The Kitchen at the Half Note Cottage next door has come a long way. And the best part, it only took a little bit of dough....and not the kind you cook with! (insert cheesy drum beat and cymbal crash you hear after any bad joke here)
What used to be dark and heavy looking...
Is now light and airy...
So instead of being greeted by this view when you enter the front door...
You're now welcomed inside by this one...
As I mentioned in my last post, I donated my white table and chairs to the Half Note Kitchen because I got a new (well, actually it's really old) set at a flea market a couple weeks ago. It looks so happy in its new home, don't ya think?
I also mentioned that she painted the old ironing board closet with chalkboard paint in a previous post. Look how cute it turned out!
Jessica and Eric didn't previously own any dishes, but after a productive trip to TJ Maxx, they now have a mixture of navy and french blue plates, bowls and mugs. Each one was only $1.49-$1.99.
My friend, Sarah, makes the wonderful wine glasses in the photos...
She will be opening her Etsy shop very soon...
...and she is one creative girl, so I'm sure there will be lots of other goodies to fall in love with there too!
Y'all come back soon now, ya hear?
:-)
Wow! What an awesome job. Well done, you! Pat W.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation! Crazy what a little paint will do for a space. It even looks bigger :o)
ReplyDeleteI'm so enjoying your halfnote posts on the cottage! I wish you lived next door to me!
ReplyDeleteFun, fun!!
ReplyDeleteCan we see another room tomorrow?
D.
This looks great! Those floors look wonderful in that kitchen now; it is amazing what paint and coordinated accessories can do for a place. How inspiring!
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be a charming, cozy little cottage! I'm just amazed at what you do with so little. You are so clever!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I hope I do half as good a job on my own new home!!!
ReplyDeleteAdrienne
I've really been enjoying your blog...you're quite talented, and I enjoy your ideas. Plus I'm from Troy and worked in Montgomery for some time, so it's a little like visiting home to hear you talk about Prattville and hear you talk about area landmarks is fun...
ReplyDeleteAWESOME job!! That looks soooo good...
ReplyDelete{{Big Hugs}}
Cathy
1. LOVE the Half Note Cottage--you girls are doing some damage!
ReplyDelete2. Uhhh...WHY haven't we seen pictures of the new dining room table?
3. SO glad you have chocolate on the grocery list!
SOOOO GREAT!!!
ReplyDeleteHUGS FROM MAINE
Simply wonderful!
ReplyDeletelove it! Absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAhhh it looks so light and airy!When you have to work with what little you have, it's amazing what can be done with smart purchases. Job well done.
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover!
ReplyDeleteSeeing this kitchen makes me impatient to see what you come up with mine. Simple and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAdore those wine glasses!! Everything looks oh so perfect in the cottage!! LOVE the Salvation Army transformation in your previous post. I just finished one of those myself for a blog post later this week, Many Blessings, Janna
ReplyDeleteWow! What a transformation. Awesome job. It went from so closed in looking to being very open. The weight of the room was lifted. Hey why couldn't I find those plates when I was looking for dishes?! Those are really nice looking and I tried to find some like them but settled for white.
ReplyDeleteWow, Wow, Wow!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work, ladies. It is a blessed gift you have to see such potential.
Beautiful! I love those refreshing shades of blue!
ReplyDeleteLove all the fresh new white color, and so refreshing looking. Great dishes too. What an awesome job. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteLooks so much better. I was going to suggest a framed chalkboard on the side of the ridge, but then I read that she already made the ironing board cabinet the chalkboard. So maybe you can come up with another idea for the side of the fridge. I think now it looks a bit akward when you walk into the kitchen. I know you can think of some clever disquise.
ReplyDeleteLayla, Half Note looks fabulous. Love everything you all did. The dishes and glasses are great.
ReplyDeleteRenee
It looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible. I just love seeing all that is going on in the Half Note Cottage.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, airy blog you have! I am stopping over from TCB and wanted to say congratulations on the feature. Kim is right; your blog is magazine chic!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love white rooms! I'd drink a cup of coffee at that kitchen table!
ReplyDeleteI love the Half Note Cottage too!
ReplyDeleteOh, it looks SO great! It's amazing what white paint can do. I love that you are a bargain hunter...I love TJ Maxx, too!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it all! How inspirational~ You are truly one talented lady.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so crisp and cheerful. I LOVE the new dishes too!
ReplyDeleteSTOP IT! That is a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Why aren't you my neighbor in Chicago?? Nice job!!
ReplyDeleteBTW, What white did you use on the cabinets? LOVE IT!!
WOW! I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI soo want to move in! :)
I bow down to you. Another fabulous creation and such a beautiful outcome! I'd have a hard time leaving such a cozy place. Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful transformation.
ReplyDeleteIt really is a light and airy kitchen. I love it!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for the reveal. And it didn't disappoint. Wow!
ReplyDeleteThe changes are wonderful. Your color combination is just delightful. Thanks you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCharla
I'm always amazed that a can of paint and a few simple changes can make such a dramatic change. The kitchen makeover is perfect.
