kitchen love

Looking at houses has made me realize

that I actually care about kitchens.

I know that sounds weird, but 

I had never really thought about

 what I would like in a kitchen!

This one is looking pretty ideal...

I'm digging the crisp, white cabinets

 with those warm butcher block counters.

And those little wooden shelves - swoon!

 Very sleek, but in an inviting way.

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coffee genius

I think this takes the prize 

for the most clever idea 

I've seen all day...a 

nifty little coffee station!

I love that there's a specific 

area designated just for one 

of my favorite substances on 

the planet.  Amazingness.

Want coffee?  Pull out the

whole thing for easy access.

Don't want coffee?  Just

shut the door and it's gone!

Pretty neat-o, right?

And seriously - how cool is the

pot filler built into the cabinet,

so you never have to bring water

over to your coffee maker?

The only problem I see?

I could never fit all my mugs

on those two shelves.  :)

*from here

hand me an apron!

Something about this chilly, festive time of year 

makes me want to take over a large,

wonderful kitchen  (only because ours is 

tiny & not quite as beautiful as this!)  

so I can cook / bake up a storm.

Plus I keep finding daily inspiration 

( recipes that make you drool just

imaging how good they must taste!)

from lovely people like these:

1 - Bakers Royale

2 -  Pioneer Woman

3 - Not Without Salt

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kitchen love

I'm working today

(yes, this is where I'd love

for you to feel sorry for me)

but I think I'd rather be

puttering around a kitchen like

this magnificent beauty.

 Can't you just imagine happily 

working away on something

delish, wearing a super cute apron

and dancing to some fun music?

Hope your Saturday is 

filled with some fun things!

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genius

When browsing through some of
the Pioneer Woman's recent posts,
I found these beauties.

Built in storage for baking supplies...
and with glass fronts so you can
always keep track of your ingredients.



As if that wasn't cool enough,
each one has a sliding cover
to make sure everything inside
stays nice and clean.

Pure genius.

Anyone else desperately want
these now, or is it just me?

homey...

Something about this kitchen image makes me just want to go home and cook up a storm. Maybe it's just that it's cold outside and on brisk days like today, nothing is more comforting than a warm and cozy meal!

Although there's certainly a lot more counter space in this kitchen than in mine...


*image via desire to inspire