My space: kitchen edition

This past week, I have been in nesting mode. NO, I'm not pregnant. I think this incredibly strong pull towards making my home more ME comes from the fact that our home still feels temporary to me. In the back of my head I thought we may not be living here for very long. But, really I love our humble abode, and it deserves all my love. Right, babe? :) I didn't think our little 1900 sq ft. could handle another baby much less all the decorating ideas I had in store, so I never took a plunge. Yes, we painted here and there, and I slowly made a great playroom space for Ben. But our bedroom and kitchen specifically could use a little love. Even if I don't actually do an extreme home makeover, I can at least put together a portfolio of dream ideas. Let's start with my favorite room of the house: the kitchen. This is where the magic happens (well, you know what I mean). It's where we come together as a family and enjoy meals, it's where friends stand around the island and chat, it's where I feel most at home. I created a small inspiration board for your visual enjoyment. I love mixing different chairs around the table. And the mix of white and dark...heavenly. These are some of the most beautiful spaces. I absolutely adore a white kitchen. Someday, when I build my dream kitchen, I will have a white, oak, and grey palette.


photos via {livingetc, graham&green}

Once you have an idea of color, style, and placement, the first step in creating this amazing look would be to hunt and find the perfect table and chairs. Other items that MAKE a kitchen for me are the little nuances around the countertops. I love going into someone's home for the first time, and seeing what they choose to display on their counters, whether it be a fun cookie jar, a bread box, a fruit stand, electric mixer, or maybe nothing at all.
In my kitchen, my favorite countertop item is my fruit stand from Pottery Barn.


I love coming home from the grocery store, cleaning off my fruit, and putting in it's place on the stand. Before I thought to buy a tiered stand, I would put my fruit in a bread bowl in the center island. This was an okay idea, but sometimes fruit would get lost at the bottom, and by the time we got down to it, there would be a slimy, moldy mess.

What is your favorite kitchen find? Would love to hear what you love about your kitchen.