ReplyDeleteKris
So light and refreshing~beautiful!! Keep the pictures coming~love them!
ReplyDeletePerfect! Just Perfect. Layla, love your design style! Can you come to California? Do you by chance remember the name of the tan color paint?
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done! I agree... the donated table looks perfect in her kitchen!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, it looks great! I really love the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteStunning transformations continue! And I like the dishes too! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLooks terrific! And those wine glasses are going to be a huge hit on Etsy!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! The Half Note cottage keeps getting better and better with each new reveal. Everything looks so crisp and clean - hard to believe it's the same house.
ReplyDeleteLayla, when do we get to see your new "old" dining room table reveal? Can't wait. Your old table and chairs look perfectly at home in the Half Note cottage.
ReplyDeleteI am charmed!
ReplyDeleteWow! I looks amazing! Please come over to my house and help me decorate :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I love everything about it. So light and clean and airy!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying this makeover. My favorite part is how little you are spending.
ReplyDeleteKeep on posting!
So pretty. He'll be thrilled when he gets back.
ReplyDeleteGreat job, girls.
Sooo cute! Can I come over for lemonade? What a welcoming little home. :)
ReplyDeleteGosh I love the new light colors! It's so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Is that "natural choice" paint on the walls? So freshing....
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed following along this remodel. The kitchen looks great!
ReplyDelete~Michelle
Stunning! Just the look I love.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing Layla, and Jessica!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Awesome!! I love the shades of cream and white and how they work together and are so soft and quiet. Is she allowed to change the light fixtures? That kitchen is screaming for a chandelier in place of that ceiling fan :)
ReplyDeleteAnother fantastic job girly! I swear, you make it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteLayla, I do so enjoy the updates and the amazing transformation of the Half Note Cottage! Wish I lived in your area!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I know that you posted once about the color used in the Half Note Cottage - but could you refresh our memories or link to it or something? I really like it with all the white. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun watching the transformation- so lovely- I'm amazed what can be done with paint and hard work-
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. You have given me tons of ideas to use in my remodel
I can't say enough how wonderful everything looks!
ReplyDelete~Rhonda from Minnesota
what a great job!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beauty! It is just lovely--so light and bright and charming.
ReplyDeleteIt is so exciting seeing the transformation.
Their home is coming together so nicely. Your design vision is something I dream of having. I love how you can envision a room and follow through until it looks just right, and without spending piles of money, too. I'm looking forward to seeing other rooms as well!
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation! So fresh and airy. Love it.
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed watching the transformation unfold on Half Note Cottage! I know she must be so grateful that you live next door and are such a good friend!!!
ReplyDeleteKeep sharing!
Lou Cinda :)
Love, love, LOVE those blue dishes!
ReplyDeletegreat job, my friend~ you know - the vinyl floor kind of makes the whole place - the blue and white! love how you used it and fleshed out the theme. just wonderful! love the coffee table. that is fab and the pillows. you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteYou are a decorating stud!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Half Note is blessed to have Lettered Cottage as her neighbor!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving what y'all have done. Everthing is looking so fresh and alive. I've got an old ironing board closet in my kitchen very similar to hers and had been toying with that idea for a few weeks... hers turned out precious! One of the best parts for Jessica (besides her lucking out on having you as a neighbor!) is that the kitchen floor is no longer an eyesore. It blends quite nicely with everything now. Great job!
ReplyDeleteoh wow ... what a wonderful transformation! it is so beautifully fresh and inviting ... i love the airy feel, yet it is comfy cozy ... thanks so much for sharing this ~ an inspiration for all!
ReplyDeleteprairiegirl
Half Note Cottage has turned out so beautifully light and airy and charming!! The new dishes look so great with the whole scheme too.
ReplyDeleteWell done all around.
--Vicki K.
I love it. Are you designing it for her? just curious if she has the same design taste or if you are helping her with design. Wish I lived next door to you!!
ReplyDeletesuch a great transformation! Those numbered wine glasses are super cute!
ReplyDeleteWonderful transformation and I love that it didn't take BUNCHES or even a LOT of money. Yippee for paint and accessorizing!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys did a sweet job!
you did a really GREAT job Layla! but I knew you would :-)
ReplyDeleteOh man is Jessica lucky to have you next door. Is the house on the other side of you available? I just might have to move.
ReplyDeleteVery nice of you to donate your table and chairs for the cause. They look great as does everything else. Just waiting for the next reveal. Or maybe a reveal of your new dining room table. Or where you placed your new goodies.....
Great job at the Half Note Cottage!
ReplyDeleteI am lovin' your blog and am looking forward to going back to the beginning! I have a question though...where is that striped dining room table cloth from? Thanks! Jennifer
ReplyDeleteThat floor is the best! I'm so glad you left it there--how fun!
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteCan you please tell me the color you used for the kitchen? I am totally stumped trying to find just the right Taupe/Tan/Beige for my new kitchen...
So inspiring!
Thanks!
~Jessica