tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post7997790659768950772..comments2024-03-28T16:44:44.407-07:00Comments on Studio E: A Kitchen Prayer- Answeredelizabeth shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-68005426162987485502018-09-27T16:45:14.331-07:002018-09-27T16:45:14.331-07:00Hi Teresa! :D
Traditionally I'm not a very goo...Hi Teresa! :D<br />Traditionally I'm not a very good space planner, but outfitting this little kitchen made me Happy! :D<br />I am always AMAZED by how many accessories any mini room can swallow ESPECIALLY a kitchen and since I LOVE kitchen accessories, food, utensils etc. loading in as many of them that made sense, became the order of the day! <br />a Special Thank You for taking the time to comment Teresa, as it gives me the incentive to re-read my own back-blogs and remind myself how I did things, because for me "out of sight= out of mind! " <br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-37111461000376173892018-09-27T07:27:34.772-07:002018-09-27T07:27:34.772-07:00Elizabeth, I adore your little kitchen! How you m...Elizabeth, I adore your little kitchen! How you managed to fit so many things into such a small space is mind boggling! Everything is perfect!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Teresa<br />Teresa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17981676756143018174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-39979900455967723482014-06-09T11:03:56.421-07:002014-06-09T11:03:56.421-07:00Hi Keli! Thank You!!! :D I have gone from fearin...Hi Keli! Thank You!!! :D I have gone from fearing this kitchen to loving it and what a big leap that was. I am always editing and re-editing my work... even now. I like my rooms to be full, because for me that is how the story is told about who lives within. Trying to find the right balance of clutter and the correct amount of purpose is always a challenge for me, but I am glad that you feel that I have been successful! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-49718737989939064312014-06-09T04:15:25.946-07:002014-06-09T04:15:25.946-07:00AMAZING! I hope to be creating kitchens this love...AMAZING! I hope to be creating kitchens this lovely one day...it's full without being cluttered and has such a sense of life and purpose. I love it.iseeceruleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05832050471210490044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-40256636363581173472014-06-01T22:13:58.773-07:002014-06-01T22:13:58.773-07:00Hi Andrea! Thank You! :D I think that you are rig...Hi Andrea! Thank You! :D I think that you are right about something good coming out of the rat's destruction. My loss has also been my gain after all. I still have one of the destroyed doll's houses in my garage and I am not sure if I want to restore it or just pass it on to someone else. I still have to think about that for a bit but meanwhile, I am truly enjoying playing with this little kitchen.<br />I just LOVE kitchen stuff! :D<br />The forecast is for lots of sun, this coming week. I hope to get some more garden cleanup done as well as some mini-making. <br />And.... Congratulations once again Andrea, on winning FIRST PLACE at the KENSINGTON DOLL'S HOUSE SHOW! Your work certainly deserves that recognition of Excellence! Those tiny LEGO BLOCKS are simply AMAZING!!!<br /><br /><br />elizabeth :D<br /><br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-15285634898313667582014-06-01T12:57:01.293-07:002014-06-01T12:57:01.293-07:00Oh how wonderful, Elizabeth. Even if the rats had ...Oh how wonderful, Elizabeth. Even if the rats had a feast - perhaps it had something good. And the long waiting too. Now the kitchen is just perfect. I love every detail.<br />Have a wonderful week<br />AndreaAndrea Thieckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09734025083385477809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-69021784805641628842014-05-23T23:52:51.139-07:002014-05-23T23:52:51.139-07:00That's a very comprehensive reply Elizabeth, t...That's a very comprehensive reply Elizabeth, thank you so much. I have a friend who is in Canada at the moment, she's offered to get some of the paints if she can and I'll have to try out Gel Mediums. I do use thinning mediums to create translucent washes, especially on the walls, I think there are about 10 coats of wash on the dining room in the French house! Norma Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-41233904822059202222014-05-15T23:05:40.571-07:002014-05-15T23:05:40.571-07:00Hi Margaret! Once many years ago I read the nove...Hi Margaret! Once many years ago I read the novel "Scruples" which I can hardly remember anything of, but what I do recall is that the main character leaves America to go and live in France with a family who spoke no English. She was totally immersed in the French culture but she understood nothing that was said. Yet, without tutoring, just by watching and listening she slowly began to absorb the French language and began to comprehend the conversations going on around her. After a year went by, she found herself "Dreaming in French" and knew then, that she really knew the language. <br /> I have no idea why that one phrase stuck in my head after all these years. I didn't even like the book. But I DO like your bed and I AM planning to do a version of a French style house after I get this English one finished and Your Beautiful Little Bed has seriously started ME...Dreaming in French! :D<br /><br />elizabeth elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-41205072539870510682014-05-15T22:42:48.839-07:002014-05-15T22:42:48.839-07:00Hi Norma! What a lovely comment and Thank You fo...Hi Norma! What a lovely comment and Thank You for it! :)) Gel paints are stains actually. I bought the most recent ones from the local Dollar Stores but I have had a few of my favorites for a very long time. My favorite (purchased in the 90's) is by Accent and it is called "Faux Finish Decorating Glaze" in Oak #8715. "for sponging, staining, marbleizing, rag-rolling, woodgraining,combing and more" ( faux finishes were all the rage in the early 90's remember?)