"Gather ye rose-buds while ye may." Robert Herrick

"Gather ye rose-buds while ye may." Robert Herrick

Hello Friends!

Friends, Romans, countrymen...y'all. Foodies, gardeners, artists and collectors - let's gather together to share and possibly learn a thing or two in the mix.

Donna Baker

Monday, December 16, 2013

Found A New Home


I recently did a kitchen remodel in my little house in Tulsa.  It hadn't been remodeled in at least 50 years.  My hats off to all the designers and decorators out there.  What a hard job you have.  Though I have been subscribing to all the design and decorating magazines for about 40 years, (I was only 2 when I started), choosing colors, tiles, appliances, lighting and even hinges and floor registers is stressful to me.  And, doing it from long distance at the farm  made it even harder. And, on a budget, I might add.  My head was swimming to put it nicely.  

I do love it now.  I bought this box of Parisian dishware two years ago; it has Saint Germain des Pres printed on the side (which is where we stayed last time in Paris), but I really didn't have anywhere to put them. They remained closeted.  After the remodel, the dishes finally found a new home on a little white cafe table under a window.
I have told my husband he can't use them.  In fact, I wasn't happy when I went up this past weekend and saw his coffee machine out on top of the counter. Oh well...

13 comments:

Ry @ Sotto Il Monte Vineyards said...

Love the little cups. Would really like to see what you have done with your kitchen. The tile looks beautiful!

trash talk said...

I feel the same way about the toaster...lol! Such a cute set and yes...I too want to see the finished remodeling!
Deb

Willow said...

Glad the dishes are out of hiding .
Ha ha Donna looks like those mugs are just calling for some coffee ~ ca't blame a guy for trying !

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new kitchen! From the looks of your tile that kitchen has to be awesome. I love the dishes too!

Terra said...

Those cups are very stylish, I like them.

Amanda Summer said...

From the little I can see in the photo, the kitchen remodel must be lovely. Having personal touches like these dishes is what makes a space special. 50 years is a long time for a kitchen! Enjoy your new space and the holidays that will be lovingly cooked for in it ~ xo

Sunday Taylor said...

Love your new dishes. And congratulations on a new kitchen! Isn't it wonderful to have the right space for your collections. Happy Holidays!

It's Just Dottie said...

It has been so much fun sharing the last year with you. I can hardly wait to see what you are up to in 2014.
Merry Christmas, Dottie

La Table De Nana said...

Oh you made me laugh:) About the coffee machine..
And Donna..I have loved this set ever since I first saw it..I bet it looks so good on that table..
What fun a remodel..:)And the remodel matches the Bistro set to a T:)
Love it..
Happy New Year~

How precocious you were at 2:)

Kirsten Steen said...

Gorgeous, Donna, both the tile and the dishes! Made me giggle too!

Daisy said...

Congratulations on your beautiful new kitchen! Now, who was it again who did that work for you??? Love you for who you are and your amazing creativity!

Daisy said...

Love those dishes and loved Paris with you! Now, who was it that did that kitchen work for you? Hope you are enjoying the space. Happy New Year!

donna baker said...

My dearest Daisy, our dear, talented, Renaissance man Matt remodeled my kitchen and if all you 30 something girls out there could see him, you'd beat a path to his door as he's single, no kids though he loves them, and such a wonderful person.