dreaming in color

 
Last week Corbyn came to me needing a manila folder for a homework assignment. I couldn't find one, so I started rummaging around in a top shelf in the kitchen. I ran across an old folder filled with magazine clippings (remember doing that before blogland?). On the top of all the clippings were these photos printed on a postcard subscription for Cottage Living. I had completely, completely forgotten about this postcard, but when I saw it I remembered sticking it in the folder, and thinking wouldn't it be fun to live in a house with such a bright, happy kitchen?! 

That was seven years ago, back when we lived in a little house all painted in seafoam blues, cremes, salmony pinks, and decorated in cabbage rose fabrics. No bright yellow kitchen walls or red chairs in sight... I was seriously floored when I ran across these photos. 

And look at this home of ours now... Pine farm tables, red chairs, bright yellow walls, green furniture, roses, sunflowers, mismatched china, and the dog-- the DOG!! (We didn't have Winston when I filed this photo.) 

 
I guess I tucked a happy red and yellow postcard in my subconscious file back then too...

(I'd love to have the white kitchen cabinets, but those will have to wait for a couple more years.) 

(And now if I could just score an old daisy chandelier at a yard sale... ;)

Well, that's it for me today. I've got a busy week ahead finishing up projects and Halloween costumes. I might not be back for a few days. Love, Kelly

 

 

 

Comments

[Deb]

Such a cheerful room & I LOVE the dutch door (especially with a dog peeking through) :-) "Everyday Sacred" looks like a book I'd enjoy - I'll have a look for it.
Have a wonderful week crafting Kelly xo

[Kelly]

I know... the Dutch doors and the dog really make the photo!

[Traci]

love all the color. makes me so happy. the dutch door is awesome. would be fun to have one of those.

[Maria]

Wow, talk about manifesting your dreams! Almost every detail is the same except for the dog breed and the door.

[Julie]

It says "Happy", most definitely. I love the relaxed look with all the charming furniture and accessories. And of course, the dog if fab, but Winston has a whole lot more character. (Maybe he could get a modeling job, too.)