A Vintage Inspired Pantry Makeover

Usually, my projects have a back story. This one is no exception. I hope you like these stories. I guess you must because you keep stopping by to see what I'm up to. 

If you have been with me the last few months, you will remember that we found a perfect little house.
We were the back up but in the end our contract was not accepted.
I know I've made that little house on Sunset Drive sound perfect. 

It wasn't. 

It didn't have a designated pantry. 

We would have had to create one out of the storage in the dining room. 

I know that all the house's charming details would have been captivating at first but the lack of pantry would have gotten on my nerves eventually.

Bill and I started making repairs and improvements around here because we thought we might be moving. Those continued even though we are not.
I was actually pretty convinced that we were getting the house. I felt that it was "meant to be".
So much so that until it closed, I felt that it might still happen.
I was wrong on that. It just goes to show that you really can't trust your feelings when it comes to God's will for your life.
 

A mini pantry makeover was added to my list since we weren't moving.
Our pantry has always been dysfunctional. The first owner of this house was clearly not around when they put the shelves in this closet because none of the shelves are far enough apart to stand up a cereal box. Really?

We added some additional shelves to one of the side walls about five years ago.
We could finally have cereal boxes stand the way they are supposed to.
I spray painted all the canister lids red. I put the red gingham shelf liner in at that time.

 Most of the time the door to the pantry is open. I don't know why but it is.
Bill calls me a pack rat because I have innate ability to stuff things here, there, and everywhere.
Even though this pantry has been overhauled before, it always looked messy.
I wanted it to look vintage-y and cute.

I have a thing for old canisters and tins.
Guess what is in the Campfire Marshmallow tin?
Did I really need to ask?

For this clean up and makeover, I decided to "paper" the walls with some Pioneer Woman shelf liner from Walmart. The red is darling with all the other red.

It took two and half rolls of the 20 inch liner and three rolls of the 12 inch liner.
Each roll is $6.47.
The floral liner is just stapled to the walls.
It is easily removed if need be.

Tuesday Morning, IKEA and Walmart had a few additional jars and tins for this project.

The latest color in the Ball Collectors Edition is a near perfect match to my vintage jars.

You almost can't tell them a part until you put the lids on.

They were about $10.00. 

So cute! 

Bill thought a lot of my labeling was excessive.
He said he never would have known which jar had popcorn if I hadn't labeled it.

I think his sass is excessive.
I'll admit I got a little carried away with the Rae Dunn font.
He thought I said Ray Gun font.
Haha.
We both need our hearing checked.

The wood flooring comes a week from today. They will begin work on the floor two days after that.
I can't wait.
That is it for now.
How do you like the makeover?
If you like it, share it.
Katie

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Blue and White Buffalo Check Valances

Hi guys, 

I wanted to pop in really quick and show you our new valances for the kitchen windows. 

It's been about a year since I pulled all of our blue and white china pieces out of the nooks and crannies around here. Subsequently, I've been on the hunt for more blue and white to add to our decor. 

Our Christmas tree had a cute blue and white checked fabric detail. 

I could see both the tree and the kitchen window from my recliner. It dawned on me that some checked fabric in the kitchen window would be darling. 

I've been watching a fun YouTuber - here's the link.

Liz found some darling valances at Walmart so I decided to have a look there. 

I really couldn't believe that they had exactly what I was looking for. 

This valance came with a pair of Navy blue cafe curtains as well. Each Better Homes and Gardens set was $14.99. The cafe pairs were much too long for my windows. They would also block my view. I love looking out when I do the dishes so I don't think I'll hem them and put them up but I may use them for something else.

They look pretty cute. 

My tiered tray got a pig and cow that was sold in the craft area. 

They were already stained. 

They're darling! 

I found a blue enamelware pot at the thrift store for $3.00. 

It was sale day so I only paid $2.25. 

What a deal. 

A spice jar from Pioneer Woman sits next to it.

 

The clock is from Walmart. The bird is from Target.
The market bag is from Hobby Lobby. The flowers were from Joann's.
The heart is from my favorite crafter.

That's what's going on in the kitchen.
What do you think? What a cute Walmart find.
Have a great weekend.
Katie 

Summer In The Master Bedroom

It's the unofficial start of summer and our room has a new summery feel.
It's taken about a month to pull all of the elements of this room together. 

I've heard that blue and white is "out".
 It may explain why it was a little harder to find everything but I certainly enjoyed the hunt.

The perfect pillow cover came from Hobby Lobby.
I've found several of these in the fabric department right next to ready-made curtains.
It was half off the day I found it.

We've had the Moroccan style wood piece above the bed for about 2 years.
It was from Tuesday Morning.

The comforter was a Walmart find for $27.47. What a strange price - affordable but strange. 

The comforter is perfect for a Texas summer when the air conditioner is set to frigid! 

It's a perfect weight. 

The Euro shams are Better Homes and Gardens from Walmart. They were only $14.84 each.

All of this was layered on our existing white matelasse set from Tuesday Morning.
It is Linea Casa by Sferra. It's held up so well in the two years that we've had it.
The bed and nightstands are from Lane. I thought this set was called Montana but I cannot find the information about it. I mistakenly said it was Broyhill furniture.
We still love the bed.
The night stands - not so much.

Bill's side is bubbling up and he always uses a coaster.
My side is just chipping. I've had water beside my bed only a handful of times.
These were impulse buys gone wrong.
I'm excited about looking for new night stands.

Each visit to the thrift store yields some new bit of blue and white. 

The little vase was a dollar.  The tea cup is Allerton's Blue Willow from my grandmother.
I have several Blue Willow mismatched cups and saucers but the color on this set is the most vibrant. 

My sweet Dixie is looking for squirrels.

I found a baggie of fabric samples at the thrift store. 

Initially, they were supposed to be made into pillows.

When the pillows didn't work out, I framed them for our room. 

The frames were also from Walmart. I thought they were only $7.97 but they aren't on the website. 

The lamp was a Tuesday Morning find.
I just love it.

I love this look for summer. It feels crisp and clean.
The tan carpet looks better with the navy instead of the gray. Which is good because I was a little tired of it. You know what that means around here.
I've freshened up my vanity. I'll be back with a post about that soon.  

Thanks for stopping by.

Have a blessed weekend.
Katie

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