It's been a crazy busy week here already. On a whim, I decided to take back my breakfast nook. I have been using it as a craft nook for the past year, and as my supplies keep growing, I have just outgrown the space.
You see, my craft nook has undergone about 5 different make-overs in the past year, and now she has moved to a new space...that's another post entirely. Now I have a new pretty space to enjoy my coffee, and my family can join me. This also gives us extra space for holiday dining!
It all started with this chippy little corner shelf. I found it, and just didn't know what to do with it. I put it on my desk for a bit, but kept thinking that it needed somewhere to shine. Then, last week, I decided to bring my things home from my shop. I'll tell you all about that later...it's completely drama filled, and to be honest, I just don't want to go there right now. So...now that I had all of my loveliness back home, I knew exactly what I wanted to do!
I hung the shelf in the corner, brought my table and bench in, then got to work!
I started grabbing things and moving them here and there, then I remembered that I had an ugly old shutter in my garage. I threw some oops paint on it and put it in the corner, and oh my...I love it! Now I want shutters everywhere...back to the ReStore for me this weekend!
I bought these glass bottles and carrier from Decor Steals a few weeks ago, and now I know it was fate! They belong on my round table with the old mason jar my mom gave me a couple of months ago.
My Beachy Blue Bench got a new coat of aqua paint and my Dropcloth Pillows have a new home!
I just love it when everything comes together like it was meant to be. I am so happy to have all of my things back in my home, living together in perfect harmony. Cue the Ebony and Ivory.Also check out: Fan switch up or down in Summer . This is one of the easiest ways you can save money and energy in your home...with the switch of a flip!
So, who wants to come over for brunch? I'll make mimosas, and we can read magazines!
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
That is just way too much cuteness for one space. You'll need to send me that aqua shutter... it'll look much better without it :) hehe
Super fresh & pretty girl. Nice job!
Anonymous says
It's beautiful! I really love the shutter in the corner!
Gina :)
Starr @ The Kiefer Cottage says
Gorgeous. What a classic color combination!
Meg says
Love it! I especially love the shutter. You could hang all kinds of fun stuff on it! Really looks great and cozy!
Kathy says
Oh, I love it!! You did a fabulous job. :)
Amy Shields says
LOVE!!
Christine @ First Home...Love Life says
So bright and cheery. A perfect place to wake up and have breakfast. Love!
Kara @ Simplistically Sassy says
I love it! It looks so great!!
Ms. A says
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love all of the aqua. Now your follower as well!
Debbiedoo's says
I am in LOVE with your kitchen girl. HOW pretty and I love your style and color choices. Cute pillows too!
Jennie Larsen says
Sorry first off to hear of drama with the shop. That stinks. Glad all your lovely things are back at home with you. I adore the breakfast nook and all the cute elments and colors. I could totally see a cute colorful rug with red in it to pull red to the floor from your flowers, under the table. Enjoy. wInks, jen
Full Circle Creations says
What time should I be there? I love the redo. Everything looks wonderful. The shutter is great! I put the shutters I made next to my picture window and I love it. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
Kara at Petals to Picots says
Love this space, Jessica!
Bridgett says
Love everything about your nook! Found you on Lil' Luna's linky party :]
Becky says
This is exactly what I want in my dining room! So bright and cheery. I have the table and chairs, just gotta find a cute corner shelf!!! Beautiful room.
Four Marrs and One Venus says
Alright, I am Coming over Next week for a whole week. Can you handle me that long? Jess- In love. Love the colors, not too bright, prefect amount of Pop! I would LOVE more then Anything to come over and share some beverages with ya.. talk some crap and read some magazines!! :) Great job Girl!!
Eclectically Vintage says
I'll be right over - you had me at mimosas! Then you could fill me in your your drama-filled saga!
I love your shutter & cabinet-the perfect shade of blue! In fact, this would be perfect for our Crazy About Color link party on July 31!
Kelly
allisamazing says
It looks like the perfect place to sit and enjoy a morning cup of coffee :)
Our Pinteresting Family says
Seriously amazing space! I love the colors and the shutters are perfect! :) Megan
Christine says
Oh Jessica!! This is absolutely PERFECT!! I love it as your breakfast nook!!! LOVE the blue here and there! You MUST tell me about the shutter in the corner! I'm working on two for Emanuelle's headboard... do you paint it.. how did you go about it?
You are planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality.. right? :)
Carlene @ Organized Clutter says
I love the turquoise accents. Especially the shutter!
Carmella says
I want to come! I was drawn to this little nook from the second I saw it! Love the blue accents...that color is speaking to me a lot lately :)
I'll bring my magazines!
karen@somewhatquirky says
This is precious! Love the red accents in the upper right corner. Nice job.
