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Friday, May 29, 2009

My Other Kitchen Island

Well you all know that I can't leave anything in the same place for long and I don't think I have ever showed you my kitchen with the dresser island in it?? I love the dresser in here cause as you can see it is a small kitchen and I can store my cookware in the drawers so it works great for extra storage. I have it angled here so you can see it better, it's usually straight. I painted it a light pink and added the rose appliques, I want to get some towel bars to add to the side and back if it to hang some pretty dishtowels on, as a matter of fact I found some the other day at Marshall's but the registers went down and I couldn't buy them so I'll have to go back and get them. You can see I put up my red checked curtains for Summer, I thought they looked cute but I don't know how long they will last, LOL! I hope everyone has a great weekend (;
Hugs~Kelly


59 comments:

Cindy said...

How clever! I love it! Would have never thought of doing a dresser there...but it works. Cool. Thanks for the inspiration.

-c
yapping cat

A Southern Rose said...

Kelly,
I love it! I like it better than the table too. Mostly because it is more functional with the drawers for storage. Also it looks taller and is easier to use. I wish than I had room for an island because I love this idea.
Hugs,
Lee Laurie

Angela said...

I absolutely LOVE this idea, so much so I had to show my hubby,,LOL...Red is my absolutely favorite colour. I love the touches you have in your kitchen....You inspire me girl!!

just a little bit shabby said...

Kelly, That is really cute and who doesn't like a little change once in awhile!
Sandy

Painter's Place said...

This is such a wonderful idea. You are so creative. I luv it!!!

Lisa~A Cottage To Me said...

What a great idea for your kitchen! I love it that your adding towel bars too!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Love it! I would love all the storage. I don't have room for one in my kitchen...but that is great!

Unknown said...

I love the dresser in your kitchen! My favorite piece of furniture! There are so many uses for dressers aren't there. Your house is darling. Krista

Just a little something from Judy said...

You continually amaze me with your ideas, creativity and changes that you make to your home. I love this new look, of course I loved the old look too!! You just have a way to inspiring me. Thanks!!

Bella Della said...

What a great idea! I love it.

Crystal said...

What a great idea! I love to change things around myself and this is gives me some ideas.
It was great to visit your blog again.
Thanks for sharing!

Brenda Pruitt said...

I have to move stuff around too, or I get bored. I love this. I've had my old sewing machine table as my kitchen island for a few months. But have been kind of itching to find something else. So I'm "shopping the house." Wish I had something that perfect.
Brenda

Karen Valentine said...

Hi There! I just found your blog while doing some hopping around. It's fabulous. I have thoroughly enjoyed myself. Thank you for sharing your lovely home and family (especially your fur kid) with the rest of us! I'll be adding you to my blog roll!!!

Karen
MyDesertCottage

Ree at Prairie Rose Cottage said...

O my Gosh! That is soooo cute! Love it!

Anonymous said...

Kelly that looks great. I recently found out that my grandmother used to rearrange the furniture once a week and so did my aunt so I get it honestly. See, I'm really not weird...LOL!!

I love the curtains because you have other touches of red in there and they look really really cute.

Have a great weekend.

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

Lisa said...

Such a cute idea! And SOOOO practical!

debi said...

I LOVE your dresser island!! What a wonderful idea! Your kitchen is sooooo lovely.

Allidink said...

That is so interesting. A dresser totally works in the kitchen LOL! Cute!

All the best,
Allison

June said...

Hi Kelly,
I love it! Yes, the drawers would be awesome for storage. I love your sweet cottage on wheels too!
Smiles,
June

Tanza said...

Hi Kelly,
What a great idea.. I just found your blog, and I can't get enough of your home.. Love it ALL !! You come up with the grandest ideas.. This dresser gave me an idea.. My whole kitchen is PINK.. I'm gonna think something up !! Great drawer space as well.. What an inspiration you are.. FUN!! Have a blessed week-end..hugs ~tea~

Donna Lynn said...

Kelly,
Your house is so beautiful, it makes me drool, your going have to send me one of those towels for my chin!!!!

Your such an inspiration, thanks for sharing,
Donna Lynn

Jill said...

I never thought of using a dresser as a kitchen island-- love the extra storage! I use a dresser as an entry table in my home. It's a great place to store shoes:)

Cottage Lifestyle said...

Love the idea and the ribbons on the jars give the jars a nice touch.

Joyce said...

Functional and cute and I love the curtains. I spy your pink mixer...great color for mixing in flour:)
Joyce

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Great idea Kelly! I love how you put the rose appliques on the dresser/island!
~Patti

aimee said...

i love your kitchen! it looks so warm and inviting. you have great tast:)
blessings,
aimee

Rochelle said...

Such a great idea! Love it! Thanks for inspiring me!

