Plate Wall

I finally got around to putting my plates on the kitchen wall.  Thanks to those of you who gave me advice on whether or not to put up the plates right away- it was helpful!

I decided to wait until I got a few more pieces to hang, although I would like two more large plates to go on each side.

Overally, I've happy with how it looks, and happy that they are finally off the floor :)  Jeremy said today while we were eating supper, "you know, I actually like those plates.  I thought they were going to be old ladyish, but you pulled it off."  So sweet :)

Check out my inspiration here

Our Family Information Area

We use the side of our fridge as the hub of information in our home.  There we post our weekly menus, monthly and weekly calendars, and my cleaning lists. 

 

Do you have a hub of information in your home?

Printables Sources: Menu Plan   Monthly Calendar   Weekly Calendar   Cleaning List

Plate Wall Inspiration

I'm collecting white plates and buying some plate hangers to make a plate collage in our kitchen.  Here's what is inspiring me...

both via The Nester

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What do you think- all white plates or a mix of colors (teals, greens, whites)?  We have off-white walls so my only concern is the white would not stand out very much.  But then again I like white on white.  I'd love your opinions!

Here's a picture as a reminder of what our kitchen looks like- our table is now turned with the short end against the wall, and the plates will be hung directly on the wall above it. 

Pinterest Project Week- Wrapping Paper Wreath

This week is all about actually completing some projects I’ve pinned on Pinterest.  I’ve dubbed it “Pinterest Project Week”.  Don’t forget, I’m hosting my first linky party on Friday for any Pinterest inspiration projects you want to share!

I have been collecting a lot of Christmas inspiration on my Pinterest board- “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”. I plan to do a white and natural Christmas theme and I have been finding so many great ideas.

One of them was this wreath-

I love the look of it but wasn’t so crazy about the red.  I knew I had some pretty paper that looked similar so I decided to make my own wreath using this tutorial from the original pin. Here is how mine turned out!

It was time consuming but I think it was worth it in the end.  I had planned to use it for Christmas decoration but I hung it above our sink and it just feels that empty space so well I might just leave it there all the time (or at least until I get something else to put there)  I think I might just add a bow to it for Christmas.

 

The paper I used was from the dollar store and I cut out a wreath shape from poster board as the base.  In total it probably cost about $1.50 to make. 

Have you been working on projects this week?  Can’t wait to see them on Friday at the linky party!

Our New Home- Kitchen Tour

Here is my second favorite room in our new house- our kitchen. 

Jeremy and my dad made the apron rack for me this summer.  I found a piece of green baseboard at our local Habitat Restore for $1 and cut it in half to make two shelves- one for aprons and I had planned to use the other for towels.  I love being able to display my aprons! 

I changed a few things around in the kitchen this weekend so I’ll have to share updated pictures with you later this week.  I am still trying to decide on the best placement for the table, maybe you can help me decide!