2.28.2011

a little change in the nook...

when we first bought this old farmhouse, one of the features we loved, and love now, are two "nooks" as we like to call them....

this one in the kitchen is by far my favorite
I have quite a bit of wire holders for spices and such in the kitchen, and while organizing the basement last week (there seriously is not a place untouched by organizing lately....the "nesting instinct")
this wire hat rack with hooks was snatched and put up in our kitchen nook...

this 1950 chef's hat sits on top, as well as a few of my red & white French kitchen towels I have
collected over the years...and of course, my favorite rolling pin that I use almost every day


In case you are interested in the details of the room....
*here's what we did to this nook when we moved in*
- removed the vinyl flooring, and refinished the original douglas fir floorboards
-removed the butlers pantry that was in major disrepair - which we repurposed as our large vanity in our bathroom downstairs
-new Marvin casement windows
- new trim and beadboard (in lemon chiffon- but you can't see a hint of yellow)
-new douglas fir tongue and groove ceiling ceiling
-installed chandelier (it's been with us ever since we have been married)
-I refinished this table top, painted the legs and did the same to the chairs
-chair pads were purchased via Country Living


it's a place I sit with friends over coffee or tea and always a piece of pie or a homemade cookie...

it's an area for silence....views....and morning cheer!!

xo+blessings,

31 comments:

  1. Oh my - such a cozy spot! It's just begging for a cup of steaming coffee! What is the view out of the window next to the table?

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  2. What a lovely serene place to sit and reflect on life and living.

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  3. Thanks for your comment, I don't think i could shop for someone else, i don't now how to part with the items i find. i love them to much!
    I Like the coffee and tea area, so cozy...Where do you get the kitchen towels from, if that is what they are, just lovely

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  4. I love your nook, Anne Marie! It's so warm and inviting! We had a kitchen nook in our prevous home... I miss it...
    Take care sweetie!
    xoxo,
    Jo

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  5. Oh my..I have a hat rack just like that...I feel a copycat idea coming over me!! Love it

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  6. This is such a peaceful and relaxing spot. I love the sweet table.

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. It reminds me of a country kitchen area, very comforting.A hint of the past I so miss as a child.Life was so much easier for us all.A much simpler way of Life 30 years ago.~Cheers Kim

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  8. Such a lovely little spot to visit with a friend over a cup of tea, or eat an elegant meal with your hubby. Thanks for sharin!

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  9. Anne Marie..if you have a moment..pop on over to moi's lil 'ol blog and see how you inspired me!
    http://musingsfromrosehavencottage.blogspot.com/2011/02/copycat.html

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  10. A very cute nook! Love the rolling pin and your rosemary plant.

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  11. Your nook looks very warm and inviting with the windows, wood floors,ceiling and beautiful chandelier. What a perfect place to start the day!

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  12. It does indeed look like a great spot to be. It made me smile.

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  13. Love it! Looks like such a cozy space~ Hugs,Rachel Noelle

    French Farmhouse 425

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  14. thank you so much......you really inspire me so much.....i only have one criticism of your blog....it's not enough!!!!!!!...i would love to know more details of your everyday routine....please ,please give us a rundown of your typical day...i have seven children and i am constantly wondering how you get all this done!!!!!!i seem to have so little time for any creativity and i don't even homeschool!!!!!........i know you mentioned somewhere before that you don't go into too much personal detail but i would love to know more about your usual day........

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  15. What a beautiful place to relax, feel the warmth of the sun and I'm sure enjoy a wonderful view!

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  16. I love the sunlight streaming through the window, bathing your nook in such a cheerful way. And I had no idea you could have Douglas Fir as flooring. The house we're renting was built in 1885(part of an original homestead)but has the most awful old carpet. I'm dying to see what's underneath.

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  17. love the nook and all the red and white!

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  18. What kind of plant is that on your table? I like it!

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  19. It's Rosemary GGirl........I have kept it alive since October ;)

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  20. Melissa! Good gravy!! really?? I don't know if I'd have time to blog about that (lol)

    how about a video series? ha!!

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  21. Hi Anne Marie,
    Its lovely and I adore the ceiling, what charm it has. I love how the light just filters through the window. The perfect peaceful place to start your morning.
    How are you feeling...(ready I'm sure for the baby)
    Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth

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  22. Lovely space! That table looks cute! Enjoy the beautiful day, Kellie xx

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  23. Love it! Especially the arched entrance and the beadboard.. Love the wall color too, warm and cozy.
    You've been busy! Caroline

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  24. LOVE your potted plant!

    your kitchen is beautiful!

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  25. Such a charming nook, Anne Marie. Wish I could join you for tea & a treat. :)
    Thank you so much for visiting my blog & commenting on my Santos doll. It was so kind of you!
    I enjoy your blog, and anxiously await the Romantic Prairie Style book.
    Take care,
    Susan

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  26. Your home makes me soooo happy...I love this sweet little room of yours my friend. I would be happy living in that nook. oxoxxoox

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  27. Oh i would so love to share a cup of tea with you in your lovely spot!!
    xo,
    LuLu

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  28. My eye caught your red/white vintage towels and I was smitten, Anne-Marie! lol! What a cozy, welcoming little spot for a chat over tea...... :)

    xoxo laurie

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  29. Hello my name is Gilda, I found your blog through a Zaira mutual friend of the blog Little Emma English home. I find it fantastic, I love the pictures of your home .... the way you express yourself. Hugs Gilda
    P.S.
    Excuse my bad English but I speak only Italian, German and French

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