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Thursday, August 7, 2014

Summer kitchen tour

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Outrageous Rugs. All opinions are 100% mine:)
  
Summer kitchen tour
I wanted to pretty up my kitchen for this tour. Pinterest had some great pins for how-to clean chrome and stainless steel. Turns out I had both items for this job. I'm amazed how my back-splash and appliances look new!
How-to clean stainless steel: 
1. Scrub stainless steel surface with Barkeeper's Friend using a damp sponge, then rinse completely with water and dry stainless steel with a towel.
2. Next use a small amount of mineral oil on a dry cotton cloth to buff stainless steel. Buff in the direction of the steel grain.
(appliances and drawer hardware from Lowes Home Improvement)
how-to clean stainless steel with barkeepers friend and mineral oil
Hide that cable stuff
I love having a T.V. in the kitchen, but what I love even more is how my husband made a cut-out in the counter, using a hole drill, so we can hide the cable stuff underneath the counter:) Chose a counter grommet (hubby found one at Lowes) that can fit all of your chords. This also determines the size of the hole you cut.  Adhesive velcro holds the power-strips underneath. 
how to hide cable chords, how to cut a kitchen counter hole, counter grommet
Sea Shell Candles
Save those seashells and stones you collected at the shore, and make jar candles. 
sea shell candles and jar candles
Indoor/Outdoor friendly rug
I'm super happy to find this VERANDA, Meritime Blue, indoor/outdoor-friendly rug, made by Momeni from Outrageous Rugs.
It's easy to clean, stays in place, and I love the nautical stripes with my neutral color pallet:)Veranda indoor/outdoor-friendly rugs by Momeni available at Outrageous Rugs
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farmhouse kitchen, summer kitchen, beach kitchen
(Farmhouse sink, sink cabinetry, stainless steel back splash and faucet from IKEA)
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34 comments:

  1. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseAugust 7, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    Your kitchen is adorable and so bright and airy. I love those light curtains on your window.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 8, 2014 at 12:40 PM

      Thanks Maggie! I was going to stencil a grain sack stripe pattern on the curtains but i love them as they are!

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  2. DianeAugust 9, 2014 at 3:38 AM

    I love your farmhouse style sink and butcher block counter tops. Such a pretty kitchen and love the addition of the blue rug too.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 9, 2014 at 12:11 PM

      Hi Diane, thank you! The counter and sink are IKEA. With the neutral white in there, I change my accent colors through the season. Thinking black and white chevron rug for Fall:) So glad you popped in:)

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  3. VidyaAugust 9, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    I love your kitchen!!!! Oh, this would have been perfect for my page on tiny kitchens! You have a lovely blog page.. glad to connect with you!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 10, 2014 at 4:06 PM

      Hi Vidya, thankyou:) Yes, my galley is almost like being on a boat. Like I said, dreaming of a kitchen with an island, but cozy in this one too:)

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  4. ShambrayAugust 9, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    I love your style! Right after this I am checking out your Etsy shop! I am a little anchor obsessed! I love the kitchen!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 10, 2014 at 4:07 PM

      Awe, thank you! If you see something you like in my shop, message me, and I'll send you a discount code!!!!!

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  5. DianeAugust 10, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Thanks for the follow on bloglovin' and etsy, Michele. I hope to get my etsy shop up and running again later this year. You have some lovely things in your shop!

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  6. UnknownAugust 10, 2014 at 11:31 PM

    I've been looking for a nautical rug that is easy care! I should check that out! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Mel@Mellywood's MansionAugust 11, 2014 at 2:19 AM

    Love the rug! I love your whole kitchen so bright & cheery.

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  8. UnknownAugust 11, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    I love your style! I would love for you to share a project on my Meet Up Monday Blog Party!
    http://jennymaire.blogspot.com/

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  9. Gentle JoyAugust 11, 2014 at 10:15 PM

    Very pretty rug... it adds just the right amount of color to the area. :) Thank you for sharing this.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 13, 2014 at 11:55 PM

      Thank you ! Outrageous Rugs! Free shipping:) No Tax:)

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  10. 518nymammaof2August 13, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    Someone already wrote this, but I love your sink and butcher block countertops! I'll definitely have to look for that sink at Ikea!
    www.518nymammaof2.blogspot.com

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 13, 2014 at 11:59 PM

      Thanks Kimberly! We really weren't sure about going with an over counter sink. Most farmhouse sinks are under counter, but we love this one! Thinking about flooring now, but taking everything out is such a pain!

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  11. UnknownAugust 14, 2014 at 1:28 PM

    That rug is super cute! I love the color. Thanks for sharing with us at Hump Day Happenings.

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  12. SimplySweetsbyHoneybee{Melissa}August 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM

    I'm becoming a fan of all things nautical. The rug is super cute with it's nautical feel.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 14, 2014 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks Melissa! You can call me anchor girl too:)

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  13. SewSweetVIntageAugust 14, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Awe, thanks Robin:) XO

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  14. Shanice BannisAugust 15, 2014 at 10:17 AM

    Looks great! Thank you for sharing this post at City of Creative Dream's City of Links last Friday! I appreciate you taking the time to party with me. Hope to see you again this week :)

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  15. PamelaAugust 20, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    What a great rug and love your farmhouse sink!

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  16. Mindie HiltonAugust 20, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    Love the rug and those anchor clocks, so cute. Thanks for sharing at Bacon Time, hope to see you on Friday.

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 29, 2014 at 4:42 PM

      Thank you Mindie! Thinking about black and white chevron clock for Fall:)

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  17. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinAugust 30, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    Love this sweet kitchen! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in tomorrow at www.thededicatedhouse.com to check out your feature! Happy Weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. SewSweetVIntageAugust 30, 2014 at 4:33 PM

      That's terrific!!! Thank you so much. I'll stop over for sure:) XO

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  18. Antionette BlakeMarch 8, 2016 at 9:20 PM

    Thanks for the stainless steel cleaning tip as I need to work on my oven/stove this weekend. #SpringCleaning

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