What's better on a snow day than having some new shelves to style?!! Yes, I did say snow day! It's always exciting here in Dallas when we get snow, it happens so rarely. Well, not the last two years! We had such a huge amount last year that we all thought it would be a while before it snowed again. It's not alot, and it's not sticking, but this is a really nice treat!
This is what our little kitchen nook wall looked like after I put away our Christmas tree
And look now!
These shelves have been hanging around here for a while. I picked them up at the thrift ages ago, not really having a plan for them, but figured we would use them somehow, someday.
I'm liking my kitchen theme of red and black, with glass and silver thrown in for sparkle. Kind of pre-Valentine.
Our chippy green garden table is still in the kitchen for now. It's not the perfect size for this spot, but it's a great temporary fix while I decide what I want here permanently. Another table? A hutch? A bookcase?
Anyhow, these shelves really have breathed new life into this spot. I love the visual height they add. I think I'm going to enjoy having an extra spot to do a little seasonal decorating. And the best part . . . I didn't spend a dime! I just shopped the house and pulled out a few items that were stored in the china cabinet. Well, I guess you could count the $9 I spent for the shelves last year.
This sweet windmill embroidery has been around a long time. I remember buying it at the thrift back when I had my shop in 2002. The frame was from a junk heap in Canton. If I had painted it white, it would have sold right away, but I just didn't want to! I guess I must have really wanted it for my kitchen all along.
Vintage buttons in a maple syrup bottle. Why not?
I have something else new, too! See that little button, over there on the right? Yep, I finally broke down and figured out how to add a Google Friend Connect button. Several folks had asked, and said it would be easier to follow me this way, so I have just added it. It would make me super happy to see some smiling faces over there! Please do be my friend, won't you?!
Thank you for stopping by to see me! I'm joining Susan today for Metamorphosis Monday, Carrie's Amaze Me Monday, Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday and Kim's Boring to Better at Savvy Southern Style. I'm also joining Cindy's Show and Tell Friday and Courtney's Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage. I'll come by and visit you all, too!
Update: I'm also linking to Kim's Wow Us Wednesday, Favorites of 2011 Party
xoxo,
Andrea
Wow, great impact to your new kitchen wall. Love it! I have a similar blank spot in my kitchen, you've given me a new idea for what to put there. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenny | January 09, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Love your display. the 2 tiered plate stand is adorable...and I WANT your b&w checked plate - love it!!
Posted by: patti @ pandora's Box | January 09, 2011 at 07:14 PM
Love all that gingham - especially black! Sweet transformation!
Posted by: Janelle | January 09, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Oh how perfect for your kitchen. I always love little shelves. You've styled them perfectly.
I'm off to post your button. :)
Posted by: Stacey | January 09, 2011 at 07:47 PM
Guess I should read more carefully. I thought you had a button to post on my blog. I might just copy your header.
Posted by: Stacey | January 09, 2011 at 07:50 PM
Your new shelves look great and you've styled them wonderfully. I'm new to your blog and really like it!
Posted by: Paula | January 09, 2011 at 07:57 PM
This is just precious! I love those shelves and how you have your cute things displayed! Great job!
Posted by: Sharlotte | January 09, 2011 at 08:09 PM
I love what you've done. It all looks wonderful. Love the colors.
I am a new follower.
I'd love for you to visit me and follow if you wish. :)
Have a great week,
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | January 09, 2011 at 08:20 PM
I like your shelves and the pretty arrangement you have displayed on each. Big difference.
Rita @MAY DAYS
Posted by: Rita May | January 09, 2011 at 08:20 PM
Andrea, I have the same type of area in my kitchen. Thanks for the great idea, your area looks perfect and I love all of your displays.
Posted by: Miss Char | January 09, 2011 at 08:23 PM
Love your shelves and arrangement. I enjoyed the visit and I will be back!
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
Posted by: Beckie | January 09, 2011 at 08:27 PM
I love the look of the shelves there. Great for displaying.
Posted by: Kim | January 09, 2011 at 08:29 PM
Oh, how wonderful your shelves look! They really make an impact on your walls and you've decorated them so perfectly!! :)
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | January 09, 2011 at 08:45 PM
Lovely! The shelves are a great find....and only $9 for all of them? Sweet deal!
Posted by: Katie | January 09, 2011 at 09:56 PM
Fabulous use of the space!
I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party
Amaze Me Monday Blog Party
Posted by: Carrie | January 10, 2011 at 05:55 AM
Looks like that wall was just made for your shelves! What a pretty display-enjoy:@)
Posted by: Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud | January 10, 2011 at 06:16 AM
It's Boring to Better, Thrifty to Chic and So-so to Stunning! Great job!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
Posted by: Susan Freeman | January 10, 2011 at 09:56 AM
This turned out so very pretty!! I LOVE it!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | January 10, 2011 at 04:58 PM
Wow...what a difference that made! It looks great with all the red, white and black! Great job!
Posted by: Sue | January 10, 2011 at 05:11 PM
I love it all. The little table is wonderful and the shelf is absolutely fabulous. I love the arrangement you've created on it and the table. Beautiful vignettes. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Stunning. Hugs, Marty
Posted by: Marty@A Stroll thru Life | January 10, 2011 at 05:53 PM
Andrea, I absolutely love it! The colors, everything! I'll always be your friend.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Kula | January 10, 2011 at 06:48 PM
I love your shelves.. they add a perfect touch to the wall and the things you put on them are the icing on the cake.. great job. My son said it was quite cold there right now too..
