" It's the little things in life"...
That's how the saying goes right?
Well for me it is all about the little things in life!
and I love simple little embellishments!
Well for me it is all about the little things in life!
and I love simple little embellishments!
Little embellishments, little color, little something, something here and there.
I bought this applique from Lowe's hardware for I believe around $5.00. I knew my plan for it.
I was not sure what Mr. Doo's would think. You know, he does have a say, and he is an interior designer {not really}but neither am I! who's askin' and who's checking?
That you never do know.
That you never do know.
Anyhow, I painted the applique with some left over paint, {antique white/Glidden with primer}, and then I took my cabinet color stain and went over it.
I thought, this space in front of the sink is a little plain ole!
"How does it look Mike"?
"Looks good Deb", you just have to center it" Ok Mike, you have the eye!
Gotta schmooze him sometimes...you know how that goes...
Centered now!? "Yes looks good"!
I love that 3M tape btw..works wonders.
"It's the little things in life"
Speaking of little things...
psssst...don't tell anyone, but that little ivy plant in strainer...NOT so good, moving it outside and hoping to bring some life back to it.
Speaking of little things...
psssst...don't tell anyone, but that little ivy plant in strainer...NOT so good, moving it outside and hoping to bring some life back to it.
Labels: Appliques, country french kitchen, embellishments, stain
posted by Debbiedoos @ 8:12 PM
61 Comments:
Love your embellishment! Gives me some ideas... oh dear... thoughts and ideas are speeding through my head. Thanks for the inspiration.
Have a great Tuesday,
Karen
Ladybug Creek
You're so right! I have often found the littlest embellishment makes the difference....details, details! Looks great!
Lorraine
Looks good Deb and I agree, its the little things..
may I ask- did you see embellishments longer than the one you used. I've decided the build my own bed , since I cant find one that suits me and that extra element would be great.. thanks~!
Yes, Sonny, they had longer ones as well.
Debbie, I love your applique'. I've bought several of those from Lowe's and used them everywhere from the risers on the stairs, to actually placing the on the arched openings to other rooms. They really do add "just a little something"!
Hi Debbie, I love it, I did that to a dresser last year and it gives it a little update that can be changed later if I want.
Hugz,
Kim
Looks wonderful,I love those wooden scrolls,so much fun.
I love it. What a fabulous idea. I don't know how in the world you think of this stuff. Hugs, marty
Debbie it's the little things that make me happy too! That embellishment looks great on your cabinet!
Your little embellishment looks good. Mike sounds just like my hubby. In fact mine would take over attaching it.
Great idea and little embellishment!! Your kitchen is so pretty...any time of year!
It looks great! I love adding things like that to anything that looks bare and at your sink was the perfect spot! Great job once again!
Yep, yep! I love it Debbie Dear! You're amazing! I love these little wooden doo lollies and they just add so much. I have added a few to my kitchen cabinets too. Course my kitchen is olden and white and my little doo lollies are painted a soft green. Love this stuff. Now I hope you'll rest the rest of the week...
:)
Be a sweetie
Shelia ;)
I did that on the front of my bath tub...
It looks great, I need some of that tape :)
Debbie
Look's great, The little touch's make all the difference.
Need to check those out next time I am at Lowe's. Looks good.
I love wood applique and have a few of them around this ol homestead! Love it!
Love it, may try that on mine because just the other day I was thinking about something going on there to give it some umphh:)
You are so right. It really is the little things. That looks great.
Great little touch...just perfect!
~Des
Hey, this looks great Debbie!
You guys make a great team!
The little things bring me joy too.
xxoo
Looks great! I did this in my master bath and couldn't believe how much a little thing changes everything. Thanks for sharing.
Like it a lot!
I saw some recently and was tempted, but was not sure where I would use them. Need to rethink them.
Have a great day.
It's perfect!!! I never would have thought of that. You have such wonderful ideas.
It looks great! I've thought about doing that in my bathroom, but then I go in there and remember that our doors go all the way to the countertop, no cute little board to embellish- boo! :)
I love it, Debbie! I have one of those wood appliques and have wondered what I could do with it. This is such a great idea to add some interest to kitchen cabinets without doing anything major! I'll have to see if it works by my sink area, otherwise I'll be walking around the house holding it up to stuff. :)
Love it I think it adds a lot to the cabinet. I love appliques you can do so much with them.
Debbie, it looks so good!!!
My husband and I love wood appliques!