<br />it is a water-based gel type paint that has color when applied but dries transparent with a tint. The other brands that I like are by DecoArt Heavenly Hues which are very thin and watery paints that are also full of color that dry down to a very sheer color- washed transparency in greens and black and the last batch of gel paints are by Americana and are a series of wood stains in a water based gel form that do the same thing as the others but the colors are walnut,oak, maple etc. These paints differ from acrylics because they are never opaque but they can be layered and built up between drying, and they dry very fast. I love them all. They let whatever the base coat is, show through and yet add depth and dimension to my projects. I think that the same kind of effects could perhaps be achieved by using Gel Medium, a product that keeps acrylics from drying out too quickly on the pallet and which can also add build-able texture to the canvas. Gel Medium should be available at most Art Supply Stores. It also comes in assorted varieties that will focus on textures or degrees of shine or matte. The Gel Medium, thinned with water and a drop or two of water color paint should produce the same kind of translucent effects. I hope that that helps you out some Norma. Thanks for asking! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-68064482753557172332014-05-15T19:06:09.289-07:002014-05-15T19:06:09.289-07:00Thanks for your comment on my blog Elizabeth, but ...Thanks for your comment on my blog Elizabeth, but what is 'Dreaming in French'? Is that a new project of yours or have I missed something?Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394749908398047600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-4422637524971159592014-05-15T18:38:25.655-07:002014-05-15T18:38:25.655-07:00It's absolutely incredible Elizabeth! So many ...It's absolutely incredible Elizabeth! So many little things with intriguing stories to tell. Your repurposing never ceases to amaze me - from necklace to clothes line indeed! Love how the curtains diffuse the light as you say, as does the washing on the line. Oh what a treat it would be to see it for real! You mentioned gel paint - I don't know what that is, can you enlighten me please? Norma Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09601307344195166189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-36665310520265339142014-05-02T11:11:48.589-07:002014-05-02T11:11:48.589-07:00Hi Lindsey! Thank You Very Much! :)) You know, I...Hi Lindsey! Thank You Very Much! :)) You know, I have to say that I Like it Too! :D<br />For as much as I disliked the idea of having to do it, I am surprised how enthusiastic I was, once I actually got going on it. And as to the ridge detail on the sink; have a good look at some of the packaging that contains grape tomatoes or raspberries. It is, of course, clear but I've seen some of this Same Ridging on the front ends of these acetate produce packages that could be a great alternative! <br /> I'm now looking forward now to seeing how you complete YOUR kitchen Lindsey, as I am certain that It will be as clever and as inspiring as your bathroom has been! :D<br /><br />elizabeth<br /><br /> elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-51645282368170510432014-05-01T06:26:10.094-07:002014-05-01T06:26:10.094-07:00Everything is just lovely! I am in love with how y...Everything is just lovely! I am in love with how you added the ridge detail to the front of the sink as well as the back cabinetry by the window. It's perfect! So much inspiration here... I can't wait to finish my little kitchen one day! :)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542012227699016313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-43735192444376460122014-04-29T13:27:35.527-07:002014-04-29T13:27:35.527-07:00Hi Irene! Thank You for your lovely words about th...Hi Irene! Thank You for your lovely words about this post! It really pleases me when people respond to my verbosity! heehee It was such a rediscovery for me, unveiling a lot of what I had tucked away for so long and what was really cool was finding that my tastes have remained quite the same over the years so what I bought then was still just as enthralling to me now. Often that is not the case, and there have been times when I have to question my wisdom in buying the things I did. ( "What was I thinking"??? ) <br />Thank you for your comment on the curtain fabric. I have found that Gel School Glue to be the magic behind managing fabrics. Even if you just use pins to pleat and drape the cottons, they will stay put and look soft when the cloth is first lightly saturated with the gel glue. And as you can see, it works a treat! :))<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-57610335597726013152014-04-29T13:15:33.302-07:002014-04-29T13:15:33.302-07:00NEVER WILL I FORGIVE THOSE RATS; NO WAY, NO HOW!!!...NEVER WILL I FORGIVE THOSE RATS; NO WAY, NO HOW!!!! >< <br />I don't care how 'Hunca Munca" they thought they were Trying to be!!! <br />But I am Calm, and I think I can handle it now. :||<br /><br />Thank You for your comment and compliment, Sarah ( except about the 2 Bad Rats) :/<br />I too, LOVE Blue and White china very much as I think that it always gives a Freshness to any space it happens to reside in. My objective was to allow the blue and white to refresh a rather claustrophobic space, which is what I believe it does, without CLEANING the room up too much. :)) It was important to me to Not have the kitchen look out of step with the other 3 rooms. I am Delighted that it has the look of a "larder" cause it is a Perfect word in which to describe it! