Neutral With a Hint of Spring
So, try as I might, I just can’t help rushing into Spring as soon as Valentine’s Day is over. I had told myself that I would try to pull together a neutral, non-seasonal look for the kitchen & breakfast room shelves for these few weeks before Spring, but somehow, a few hints of Spring found its way in & I realized I’m just fine with that.
This $1 thrifted ceramic spoon was my inspiration. It was an ugly peach color when I found it, but I gave it a quick coat of my favorite Silver Foil Krylon to glam it up a little.
Then I added my “table etiquette” platter from Home Goods…
And remember the new chalkboard I told you about? I made it from this tray I’ve had for years. I just sprayed the inside with the chalkboard paint, then brushed some white on the outside, and sanded the edges for a little distressing.
Then I just added this quote I love by Robert Louis Stevenson…
I carried the same “spoon” theme over in the kitchen with some silverware art on the chalkboard. (See what I mean about chalkboard art setting the tone for a space? And it’s so easy!)
The spoon art is brought to you by a thrifted gold frame, a piece of cardboard covered in burlap, & a few of my antique spoons held on with scotch tape. (Yes, I said tape. That’s my cheesy-chic style.)
Hope this gives you a little inspiration for your “almost-Spring” transitional décor! I’m sharing mine with a few of these friends.
Heidi Liz
February 23, 2012 @ 9:10 pm
What a beautiful kitchen, you should be proud 🙂
Kerstie
February 23, 2012 @ 9:12 pm
I like your vignettes very much. Good score on the spoon too!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
February 23, 2012 @ 9:54 pm
I love it, Julie! That spoon looks fantastic! I can't even imagine it peach. I noticed this morning that I guess my mantel is more Spring-like looking with my green topiaries and a couple of bits of faux boxwood tucked in, but it will stay like this for most of the year now. So, it's really my everyday look!
NanaDiana
February 23, 2012 @ 10:08 pm
Love how fresh and crisp this looks for Spring. GREAT spoon! I love the saying that is printed on the wonderful tray turned chalkboard. xo Diana
Shannon C.
February 23, 2012 @ 11:09 pm
I want to eat ice cream with that big spoon!! Can't even imagine it a peach color!! Great job cuz!!!
Fox Hollow Cottage
February 23, 2012 @ 11:35 pm
Everything looks so lovely. I adore your kitchen and your style in general. Always love what you do!
Laurie-Anne
February 24, 2012 @ 1:03 am
So happy that I found your blog! Your kitchen is absolutely beautiful and I'm loving the chalkboard try idea!
Sherry
February 24, 2012 @ 1:58 am
You have such beautiful spaces. It all comes together so well! Thanks for sharing it.
chateau chic
February 24, 2012 @ 3:01 am
Your transitional changes are wonderful. Love all your ideas, especially the framed spoons.
I'm a new follower, Mary Alice
The Pink Giraffe
February 24, 2012 @ 3:39 am
Oh, how I love a chalkboard in the kitchen.
Cindy
February 24, 2012 @ 3:49 am
I love your large silver spoon and the spoon art in your GORGEOUS kitchen. I may make one of those cheesy chic pieces of spoon art, you've inspired me.
Hugs, cindy
Sharon
February 24, 2012 @ 4:05 am
Look great, as usual! Just today I was looking at a large fork I have (bought at Southern Market years ago). I have not hung it here because it is cream and my walls are STILL cream. Anyway, thanks to your inspiration I think I shall paint it…just not sure what color yet.
Maria
February 24, 2012 @ 4:27 am
I just love your decor! I love the topiaries and the striped jar! So sweet!
vkpicasso
February 24, 2012 @ 5:03 am
I love the look of your stove and all your cute topiaries. Please share what brand stove you have and where you found your cute greenery.
