my kitchen and 2. I am not utilizing the decorative shelving I requested in the kitchen remodel to its fullest potential.
For weeks now I've been meaning to work on that shelving and create some vignettes and add some color to our cream and wood and blueish gray kitchen. Then I realized I needed curtains too.
After (sorry for the bad photo):
Details:
I can't figure out the text wrapping thing in typepad since their "upgrade" but let's ignore that and look at some close ups of my favorite vignettes. You'll no doubt recognize the embroidery as Alicia's "Pleasant Kitchen Dishtowel" pattern. You can download the free pdf from the sidebar on her blog.
If you need more freebee, cute embroidery patterns, check out Pimp Stitch, a (not quite ready to launch but already offering free patterns) embroidery website started by my cool Craft Mafia friends.
Ok, back to me and my kitchen ;)
I was trying to only use items on hand but there was a craft show going by the grocery store yesterday so I bought this bowl and saucer (plants included!) for $6.50. I couldn't resist--the blue-gray is perfect.
I bought the Julia Child cookbook at the library book sale a few weeks ago because I loved how it looked and thought it would be a good book to have on hand. It's even perfect now that I am trying to do orange accents. The flowers don't match but they're what's in bloom in the yard.
And you didn't think I'd let you leave without a few shots of the puppy:
See why I've been hanging out next door?
I was going to post you a comment saying how great that embroidery set off your curtains etc., but then I saw the pup pics and all I can think of to say is... awwwww.
Posted by: Lil' d | June 08, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Your kitchen looks beautiful! I am so envious. I still have the pressed wood cabinetry from 1974 when the home was built. I love the bead board that is blue grey and the orange accents are a good choice for that color. The curtains are so cute with the embroidered accents and I am loving the lamp above the sink. I am getting ideas for when we remodel one of these centuries. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Debie Trotti | June 08, 2008 at 11:16 AM
Looks great! I love the curtains. The puppy is adorable!
Posted by: Richelle F | June 08, 2008 at 01:26 PM
Perfect! Looks amazing. The shelves are so cute framing the window.
And, now I want a puppy. Obviously can't, but still want. :)
Posted by: farfromca | June 08, 2008 at 04:58 PM
I love those curtains!!! I never would have thought of embroidery on curtains but it looks so good. Thanks for the Pimp Stitch mention too! And how cute is that puppy?!
Posted by: Amy | June 08, 2008 at 09:52 PM
I heart puppies! I would spend all day at the neighbors' house.
Posted by: Yay Toast | June 09, 2008 at 01:01 PM
I heart puppies! I would spend all day at the neighbors' house.
Posted by: Yay Toast | June 09, 2008 at 01:03 PM
Thanks for the props on Pimp Stitch, Melissa! The curtains are adorable..as is that yummy puppy.
Posted by: lauren | June 11, 2008 at 09:50 AM