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-5844337807949570172014-04-29T12:56:50.266-07:002014-04-29T12:56:50.266-07:00Hi Xan! I am beginning to get very concerned as w...Hi Xan! I am beginning to get very concerned as well, but I will be hoping and praying that it WILL GET TO YOU sooner or later. :((<br /> We will have to just Keep on trusting until it arrives cause that is all we Are Able To Do! :))<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-83397215292723786392014-04-29T08:04:20.043-07:002014-04-29T08:04:20.043-07:00I DID enjoy reading that post! All those lovely ...I DID enjoy reading that post! All those lovely photos have been duly studied and salivated over. Very inspiring and I love the way you manage to get your fabric to behave.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182285759059917550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-2630729290783587712014-04-29T06:35:26.891-07:002014-04-29T06:35:26.891-07:00Great work Elizabeth, and I don't mind seeing ...Great work Elizabeth, and I don't mind seeing the stove again :D So many great details, and inspiring. I love the larder look of it. The pottery is beautiful, Im a big fan of blue and white pottery.<br /><br />Forgive those rats, I think they were trying to recreate "The tale of two bad mice" for you :DSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01187806125683051158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-7745657880523587572014-04-29T01:07:21.703-07:002014-04-29T01:07:21.703-07:00Hello, Elizabeth. I'm very worried ... your pa...Hello, Elizabeth. I'm very worried ... your parcel has not arrived yet! very much hope that she will come .. as soon as I'll let you know ......Ксаняhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461905472294087985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-85497893698695114442014-04-25T12:40:09.982-07:002014-04-25T12:40:09.982-07:00Hi Gee! Thank You Very Much for your compliment a...Hi Gee! Thank You Very Much for your compliment and for your comments! :))<br />This blog turned out to be a little longer than what I had planned but, it was hard to leave out what I thought would be helpful in showing "the Process". It was lots of fun developing this tiny space ( after the stairs were installed and the fear was over) and I am so pleased that you have liked looking at it too! :))<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-4893730537003499412014-04-25T12:19:05.792-07:002014-04-25T12:19:05.792-07:00Hi Anita! Thank You for your compliment and for y...Hi Anita! Thank You for your compliment and for your comment! Please "SNOOP" for as long as you wish; I did just that while I was visiting your blog too! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-50255844141534707702014-04-25T12:16:37.386-07:002014-04-25T12:16:37.386-07:00Bonjour Catherine! I am SO HAPPY that you have ap...Bonjour Catherine! I am SO HAPPY that you have approved the kitchen! :))<br />The blue and white plates do make a statement and my friend Bettie will be happy to know that they are on such prominent display! I have measured the space above the kitchen sink and find that I still have 6.5 cm between the shelf and the edge of the wall! In future,I may have to find something larger than the photograph for that space, any suggestions? ;D You and Marisa of Stienworks, have definitely got me thinking about "the stockings" for the clothes line. I shall see what I can do about that, because I believe that both of you are absolutely right! :)) <br />Thank You my friend, for ALL of your words; each of which I Treasure Dearly. <br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-5530737136288649852014-04-25T11:58:22.764-07:002014-04-25T11:58:22.764-07:00HI Caroline! Thank You Very Much for your complim...HI Caroline! Thank You Very Much for your compliments and your praise! I AM excited about the accessories because each of them mean something special to me and come with memories attached. Some of them I have held onto for over 20 years and some of them I have had less than a month but each one it seems, was meant for this cottage. I still have the exterior to finish as well as the landscaping, so this house is not over yet, but I feel less Stress now that the kitchen is done.... and I still have some of my hair left too! :D<br /><br />elizabethelizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-55866787993716642902014-04-25T11:42:58.025-07:002014-04-25T11:42:58.025-07:00Bless You Kate for all of your lovely words! It ...Bless You Kate for all of your lovely words! It is a weird feeling being done with the interior of this house especially after all of the "trauma" about the stairs and the lack of space, but I am so happy with all of the positive responses and the feed-back that I've had about the finished kitchen, so Thank You Kate! :D <br /> I am always inspired by others, so it is pleasing to me to also be able to pass the inspiration forward. A Double Blessing!<br /><br />elizabeth<br /> elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3449505618824942041.post-81002946544320630002014-04-25T01:02:11.316-07:002014-04-25T01:02:11.316-07:00Great work and soooo much to see! That makes it fu...Great work and soooo much to see! That makes it fun for me, looking and discovering all sorts of things.<br />You have done wonders with this tiny space Hugs,<br />GeeGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209436888131173655noreply@blogger.com