Friday 28 September 2012

Something for nothing

Before

Back here I wrote a to-do list for a pretty crafty home and I am happy to say I (with Paul's help) have completed the second item on the list.  Sandra's idea for June was to get something for nothing and I did it!  I had seen photos of pretty white kitchen shelves in books and on the net and my little knick knack shelves just weren't doing it for me.  We had the larger shelves in our laundry and Paul very kindly tidied them up and painted them white and I enjoyed finding some pretty things to sit there: the kids gave me the Keep Calm tea pot and cup for my birthday in August and the goose teapot was a wedding gift (almost 20 years ago).  There is room for some more things I think and perhaps I could hang something from the bottom bar at some stage.  I was also able to hang the gorgeous teapot wallhanging that I got from Sheila, doesn't it look perfect there?!  So I love my new kitchen shelf, definitely a happy little corner.  Also making me happy this week is the Tis the Season quilt, I am so enjoying stitching these blocks and got three more completed.  I love the little stitcheries, Wendy xx

24 comments:

  1. Your new shelves look really good. Love the variegated thread on TTS.

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  2. Neat new shelf. Is that variegated thread you are using on your stitcheries?

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  3. great progress on your tts stitching. Lovely fabrics too.
    Your new little shelves fill the space beautifully. The hanging does look perfect next to it.

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  4. Your new shelf is lovely, white is so fresh isn't it. Your TTS blocks look very pretty.

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  5. Wendy i love your new shelve it looks lovely and how nice is that wallhanging beside it it looks gorgeous,and well done with your TTS blocks.xx

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  6. Love your new shelf and wall hanging. It's perfect for the space. The little cutie sitting on the shelf is gorgeous too... that little sweater could almost match your cardigan :o) Itching to see what you'll hang underneath. Love your SAL blocks too...

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  7. What a great way to jazz up the kitchen.. Loving the red and white...
    Your christmas blocks are coming along nicely too.

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  8. Looks so fresh and your teatime theme is lovely. Good work too Paul.

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  9. Great new look, the shelves are perfect...:O)
    I love the colours you have chosen for the TTS blocks very warm and country!

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  10. Lovely new display - like your mouse sitting there with the tea time things.
    Christmas is coming to your house - love the thread colours you are using for tts.

    Enjoy the weekend.

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  11. Your shelf looks gorgeous Wendy - lovely and fresh and such a cute wallhanging

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  12. Wendy the TTS looks fabulous, I've never seen it done in a variegated thread before, love it!

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  13. Your new shelf looks wonderful and the little wall hanging is perfect for that spot , so glad you like it . I love your little stitcheries ,and a great idea to use the variegated threads.

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  14. What a difference you've made! And all for nothing, what a plus. I love your wall hanging and your shelves, how cute they all look.

    Also, that Christmas quilt looks wonderful, the embroidery especially!

    S x

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  15. hi Wendy,
    Your new shelves are very nice, and your wall hanging is so beautiful, I also love you Keep calm and carry on tea pot.
    Hugs

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  16. What a lovely little corner you have created...
    Hugz

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  17. Great idea to move the shelf Wendy, it looks really lovely in there and your 'knick knacks' are lovely on it. I do like your Christmas stitchery too. It looks like it will be well finished before Christmas :-)

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  18. Blocks are lovely, and your new kitchen corner is just wonderful! I love white furniture, and pots are so cute!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  19. looks wonderful and i love the stitchery blocks you have been working on too

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  20. A very happy little corner in red and white !!
    I'd like to stitch Tis the Season too... very tempting !!
    Have a good week !
    Florence

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  21. Just lovely. DIY is so satisfying. Enjoy your new little spot. Leanne

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  22. Those white shelves look so nice and fresh and I love the little collection of whites and reds you've put on the shelves. I do spy some beautiful white milk glass and a very very sweet bunny too. It looks like a lovely little corner now after your little makeover:) Have a wonderful week. x

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  23. Hello Wendy,

    Just beautiful, I can see some hearts hanging from the bottom.
    Happy stitching.
    Bev.xoxo

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  24. What a great job on everything! I so love your wall color too!! I should quickly try to copy my embroideries tonight so I can stitch tomorrow at soccer day. I love all the inspiration and motivation you are providing!!! :)

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