I just got a little kitchen project finished. You see, I never quite knew what to do with this wood cow shape I found at the antique mall some time ago.
I needed a place to put my measuring spoons so I could locate them when I need them. So this idea was born.
Then I “framed it” the cow with this black frame I’ve had stored in my closet.
It’s always nice to have a place for everything and for everything a place. Isn’t that a quote from someone?
So I Googled it and found the phrase…
“A place for everything; everything in its place.” That’s actually a Benjamin Franklin saying. Smart man!
Okay, yes, I was off by a few words. But you knew the gist of what I was trying to say.
Red Rooster Hanger For Pot Holders:
I also just got this red rooster hanger nailed up in the kitchen too. I’ve had it stored in a drawer for ages. Now I have a designated place for my pot holders.
I love to have everything organized and easy to locate.
I also like to have my kitchen things arranged close to where I cook for convenience.
Lunch With My Daughter:
I’m having lunch with my younger daughter today. So I’m looking forward to that. She is picking me up soon.
It’s always nice to catch up with one another over a nice meal.
Frozen Leftovers:
I’ve been lucky lately to be able to freeze meals to eat later. I have meatloaf and pork tenderloin stored in Ziplock baggies in my freezer.
In a day or so I’m going to make taco soup. And I’ll freeze individual portions of the soup to eat at another time as well.
It’s so nice to have good home-cooked food waiting for me at the end of the day so I don’t have to wonder what I’m eating. And homemade TV dinners are the best!
The cow looks like she's inside of a fence. She and the measuring spoons shouldn't get away! Very clever and useful decoration. The potholders and rooster hanger also are useful and add a nice spot of color.
How cute…hanging the cow inside of the frame…Love the Ben Franklin quote but it just never seems to happen here..lol…Your book sounds good…actually I just finished a book last night by Brunonia Barry author of "The Lace Reader"…which is a great read..it follows The Lace Reader with the same local sheriff and his wife..It is "The Fifth Petal" and will not be released until Jan 24th..I won the pre-release copy and was thrilled because I was waiting for this book to come out…If anyone read the first one you are going to love this one…If you haven't read it I highly recommend them both!..Haven't decided what I am going to read next..
the sunlight through your wonderful vintage valence is so beautiful! xo
Very clever! And the cute piece you hung for pot holders. How did you attach the cow inside the frame? Just love it!
Jane
Jane, I didn't attach it to the frame. I simply hung the frame. Then hung the cow on the wall separately.
Hi Brenda, I so love that framed cow, it is so nice! It seems like the frame and cow were made for each other and your pot holder hanger is cute too. Hope you had a wonderful lunch with your daughter Lisa@ Sweet Tea N' Salty Air
Love the cow project – looks really cute framed on your kitchen wall. I had to run a couple of errands today and the stores weren't bad at all. I think most people are back to work. Finishing up Mary Oliver's newest book – Upstream. She's my favorite poet and I love most of her books of poetry, but this book is different. It's short essays. Sad to say, I'm not too enthralled with it.
So darn cute what you did in the kitchen! 🙂
I hope that you enjoyed your time with your daughter today.
These are great ideas. You are so organized going into the new year. Enjoy your new book.
Your wallpaper pieces are on their way. When you get them just let me know if you need any instructions when you do this. It is easy peasy. Have a great rest of this last week of the year.
Hugs,
Kris
LOVE the cow!
Super cute idea, Brenda!! I love anything with cows, roosters, and various farm critters. That book sounds good, looking forward to hearing what you think of it when you finish it. I'm reading "No Place To Rest" by DL Barnhart – I'm about halfway through it, good book!
I like what you did with the cow. So cute.
Have fun with your daughter.
You get the cleverest ideas! I love how you make your place feel so homey.
Once again you have completed a wonderful job! We are having our family Christmas this Saturday at our house. But, when that is over, I am ready to move on & do some different decorating too. I am with you in decluttering "stuff"…. Have a great rest of the week!
Enjoy lunch with your daughter! Love the framed cow! how cute and functional. You always are creating something that is not only cute but useful!!
What a clever idea! I, too, am admiring the kerchiefs etc on the window valance.
Since I lost track of your blog for a while, last I left off you were living in a house your daughter had bought to fix up and rent – which you did. Are you still in the same house or did you move? I think you made reference to "apartment" in previous post. I love what you've done with the space- you are truly talented in making a house or apartment a "home".
Love the cow framed, how clever and I also like the scarves as the window valance. Have fun at lunch.