Kay Ellen

Pink Celebration!!!

Hi Blogging friends!!

It is time to celebrate Pink Saturday!!! I pulled out some vintage bling to add sparkle to my blog entry! This is a very special day.

 

One year ago Beverly began her journey inviting friends to blog with her and celebrate PINK in style every Saturday!

I bought some yummy raspberries to inspire the celebration.

Let's have a party in the garden...

 Enjoy the blooms while I set the table.

Almost ready...

I love to use Grandma Ruth's silverware for special occasions like today!!!

Here is your place setting.

Berries and blooms just for you.

Would you like some tea?

Or maybe some pink lemonade with raspberries? Please help yourself.

Happy Birthday Beverly! One year of celebrating PINK!!Thank you for all your kindness to the blogging community. We are so blessed to know you!

Before you go please indulge yourself and have a dreamy pink cupcake!

 

A mound of pink frosting with strawberry flavored shavings. I wrapped this cupcake in a sheer pink ribbon and tied a bow with white geraniums...and topped it off with a pretty rose from the garden.

I think I am going to relax, sit by the fountain, and cut my cupcake to share with the family. Stay as long as you like:)

Please stop by and wish Beverly a Happy 1st Pink Birthday!!!

Each Pink Saturday has been a labor of love from Beverly. Can you imagine the countless hours just to put our names on her blog? and each week send out email reminders? Amazing!!!

Have a blessed weekend everyone:)

Thank you again Beverly!!!

:KayEllen

Finishing Touches

Hi Everyone!

Do you remember these first three pics I showed you awhile back?

I thought you would enjoy seeing the progress and some of the finishing touches.

Here it is...

Really a wonderful transformation!!!

So glad my client is cooking and entertaining in her gorgeous new kitchen now! It took some time but what a beautiful result.
The dark rich floor makes a wonderful contrast with the light cabinetry.

Two new solar tube skylights help to bring natural light into the room during the day.

Charming and comfortable bar stools at the end of the island.

Subway tile look with a twist in natural stone. I love all the colors. It has the look of a garden wall with character.
When I set this platter up against the back splash, the gold tones popped!

A prep sink for fruits and veggies.

The three drawers under the cook top hold cooking utensils,pots and pans. The long slender doors on each side of the drawers holds cooking oils and spices. A great cooking station.

It was fun placing finishing touches in this kitchen.

Thank you for stopping by to take a peek.

Hope this post has inspired you to consider some new ideas for your space.

Maybe new hardware? or just add a colorful platter to your existing back splash. How about the solar tube skylight idea in a dark room? New pendant lights? or a fresh new color of paint on your walls?!

Even if you are not remodeling... A few new changes can make a big impact in your space.

:KayEllen

Sailing Away

Hi Friends,

What a great way to spend the day at sea!

A compass to lead our way.

Ropes to help us manage the sails...

Setting the sails!

Seals kicking back on a dock. What a life!

Captain Jim and my husband getting ready to take over the wheel.

Dolphins swimming close by...

Happy husband behind the wheel.

A beautiful day sailing to Laguna Beach...

Back on land and can't wait until next time.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend...Maybe you are planning on sailing away?

I will be remembering our soldiers today and on Memorial Day.
God Bless You!

Until we meet again,

:KayEllen

Bright and a Summer Feel

Hi Blogging Friends,

It is really feeling like summer in Southern California.

Pull out your beach inspired accessories and display them in your home or office.

Pick up a couple of new pillows at your favorite home decor store and add them to your sofa.

A splash of color for a summer feel!

Don't forget to add a few seashells on a tray in your powder room.

Summer is just around the corner.

:KayEllen

Pink and White

Hi Friends,

I am going to keep my post short and sweet today.

Happy Pink Saturday!

Have a wonderful Pink inspired weekend. Make sure and stop by Beverly's and say hello!

Trying to lay low this weekend and rest... getting over bronchitis. 

Time for tea:)

Until next time,

:KayEllen

Making Progress

Hi Everyone,

Remodeling takes time and patience. We are making progress on this makeover.

The ceiling has been raised to frame the island.  The cabinets are gorgeous and almost completed.