Posted by: marlis | January 10, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Wow...nice job!!! It all looks wonderful, and what fun you'll be having in the months ahead!!!
Posted by: sweet violets | January 10, 2011 at 11:13 PM
I LOVE your shelves, Andrea! They fit great in this spot; great price, too! I love the way you've decorated them and I'll bet you will have fun doing that throughout the year. I also love that lamp with the toile shade on your counter.
Posted by: Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions | January 11, 2011 at 07:15 AM
Wow. That is amazing, what a transformation! Great props!
Posted by: abby jenkins | January 11, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Those look super Andrea -- it reads yellow and black which always is a great combination. And your objects are super there, too. Best from Jane (your next-door neighbor on BNOP this week).
Posted by: Jane F @ Atticmag | January 11, 2011 at 01:50 PM
Andrea the shelves and the colors are simply gorgeous! Wow! I just adore how you arranged everything. I'm going to have to study each picture for more inspiration.
Amazing job on the entire wall.
Stop by and follow my blog so I can follow along on yours as well. I would love to have you join me sweet friend. You're always welcome anytime!
Many blessings to you in 2011!
Warmly, ~Melissa :)
Posted by: Melissa's Heart and Home | January 11, 2011 at 06:40 PM
Love it! Everything looks great. I'm a sucker for a jar of buttons. I really need to get my own started. :)
Posted by: Crystal | January 11, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Your shelves really dressed up that area. Gorgeous.
Posted by: Donnie | January 11, 2011 at 06:47 PM
Thank you! I'm excited to follow yours as well. I'm adding you to my blog roll now too.
Have a wonderful evening!
~Melissa :)
Posted by: Melissa's Heart and Home | January 11, 2011 at 06:49 PM
Andrea, thanks so much for linking this up this week. I still love this new look.
Posted by: Kim | January 11, 2011 at 06:52 PM
How wonderful to get all that extra storage. The shelves look very pretty too....Christine
Posted by: Christine | January 11, 2011 at 07:04 PM
What beautiful shelves! I posted about shelves, too but you're way ahead of me! Mine are still empty! You've given me some good ideas! ♥
Posted by: Lavender Dreams | January 11, 2011 at 07:18 PM
That is the cutest shelves and table ever!!!
Posted by: jennifer | January 11, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Your blog is wonderful too, btw!!! Happy new follower!!!
Posted by: jennifer | January 11, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Those shelves look so great. That turned into the greatest display.
Posted by: Nita@ModVintageLife | January 11, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Hi Andrea,
I love your new shelves, and not just because you are using my favorite color scheme either! Your have done a beautiful job styling them too.
Have a great day!
Sue
Posted by: Sue | January 12, 2011 at 10:05 AM
Your new shelves are perfect in this space. And, the way you've "dressed" them is wonderful. Love the tiered stand, too, with the pops of red on the plates! Take care.
Posted by: Becca@Adventures in Decorating | January 12, 2011 at 02:54 PM
Your shelves look perfect in this spot, Andrea! I love how you have displayed the pretty dishes and and that cute two tiered stand! I love this!
XO,
Jane
Posted by: Jane | January 14, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Hi Andrea- your kitchen nook looks just darling. The shelves are perfect and all your pretties look lovely there! Loving those poppy plates too! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
Posted by: courtney | January 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM
So perfect! I love how there is silver on each shelf. Your eye for spacing is just great. Those shelves were meant to be there.
Posted by: Lori | January 16, 2011 at 07:46 AM
Wonderful!!! I love the shelves and the fabulous displays....
Hugs,
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ The Comforts of Home and Lavender Hill Studio | January 16, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Loving your display! It turned out great!
Posted by: Pamela | January 16, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Wow! A girl after my own heart! I love me some black toile with red accents!! Super cute kitchen pics. I am a new follower!
Posted by: Traci | January 16, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Just adorable! It does look like you are paying homage to Valentines without being over-the-top. Black, white & red -- so perfect, so fresh. Great job!
CAS
Posted by: Carol | January 16, 2011 at 12:39 PM
The shelves and the vignettes you created are fabulous! I am your newest follower.
Hugs,
Sherry
Posted by: Sherry @ No Minimalist Here | January 16, 2011 at 01:20 PM
It's beautiful! I'm glad I came over from Kims Savvy Southern Style.
Posted by: Pondside | January 16, 2011 at 04:42 PM
What pretty sheleves! I love the tureen and the toile lamp shade! My favs...the Old Britain Castles china...perfect! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie
Posted by: Confessions of a Plate Addict | January 17, 2011 at 10:14 PM
I love this spot and how you've added all the pretties.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Posted by: Shelia | March 25, 2011 at 08:49 AM
The shelves did a great help to lift up the mood on that corner. And the furniture didn’t fail to accent it perfectly. Those plates are really beautiful and that bottle of buttons worked with it swiftly!
Posted by: Jackson Gaydosh | August 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Great Kitchen AND Beautiful Shelves!!! Love it!!! I'd love for you to share this at Overflowing with Creativity
XO, Aimee
Posted by: Aimee - ItsOverflowing | December 28, 2011 at 08:39 AM
Thanks for sharing this again. I still love what you did.
Posted by: Kim | December 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM
I love the shelves! You have decorated them so pretty.
Dee
Posted by: Dee | December 29, 2011 at 09:31 AM