DIY · Home Decor

How I Styled my Kitchen Towel Bar

Hello friends. Today I’m sharing how I styled my kitchen towel bar. I have a bare spot on one of my cabinets as you walk into the kitchen and I had been thinking about what I could add to it. I searched online for inspo. and instantly loved the photos of towel bars in the kitchen. I thought this is a perfect spot to hang practical items I can use, along with some decor pieces. Let me show you how I mix new and old items for the perfect Cottage, Vintage look.

My kitchen is a mix of French, Cottage, & Vintage decor so I searched online for a towel bar that would match well. I found this one with hooks thru Amazon. It is sort of a bronze/golden color. It was easy to install with a few screws, and I liked this one had screw covers.

Now the fun part!

I like to group items in my home by odd numbers. It is more balancing and pleasing to the eye. I started with a cutting board because I can use it when needed but it also doubles as decor by adding warmth & height when stored away. I added a hand towel I made from some scrap fabric. Any towel will do; you can get some really cute ones from your favorite home store and swap them out for any holiday. I found these vintage decorative pans from a thrift shop a few months ago. I didn’t have a plan for them just yet, but I loved the details. They are copper/enamel and handmade from Greece. What a find right? Mixing in the metal with the wood tones here adds texture and gives it a more lived in feel.

I wanted some kind of dainty art piece, and it needed to be something small to balance out the larger focal point items I already had. I found the prettiest dandelion print framed at Hobby Lobby. They have a good selection of mini framed art right now. I picked this one because it added to the warmth & texture I was already creating. It’s a rich color and also has a metal chain, another texture element. The colors also tie in with other items I already have hanging. You can’t see in the photo due to the lighting, but I added clear glitter glue all over the dandelions, so it sparkles in person and really looks whimsical!

Now when I walk into my kitchen there is so much more character in this spot. I love seeing it!

This was a fun mini makeover and relatively easy and inexpensive. I spent about $35.00 for all the items including the bar. I think it looks great now and I’m happy with the way it turned out!

Hope you enjoyed reading,

Home Decor

New Simple Things Tabletop Collection by Kirkland’s

Oh my goodness!!! Can we talk about the new tabletop collection from Kirkland’s?? I’m so excited, can you tell?

The new collection named “Simple Things” consists of stoneware dinner plates, salad plates, bowls, mugs, glassware, flatware, & table linens.  These pieces are so clean & simple,  yet stylish…and with prices ranging from $3-$24, it’s super affordable and chic!

Scroll down to see my favorites!

 

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White & Grey Dinner Plate set of 4-$24

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Large Serving Platter $24

 

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Glassware Assortment $4-$6 ea.

I’m digging the new glassware. Check out these embossed wine glasses!
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Flatware 5 piece set $10

 

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Solid Black Napkins w/White Stitching set 4-$16 Black & White Buffalo Check Napkins set 4-$16 

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Charcoal Plaid Columbia Napkin set of 4-$16

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Ivory & Rust Stripe Table Runner $20.00

How pretty is this table runner  for Fall?

 

I hope you’re as excited about this new affordable collection as I am. Be sure to head over to your local Kirkland’s to see the entire collection and snag your favorite pieces!

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DIY

DIY Felt Donut Treats

Valentine’s Day always reminds me of chocolates and sweet treats. This year I came across the cutest tutorial for felt donuts. These make a super cute display and they won’t add to your waistline!

All you need is some felt for the donut base & “icing”, fiberfill, thread & small needle, and beads for “sprinkles” & “nuts”.

 

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Click here for the tutorial from lily-fox!

 

I hope you enjoy this little project and fill your table up with felt donut goodies! Let me know how this goes for you.

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~The Dimestore Gypsy