The unfinished corbels are waiting to be glazed on the island.

Now the island and the corbels are finished and look beautiful!

I have been sick the last couple days so I am headed over tomorrow to check in with the homeowner and contractor.

:KayEllen

 

Just adding a picture of what is happening today ... the granite is in, the back splash is being installed and the floor is next!

Excited the plumber came by and installed the faucets so my clients have running water:)

Roses and a Winner!

Hello Everyone,

Happy Monday :) I hope you had a special weekend with your family and friends.

I had a great Mother's Day filled with roses,

and a family bike ride...

and more roses...

 

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I also have the great pleasure of announcing the winner for the
MAY DAY Giveaway ... Congratulations JAMIE [from SimplyMeArt ]!

I can't wait to send you the pretty basket! ;-)
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:KayEllen

What's a Mom to do?

Hello Everyone!

What are you doing for Mother's Day?

My teens have been asking me this week... what do you want to do after church on Mother's Day Mom?! Where would you like to go?

I have been so busy working on a design project this week I still haven't decided...What should we do?

A few hours in the garden is always good therapy for me.

or a bike ride around my neighborhood and I could cut a few blooms on the hiking trail.

I can take my camera with me and shoot a few pictures on the path.

A cup of coffee or tea in the garden is a good idea.

Shopping at a favorite store can inspire me! You too?

It has felt like summer this week in Riverside so a drive to the beach could be a great day away!

The cool water and ocean breeze puts a smile on my face.

Or maybe relaxing in a favorite chair with a good book...

Listening to water bubbling in a beautiful pond. I would take an after noon nap if this lovely pond was in my yard!

What are you doing for Mother's Day? I would love to hear your plans!!

I told my family I don't need any presents...Instead I made a honey do list...our garage door was on the top of the list.

My husband worked on this project for several hours. I love this picture! It makes me laugh.

Can you see my pretty chocolate garage door? I am thrilled with it!

What ever you decide to do have a wonderful and blessed weekend with your family and Happy Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!

Thank you for stopping by to say hello.

 

Happy Pink Saturday to Beverly and all the sweet friends I have met on her blog.

I will announce the winner of the May Day Basket on Monday!

See you soon,

:KayEllen

Happy May Day!

 Happy May Day everyone!

In honor of this lovey flower filled day I thought it would be fun to make a vase project!

You can start with simple glass cylinders. These vases are available at craft stores and Walmart.

Find some scraps of lace, old silver serving pieces and buttons. Vintage jewelery can add sparkle to the glass cylinder.

If your lace is too white just put in a bowl of boiling water with a couple of tea bags and stain the lace. It stains very quickly so I wouldn't leave it in longer than a minute.

After the lace has dried you can take out your sealah tape and start taping each item you will use on your vase.

Sealah tape is a double sided thin clear adhesive. After you peel the backing off  you will be ready to tape it on your vase. Adhere the silver serving piece first on the cylinder, then wrap your main lace around the cylinder to hold secure. Press to secure each item you put on the glass. Light weight items stick really quick!

After the main lace and serving piece is secure you can start adding small items for sparkle!

Here are my three completed vases.  The last item I added on each vase was old broaches that belonged to my Grandma Ruth. I just pinned them on the lace.

I think the vases are pretty with or with out flowers what do you think?

If you are interested in purchasing a roll of sealah no sew tape to try this project please visit my parents website www.jodeesinc.com

I hope you have a wonderful May Day filled with flowers and pretty things.
A special hello to Pink Saturday friends!

 

Speaking of pretty things.... I am hoping you will leave a comment because I am having a give away!

Many treasures to celebrate May Day and the release of the summer issue of Artful Blogging! What a fun day I had shopping for treasures to tuck in this basket!
I purchased a needle point pillow case from a tag sale, and visited a few boutique stores and bought french soaps,stationary,and address book. The new summer issue of Artful Blogging is in the basket!!!  A tea cup and this darling tea towel from Anthropology. A five yard variety pack of sealah no sew tape from Jodees Inc and a couple more hidden surprises! 

 

I will leave this article up for a week! Make sure on your comment to leave me your email or blog address!

Happy May Day and Thank you for stopping by!

:KayEllen