Saturday, December 18, 2010

my kitchen is d-o-n-e, done!

THE BEFORE
Hello folks! My galley, galley kitchen cabinets in Bay Fog by Kilz ( I used Purdy paintbrushes and lots of primer, etc.) is done! Complete! What a difference. It's bright, cheery and makes me feel like I'm in my little cottage by the sea where I can walk out my front door and ride my old rusty green bike, with a wire basket on the front holding a good book and my beach chair on my back. Nothing fancy here folks, just new paint from dreary brown to happy and bright! 
Have you done any new makeovers, small or big, that make you smile ;)? Enjoy the pics. ;)

Now

Before You Look

Keep in Mind

This is Boston Bee

Simple

As

Things

Can

BEE

No

Granite

No

Farmer's Sink (yet;)

It's

Just

Color

and
I LOVE IT!! It's AMAZING what paint can do!

Color After - The throw rug I LOVE! It's from Cottage Home in Maine

No staging here...My antique basket is full of breads on top of that very mini microwave! The microwave was free and brand new and we still haven't replaced it. Got to love FREE things!
Notice that there is NO snow outside that window yet. I'm really hoping for it.

This summer watch out because that ugly tile is out of here and is being replaced with white beadboard! My aprons hang on the wall next to my FREE chalkboard. The apron with the roses was my Nana's that my Mom found! I still remember my Nana wearing it (xoxo).

in simplicity,

7 comments:

  1. Alyssa, that is an amazing transformation....xxx

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  2. Congrats, Alyssa! I've been waiting for a new remodel for years! Maybe this is the year for us! Inspirational!

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  3. That doesn't look so simple to me! But then I'm horrid with paint. It's bright and light and beautiful, Alyssa! And just in time for Christmas.
    Brenda

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  4. You must be so happy, it looks fabulous! Have a Merry Christmas with your new kitchen. sandi

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  5. hi alyssa,

    i ADORE this post because i can relate. all of my home makeovers have all been about paint. i added green hardware, too! beautiful job. be proud and celebrate!

    warmest wishes for a cozy, happy and healthy holiday from my cottage to yours ~

    xo
    elyse

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  6. It's amazing what paint and a lot of hard work can accomplish! So glad you got it done before Christmas! I love how it looks!

    Merry Christmas!

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  7. Hi! The wonders of paint never cease to amaze me. Beautiful transformation! :) I've got an 1800s in Maine stop by sometime to check it out if you have a moment. Always fun to find another New Englander in blogland! :)

    Visiting from TLC 2010 re-do party...

    Alison
    http://welcomesunshinehome.blogspot.com/

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I read every sweet comment and thank you for enjoying boston bee. health, love, creativity, and happiness to you ;)Alyssa