The Mr saw my Instagram post and he came home and removed the trees. I LOVE the way it opens up the front and you can now see all the mid-century detail. Still debating on what to replace it with as I am trying to move it back towards a more modern ascetic. Part of me even wonders if it needs anything at all. We were going to transplant them, but where I first thought they would go did not work. Thankfully a landscaper was passing by and eagerly took them. Every little improvement on this house checks off a task on the mile long list and it feels oh so good!
It's the Little Things
Our new old kitchen is not what dreams are made of, but it is a space that works hard for us. It provides a space for us to cook for our weekly small group, prepare family meals, and my endless smoothie making to keep me on this healing journey. Slowly but surely it is getting a little sprucing till we are financially and emotionally ready to handle a kitchen reno. For now I still need to tackle painting the other wall of cabinets, but this view makes me happy. It makes me especially happy since I finally found something to bring this old sink back to life. During our first phase of renovations this vintage sink became beaten, spotted, and stained. It honestly made my heart hurt every time I looked at it. It was one of the treasures of this old house. I tried everything. Nothing wanted to work. Finally I got hold of bar keepers friend in powder form and it made the sink like new! I used to use the liquid form for our glass top stove from a couple houses back. Now to finish up the rest of the sprucing so I can finally share the small kitchen facelift.
Outside In
The weather has been stunning as of late which also means I am finally getting to see what this new yard has in store for us. It's even better than I could have imagined even if it does take the Mr 4 hours to do. As more things bloom I will be sure to share. For now I thought I would give a snippet of our front porch and my new little steel find. The steel planter I found at Sweet Peas a local garden shop and I could not be any more smitten. I plan on adding these house numbers. I love how it adds another touch of modern to this house that desperately wants to go back to its roots. I may transplant the two trees that flank the door. Something about them I feel take away from the entry. For now I will just enjoy the constant flow of friends and kids that pop in and out of this door. Oh how I love our new home!
door color Tricorn Black SW for Lowes | razor scooter | copper pendant | black Eiffel chairs
