How to Decorate Your Kitchen!

Hey hey! I want to show you a work in progress - my kitchen! 

I love my kitchen, but decorating it is sort of a pain 

because there isn't much wall or counter space. 

This is not a major reno - just a little accessorizing on a budget!

Everything is already nice, neutral, and in good shape ... 

hmm, sounds like a starting point!

The challenge becomes, 

"How do I add color and personality to this space

while keeping it functional and not full of clutter?" 

Taking pictures of the area was my solution.

You know how sometimes a picture of something

reveals things you didn't notice when you were right in front of it?

Like outfits you thought were flattering ... or does that only happen to me ;-)

I took pics of my kitchen and
used a free iPhone app, Aviary, to help me see what I'd missed! 

I used the "draw" function to circle the "empty" or "problem" zones,
and used "text" to add little notes about what I'd like to see there.

Like this!





All those dishes are clean ... just keeping it real!



Cool, huh?

•  What if decorating is not your talent?

Text or email those pics to a friend or family member who does have "the touch," and see what they suggest!

• What if you don't have an iPhone? 

Take digital pictures and open them in MS Paint, where you can also use "draw" and "text" options to highlight areas.

Taking and critiquing pictures of your space could also guide your shopping for a project!
I hate having a vague idea of what I am looking for,
and really don't want to waste money on duds that turn out wrong.
Just a quick look at my "cheat sheet" pics, and problem solved :-)

I've actually already made a few changes to my kitchen, inspired by my pics,
using either things I already had (woohoo!) or got for a little of nothing!
You'll have to check out my changes in the next update!


This week, I'm partying with:

Met Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings - The Heart of Your Home
Make It Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Mod Mix Monday @ Mod Vintage Life
Sunny Simple Monday @ Sunny Simple Life 
 Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life
The Scoop @ Cedar Hill Ranch 
Terrific Tuesdays @ Adventures of a DIY Mom
Get Your Craft On Tuesdays @ Today's Creative Blog
TOO cute Tuesdays @ Funky Polka Dot Giraffe
Tuesday's Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Anti-Procrastination Tuesday @ New Nostalgia
Penny Pinching Party @ The Thrifty Home
Works For Me Wednesdays @ We Are That Family
What I Whipped Up Wednesdays @ Sugar and Dots
Whatever Goes Wednesdays @ Someday Crafts 
Fluster's Creative Muster Link Party @ Fluster Buster
 Lil Luna Link Party @ Lil Luna 
Cast Party Wednesday @ Lady Behind The Curtain 
We Did It Wednesday @ Sew Much Ado
What's It Wednesdays @ Ivy and Elephants 
Show and Share @ Southern Lovely  
Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop @ Ducks 'n a Row 
Party Time @ The 36th Avenue

Hookin Up with HoH @ House of Hepworths
Thrifty to Nifty @ A Jennuine Life
Time Travel Thursday @ The Brambleberry Cottage
All Things Thursday Link-Up @ All Things With Purpose
Catch a Glimpse Party @ A Glimpse Inside
Thursday's Treasures @ Chocolate Chocolate and More! 
Open House Party @ No Minimalist Here
Thursday's Treasures @ Recipes For My Boys
Loves on a Thursday @ Imprintalish