Saturday, January 28, 2012

SHOW OFF YOUR COTTAGE MONDAY

I’m showing you around my kitchen and dinning room area today. I don’t have a big kitchen, and don't have a formal dinning room. Our dinning room is very small; in fact it's more like a breakfast nook; contiguous to the kitchen.

I’m always looking for a piece of furniture where I can store my daily china, glasses, and serve-ware in the dining room, but that’s not an option for now. Still, this is the place were we seem to gravitate towards to in our home; it is a happy place and thus, it is my favorite room of my house.

Everything here is the same; nothing new, but I do like to rearrange and move things around quite often to create fun vignettes and bring new interest.

Whenever possible, I like to use a lot of roses around my house; particularly in my kitchen and dinning room area; being freshly cut from my garden (my favorites), from the market, dried or silk roses, they’re heavenly; they bring so much joy into my life…

I like to use baskets in my decoration; particularly in the kitchen; they serve so well and keep everything handy and looking so pretty at the same time…
This is how my tabletop looks now… I'm always creating new tabletop vignettes. It makes me happy.

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40 comments:

  1. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I love how you use the gorgeous flowers from your garden and create romance through your blog posts! Your posts are a beautiful source of inspiration for me for a while now. Beautiful kitchen and I love the vignettes you create every time. The dishes look so beautiful in the basket lined with pretty linens. Your long time fan and follower~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  2. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Your kitchen looks so warm and inviting. I love your beautiful rose dishes gathered together in a basket. I do not bring nearly enough flowers into my home from the garen. Something I'm going to try doing more of this year. My kitchen is my favorite room in the house also. Just a place that people like to hang out. Thanks for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  3. Lady of the WoodsJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    oh you look so beautiful and dreamy in the first picture. I think I will join you in your ''Cottage Monday'' with a post I made just yesterday for a friend in Australia to show her my Fairy Cottage. Thank you for hosting. Lady

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  4. chateau chicJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    I'm new to the world of blogging, so I really appreciate these link parties. They have helped me to get exposure for my blog. Thank you so much for your extra work to host this party each week. I also enjoy having a peek into the homes of so many talented women.
    Your tabletop vignettes are lovely. I really like the pop of rose teacups with your white ironstone. You can never go wrong with live roses for your table.
    Thanks again, Mary Alice

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely photos as usual! I like seeing how you keep your dishes on the counter. Our kitchen is large, but a very wide peninsula/counter separates our eating area from the cabinets, so I keep our plates on a plate holder on the counter for ease of access.

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  6. NanaDianaJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    It is very, very pretty, Cielo. It makes me happy to think of you sitting there surrounded by all your lovely things in your warm, cozy home. You are such a blessing in this world of blogging. I always come here for a dose of beauty~ xo Diana

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  7. Heather's Blog-o-ramaJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    I really like how you make the places where you store your dishes, also beautiful at the same time ;) :) It reminds me that I need to bring out my Mason jars and use them in the kitchen..put them on display :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Love your kitchen and dining area. How fun to store you dishes on the counter and use baskets to hold a lot of them. Beautiful vignettes. Hugs, Marty

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  9. AngieJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    I adore roses on a table~my favorite flower for sure! I love your charming kitchen, thank you so much for sharing! Thank you, as well, for hosting Cottage Monday~much appreciated!
    Enjoy your week~Angie

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    Your kitchen is lovely and your personal touch is everywhere,making this room your room, a reflection of you. Thank you for hosting this link party each week. You are very much appreciated by me as a new blogger. God Bless, Wanda

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  11. MarleeJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Your kitchen does look like a happy place and you can tell it reflects your passions. Thank you for hosting the party!

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  12. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingJanuary 29, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Love your collection of dishes. I love white dishes or any dishes with romantic flowers on them. So pretty!

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  13. nannykimJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    I love the eye appeal of the cups in the basket.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Cielo I love all the pretty ways you use your baskets! My post this week uses lots of baskets but they are not holding pretty things like yours but food in the pantry.
    Wish mine was a beautiful pantry like I see in blogland but at least I can now find things!!

    Thank you so much for hosting!

    bee blessed
    mary

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  15. MarieJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Hi Cielo, your kitchen may be small, but it's packed with all that special pieces that makes a happy home! You always know how to make something look gorgeous. Happy Monday!
    -Marie

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  16. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    I'm so happy to be back to the House of the roses. It's always a pleasure to stop by, especially when I can see your kitchen, really pretty. I love your cups! I'm also always looking for more storage for my china! I'm sorry for my long absence... I was very busy (but happily so) at work!

