My Summer Kitchen

No matter how hard I try my kitchen counters are always filled with things that really should be put away. I have to remind myself that I live in a house with others and not in a museum. Sadly, at time I just move quickly through the room trying to not notice the clutter but occasionally I have that "I've had enough" moment and clean everything off. The change of season was a good reason to do that and as long as everything was cleaned off I snapped some photos!

Never underestimate the power of a bunch of grocery store blooms~! 

I love the color and life they bring to the kitchen. They make me smile when I walk in. 

This three tiered stand was something I had my eye on for a while but every time I saw if for sale on one of the sites I follow it would sell out before I could make the purchase. Very sad. I managed to find one on Home Depot's site (of all places?!) and couldn't be happier about the addition to my kitchen. It holds summer necessities; melamine plates, plastic cups, straws, and extra lemons and limes to add to a cool glass of ice water or selzter.

My chalkboard got some love from a chalk paint pen. After many trials and errors and having to repaint the chalk board (ugh!), because I couldn't get the chalk paint pen off, I have discovered that I can use a chalk pen and clean it off with Mr. Clean Eraser. Yay! 

Remember the colander I used as a planter early spring?

And my fabulous find of a scale that I purchased last month on the Cape holds a bowl from my grandmother filled with some bright lemons.

 I decided I should change the beachy sign to a more sunny sentiment.

 

On the other side of the room all was cleaned up and the feeling of space and freshness made me breathe easier. 

I am pretty sure it does not look like this now!

The kitchen is enjoying summer and so am I. I think I will grab some lemonade, a book and enjoy the day and the idea of my kitchen being in order. 

I'm going to these parties;
Have a Cup of Mrs.Olson, Savvy Southern Style, The Blissful Bee, DIY By Design, Imparting Grace, The Vintage Nest, Joyful Homemaking, A Delightsome Life, The Charm of Home, Up To Date Interiors, A Vision To Remember, McCall Manor, Shabby Art Boutique, Olives & Okra, French Country Cottage, Chic On A Shoestring, The Cottage Market, DIY Vintage Chic, A Tray of Bliss, Pieced Pastimes, One More Time Events, Reasons To Skip The Housework, Blooming Homestead, I Heart Nap Time, Finding Silver Pennies, Nifty thrifty Things, Love of Home, Create With Joy, Inside the Fox Den, Cedar Hill Farmhouse, Coastal Charm, I Should Be Mopping the Floor, Sand and Sisal, Creatively Living, The Dedicated House, A Stroll Thru Life, A Bowl Full of Lemons, Our Home Away From Home