Built-in Seating or Banquettes As I was looking at built-in seating for the kitchen I kept coming across the word banquette. Definition: n. Banquette – A long upholstered bench placed against or built into a wall. So the following pictures that show built-in seating could also be described as banquette’s.  mylife-myloves.blogspot.com otherwiseoccupiedhobbies.blogspot.com Built-in seating can also give you extra storage underneath.  cottagehomedecorating.com  thelaurelhedge.blogspot.com These wooden seats look comfortable.  Some pretty material for the cushions would really add to it.  remodelingguy.net 2.bp.blogspot.com Now to be completely wowed, go read this article .  You can see the before picture of this 50 sq.ft. nook and the steps they took to remodel this space. Imagination + Igenuity = some…

Open shelving is not something I would have considered in the past but it certainly can be attractive as these pictures will show. I love the vintage look of this kitchen.  Notice the touch of color that’s added with the cups and scale. {auctiongirlvintage.typepad.com} {thekitchn} This kitchen looks cozy – warm and inviting.  Love the wood floor, too.   {d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net} {perfectly imperfect} Visit Perfectly Imperfect and you can see the before picture of Shaunna’s cabinets with the doors still on. If you need some really great tips on how to keep your open shelving always looking attractive, go to The Inspired Room and read Melissa’s post “How to have open shelving in your kitchen (without daily staging).” So…

Proverbs 6:8 6Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: 7Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler, 8Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest. Come along with me on my 31 day journey of Kitchen Inspiration for the month of October.  My past posts – 31 Days of Kitchen Inspiration.

Biscuit Mix Recipe That Stores Well A few weeks ago I shared a master biscuit mix recipe.  I talked about how I could take the master mix and multiply it till it would make enough to feed my family of 8 for 3-4 times.  I finally bought some dry milk so that I could see how it would work when making such a large quantity. You will need a large  8qt. or larger mixing bowl and a regular mixing bowl. Here is the large mixing bowl I used. (8 quarts) The smaller mixing bowl is for you to take a portion of the master mix from the large bowl and cut the butter into it. …

Today I’m going to show you an appliance center/pantry solution that my sister’s family came up with when moving into the 1100 sq. ft. home they remodeled. Their family really likes to cook and experiment with all things related to nourishment; so this large appliance center has been very helpful since cabinet and counter space is limited. You would think the double doors would really get in the way of things but they have not found it to be a problem. Although this is more of an appliance/work area, it does hold their flours, some grains, beans, potatoes, onions and some large cans of tomatoes.  Thus it also qualifies as a pantry.…