When I lived in my little cottage in Idaho there was no window over the kitchen
sink. Although I loved that little cottage I always longed for a window I
could gaze out of while cleaning up the dishes or washing veggies. When
we found our house in Texas I was so excited to see that there was a big
window over the sink so I could watch the birds and the squirrels enjoy
the big old pecan tree just outside.
The other thing I love about this window is that there is a little sill
where I can display little things that make me happy. Things that
make me smile. A pretty little jelly jar. Some red cherry tomatoes.
A miniature stove that was a Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornament one year.
My two miniature African Violets. One of which is blooming right now.
A little red china bird that I found several years ago while antiquing.
My miniature dollhouse hutch and a mini red chair with tiny tea towels
on the seat.
Little things that make me happy and make me smile.
Wishing you a day filled with happiness and smiles!
Thank you so much for all the heart warming Birthday
wishes yesterday!
Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Happy Birthday Susan and how sweet your little window sill displays are. I'm jealous. I haven't a window or sill over my sink either. I did in my last house but not this one. It's funny that's also the one thing I would change here if I could.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the happy birthday wishes. Now about the kitchen window ~ I think more women should be designing house plans so that we get what we want. Men just don't seem to understand the need for a window over a sink. I see so many homes ~ mostly the newer ones without them.
ReplyDeleteThat sweet jam jar would go perfect with the cherry jam I plan on making soon :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Sautrday!
I bet your jam will be yummy! Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteI know your kitchen is full of cheer. Happy Weekend, Susan!
ReplyDeleteI try to keep it cheerful because I am in there all of the time! Have a great weekend too Sarah!!
DeleteI know just how much fun you are having...I do somewhat the same thing with the shelf under one of my kitchen windows. I love changing the vignettes and there are so many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteChanging vignettes is a passion of mine. All of us bloggers are bitten by the bug!
DeleteI have always loved a shelf under my kitchen window and I have one here that holds my little collection of salt and peppers and the odd tomato for ripening ! Wonderful post and photos , thanks for sharing , Have a good day !
ReplyDeleteI love fruit, both to eat and to enjoy. So beautiful.
DeleteI love a window sill like that! I don't have one in my current apt and miss it. Love that little stove! Sooooo cute!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Isn't that stove cute??? It was a Hallmark Keepsake Christmas ornament one year. I did not buy one when it was issued but got it on ebay instead. Probably paid to much for it but it was my Christmas gift to myself last year. The have a fridge too. So cute, but I don't own one.
DeleteSusan - Love all of your goodies in your window - of course, especially the minis! Sorry I missed your birthday - John and I took a quick little three day vacation when we had the chance. So, happy belated birthday my friend.
ReplyDeleteJudy
That is so interesting that you mention there was a fridge. I worked for a Hallmark in Nevada for 15 years. 2011 was my last year before we moved to Seattle. Anyway, I didn't catch the whole ornament bug like some did. Thank goodness or I would have never seen a paycheck. I did however treat myself to the... can you guess? Yep, the fridge. I really wanted the stove once I had the fridge, but haven't procured one as of yet. Maybe we could trade off, I get the stove for 6 months then you get the fridge, lol. Well I've rambled on long enough. Take care. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI think every woman wants a window over the kitchen sink. I miss mine. I love all of the special things your have put on your sill. Makes the looking out all the more special. xo Laura
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! Your windowsill decorations are so cheery :) The little jelly jar you have is my formal dinnerware pattern Evesham...how pretty it looks!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, DianeM :)