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Sunday, May 6, 2012

Adding a Shot of RED!!

My kitchen has apple green walls and lots of blue accents - the curtains, the placemats, the dishes we use and the dishes that hang on the wall.  
But it needed something.....
So I emptied my display shelves (which still held Easter decor) and gave myself a blank slate:
I then dug through my bins of favourite objects and pulled everything I had that was:

1.  Blue


2.  White


and.....

3. RED!!

Yep.  That's what my kitchen needs.

I tried to mix the three colours all over the shelves.  You'll see that the 3 shots of red are balanced throughout.

Here are the top 2 shelves:

I bought these red candlesticks at Christmas last year.  I love their shape and shine. 


My mom bought me these gorgeous pitcher.  She saw it and knew I had to have it!!  Look at those delicate flowers!!


I bought this jug at the thrift shop a few years back.   So pretty and it reminds me of the forget-me-nots that grew around the house that I was a toddler in.  


This red bucket was  a thrifty find too.  It held glittery balls back at Christmastime.  Now it holds some silk daisies.  (Not much longer until my REAL daisies bloom....  C'mon summer!)


Isn't this lovely?  I found this during my most recent Goodwill visit.  I am sure it is  pot used to deliver flowers to hospitals or something, but I love the raised flowers on it.  


Filled with fake geraniums, it is the perfect balance to the red candlesticks and bucket. 


Ta-da!!

There! The perfect bit of zing for the breakfast area of the kitchen.  Now what needs sprucing up next??  Yes....over there.....

See you soon!

14 comments:

  1. Very nice! I like how the red keeps your eyes moving

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  2. Love all the crafty home projects you've been doing. Red white & blue always perfect! And the "wash" banner, how cute it turned out! xo K.

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  3. Red, White & Blue - inspiration for the Jubilee year here in England! May have to have a go myself in time for June.

    Karen

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  4. Turned out nicely balanced and very pleasing! Stopping by from Flour Me With Love . . .

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  5. Looks great!!s I, too, like a pop of red. Don't know why, but it adds something interesting. It doesn't strike me as 4th of Julyish, but I can see adding small flags or other touches for the day. Very cool!!

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  6. Fun decor!

    I just discovered you're a no-reply blogger so I've responded to all of your comments and you have not ever received them. That explains a lot!
    I always reply directly to comments instead of on my blog.

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  7. Love the addition of the red, I didn't think I would, but really do. Very nicely balanced and looks really pretty. Love the vase with the raised flowers, so cute. Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration at Sunday's Best.

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  8. Very nice - the red really brings it to life.

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  9. What a fun shelf!! I love the red you added! Such a pretty color! :) have a great day! xo Holly

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  10. The red is a perfect pop of color--I love it!

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  11. The red is a perfect pop of color--I love it!

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  12. Beautiful! I love the tea pot; I collect them. Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)

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  13. This is beautiful! I love how the red makes it pop! I discovered you on The Thrifty Home and I'm now following; I would appreciate it if you could follow back. Thanks

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  14. Gorgeous! I love a bit of red. Thank you for linking to Share the Love Wednesday at Very Merry Vintage Style!
    Mary

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