Get Out of the Kitchen!

 

Hello my friends,

do you remember that old saying, "If you can't take the heat, then get out of the kitchen"?

 

Well, it's been so hot here lately that is exactly what we decided to do!  Hubby and I headed out on Monday towards the Oregon coast in search of cooler weather.

 

Because of this, there will be no Share Your Cup this week.

 

 

I haven't shared our basement kitchen for a while.

I thought the red and white décor would be perfect for this hot sizzling summer.

 

I am such a sucker for anything red and white!  Checks, dots, and stripes are an addiction as well.  :)

 

 

I bought the bench at a yard sale for $40.  I painted it red, waxed it with dark wax, and added a grain sack stripe to the seat.

 

I scored the glass holder at my friends Aunt Bunnies estate recently.  On my way home from it I stopped off at a thrift and found the checkered glasses.  Meant to be!  (wink)

 

 

 

We are deep into the wonderful season of fresh fruit.

 

The open shelves are stocked with assorted red and white dishes.  Hubby makes me laugh.  He asked, "where are the dishes I can use".  I told him, "you can use any of them.  Just because they are displayed, doesn't mean they're not useful".

 

 

Some of these were gifted to me, some I bought new, and quite a few were found at thrift shops.

 

When we finished our basement, the original plan was to hang a microwave oven between the open shelving.  I decided it would take away from the old fashion farmhouse feel I was going for.  Last year our son and his family lived with us for 8 months while their new home was being built.  They surprised me with this red microwave.  They were so excited to show it to me because it was red.  They knew I would love it, and they were right!  I decided to not worry and just leave it out on the counter.

 

The older I get, the less fussy I am.

 

 

I have quite a collection of  red and white cherry themed dishes.  They are housed in my glass front cupboard and hoosier cabinet.  I'll save them for another day. 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed our red hot sizzling kitchen!

 

Please remember to return next week for SYC.

 

hugs,

 

I will be sharing with these fun parties:

Vintage Charm