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  17. Heirloom treasuresJanuary 29, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Such pretty photo's. You have a lovely home. I really love the ruffled table cloth and the roses
    xx jeanetteann

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  18. A Cozy Cottage in the CityJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:05 AM

    Hi Cielo!

    Oh your kitchen & home vignettes are always sooo lovely & romantic! :) I spied some very lovely plates in those baskets - I love to collect vintage dessert plates! The roses throughout are just beautiful! :) Thank you for showing us a little peek at your kitchen and place of gathering.

    Thank you also for hosting such a fabulous linky party. Happy to join in this week and share my Rosewater Cupcakes! :) Take care and enjoy your new week!


    Hugs,
    Jessie

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  19. TonyaJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    So very beautiful!!! Thanks for the lovely link party!

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  20. Zuni, Chickadee Home NestJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Hi, Cielo. Your vignettes are so romantic and lovely. Thank you for sharing them and for hosting this fun party. Lots of good stuff to enjoy!

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  21. CherylJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:44 AM

    I have the tiniest kitchen with only one real working space, but I think I could almost use a few baskets and display some of my special bits as well, yes I love the idea Cielo and you are so elegant in the first picture.
    Hugs
    Cxxx

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  22. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting, your effort is very much appreciated :-). Lovely pics
    Jutta

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  23. AnneJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    Fresh flowers how beautiful.What a lovely setting.Thank you for hosting.Have a lovely day!

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  24. April DJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Your kitchen and dining nook must be a beautiful place to wake up with a warm cup of something in the morning! Your space is just gorgeous--I love the baskets, especially.
    Happy Monday, and thanks for hosting!
    ~april

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  25. LoribethJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Your posts are always so beautiful and inspiring! I always enjoy visiting and seeing what you've done.
    Thank you for hosting!

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  26. PamelaJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:27 AM

    Just beautiful!! I always love coming and seeing the fabulous pics you take. Thanx for hosting!

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  27. SarahJanuary 30, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! I love your blog and ideas! Please feel free to stop by sometime and say hello!

    Sarah
    www.dumpedanddiscovered.com

    P.S. I'm a new follower!

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  28. Tablescapes By DianeJanuary 30, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Hi lovely lady.
    your photos are so Beautiful make's me happy. This is the first time posting on your lovely blog. I became one of your follow's a long time, just put your button on my blog toady. I hope you come see my Tablescapes. For now have a wonderful week with your family.
    XXOO Diane

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  29. THE VERANDA HOUSEJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    CIELITO TU COCINA ESTA ENCANTADORA TODOS TUS UTENCILIOS PLATOS Y TACITA SE BEN BELLOS ASI SI POR ME FUERA YO NO QUISIERA GAVINETES PARA GUARDAR NADO SOLAMENTE REPIZAS.PARECES UNA BELLA GITANA TE VES LINDISSIMA ..QUE TENGAS UNA SEMANA MAGICA XO SANDRA

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  30. ScribblerJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:42 PM

    Thanks for hosting. I enjoyed so much seeing your beautiful kitchen and dining room.

    Is that you in the first photo? The lady is beautiful.

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  31. GailJanuary 30, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    You have such a lovely home and I enjoy my every visit here. Thanks for hosting and enjoy your evening, Gail

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  32. Maureen WyattJanuary 30, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Of course, we are delighted that you host this party. I see so many beautiful and inspiring things here! ~ Maureen

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  33. hong kong propertyJanuary 30, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    great place and teacups!;)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 30, 2012 at 7:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting!!

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  35. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Great idea with the baskets! I have a few that I've saved from gift baskets we've received. They are always such a nice size and sturdy. I should see if I can use them in my everyday decorating.

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  36. KathyJanuary 30, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Hello Dear Cielo,
    You have a wonderful kitchen and dining room - all the more special because you've made it a wonderful place to be because you've put your heart into it! Thank you for hosting,
    Kathy

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  37. LAURAJanuary 31, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Beatifull kitchen,i like all your post.A sweet kiss!

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  38. AndreaJanuary 31, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    First of all I LOVE your blog {which I am sure I have told you!} ...the linkys are just a bonus! So much inspiration...
    I needed it today, to be surrounded by beautiful music and beautiful images.
    Thank You

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  39. SuffiaFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    I love how you use baskets for decoration and keeping your things. They look gorgeous. You have a pretty kitchen too. Thanks for hosting. I always enjoy my visit here.

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  40. RedeFINDFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Thanks for hosting. This is my first time here. I am new to the blogging world. Hope you like my post! Hope to return often. BTW Gorgeous Roses! So so Pretty!

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