It is truly an open plan, and this works great for us!
I have accessorized mostly with hand-painted Spanish, Turkish and Mexican Talavera pottery which gives us a little Mediterranean flavor.
Truly the heart of everything is the coffee pot! It is always ready, which is why we love our Bunn. For espresso, I use the pot on the stove. It makes wonderful espresso. The pots on top of the cabinets are from New Mexico. The large platters are Mexican.
Of course I use my Hull "Brown Drip" creamer and sugar bowl...
I painted and glazed the backsplash after seeing a photo that inspired me.
This is one of the Pier One "Vallarta" plates that Dana at "Ranch Dressing" gave me. I love it here:-) Also, my new prized possessions...the Pyrex "Butterfly Gold" cinderella mixing bowls. I love these!
I picked up this woven and embroidered piece in La Paz, Bolivia. I love the colors and the texture.
A sneak peek at what is coming tomorrow for Tablescape Thursday...
I bought this wrought iron basket in Turkey for a whopping $22. I keep it filled with sparkly fruit that would have been Christmas ornaments.
I am usually here serving everyone! There is plenty of space, and everyone can gather on the other side while I serve on this side. You can see I have some tile to finish here:-(
I did not make this bread, I just imagine that I did!
The heart of the home must have some kid art on the fridge! I did edit it though. The wood piece on the counter is a pilon from Puerto Rico.
The heart of the home must also be a place for children to do homework!
So this is our kitchen! We do spend a lot of time here and my parents come over frequently. It's a great place for family and friends to share. There is not a speck of granite, or tile, or a commercial stove, and no one has ever noticed:-) It's all about family, sharing, and being so thankful for what we have.
Thank you sweet Shelia for hosting this lovely party! I am so happy you stopped by! I will be visiting you too:-) Now go by and visit Shelia and all her wonderful participants!
Anita
We could spend the day at your breakfast bar plotting wonderful tablescapes! Oh my goodness, I just this morning put my sparkly fruit that would have been Christmas ornaments in one of my large silver bowls in the living room! Great minds do think alike! Thank you for inviting us into the heart of your home. Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Paisley, II. I would love to see your interpretation of some of my ideas...and I use the term 'my ideas' loosely...I'm not sure that there have been many originals ideas for centuries. I'd consider it a high compliment. Come visit any time! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteYes, it does make sense...from one creative mind to another. Thank you so much! Cherry Kay
ReplyDeleteOh Anita! At the risk of sounding "stalker-y" I gotta admit that I've always been a little curious what your kitchen looks like! :-) And, no surprise at all, it is just as warm and inviting as I imagined it would be! Your colors are so warm and as in the rest of your house, this space has that soft glow about it. Your kids are absolutely darling too! Thanks so much for sharing the heart of your home with us!
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HELLO ANITA...
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THE HEART OF YOUR HOME, YOUR KITCHEN IS BEAUTIFUL...LIKE THE REST OF YOUR GORGEOUS HOME, I CAN TELL BY THE PIC'S AND THE WAY YOUR EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH YOUR WRITING THERE IS A LOT OF LOVE IN YOUR WALLS :) ALSO I HAVE A PILON FROM PUERTO RICO!!! THANKS FOR INVITING US OVER TO VIEW YOUR BEAUTIFUL HOME AND FOR COFFEE AND THAT DELICIOUS BREAD,,,LOL
XOX~MARI
Oh gorgeous! Anita I have always loved coming by and visiting your dining room. I just love your colors. i really love your wood floors!! Someday, that is on my to do list. I also love your backsplash you did, such a beautiful addition. So nice.
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I have been looking forward to this party since I first saw it shouted out. I am dying to redo mine and want inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI really love yours. That doesn't surprise me because I always like your taste. I love all of the black accents. I don't have any in mine right now and want it!
A great kitchen! I'm so glad you shared it.
Hi Anita, I have always enjoyed your kitchen...it is so pretty, and I have to say I LOVE what you did to the backsplash, very unique and creative. My boys do their homework at the kitchen table too, and they have a space I created for them, however they still wind up in the heart of the home:) Thanks for sharing, I forgot how much I love your kitchen and all your unique pieces.
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is so warm and comfortable looking! I really love all of your beautiful accessories!
ReplyDeleteaaaahhhh! The perfect kitchen: efficient work space with a large area for family to gather round. Warm, vibrant and so welcoming, really beautiful, Anita. The Vallarta is perfect in there and your back splash is gorgeous. You are a very talented lady.
ReplyDeleteOh, I remember those days of my kids doing homework at the kitchen counter and table! I do miss that! Your kitchen is wonderful! I am amazed at how many beautiful pottery pieces you have displayed. They really do make for a warm and colorful space. I love it! I also love an open space like you have. In our old house we built our kitchen to be very open in to the den, just like all those wonderful beach houses are. I do miss that too! There is just something so comforting to me about being in a kitchen that looks into both a seating area and living area! Yours is fantastic, I love the view you have from your island! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAnita, your kitchen is beautiful and full of treasures from your travels. I suspect they hold a lot of wonderful memories for you.
ReplyDeleteLove the floors! La
Very nice kitchen, so many beautiful details in
ReplyDeletethere. I love your Pilon in the corner as well you cant miss the Cuban coffee maker! The rooster is majestic. Your kids look so nice duoing their homework, beautiful family.
Thank you for sharing the heart of your home!
XOX
Hi Anita!
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen....the colors are so rich and vibrant! It is such a nice open and inviting heart of your home! I love the view from your island! ...your children are beautiful!! :D
Hugs, Carolyn ~ Cottage Sunshine
Hi Anita, Your kitchen looks so rich and warm. I love all of your color and accessories, they look like collected antiquities. It looks like the perfect place to entertain.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pottery. Lovely home. Thanks for sharing. I hope you'll drop by Atticmag and see our kitchens - it's a three for one!
