Challenge Accepted: Art in the Kitchen

Last week Brandy challenged all of us to get creative in the kitchen and add some life through art. I spent some time brainstorming on how I could add some more personality to my own kitchen and here's what I came up with. It's far from being finished but I am pretty happy with how it's all coming together.

First, I started with the easiest thing, adding art in to your open shelf displays. Before, I only had dishes and collectibles here but once I added this little painting, everything came together!

Next step were the walls on my main kitchen wall. This is a little more difficult because I really don't have a lot of wall space to work with. 

Here are my ideas so far. I could hang some really pretty vintage plates (which I don't have yet) to add some color to that wall. Or, I do have some really cool vintage wooden tennis racquets that I could hang here. I think the rustic factor would be awesome but I really would like some color, soooo I am still thinking on this one.

Next up, the breakfast nook:

Again, this was difficult because of all the windows. However, there is a lot of trim work between the windows so....

I just decided to hang something right over the windows! The scale is a little too small though so I will be on the hunt for the perfect piece. I also added this large painting to my trunk in the corner. I really like the color it adds. 

And my Fiddle Leaf Fig tree likes it too ;)

For a little more color on the fireplace, I added this old street sweeper brush that Brandy and I found at Canton. Elle seems to like it.

And finally, the only actual wall space I have in the kitchen is this little space. I found this vintage needlepoint at an estate sale. It's perfect because my husband comes from a little fruit tree farming town in California!

Well, there you have it. This is all I could come up with in a short time but I will be on the look out for some more art to add to the kitchen. What do you have hanging in your kitchen? Send us pics, we would love to see it, and maybe even post some! jessica@twineinteriors.com

~Jessica

Where is the Love?

It's almost Valentine's Day so I thought I would share some of the stuff that I'm loving right now...

First up are these adorable little clay houses from Orly Design. She has all different colors and words. I purchased these "Love" houses to go on top of a cake I am baking for a friend's engagement party this weekend. 

And speaking of cake toppers....

I LOVE this!! If was getting married again I would totally use this, well, I really just need another wedding, the husband is perfect!

 (side note: how perfect that Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of All" just came on while I am typing this post. Now, I am definitely getting lovey dovey, just a little weird that it's over home accessories.)

It's no secret that fiddle leaf figs are the it tree right now. I just LOVE mine and here's a hint, if you can't afford those beautiful 6-footers you see in all the mags just give yours a little height with something else, like this old trunk I used. 

I've loved Henry for a while now but this Valentines he's got a whole new do. This is one of those cool street sweepers Brandy and I found at Canton soooo while it's waiting for it's new purpose it can adorn Henry for the Holiday. 

Instagram is one of my favs but now that I discovered FoxGram these little magnets are slowly taking over my fridge.

LOVING our little Twine totes. It's the perfect addition to my inspiration board. 

I've been pinning a lot of art gallery collected looks lately and decided to try it in my office. I am really loving how it's all coming together. Still some more work to do though, didn't you notice that awesome white modern art that says 18"x18"? I really need to find something to fill that frame soon!

These amazing tree ring paintings have been on my fav list for a long time, we're talking years. Someday I'll have a set in my entry but for now, eat your heart out!

I LOVE Casa Ole's green dip. In fact, sadly, this is where my sister and I would often request our birthday dinners when we could've gone anywhere. They used to also have this amazing ice cream thing with cinnamon crisps on it that they would give you for your bday? Do they still do that? 

Anyways, I was ecstatic to find this recipe on Pinterest and don't worry, I tested it out already for you and it's just as yummy as my 9th Birthday when I almost choked to death on cheese enchiladas. But the green dip made it all worth it!

I LOVE chambray shirts, of course! They go with everything and are so easy to dress up or down. Add some polka dots and I am hooked. Buy this now, it's on sale. I paid full price, blast.

Well, there you have it. A completely random list of some things I am totally LOVING right now. Do you love them too?

~Jessica