My Kitchen Want List

Here is a shot of my kitchen.

 

 

 

These are the linen drapes I made for our sliding glass door. The colors are my inspiration for the rest of my décor.

 

 

 

 

I already have a mirror that I just need to paint.

 

 

 

We have a giant wooden spoon and fork to hang on the wall I would paint high gloss white…if I decide to use them.

 

 

 

 

I have a similar fruit basket I’m going to paint green.

 

 

I have a similar wall scroll I’m probably going to paint green, also.

 

 

 

Below are things that I don’t have, but would love to add.

 

 

 

White subway tile backsplash.

 

traditional kitchen design by san francisco architect Wm. F. Holland/Architect

 

Stainless steel or white vintage style scale.

 

Large glass jars for my baking ingredients.

 

Vintage style spice tins.

 

A bold, colorful rug like one of these.

 

Maybe I would go with a farmhouse table.

 

And two benches and two chairs.

 

Upholstered with this fabric.

 

And a centerpiece along the lines of these for our cupcakes, cookies, etc.

 

 

I don’t know or even care if this light clashes with my above items. I’m IN LOVE with edison bulbs in round glass fixtures. Ooh la la.
I’d pay big money for this…but at the sound of 1000 big ones I’m just guessing it’s not going to happen. 
Maybe in a few years the style will debut at Ikea?

 

If the above light just doesn’t work with the rest of the kitchen, maybe…just maybe…I’d be able to settle for something like this.

 

I may be way off with my styling. What do I know about decorating and design? 

I can at least incorporate a few things immediately and then work towards incorporating a few other items
…except the light…
gonna have to find a less beautiful, less inspirational, and less costly version.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed a peek into my dream kitchen.

Jujitsu Padawan

 

That is quite an intimidating opponent! In early August Nate and I observed a Japanese Jujitsu class. He saw all the kids doing rolls, punches, blocks, and kicks. Nate didn’t want to participate that day because he didn’t have the proper clothing. So he borrowed karate clothes from his Uncle Kelly (from when Kelly was a kid). I think he looks quite sharp in his gi, don’t you?

 

After getting the gi, Nate literally jumped in. They do a lot of jumping and rolls in his form of martial arts. Nate really had a fun time being in the class.

You may have noticed Nate’s end of summer hair style. I think it works with the gi.

Nate’s classes have since come to an end with the new school year. We want him to try a few other sports next year. We’ll see what sport/martial art he chooses in the long run. We are very proud of him.

The last two photos were edited per Nate’s instructions. I hope you enjoy all the pictures. They can be downloaded from this gallery.

Fancy Dancy Ball

A few weeks ago our ward at church put on a Fancy Dancy Ball for the young girls and their dads.
It was such a HIT!

The girls looked absolutely lovely in their fancy ball gowns.

 

The girls danced and twirled the night away.

 

The dads made their daughters feel so special.

 

I was in charge of the photobooth with props.

 

Thanks to everyone who came and enjoyed this wonderful night with us!

 

More pictures are HERE. Download freely.