New Ceramics and Kitchens to Love

I have recently added some new ceramics to my Etsy site here...I am currently working with a new artist by the name of Marie-France Labrosse and she has created some wonderful pieces that I am now selling in my Etsy store. She has amazing talent and it is a pleasure to be able to get her work out there for people to see! When my pieces are in the process of creation and when they are being photographed (by Chloe Crane-Leroux) I always picture them in a certain setting...what kind of kitchen I see them in, what kind of table could I make with them and so on..which helps me imagine how the people will use them and gives me inspiration and new ideas. Here are some of the new ceramics in my store and a few wonderful kitchens that they would look great in...

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Enjoy!

Trudy

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Cottage in Cornwall

This beautiful house in Cornwall was designed by photographer Paul Massey. A longtime fashion, news and interiors photographer Paul has recently created some amazing homes himself. What I love the best in this house though is the kitchen design...oh this is really so great! The subway tile all the way to the ceiling looks fantastic, the great finish on the cupboards and the wooden countertop all add up to an inspiring space. The kitchen is open to the living room area which is decorated in a really simple and beautiful way with comfortable, stylish furniture. The whole house feels easy and cozy. Nothing fussy or precious just a really comfortable welcoming space.

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Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

via Paul Massey

Inspiration in White: White on White Kitchens

Yes...it is true... this is not my first post on white kitchens and.... it will not be my last post on white kitchens because..well..I love all white kitchens! I have seen so many wonderful white kitchens on Pinterest these days that I just had to share. They have many similarities but can I just say that I am still loving the subway tiles...who said subway tile is out because it looks fresh and beautiful in these homes....and what about that whole kitchen done with subway tile floor to ceiling..Love it! 

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Trudy

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Open Spaces

Such a pretty home from Veranda Magazine featuring open spaces and gorgeous white decor! This great room has a living room, kitchen and dining room all in one large space. Now this does pose some advantages and some disadvantages but personally I love an open room like this.

My kitchen and dining room are all open with the living room closed only by a small wall, so basically it is a pretty open space. Now when I cook (swearing while I mess up a meal) it is open for all to see. I am possibly the messiest cook around..so this means pots and pans everywhere (disadvantage) but I can cook and chat with the guests at the table and not miss out (advantage). They can also come and stand by the island and help and chat as well (advantage). There is more light in all parts of the room (advantage) but finding any alone space is a bit harder because no matter where you are someone is not far away (disadvantage)......mmmm...so what you think? Do you prefer an open space or closed rooms?

Enjoy,

Trudy

xx

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Shabby Kitchen

This is such a great example of a shabby kitchen. So many pretty elements here... beautiful collection of plates with a gorgeous butcher block with drawers below and a really pretty lamp beside (love that lamp!). I like how one cupboard in the kitchen is green for a pop of colour and then carried through with some of the accessories. What about the vintage blue cart with the little blue step stool beside it...so nice. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Here are a few other shabby homes.. one, two, three..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Inspiration in White: Open Shelving

When I moved into my house the kitchen had already been renovated but if I was redoing it today I would put in lots of open shelves. I could show my collection of ceramics..(oh don't worry I have a lot displayed on open shelves in the dining room!!)..or ironstone (which I totally love....a new collection perhaps?). I think the look of open shelves gives such a relaxed feeling to a room and.....when shelves are filled with a vintage ironstone collection, as so many of these photos are, the effect of the different whites together is gorgeous!! 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Dream Kitchen

A group of bloggers, myself included, have been asked to write about our Dream Kitchen for Electrolux.....such an easy subject for me as I love drooling over wonderful kitchens and as a designer I just happen to be working on a couple at this moment, so I am definitely inspired! 

My dream kitchen would be all white of course and a mix of vintage and modern in one space. I love a kitchen with open shelving and a mix of wood with the white. I like simple clean lines on the cabinets and I think my counters would have to be carrara marble and my backsplash in a wonderful simple white tile. I would need a little touch of French styling in the mix because.....well doesn't everyone need a little French style in the home? I think some vintage style lamps hanging above the island would be perfect to give it the exact mix I like.

Of course I would need wonderfully sleek and stylish appliances like the Suite Design from Electrolux. Vintage is important for your kitchen accessories but nobody wants a dream kitchen with old appliances! To create a beautiful, functional kitchen you need beautiful, modern appliances that compliment one another. Electrolux has a great range of refrigerators, cooktops and dishwashers that are so amazing that even I might feel like a real chef! 

What about you? What would your dream kitchen look like? I would love to hear!

 

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

photos via: Pinterest Dream Kitchen,  Houzz

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All White Kitchens

I have been looking at so many kitchens lately to get inspired for a renovation I am working on with a client. I simply adore all white kitchens and there are many beautiful photos that I found on Pinterest. Whether it is modern, vintage or more traditional, white kitchens always look amazing!

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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Kitchen and Bath: Seafoam and White

This beautiful contemporary kitchen and bath are made interesting by the choice of colour and materials. Pretty seafoam with silver fixtures makes this kitchen feel fresh and light. Check out that amazing ceiling! A really fun choice of fabrics for the banquette matched with leather in a caramel colour. The bathroom follows the look with a touch of seafoam and darker wood for contrast. Very traditional yet beautiful..

Enjoy!

Trudy

xx

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