Penny's Vintage Home: Romancing the Kitchen

You may remember that I packed up all the cupcake decor in the kitchen and started a new theme....Rose Garden Kitchen

I wanted to show you some more of the progress that we are making on the mini redo!

I had a beautiful piece of stained glass in the dining room several years ago.......then I moved it to the guest bedroom for a couple of years......and now I have it hung in the kitchen window. I think I love it the best here!

We took out the long table that was in front of the window ( there is a before picture further down in the post) Now, there is a small table and a vintage ladder in it's place.

Our daughter bought me this stained glass window a few years ago for Christmas....what a treasure!

We moved the "strainer" light from the end of the counter and hung it to the right of the hoosier.

I have some vintage linens hung on the ladder....I will hang bundles of roses on the ladder to dry when they bloom this summer.

The white ceramic cats were relocated from the family room to the kitchen.

I have been shopping the house to do my mini redo......nothing is new so far!

Here you can see the long table in front of the window that we moved out...and you can see where the hanging strainer light was hung before (at the end of the kitchen counter).

34 comments:

PixieVintageJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:41 PM
I just adore your rose kitchen, it is simply dreamy! The little roses on the cabinet doors are so sweet :)
ConnieJanuary 3, 2014 at 6:48 PM
Hi Penny, Your kitchen is adorable . . . it is so girlie and pretty. My poor husband would be like a bull in a china cabinet if I did that to our kitchen, so I'll just come by and admire yours.
Come over and help me celebrate my second year blogging anniversary :)
Keep Smiling
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryJanuary 3, 2014 at 7:48 PM
You know how much I love roses - so your kitchen is looking terrific. I really like your hoosier cabinet. The stained glass window is stunning and what a great present. I like where you have it.

Mary
NanaDianaJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:28 PM
I love that old ladder, Penny. Your kitchen is just like you- sweet, girlie and pretty- xo Diana
middle childJanuary 3, 2014 at 10:49 PM
I do believe this is the most beautiful kitchen I have ever seen. Can't wait to see more!
Rose LJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:14 AM
I am in love with that stained glass window! If you lived closer I would try to smuggle it away! Lovely kitchen.
theromanticroseJanuary 4, 2014 at 1:57 AM
Adoro la tua cucina con le rose e il romantico!Sei bravissima!Ma come fai a cambiare tutto,serve tempo e fatica!Ti ammiro!Hai il mio gusto!Rosetta
Heirloom treasuresJanuary 4, 2014 at 4:23 AM
How pretty it all is
DiJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:56 AM
I adore the stained glass lady and I see those wonderful ceramic cats are back.......Love!
Pilarbazan8@gmail.comJanuary 4, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Lovely kitchen, Todo precioso, I love it all, xx
Dani OlivaJanuary 4, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Super romántica esa cocina!!!
AlessandraJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:05 PM
The stained glass window is gorgeous. Your kitchen is absolutely romantic.
Kisses
Alessandra
AnonymousJanuary 4, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Penny, it is so calming and peaceful-today I was feeling somewhat blah and I went on your blog and instantly my spirits rose, reminds me of a kinder, gentler time-thank you for taking the time to do this. Kay
Wsprsweetly Of CottagesJanuary 4, 2014 at 8:54 PM
It is so neat to watch your progress..I am loving every minute of it and can't wait until evening when I can sit down to see what's happened while I was away! Penny, I am on an adventure with you. What fun!!!
gibbygoo56January 4, 2014 at 9:24 PM
Happy New Year! Love the kitchen! <3
NancyJanuary 4, 2014 at 10:33 PM
Hi Penny. Your kitchen is dreamy. Very romantic, indeed. I'd love it if you'd share it at Every Room In The House, my new monthly blog party at A Joyful Cottage. We party at a different room every month, and this month is The Kitchen. Here's the link: http://www.ajoyfulcottage.com/2014/01/every-room-in-house-party-1.html
I hope you'll inspire us with your pretty kitchen. xx ~ Nancy
Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:01 AM
Penny!! OMG!! That stained glass piece is to die for and you know that that is so my style!! Drop dead gorgeous!!! Love the new arrangement in this corner. It looks like you have more room.... I so envy that you can change pieces up and put things in storage and bring them back out and use them at a later date. Love the new theme. looks stunning!

