The first line of the article reads:
"Some people have a thing for shoes;
I have a thing for kitchens." ~ Celia Tejada
She had me at the first line! Don't get me wrong, I love shoes, clothes, accessories, but I heart KITCHENS!! No wonder she is a design guru for WS! We share the belief that white dishes keep things looking clean & more organized. Plus, I like to use accents of color with salad plates, napkins & tablecloths, as the seasons change...or my mood!
I love to cook & entertain. And, I work pt-time at Williams Sonoma. Therefore, I need a bigger kitchen. LOL! But, my kitchen cannot get any bigger in my townhouse. I have lived with it for 3 yrs to see what works & doesn't work. I've gotten rid of things I don't use & turned my Entry Closet into my downstairs Butler's Pantry. This is where I house my waffle maker, ice cream maker, speciality cake pans, etc... I've kept a "Design To Do" notebook for about 21 yrs. I usually start a new one every January. It has tabs for every room in my house. Under the Kitchen Tab, the list includes all the things I have to do on a Daily, Weekly & Monthly basis. There is also a Dream Tab. This is where money is no object. There's a list of things I need to buy or have done, sketches of my dream floor plan. Then, I reevaluate what I can do myself, without having to hire someone. The rest, I try to figure out, in more budget friendly ways to make it happen, a little at a time.
Examples:
- Weekly - Purge the fridge & freezer
- Monthly - Wipe down cabinets
- Dream Tab - Marble Countertop for Island & Black Honed Granite for Base Cabinets
Still a few more things I want to do in the future, but a girl can always dream...3" White Carrara Marble Countertops...aaahhhh! At least on my little island!
What does your Dream Kitchen look like?
2 of my other "Favorite Things" today, Texas A&M & football!! Aggies are playing LSU in the Cotton Bowl tonight! BTHO LSU!! Gig'em Ags! WHOOP!What does your Dream Kitchen look like?
Have a Blessed day~
Dena
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| Celia Tejada Designer for Williams Sonoma All Photos - Michal Venera for Elle Decor |
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| The Big Island 3" Carrera Marble Countertops - My Dream!! She already has the wine poured... |
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| Essentials with Personality I would definitely love to cook here! 60" Viking Stove |
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| Restaurant Details Notice the Stainless Steel Strip Holding photos & recipes! |
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| Living in the Kitchen A Chef has to rest, to be her best! |
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| Original Floor Plan |
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| Transformation |
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A house is built by wisdom & it is established by understanding. By knowledge the rooms are filled with every precious & beautiful treasure. Proverbs 24: 3~4
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