I can honestly say that the way she displayed her vintage items encouraged me to get my vintage things up and out of their boxes and display them in my home. Before that, I was a closet antique lover.
So to be asked to be part of Kim's My Favorite Room series is pretty wild! But what room to pick? After much thought, I decided on my kitchen. Before you go thinking I am some extraordinary cook or something, you must know that Stouffer's frozen lasagna is about the only thing that sees the inside of my oven. The reason I love this room has nothing to do with cooking and everything to do with it having so much of ME in the room.
I like vintage items and get high from the thrill of the hunt, so I attend my fair share of estate sales, thrift stores and yard sales. Some would say more than my fair share. A lot of those finds end up being displayed in the kitchen.
For instance, my enamel top cabinet that I bought at a garage sale for $20 a few years ago. It came in the back door, I set it down here and it's been in the same spot every since.
The top drawer holds my take-out menus, so I can't see moving it anywhere else soon.
A vase, camera and bird salt and pepper shakers were also found while out and about.
I use a similar colored metal tool caddy to hold my wine.
Heck, even my vintage croquet box makes a great place to
The chairs were bought at the JC Penney's outlet a few years ago. People thought I was a little nuts for buying chairs that didn't match the style of the table, but I like the eclectic look of the mismatched chairs. Like the set is multi-generational. Which it is.
OK, let's address the elephant in the room. My cabinets are wooden. There, I have said it. I have steered clear of the painting-your-cabinets-white blog trend, because honestly, I like my cabinets and they are still in excellent shape.
That and the fact that my husband would hide all my paintbrushes if he knew I was even thinking about it :)
Hope you enjoyed your tour of my kitchen. Stop on over at my blog, House Of Hawthornes, when you have a second and see what I've been up to.
Oh, Pam you are too sweet. I didn't know I encouraged you to bring out your vintage items. Funny thing is I didn't even have many vintage things until I started collecting after reading blogs. This is what I love about blogging. We can inspire and be inspired. Thanks so much for sharing your favorite room with us today.
If y'all don't know Pam or her blog, House of Hawthornes, be sure to hop on over and say hi.
You can see past favorite rooms Here.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh I love this kitchen with the incredible vintage items…I love the way Pam used her items for other "utilitarian" uses such as the tool box on the counter….Spent much time just admiring all of the cute things in the kitchen….great feature today Kim….Have a great weekend Kim and Pam!
ReplyDeleteNo surprise that I LOVE the way she incorporates her wonderful vintage finds into her kitchen!! Loving that little enamel top cupboard!
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Love her style and her blog, always so fun to see her latest posts and DIY project. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI adore Pam's cozy kitchen, I love her entire home filled with great treasures! Happy Thanksgiving Kim to you and the family. XO
ReplyDeleteThank you for having Pam's kitchen on display! Love all the vintage details! I would love to have a set of canisters like that on my counter :)
ReplyDeleteI love Pam's mix of vintage and modern...whimsical vignettes and fun goodies...that croquet box gets me every time! And she just makes me laugh!
ReplyDeletewarm, cozy and what a fun mix of elements in her vignettes!
ReplyDeleteI really like Pam's decorating style. All her vintage pieces are wonderful. Love that enamel cabinet. ($20??? Wow!), the toolbox, the croquet box. . .all of it. I think it's great that she hasn't felt pressured to paint her kitchen cabinets They really are lovely, and it's so refreshing to see beautiful wood cabinets. Thank you, Kim, for featuring very special Pam's kitchen.
ReplyDeletePam has such need eclectic wares - I think I should very much enjoy a chance to visit there and listen to her stories about them - how she found them, etc. What a neat kitchen, fun lady and awesome guest post, Kim! Well chosen pick!
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I love all of Pam's finds! I can relate to her...reading blogs encouraged me to bring more of my vintage finds out in to the open as well. I collected several things before I was married and then didn't know what to do with them in the mess of trying to fit all of our things together! Great post and thanks for sharing a new blog, Kim! Heading over to Pam's now!
ReplyDeleteI love all of Pam's unique vintage items she's used to make her kitchen a warm and cozy place to be. And I look forward to visiting her blog for my daily dose of humor. Thanks for featuring Pam's kitchen today!
ReplyDeletePam-I have loved following you for a long time. I like you because you are true to yourself and don't just jump on a bandwagon unless you have ordered a bandwagon! I love that old truck and the fact that you have your family table. Also, I love all your secret "storage" spaces. I only have one question though- WHAT- NO BLOW MOLDS in the kitchen ? Seriously? xo Diana
ReplyDeletePam, Kim has had a great impression on all of us. Your kitchen is darling with all the vintage touches! I'd love to have your enamel cabinet in my kitchen too! Thanks, Kim. You know how I love love love this series!
ReplyDeleteHello Kim & Pam. I love that cabinet you use for take-out menus. It reminds me of one I used to have and I miss it! I just started a Twitter account today and followed both your blogs. @Wecallitjunkin Y'all have a great weekend - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
ReplyDeleteA great kitchen, Pam! Meaningful things are what make a house a home, and you have succeeded at that! I enjoyed the tour of your kitchen, and your treasures!
ReplyDeleteI love Pam's vintage decor and her blog! Great sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteI sure wish Pam was in the market to buy a house. Her kitchen looks alot like the kitchen in our old house that WON'T SELL! Lots of feedback that the kitchen is dated. AAUUGGHH. I love her kitchen and that she is using all her vintage items! My favorite is the truck:):) Hope you both have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring Pam's kitchen Kim. It has a fresh look... different and I luv it's uniqueness.
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ReplyDeletePam is a great choice this week. I love her kitchen and all her vintage treasures. Love her little vintage truck too cute.
Kris
Lovely colours, textures and mood in this kitchen, Pam! I especially like the bay window eating area and your mother's gorgeous table and your choice in chairs. Beautiful centerpiece of fall foliage, glowing in your sunny space! Thanks for sharing!
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This is such a nice post.
ReplyDeleteI think the kitchen is well appointed and wonderful.
The chairs are lovely.
yvonne
Pam, you make the best tour guide!! Love all the amazing details, especially those things that were your mothers. Can't wait to see what's in store for the approaching holidays!
ReplyDeleteThat kitchen is really lovely! You have to begin cooking to spend even more time in it! You even have the perfect kitchenaid to help you!
ReplyDeleteHi Kim and Pam, I love all of pam's vintage touches. The shot of the table is lovely. xo, olive
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed Pam's kitchen a lot and love her vintage finds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim, I love this series a lot.
Besos for both you, Pam and Kim!
Love Pam's kitchen! I really appreciate all of the great vintage finds bought from yard sales or thrift stores! (And I don't like to cook, either ;)
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I love Pam's blog, her personality, her wit, her wacky funky vintage finds!
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Huh. I never thought about using an old toolbox in the kitchen. Neat! My favorite thing has got to be that little white enamel cabinet. I could use it so many places in my home, it ain't even funny.
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