"She" being, Tara...
from
Tara's Vintage Kitchen
I love browsing her shop, and while I am most inclined to seek out the enamelware for myself, I always make sure to browse for you, as well.
If there was one thing I learned from Tara's Giveaway that we threw a couple of weeks ago, it's that you love a
good, worn out, beat up vintage scale!
Well, guess what?
She's gone and found another one.
It was just added to her shop yesterday...
Isn't it pretty?
LOVE the touch of aqua!
But you better jump if you want any chance of calling it your own.
Tara's scales get snatched up in the blink of an eye!
Head on over to see it for yourself...
While you're there, be sure to check out her other recently listed items.
Lots of goodies to be found!
P.S. Check back tomorrow for an awesome giveaway!
You are not going to want to miss this!
The kids are in full countdown mode...
"Five days 'til Halloween!"
Not only are they excited that it is getting so close, but they are even more excited that it falls on a Saturday. They've been in school long enough to know what the difference between a weeknight and a weekend means and with Trick-Or-Treating happening on Saturday night, it means they'll be able to stay up late and count their loot!
The porch has been decorated and all of their costumes are ready to go.
We just need to buy the candy for all of our trick-or-treater's (we have a lot of them in our neighborhood!) and have a pumpkin carving night this week to carve our pumpkins.
This weekend would be a great opportunity to throw a party! And just in case you are planning one already, here is some great inspiration...
all images courtesy of MarthaStewart.comIt's been pretty busy around here, so unfortunately, I think throwing a party is out of the question for us.
Unless...I can work some magic and make it happen!
We'll see!
On another note, we are now on
Round #2, Match-Up #3
in the Apartment Therapy Color Contest
Our Master Bedroom has been paired up against this lovely dining room...
Oh - and I almost forgot!
The change that took place last week (accidentally, the night before our out of town guests came to stay with us for five days!) has turned out to be a good thing. No, a great thing, for our family!
I'll snap some photos and show you what we've been up to. Not only has it kept me busy since our guests left, but it has presented plenty of opportunity for upcoming projects now.
Just the way I like it!
Since my first post on Elements of Christopher Peacock Kitchen and the follow up posts, Lighting in a Peacock Kitchen and Hardware in a Peacock Kitchen; I get weekly emails from homeowners and decorators alike, asking more specific questions on how to achieve the look. My hat's off to Peacock and his wonderful classic design which resonates so strongly with people worldwide. Unfortunately, his kitchens are out the price range of many homeowners, so trying to create this look on a budget is more often the topic of the emails.
Last summer I received several emails from Interior Designer, Celeste Randolph of Los Altos, California. She was adding 1500 square feet to her 1950's ranch house and wanted the Peacock look with "chunky counters and flooded with natural light" We exchanged emails about sources, paint colors, hardware, marble, etc. She loved the Peacock look, but wanted to recreate it and stay with in her budget. Celeste recently sent on her finished renovation photos. As you can see, she is very talented and her kitchen renovation was a huge success.
Her attention to detail was outstanding. She left no stone unturned. Notice the moulding details, apron front sink, wood free standing island and gorgeous marble counters and backsplash. Celeste found some wonderful hardware. Also notice her interesting lighting over the windows flanking the stove. Neither are exact copies of Peacock, but they give her kitchen a more personal, chic style. Her kitchen, just like many of Peacock's, is classic and timeless, but also more personal, fresh and updated.
Of course Celeste's talent is not limited to kitchens. She also wanted a gorgeous Master bath too! Here Celeste's use of marble and light is breathtaking! I adore the herringbone marble floors, tub and wall tiles. And, isn't the chandelier fun? 
Her choices of mirrors over the sinks and sconces are wonderful. And the window and the natural light really take my breath away. 
I also like how Celeste added the rather contemporary leaning mirror in the bath. It adds an interesting designer touch.
She also updated her living room with a warm, neutral palette.
Celeste did a fabulous job of recreating the classic Christopher Peacock style in both her kitchen and her master bath. To reach Celeste contact her at Ambiance Interiors in Palo Alto. Thanks Celeste, for sharing your fabulous renovation with us - we will be anxious to see more of your work in the future!.
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(all photos property of Celeste Randolph)
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