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G'eve Anita ~ You are so organized, everything in the perfect place. Your decor is so bright & cheery ... beautiful collection of pottery.
ReplyDeleteYour dimpled darlings are so cute ...
Have a beautiful eve ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Hi Anita,
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen, especially that floor! Your children are precious. I wonder how you managed to get them all quietly studying at the same time. LOL
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Love the red walls and all the yellow pottery. You are not afraid of color!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is warm and welcoming! Love your pottery and Roosters! Wonderful family space!
ReplyDeleteWonderful kitchen and it flows great witht he rest of the rooms! You have a great decorating eye my friend. Beautiful pottery. Thanks for sharing, I'll take a piece of that bread now!
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such a beautiful kitchen you have, everything is just lovely, I really like the 3 tier floor basket, what fun is that. Also the yellow plate is so simple but so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh, Anita! You've been hiding your most gorgeous kitchen from us! I love it! You painted the backsplash? It's wonderful and you're very talented! I love all of your special accessories from all over the world! Oh, I remember my children doing homework at the table (sigh). Your floors are gorgeous too! I know you spend a lot of time in here and I know you must really enjoy it. Your kitchen is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you again, Anita, for coming to my party!
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Very pretty! Such beautiful colors and treasures! Lovely! :)
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Anita!!!
ReplyDeleteYour kitchen is great!
It is so lovely ... I just love the wonderful feeling as we all are invited in...
Although this is "through the internet," there is a sense of love and warmth in this kitchen. It glows with light of the spirit ♥
Your children are blessed, I'm sure they know~
*Love,
Maria
What a wonderful kitchen -- I love your backsplash! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that your kitchen is so personalized with all your treasures you have collected!
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Anita, this is my kind of kitchen! Our kitchen is open plan and is just perfect for entertaining but also for watching the kiddos do their homework!
ReplyDeleteThat coffee looks yummy-wish I could pop on over for a cup!
Thanks for this lovely virtual tour!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Love your kitchen and all of your decor. Beautiful vignettes. YOur home is just so pretty and I really do love your open floor plan. Stunning. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful kitchen. All of your accessories are wonderful. Very warm and inviting. Ilove the open feel of your kitchen.
ReplyDeleteStop by and say hello. Linda
Hola Anita, que acogedora agradable cocina, tan bien diseña, me encanta todos los elementos decorativos sobre todo la vajilla y ese porta fruta. Realmente muy bella!
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Charo
I love love love your kitchen. That bar is to die for. I love the layout and warm colors and all your pottery! I fell in love with your kitchen on RMS when you had it all decorated up for Christmas! I even stole/borrowed your idea and swagged my garland across the window. I could sit here all day and do homework with your kiddos! It is the heart of your home and it shows!
ReplyDeleteWhat rich beautiful colors...I love this kitchen. I can see why the family would want to gather in it. GORGEOUS! The combination of the black...with the wood..is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSo warm and charming. The perfect place to cook. Kathy
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Anita, and thank you so much for the tour of your kitchen and dining room. I really like how yours is set up. It's not separate from the main part of the house, it's all open and I think that's such a lovely idea. I like the idea of folks being all together while cooking, doing activities in the living room, and homework at the dining room table. Very lovely set up and beautifully decorated. I very much enjoyed your tour.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing and I hope you have a blessed day,
Susan
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love the warmth that your kitchen exudes and the evidence that a family really does live in it- chuckled at the fridge art and kids doing homework- same here.
ReplyDeletegreat handiwork on the glazed backsplash-very pretty
Your kitchen is just lovely. Your floors so warm and rich. Everything is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery homey and warm. Your special touches have really added depth. I like the way you painted and glazed the back splash, it turned out so pretty!
ReplyDeleteValerie
Thank you for sharing your kitchen. It's wonderful! I would love have an open plan kitchen but our little, 60-vintage home would need too much change in the parts that hold walls and roof up so I will just enjoy yours! You've added such sweet touches.
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
your kitchen is warm and comfortable :) and I love how it looks into your family room...just perfect...I keep after DH to knock out a wall so we can see more of our living room from the kitchen but so far, no luck :)
ReplyDeleteComing over from 'Heart of the Home' party! this space is large yet warm! Love the colors! Christie at Three Pixie Lane
ReplyDeleteBeautiful warm kitchen!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
~Jennifer
Your kitchen is just lovely, very welcoming!
ReplyDeleteAnita, Our kitchen has always bee homework central too! Your is so warm and filled with your collections from world travels! Very nice! Linda
ReplyDeleteGreat Looks and excellent function~ doesnt get better than that...
ReplyDeletewhat a wonderful area for your family to spend time.
It's nice to know that there are others out there that love the darker, richer colors. Your kitchen is beautiful and looks like it works very hard for you and still remains lovely.
ReplyDeleteI love your kitchen! The tower where you have the fruit is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful kitchen! I would never have anything but an open plan anymore! It's so nice for all the family to be together!
ReplyDeleteLove your backsplash, great job! Nice accessories too! Hey, I thought that was granite!
I enjoyed the tour, very nice!
Katherine
Your kitchen is lovely, and functional!
ReplyDeleteYou really show your talent with the backsplash. It's terrific.
Great kitchen. I can really appreciate that you've never shown your kitchen before. I too am a mother of 3 and I didn't make the party as life is just too busy and the kitchen is the heart of the home. Your kitchen is filled with so much color and warmth. I'm sure it's the heart of your home.
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