Something so simple but they make such a difference!
That emnbellishment is just perfect for that space! And, ironically, I have the same blank space in my kitchen, that that would fit perfectly in, lol!
It looks great, Debbie! I have often thought about putting one in that space, too. I think now I will! it really is the little things!
XO,
Jane
Love it! It looks like it's always been there and fits perfectly. I'm getting ready to add something like this to my vanity cabinet.
Heather
Morning Debbie,
Great job, I think that lil addition was definitely the icing on the cupcake! : ) I was wondering where to go to buy these, so thanks for the info. Do you have a tutorial or list of products as to how you achieved that patina. Would look great on a corner cabinet for my bed room. As one of your Newbie followers, wanted you to know I'm trying to grow and started my first linky party today: Frugal Treasures Tuesday, hope you'll find the time to stop by and join! Thanks again for all your help and inspiration.
Barbe
Love, love this! AND I have my own project now since I saw your painted scale. I have the ugly version just waiting for me at home :0)
It looks awesome! Love quick updates like this one. Thanks for sharing.
Whoa, what a difference that makes! Looks great... I may have to steal this idea (one day when I have time)!
A little thing makes a big difference. Everything turns amazing in your hands.
Why have I never thought of this before? That simple change makes a world of a difference! xo
Debbie, it looks great! And you're right. It's the little things that make such a difference. By the way, I'm not good with keeping ivy alive either!
You turned something for $5 into something that looks like a million bucks! Gorgeous~
Perfect little embellishment! Don't you love it when something so simple turns out to be something so fabulous?
That really adds a nice decoration to your cabinet front! Very good idea.
Center it...of course he would say that. It looks fabulous there Debbie. Thanks so much for your kind words today. hugs, olive
Love your new projects; huge impact through details, details, and details - fantastic. Peggy
That's a really great addition to your cabinet. Isn't it great how something like that can have such a huge impact. Love it. Thanks for sharing at my Winter Blues Wednesday party.
The little details make such a big difference! It looks great! ♥
Love this idea, Debbie. I might have to try that myself!
The embellishment is such a nice added touch!
I love it, Deb! Do you EVER sleep??? Did I understand correctly that you TAPED it on??? What is the tape? Great idea. XO, Pinky
I am thinking a total thumbs up on this one!! Oh ya, men are so simple, flattery is magic!!
Carol
Love your little thing. Great idea and it turn out very well. Love it. Spiced that area right up.
I really like it! I tried leaving a comment earlier and Blogger didn't allow it. :-( So very tired of the hassles with it.
xo
Pat
Nice touch, Debbie. A little embellishment can make a big difference.
Great things come in little packages..great touch...and yes, found that ivy does not work really well inside the house...for are fine for a while, then need to be outdoors...
Hi there,
I love your blog. I am your newest follower. :)
I posted a comment on your Jan 17th post about newbie parties. I would love to be involved in one. I got your link from NanaDiana.
I began my personal blog on Oct 31, 2011 and have 34 followers. And my business blog after that and have 10 followers.
Could you please tell me how this works. I know it is written here but I guess I am so new that I don't quite understand it all. Sorry.
My blogs are:
http://throughthewoods2.blogspot.com and
http://bearcountryprimitives.blogspot.com
If you could go to the email image on the sidebar of the first one just about halfway down and email me the info that would be great. :)
Thanks Take care, Janet W
Very nice, Debbie! I have a very similar applique that I'm putting on the same place on my cabinet! Great minds think alike! xo, Leena
Well, you certainly got the bang for your buck there...looks wonderful! Love projects like that!
Deb,
Totally love this. I have a few pieces of this type of embellishment up in the attic that I bought on Clearance a while ago. I think I might borrow this idea if it is okay??
I am thinking red though to match my Kitchen!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Oh my goodness! It's beautiful! What a fabulous touch! Great job! And thanks so much for linking up!I'll be featuring this in a future post!
Melody
ChattyChics.com
I've missed YOU so much, had to come and do a mass drive by to see what you've been up...okay those stenciled boots..are so darn cute and leave it to you to come up with it and I'm going to steal that idea on your sink drawer....well so much going on around here wish I could have stayed all night, you are the only one I got a chance to visit tonight, it's been almost a week I think since I've set foot in blogville! I'll be back soon..xxooK
Very nice blog. You may have seen this quote about the little things.. but just in case. http://caroleschatter.blogspot.co.nz/2012/03/quotation.html
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