Have you been shopping any after Christmas sales? i have been going a bit crazy with that but there seems to be a lot that I like this year out there. I think it is also my therapy since I had been feeling so down in the dumps that past few weeks......

Hugs,
Deb
BeverlyJanuary 5, 2014 at 6:36 AM
Very pretty, Penny, and I can almost smell the sweet scent of pink roses. Happy Pink Saturday.♥
TerryJanuary 5, 2014 at 8:30 AM
So pretty! Did you make the gorgeous table skirt?

Happy Pink Saturday!
Terry
Mamal DianeJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:14 PM
Looks like a magical place to cook. Thanks for sharing at the Let's Get Social Sunday monthly link party.
Jenny H.January 5, 2014 at 8:48 PM
So, so pretty! You have a lovely touch!

I'd like to invite you to a new link party, called Happy Tuesday. We're sharing anything that makes us happy - we want to spread good vibes and positivity throughout blogland. You can find out more info at the link below. I hope you'll come and join us!

http://holidays-at-the-harris-home.blogspot.com/p/happy-tuesdays.html

Thanks,
Jenny
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJanuary 6, 2014 at 7:59 PM
So pretty. Love those white kitties! Thanks so much for being a part of AMAZE ME MONDAY! Happy New Year...
Blessings,
Cindy
Rena DesignsJanuary 6, 2014 at 10:30 PM
Penny you my friend are the Rose among thorns! Enjoy your Rose filled kitchen, it is just lovely!
The TablescaperJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:54 AM
Very pretty, but I love the cup cake theme too!

Great to have you celebrate the New Year with Seasonal Sundays.

- The Tablescaper
AnonymousJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Penny - this kitchen is sooooo inviting! I love the clean white look and the springtime and summer roses in the depth of an arctic blast this week! All your touches are great, but that hoosier make the room! So grand! Will look for you to see more of your refit soon!
Joy!
Kathy
Nellie's Cozy PlaceJanuary 7, 2014 at 9:16 AM
Love your stained glass victorian lady, it is really beautiful and looks great in that spot. what a lovely gift.
Everything looks so warm cozy and inviting.........
Blessings, Nellie
UnknownJanuary 7, 2014 at 5:28 PM
It's so cozy and beautiful....makes me wanna call you to book a "bead and breakfast" reservation!
Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJanuary 8, 2014 at 8:43 AM
What a pretty theme! Of course I love the old linens.
Pam @ over50feeling40January 9, 2014 at 8:01 AM
Once again...thanks for participating in our blog hop...you certainly are romancing the kitchen! Have a great weekend.
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 9, 2014 at 1:55 PM
Penny, it's so fun moving things around isn't it? That stained glass window is perfect in your new 'rose garden'! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Alison AgnewJanuary 10, 2014 at 1:12 PM
so much
romantic loveliness

thank you for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded!

Alison
Nancherrow
KathyJanuary 13, 2014 at 10:05 AM
Absolutely gorgeous, Penny! I'm familiar with the artwork that inspired your stained glass - marvelous! I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
Kathy
KathyJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:01 PM
I found it! The post where I shared the artwork by John Lavery - the image inspired by his lovely 'Spring' painting! http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2011/03/artists-and-poets.html. Your kitchen is enchanting!
http://www.adelightsomelife.com/2011/03/artists-and-poets.html
NancyFebruary 1, 2014 at 8:00 AM
Hi Penny! Stopping by to tell you I've featured your romantic kitchen in this month's Every Room In The House party. Thanks for partying with us, and I hope you'll link up this month in The Living Room. xx ~ Nancy

It makes my day to hear from my friends!

Friday, January 3, 2014

Romancing the Kitchen

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