Jena Williams, Not So Shabby Interiors said...

Love it..such a great idea and will be used alot! Thanks for your great ideas!

One Shabby Old House said...

I love to see how you change things around. That looks awesome.
I like the red checked curtains too. Girl everything you touch is beautiful.
Hugs
Becky

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

Seriously cute, and PINK, Yeah! My favorite paint color lately... Your kitchen is lovely. I just painted a couple little tables this morning, getting ready to post them this afternoon, enjoy the weekend ~x0x0~Kathy Sweet Up-North Mornings.

Elyse said...

"greetings from kelly's island!" you did a beautiful job on that. you are very inspiring!!!

xo

Anonymous said...

The idea of a dresser for a island in the kitchen is fantastic! I love it!
Christina

Karin said...

I love your dresser island! My kitchen has a very similar layout to yours and I would have never thought of this ~ thanks for inspiring me! I love how you think outside of the box!

Karin

Anonymous said...

The dresser looks beautiful in your kitchen as an island. I like the touch of red too! Your blog is like candy - what a treat!

Teacup Lady (Sandy)

Connie said...

Kelly, I love the dresser in the kitchen. I have a sideboard that I use as my island. The table/chairs I use upstairs in my craftroom as a sewing table/puzzles/craft projects. I love your home - no matter what you do it looks awesome.

Hugs,
Connie

Ann at the Handley Bungalow said...

What a beautiful island! I want one in my kitchen! A great idea!

Sharon~heartsongs said...

I love that dresser. It looks great there. I have an old buffet painted white in my kitchen for the same purpose. It gives me extra counter space and storage. Much cheaper than additional cabinets and I like the looks better too.

Lori said...

Love it! Lori

Daisy Cottage said...

ooooh - love it!!
I wish I had room for an island in mine! That is wonderful!

xo,
Kim

Unknown said...

That is such a beautiful piece Kelly! You are so inspiring! I wonder if my kitchen is big enough to do that? You find such gorgeous pieces!!

Hugs,
Amy

joyh82 said...

I love it! What a great idea
and ideal for extra storage.

{Bellamere Cottage} said...

Dang......everything you do is sooooo cute! Love your new island.

Blessings,
Spencer

Simply Debbie said...

DEAR KELLY,
That is just awesome...I love it...hands down it is the most unique repurposed item I have seen since I have been blogging
What did you put on the top of the dresser? Is it painted or granite or what...
just beautiful.
I am now looking for a dresser
hugs
debbie

Margie said...

What a wonderfully clever idea! I love the color you painted it, and also your curtains! Goodness, I just LOVE LOVE LOVE your WHOLE kitchen. Ok, your WHOLE house! Tee hee!

Have a lovely day!
Margie :)

Anonymous said...

I Love LuLu and also your kitchen. I really enjoy lloking at how you mixed up things and they look great.

Janice In Missouri

A Petite Cottage said...

Wow! Very creative. It looks beautiful.

Miss Gracie's House said...

Very nice-the applique's turned out so nice...that is a great way to salvage a piece with a ruined top.
Rene'
Thanks for your sweet words or encouragement...sometimes I just get so overwhelmed. Better today...we're going on vacation!
TTYS

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly, Remember me?? well, after a long break I'm back. Gosh I love your kitchen island!! I love everything in your house!! You are such an inspiration. You truly deserved to be Cottage of the Month. Congrats!!!
Have a lovely weekend, Jannet

Velvet and Linen said...

Great idea, Kelly. I love that it's not permanent so you can change to something else any time you want.

xo
Brooke

cherry said...

OMIGOODNESS>.if that isn't adorable? I dont know what is!!!!!!!! I love it. cherry

LillyB said...

Fantasic Idea! You are so talented!!

Tins and Treasures said...

I love the look of your new island...so functional too. Have a great weekend. ~Natalie

Michelle, All Home and Love said...

It looks great! I noticed you moved the other island to the living room was it? Your new one looks like it belongs perfectly in there. I'm the same way, things get moved around all the time. Change is good! :)
~Michelle

PinkPeony said...

I love the idea of the dresser, gives you more work and storage. space

Stephenie said...

I just loooooooove your island..It looks so pretty in your kitchen..The color is amazing to...
You know I just looooove seeing pictures of you kitchen...
Stephenie

Debra Howard said...

I have a dresser that would make a perfect island but alas my kitchen just isn't roomy enough so I will admire yours. Well done.
Debbie

cottagechicgal said...

Your kitchen is to die for!!! It is absolutely yummy! Did you add the details to your cabinets? What a cute idea.You have inspired me.

Whosyergurl said...

What a GREAT idea!
I have that same rug beside the bed in my guest room. (Target?)
hugs,
Cheryl in IN
WHOSYERGURL

Bev said...

Lovely! what color paint did you use?