A Kitchen In Pieces

October 15, 2008 in Drinking,Eating,Just Because,Spaces,Storage,The kitchen with 3 Comments

Fantasizing about the perfect kitchen is a hobby of mine. Mine is small, so inevitably I picture something very open, very airy, and rustic without being too Little House On the Prairie. I do not live on a working farm or in a French chalet, and I don’t want to cop those looks in their entirety. In much the same way a fireplace would look out of place in my living room, a huge scarred table or a deep copper sink would look pretty ridiculous in my kitchen. C’est la vie!

So what do I do? I look for bits and pieces of homey goodness I can incorporate into my decor until that day comes I can afford to have contractors gut and rebuild my cozy little cottage.

Peroba Hanging Wall Shelves ($25 surcharge)

Small spaces with even smaller amounts of storage are not a problem when you use shelving creatively. These reclaimed peroba wall shelves don’t take up too much room, but they clear some countertop real estate.


Vintage Ruler Table

Genuine yardsticks make this vintage ruler table stand out even though it is small enough to fit in even the most compact kitchens.

Misprint Letters - EAT & DRINK

EAT & DRINK letters are a clever invitation bidding residents and guests alike to partake in victuals and libations. How merry you want to get is up to you.

Vintage Slate Chalk Board

Ditch the notepads — well, recycle them — and hang up this vintage slate chalk board instead. Or do what The Beard and I did, and frame a square of wall painted with chalkboard paint with a sweet vintage frame.

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About Christa Terry: Christa Terry is a writer and wedding and lifestyle expert whose book iDo: Planning Your Wedding with Nothing But ‘Net is a one-stop planning resource for modern, free-thinking brides and grooms. With one husband, one toddler, and more on the way – kids, not husbands – Christa somehow manages to stay on top of the tricks and trends that make getting married and living life stylish and fun.

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3 Responses to “A Kitchen In Pieces”

  1. Twistie October 15, 2008 at 10:10 am #

    You know, I think the ruler table and ‘Eat & Drink’ legend both might work in my longed-for Yellow Submarine kitchen. They fit the aesthetic pretty well.

    Also, I think they’re deeply cool.

  2. Jennie October 16, 2008 at 8:22 am #

    @Twistie. Go to Ebay and look at Portholes. You can buy old solid brass ones for as low as $15.00. These are really cool to incorporate into a cabinet door to get a nautical i.e. submarine look at a really reasonable price.

  3. Never teh Bride October 16, 2008 at 8:29 am #

    Twistie: The ruler table is definitely my favorite piece.

    Jennie: Brilliant! Around my locale, you can also buy them at some boating shops and antique thrift stores for not too much dough.