heads or tails of everything that was offered.
ALL of the speakers and presenters were simply awe-inspiring – starting on the first morning with John and Sherry of
Young House Love.
also known as
I will post a few other pics this coming week, and I am sure
you will see any number of posts about this event.
(*disclosure – if you see several pics of me imbibing in red wine
in more than one of these pics, let me just say I have
a weakness.) 🙂
I met some of my fave bloggers such as Rhoda, and
Kim at Savvy Southern Style,
Julia with Hooked on Houses and Kari at Thistlewood Farms.
But, most of all I got to meet
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch.
Yay me!
“de-red-ify” my home.
soothing tones of Blues.
Here is how it all began about 8 years ago…
When we bought this home, it had solid wood
cabinetry which the “DIY” Homeowner had
“crackled” with this horrid application gone wrong.
Cabinetry Murder 101.
*( for the record, when attempting to make decisions about cabinetry color, do as I say and not as I do.
DO NOT apply color directly to cabs as your painter will
NOT be amused.) 🙂
This is the beautiful green color they were painted.
The center cabinet doors were removed to create
a niche were I could display my lovelies.
Then I got a strong hankering for RED.
(hankering: noun – Southern slang,
a very strong desire for something that eats at your soul
until you get what you want.)
my niche – again.
(poor niche, it will need Niche Therapy to deal with all of its personality changes)
But, everything seems to have come full circle again and I am back to white cabinets.
(albeit not horribly done crackle finish)
Glass Canisters, a White Platter, my favorite White Rooster,
Blue and White Hydrangeas…
and a French wire basket.
Simple. Understated. Fresh.
Blue and White.
for all their years of service and happiness they provided.
I am joining:
Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for
Met Monday
Mary at Boogieboard Cottage for
Masterpiece Monday
Marty at A Stroll Thru Life for
Tablescape Tuesday
Linda at Coastal Charm for
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
and
my new Haven friend, Kim
at Savvy Southern Style for
Wow Us Wednesday.
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
So glad you had fun at Haven and so glad you got to see Deb again, I loved the pic of the two of you. I am totally in love with you white cabinets. I think they look fabulous and if you get an itch for color again, just leave the cabinets white and paint the walls. They are stunning and your new color scheme is beautiful. Hugs, Marty
View CommentLinda says
Wow!! I like red but…
View CommentI love the cabinets now. Your colour scheme is lovey.
Gretchen says
I love your cabinets white! White is just so fresh and new looking.
I also loved our time together at Haven and I’m so glad I got to spend time with you.
View CommentLinda (Nina's Nest) says
Funny, I have been doing the same thing…getting rid of the red. I think that I will bring in some accents or pillows on my light colored furniture in the fall and Christmas, but otherwise, it’s white, tan, blue (with touches of green) for me! I love that new look in your kitchen! Linda
View CommentKim @ Savvy Southern Style says
I wish we lived close to each other. We would have a blast!
Looking forward to the reveal.
Miss you!
View Commentchateau chic says
Your cabinets look so fresh in their whites. A nice change. Blue and white has to be my all time favorite combination.
View CommentMary Alice
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
I think you should embrace this change, Barb. We all go through it. I shudder to think how I decorated years ago as a young newlywed. Let me just say, geese were involved and it wasn’t pretty. I have found that as I have gotten older, I like a more simple look. While I love all my “things”, I can’t stand to have them all out anymore. So I try to rotate. I’ve also gone for a lighter look. It helped to move into a new home that already had lighter walls and light cabinets, so I just went with it.
It sounds like you had a great time just meeting other bloggers! I think the seminars were a bonus! I’ve already marked my online calendar for next year to make sure I look into going.
View CommentLaura from Top This Top That says
I saw nothing wrong with the way the cabinets were 8 years ago when you moved in! 🙂
View CommentPS- all your transformations and color changes were great.
Justabeachkat says
Hi Barb!
Thanks so much for your visit and comment. I hope you’ll visit me again. It’s fun getting to meet other bloggers, isn’t it. Looks like we have Rhoda in common. She’s such a sweet gal. I’ve sure enjoyed myself here. Love your blog.
Hugs,
View CommentKat
Julia @ Hooked on Houses says
Hooray! I can leave a comment on your lovely blog now. Thanks for changing the settings, Barb.
I went through a long “red phase” myself, and I loved it. I still like red, but I went more neutral with my house a few years ago. Now I’m wanting more color again. Guess it’s impossible to keep me happy! Just always looking to change things up a bit. Ha.
So glad we had a chance to meet at Haven!! 🙂
View CommentRamblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says
Looking good! Can’t wait to see the final reveal! 🙂
View CommentSherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Barb, I love the new Look! Blue and white is a timeless combination.
View CommentKaren says
Haven sounds like a blast. I like the new direction your home is going. Blue and white is classic and beautiful, it was also my mom’s favorite color combo. Thanks so much for visiting me.
View CommentHeidi @ Decor & More says
Hi Barb! Love this post — so true that we can EMBRACE the journey of decorating our homes (and redecorating and redecorating) as our taste evolves. And your white non-crackled cabs are beautiful. 🙂
View CommentLoved meeting you at Haven!
xo Heidi
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
BARB!!! Wasn’t Haven just the best! Such an environment of support and camaraderie for all bloggers! SO happy to have had the opportunity to meet you in person. 🙂
View CommentShirley@Housepitality Designs says
I love the kitchen white….so fresh and beautiful…I must say that it looks wonderful in person!!….
View CommentCynthia says
It sounds and looks like you had a great time. Good for you.
Great pictures I enjoyed them all.
Cynthia
View CommentBudget Design Girl says
Barb,
I can not tell you how much i enjoyed talking to you, and getting to know you at Haven! You are a crack up!!
Your home is gorgeous, and I love that you followed your “new” instincts to make changes to your decor. I think every 5 to 10 years we all get the itch to make dramatic changes, and yours look AMAZING!
I will certainly be following you and everything you do, my friend!!
xo-Lisa
View CommentSuzy says
I loved hearing about the transition of your taste, Barb. It was very eye opening when I realized that the same thing was going on for myself. The new color palette in your home is just beautiful. You’re doing a great job pulling it all together. I am so OVER my red’s and golds’, but alas, they are here to stay til the next house. 😉 Sure do hope I’m able to attend Haven next year. I’m glad to hear that you had a great time!
View CommentLizabeth @ Infuse With Liz says
Your post was amusing to read! I think I’m in the same boat as you about changing colors. I’m in the gold/olive/green vein right now and have been “hankering” for a newer feel too! Perhaps gravitating towards blue is natural after having those warm earth tones. I’ll probably make the transfer to the new look and then want another change! You have so much bravery to paint your cabinets. I couldn’t do it! I have to say though your other colors looked great so no matter what direction you’ve gone you’ve done a great job.
View CommentThe Haven conference sounds like fun. You are lucky to have a community event like that. I’d love to meet Susan too!
Audrey-eleganteconomies.blogspot.com says
Love your changes! I haven’t had the courage to change my reds and yellows….your giving me a hankering, too!
View CommentShelia says
Hi Barb! Oh, it sounds like you had a marvelous time at Haven! I’d love to go to something like this one day. I’m sure I’d be the oldest one there! 🙂
View CommentNow I loved your kitchen painted red and I loved the green cabinets and I’m really loving the white. I think white kitchens are so homey and clean looking. Mine is tiny and white! Oh, I did have red walls in my kitchen for over 6 years! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