Day 30: The Happy Kitchen Project: Recipe for A HAPPY KITCHENTake a measure of fresh food, mix with a full cup each of comfort, warmth and cheer, sprinkle with laughter, add plenty of love and personality, and fold in the memories!IngredientsAn abundance of beverages such as lemonade, tea, coffee or wine and spirits
A plethora of nibbles for hungry guests
Use Fresh Herbs whenever possible.
Add a touch of warmth with an area rug or floor mat
Blend...
Day 26: Happy Kitchen Project: Kitchen AccessoriesWe are on to the final week of our âHappy Kitchen Projectâ which means we are down to our final few posts about âhappy kitchensâ. Weâve talked about many different ways to inject that âhappyâ vibe into your space and many different recipes and ideas to turn your kitchen into your favourite room where you can gather to create memories with family and friends.The final touches to any space are the accessories. This is...
Day 24: The Happy Kitchen Project: Decorating with FlowersNothing says happy more than flowers! Fresh flowers bring new life and energy to any space and remind us that we are all beautiful, living beings. Flowers always delight the senses, while adding colour and fragrance to any kitchen.Flowers are inviting and welcoming and always evoke a positive emotional response.So brighten up your space with fresh-cut flowers for that Happy Kitchen vibe we have been working towards.Flowers also add a personal touch!...
Day 22: Happy Kitchen Project: Floating Candle FunA really cute and easy way to make your kitchen happy is to use good ole mason jars, some floating candles (from the dollar store), some water and a bunch of colourful objects that make you or your children happy. Mix them all together and viola you have instant happy. Use the mason jar as a mini art gallery for your imagination. Think about what adds colour and interest to your table, both...
Day 20: Happy Kitchen Project: Painting OmbrĂ© ChairsSo far on our month long âhappy kitchen projectâ journey we have had recipes and colours and accessories and how to shop for your pantry and tea towels and vintage findsâŠWell, you get it- weâve covered a LOT! Check it out here if you havenât yet.But what about furniture? Last February Tina and I went to Victoria for a media workshop run by @moonrisecreative. We had the pleasure of visiting Leslie Shewringâs studio...
Day 18: Happy Kitchen Project: Placemats Anyone? DIYWeâve been blogging about the Happy Kitchen Project this month, and are having so much fun collaborating with Mandi from @chewsylovers. Weâve been alternating days for a month long blogging stint about how to inject your kitchen with that happiness vibe we all crave.So how do you set your happy kitchen table?Placemats can be a great, fun and creative way to express your individuality. We came across these amazing placemats made by a...
Day 16: Happy Kitchen Project: The Beloved ApronSo? How have you been enjoying our #happykitchenproject collaboration with @chewsylovers? Weâre having so much fun coming up with ideas and DIYs on how to make your kitchen the best and happiest room in your house! Sure hope youâre having fun! Gotta say I was loving Mandiâs ideas in her last post on easy breakfast potatoes. I canât wait to read what she comes up with next.For our post today weâre going to...
Day 14: Happy Kitchen Project: Fun Finger FoodMandi of Chewsy Lovers is a professional cook. I have always admired people, like Mandi, who can take command of their kitchens and prepare a meal with so little effort. But, like many of you, Brooke and I have to put dinner on the table while working and juggling a whole host of activities. Innovative meals, for me, are usually not an option when trying to get dinner on the table. Inevitably, I...
Day 12: Happy Kitchen Project: Kitchen TextilesThis might just be my favourite part of any design work. I LOVE textiles!! They can just add so much personality into any space but a kitchen doesnât have as many opportunities to use textiles so you have to make them count! It is nice to bring fabrics into the kitchen as it is a hard working space that has only hard surfaces and textures. Bringing in a little softness can go a long...
Day 10 Happy Kitchen Project: Vintage ShoppingOne of my favourite things to do when I travel is to visit flea markets, vintage shops and thrift stores. You may well wonder WHY do I do this. Well, I think it is part of my tourist curiosity. It is part of really exploring a place in that it tells us something about the city we are visiting. I bought my favourite cut glass vase for $5.00 from the Good Will in Santa Barbara. I...