Julie
February 24, 2012 @ 1:02 pm
Thank you 🙂 My stove is an Italian-made Fratelli-Onofri. Not as well known in the U.S. as some others, but a great stove! And the topiary how-to is found here: http://lessthanperfectlifeofbliss.blogspot.com/2010/02/not-your-typical-topiary.html
raddesigning
February 24, 2012 @ 5:23 am
So cute! Its definitely super convenient now that theres chalk paint, chalk spray paint, magnet paint… oh my goodness the possibilities!
Miss Char
February 24, 2012 @ 10:48 am
I'm swooning over your spooning! What a great pre spring look for your home. Thanks so much for sharing.
Mimi
February 24, 2012 @ 12:19 pm
Just love what you've done here. It is so fresh, crisp and sophisticated! Thanks for sharing.
A Lived in Home
February 24, 2012 @ 4:08 pm
Very nice! Love the pops of green and pink. Gorgeous kitchen!
Heather
February 24, 2012 @ 8:42 pm
I love the "spoon" theme. I especially like the big spoon you got at the thrift store…how smart you were to paint it!
Jessica Kielman
February 25, 2012 @ 1:27 am
Now this is the kind of Spring decor that I love…simple, and not too pastel!
I am hosting a Link Party today and would love for you to add these, and anything else you like!
http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com/2012/02/4-real-friday-link-party-2.html
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
Claire
February 25, 2012 @ 2:22 am
I love your display but I especially love the tray turned chalkboard! I have a tray like this that is a hideous gold colour and it is just waiting to be made pretty. Now I know exactly what to do!
Claire @ http://alittlesomethinginthemeantime.blogspot.com
Leslie
February 25, 2012 @ 3:51 am
What a beautiful kitchen! And i'm so loving the spoon art.
http://www.leslieslife.com
Amber Sargent
February 25, 2012 @ 4:29 am
Wow how beautiful! I love your kitchen. That little "Big" Spoon is adorable!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row
February 25, 2012 @ 5:52 pm
I love all the touches – makes me want to get all springy!!
Our Pinteresting Family
February 26, 2012 @ 2:21 am
Such a beautiful display. I love everything about it! 🙂 I found your work through the link party at Tatertots & Jello. ~ Megan
The Rooster and The Hen
March 2, 2012 @ 7:18 am
Found you on Shabby Nest and just love your style. It turned out just so beautiful! This project would be perfect for our linky party featuring "Transformations" called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)
-Whitney @ TheRoosterAndTheHen
Jen
March 2, 2012 @ 2:42 pm
Love this!!! I have some vintage spoons that I love from my Gramma I am going to have to do that with the burlap! Thanks for sharing,excited to be following you now!
FineArtPainting
March 2, 2012 @ 8:44 pm
COMPLETELY in love with your kitchen ;0)
It goes onto my Pinterest…!
Follow me, if you're interested:
http://www.pinterest.com/finecraftguild
Wendy J
March 22, 2012 @ 1:44 am
Loving the spoons and chalkboard. What a cool idea with that tray.
Heather B. Quinn
March 26, 2012 @ 10:57 pm
I love that ceramic spoon – it's amazing what a little spray paint can do!
Rooms by Ann
September 2, 2012 @ 6:26 pm
Your kitchen is stunning.
Nearlydawn
September 20, 2012 @ 4:40 am
Can you tell me what the width of the stove/hood is? I am almost done planning my kitchen, looking for just-the-right-sized hood ideas. 🙂
Julie
September 20, 2012 @ 11:47 am
The stove width is 35 1/4". The hood is approx. 40 1/2". Hope that helps you!
screendoorgirl3
March 16, 2013 @ 10:13 am
Thank you ! What beautiful ideas. I love the chalkboard art, I've always had a thing for silverware displays. Goodbye for now , I have to go pinning!!
Irene
May 9, 2016 @ 1:22 am
What fabulous ideas, I'm off to find my spoon collection, I just can't seem to part with it, but really don't like the usual spoon rack. Thank You you are brilliant.