What does your happy look like?

Apparently, when it comes to kitchens, my happy is color, color and more color!  My new kitchen is on the petite side, and boasts the most *interesting* mauve-ish rust countertop I've ever seen.  I decided to embrace it and put some "BAM" and smiles in every nook and cranny.  My kitchen is my Thomas's English muffin, I tell you. 

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Here are a few of my favorite things...

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I've graduated from a cutting board to a cutting mat.  I should have purchased more than one of these, because when it wears out I will be so sad!

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My adorable garlic keeper was an eBay purchase a decade ago.  He is on the job now, and looks to be enjoying himself.

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Do I make fresh OJ for breakfast?  Uh, no.  But I do use this juicer to hold my coffee spoon, and the combination of these two items and colors makes my heart smile.  That is useful!

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This thrifted handmade strippy quilted placemat sits under my toaster to catch any stray crumbs.

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I found these adorable placemats at Ikea yesterday- 4 for $2.99!!  Sophie is going to love them!

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My old dish drainer was white with a white liner underneath.  The new space gets a red drainer and one of these handy dandy drying pads in bold turquoise!

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Rag rug from Target in front of the sink looks right at home with the dish rack ensemble.

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The garage door is off of the kitchen, and this sits in front of that door.  This little antique oval rug is so soft, and her red and purple colors equal a contented little sigh.

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So, back to the original question...  What does your happy look like?  Anything like mine?  Please leave a comment and share your thoughts!

 

Makeover Monday: 5/9

 For today's project, I rooted around in my stash of cotton yarn for the brightest colors I could find!

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I had so much fun making this nest set that I couldn't stop at my usual 3 bowls- I made 5!!  I call these my gypsy bowls, for their exotic and colorful nature.  Look for them in sosorosey sometime this week, or ask for a set made just for you.  I have PLENTY of yarn left, lol!

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I'm feeling a bit like that first photo of the yarn- somewhat frazzled and coming undone.  We had an amazing Mother's Day weekend; having the chance to spend time being a mother with my mother was really special.  But, whenever we go away- even for a weekend- it takes a little time to get back in the groove. 

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I realized today that Sophie only has a month left of preschool.  That means *I* only have a month left before summer vacation!  So, in an effort to get things done that need getting done, I have appointments this week for Sophie's dentist, an oil change, and my hair.  Next weekend I'm off again- this time to Frederick, MD.  I'll have my semiannual shop-til-you-drop, eat-and-drink-til-you-bust, talk-til-you're hoarse overnight with my best gal pal.  I'll also bring a few goodies to restock the shelves at The Muse.  More on that later in the week!

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Enough about me- what's new with YOU?  Any special thrift finds or projects?  Did you have a wonderful Mother's Day?  Do leave a comment and share!  Hope you have a happy, happy week... I'll be back to regular blogging as soon as I have dug myself out from under this mountain of laundry :)