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
I LOVE, LOVE this!! The color, the shutter, the bottles, the pillows on the bench. So awesome. I'm pinning for sure. :)
art is beauty says
Visiting from Tickled pink at 504 main...This is just the most perfect breakfast nook. I would never want to leave it...breakfast lunch and dinner.
Amazing job.
Karin
http://www.artisbeauty.net
Rhonda says
I love the colors you used! I just remodeled my laundry room and I used the same colors but also used red!. I hope you will drop by for a visit!
GREAT job!
~~~rhonda~~~
Hani@Craftionary says
This is so amazing. Love the blue! Thanks for linking up at Friday Fun Party. Have a nice weekend
Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says
what a great space you created for you to enjoy! relaxing colors!
Shabby chic Sandy says
Love what you have done with this space--the colors are great!
Emma says
I love that corner shelf- it looks perfect between the two windows!
Laurel @ Ducks in a Row says
It is so sunny and inviting! What a great place!
Jennifer says
This is adorable! I love the colors, the chairs, the little accents (especially that little milk bottle carrier). It's all fabulous! Thanks so much for linking up to Pretty Things Thurs!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Jennifer says
This is adorable! I love the colors, the chairs, the little accents (especially that little milk bottle carrier). It's all fabulous! Thanks so much for linking up to Pretty Things Thurs!
Jen
Scissors & Spatulas
Shelly at Shelly's Creations says
Wow, your space is so pretty and I love the pop of color. I found your blog from LiveLaughRowe. - Shelly
The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥ says
WOW!!!!!! How fabulously ADORABLE!!! in love with it all and the color is amazing!!!! thanks so much for sharing with us at Junkin Joe! : ) hugs...
Toodie says
I love your nook space! I have windows that come pretty far down like yours and I have had a hard time thinking anything would look good in that little end of the kitchen so it has sort of been a relegated junk pile. Now that I've seen yours, I know something will look good there! I don't have the talent to copy you, but I'll think of something! Thanks so much for posting this!
Karissa Ancell says
What an adorable space. I just found your blog through the Serenity Now link up. I'm your newest follower. I love the blue shutter.
Karissa
http://www.afreshstartonabudget.com
Kim @ Too Much Time says
MMMM yay! Mimosas and magazines sounds great, be over Sunday at 11:) Thanks so much for linking up to get schooled saturday
xxx
Kim
sweet european dreams says
love those retro blues! My craft space has outgrown our entire house...not sure where to move it to now?? -diane
Kim @ seven thirty three says
I'm loving the color palette. It looks to so cozy and inviting!
Anne says
my favourite colour scheme!! Love everything!!!!!!!!
Great job, new follower here :)
Patty says
Love that pop of color, one of my favorites. I have a large shutter in my dinning room painted and hung a modpodge of frames on it with pics. I can change them out to keep it current. Thanks for sharing:)
Liz says
OH MY WORD!!!!! HOW in the heck did I miss this?!! Thank goodness I saw it at Tatertots and Jello!!! This is AMAZING, Jessica!!! incredible job!! XO~Liz@NaptimeDecorator
Barbwire Pretty says
Beautiful breakfast nook . I would love to come for a tea but I live in Southern Georgian Bay, Ontario.Canada.
Blessings to you,
Bernice
Kathryn Cain says
I love what You did and I am guessing this is some of the things you did to sell..and nope did not sell so you are now able to have things you made with some love for others...and you get to enjoy...would love a cup of DDp I am not a coffee or tea drinker but looking at mags...getting inspiration you bet...enjoy and drink up....love what you did...but show us where you create now....curious....
Kelly Rowe says
This turned out fabulous! Love the colors. Thanks so much for linking up at LLR. Hugs!
Kimberly says
This space looks so lovely! The blue is bright and cheerful and I love the coke bottles. A great space to spend the morning. :)
xo-Kimberly {allons-y kimberly}
Sarah says
I'm so jealous, I want a breakfast nook! Yours is beautiful.
If you get a chance come link up your reveal at my Pin Party.
http://www.sarahdawndesigns.blogspot.com/2012/07/pintastic-monday-link-party-1.html
Pam - @diy Design Fanatic says
What a great little breakfast nook. So cute! Stopping by from My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.
girls says
I love your color scheme! I am your newest follower... when you have time I'd love for you to check out my blog!
-Peggy
Dorothy says
What a bright, adorable room! I love the color and the things you've chosen to show off there. Can you tell me about your window valances? Are they matelasse?
Meg says
Jess, I featured your breakfast nook on this week's party!
http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/07/all-star-block-party-8.html
Jennelise says
Very pretty! The color is beautiful!
Jennelise
The Sweet Lime says
Love it! I'm in the process of redoing my breakfast nook too and you've created an inspiration!
