Breakfast & Nook Sneak Peek

Progress on the kitchen renovation is coming along (slowly). We aren't 100% done with the breakfast nook yet, but here is a little sneak peek. 

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am stepping  (WAY) outside my 'neutrals' comfort zone, and I'm a little nervous! Why am I breaking out? I'm trying to create a space that looks as if a young family lives here. I'm also trying to be a new, braver version of myself (remember?) I may panic and change my mind in 2.5 seconds, but I'm trying to wait to pass judgement until it's all done. 

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Not Your Grandma's Curtains

We have started planning for our future kitchen renovation and because I am not very patient when it comes to starting projects, I thought I could start on the window coverings while I wait. Yes, I know it doesn't really make sense but I figure we can put them up now and just take them down during the demo. Besides it is completely within my character to do things backwards. 

Our kitchen is in the front of the house facing the street. This is not where I would have put it, but since it is cost prohibitive to move it (trust me, we have looked at every possible option), it needs to stay where it is. There are four windows and a full light french door on the side. I have been searching my inspiration files for ideas on how to achieve privacy without blocking all that glorious light and this is what I have come up with. Cafe curtains. I know it sounds shockingly 1980's country but when done properly they are the perfect solution. Don't believe me? Take a look at these:

Nancy Serafini via Traditional Home

Phoebe Howard

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Southern Living

Country Living

Southern Living

Phoebe Howard

unknown via Cote de Texas

Phoebe Howard

John Willey via House of Turquoise