Hubba says
So pretty! Love how great this room looks. I can tell you love red and teal :) I'm a new follower and am excited to see more of your great ideas. Would love if you followed back at http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
Erika Marsh says
I love what you've done with this space! the teal and bits of yellow look super fun and inviting...clean and spacious! Please come hang out and link up to our link party "Home is Where the Heart is" Please feel free to link up any posts you might want to share! :)
http://www.homesteadsimple.com/home-is-where-the-heart-is-link-it-up-wednesdays-3/
southernscraps says
Love the shutter! Fun cheery space.
Stacey says
Great space - love it! The colors are perfect! Would you swing by my linky party happening now to link this up? I also have a givaway going this week there as well! Thanks!
Stacey of Enbracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says
Love the colors~ looks fantastic! Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! Hope to see you again this week!
Kathryn says
Oh my goodness... oh my goodness!! I love it. I am repainting my kitchen and it is very small - I bought a pedestal table off of Craigslist last night just like yours and am trying to decide whether to just paint the skirt white and refinish the top, but after seeing yours I think I'll paint the whole thing! I love aqua and everything you've done looks spectacular! Following now. :)
Rebecca E. Parsons/Cre8Tiva says
what a cute vignette...I have shutters just like that same color...great ideas
Mique says
LOVE this redo! Thanks so much for sharing. I'll be featuring it tomorrow at my Pity Party. xo, Mique
Asta Lander says
Very nice. Lovely colour combination. Fresh and welcoming.
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
Sorry Shannon! I think the aqua shutter needs to go to me! Love your cozy room...wish I could join you for coffee and fruit this morning!
XO, Aimee
DIY Show Off says
Adorable! There is so much charm packed into your adorable breakfast nook! Great job on the DIY! :)
andrea@townandprairie says
I love vintage kitchen styling. You did a great job pulling all of these elements together. Just enough pop of red to add some drama!
Heaven's Walk says
You created such a bright, happy, pretty nook, Jessica! Love the color combination! :)
xoxo laurie
Sharing Shadymont says
Absolutely LOVELY!!!! I'll be right over. I'm a new follower and would love for you to visit and follow me back! Again, just beautiful!
chateau chic says
I'll be right over!! Love the aqua and yellow combination. Soooo cute! Your chippy corner shelf is wonderful too.
Mary Alice
Dirty Hands-Beautiful Life says
I'll be right there!
Jaye @ Just Trying to Make Cents of it All! says
I love the two color tones you used rather than go all bright aqua. It really adds some dimension. Very relaxing space!
Eva @ RiverCliffCottage says
You are good! I could not in a thousand years take those items, put them together and have it look like your space.
Thank you for sharing!
Eclectically Vintage says
So glad to see you at our All About Color party -you really know how to rock a colorful room! Love the blue and that shutter is perfection! Pinning this!
Kelly
Debt Free Mommy says
I adore what you've done with this room! Very cozy and relaxing. -Tabitha
Linda @ it all started with paint says
What a great space to take back! And your use of color is inspiring. I'll be arriving shortly with magazines in hand ... you might want to start mixing up those mimosas ...
Thanks for sharing at our Crazy for Color link party!
:)
Linda
http://www.itallstartedwithpaint.com
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
You know I love this, I'm so thrilled you linked it up to the party. :) I probably did already, but I'm sharing on fb. :)
bohemiannie! art says
SUCH a gorgeous spot...and I'm sure when you change it again...it'll still be beautiful.
Something Nice and Pretty says
Your breakfast nook is so adorable, I absolutely love it! I'm now a follower and I'll be back for more to read:) I found you from Coastal Charm!
Something Nice and Pretty says
I love your breakfast nook and absolutely adore it, love the colors and the shutter!
I'm now a follower and I'll be back for more of your great posts! Cute pillows too!
Anna at www.mylifeandkids.com says
It's gorgeous! Do you happen to know what color paint is on your chairs? It's the exact color I've been looking for!
Eclectically Vintage says
Happy to feature you at Crazy for Color!
Kelly
One More Time says
This turned out so cute! Congrats on your feature! Would love it if you would share it over at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/features-and-share-it-one-more-time.html
Just found you and now following.
Tammy
One More Time says
This turned out so cute! Congrats on your feature! Would love it if you would share it over at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/features-and-share-it-one-more-time.html
Just found you and now following.
Tammy
Julie E says
Saw your nook on your kitchen revamp post this week. Can I come over for breakfast? I want to curl up in the back corner of the bench with some coffee, Eggs Benedict and a book. Love it!
Marty Walden says
Saw this on hometalk. It looks great! I'm redoing a hutch for my kitchen with a similar color and I'm so excited about it! Love the pop of yellow, too. Since I'm redoing the kitchen cabinets, too, I'll have to think about that! Great job!
Rachel says
Beautiful! Love the colors.