Monday, November 3, 2008

Decorating Kitchen Cabinet Tops

Here are the tops of my kitchen cabinets. I tried to create a warm and inviting atmosphere with color and greenery. As you can see I like lots of things, I created different levels just like in the bookcases to create some interest.




It was really hard to get good pictures, my kitchen is pretty small and there's a light hanging over the island that kept getting in the way.
I've been really busy the last couple of days making things for my Etsy Store and a craft show I'm doing in Dec. I'm excited about Christmas, but it's also a very busy time as we all know. Also look for my blog give away soon!!
Kristen
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30 comments:

  1. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityNovember 3, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    You did a great job on your cabinet tops. They look beautiful!!

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  2. Four Paws and CoNovember 3, 2008 at 8:09 PM

    You did a beautiful job on the cabinet tops! :0} Diane

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  3. Melissa MillerNovember 3, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    ~Gorgeous Kristen! I always love your sense of style and balance. The fronts of your cabinets are beautiful too. Thanks for coming by and complimenting my tablescape. It was a spur of the moment decision to post it. I must admit I don't even own a tablecloth but I have four sets of dishes. Go figure...~Melissa

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    Hi Kristen! Your cabinet tops look awesome. You have a knack, dear one!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  5. BoNovember 4, 2008 at 5:47 AM

    Hi Kristen...just stopping by to see what you've been up to and found your cabinet tops looking so dressed up...pretty! ;-) Bo

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  6. Happy To Be/ Gl♥riaNovember 4, 2008 at 8:55 AM

    Kristen you do have the touch girl just beautiful..I alway enjoy coming here..Oh and thanks for you comments at Lynne's on my Friendship light I made her...hugs and smiles Gloria

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  7. Miss JaniceNovember 4, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    Wow! I found your blog by accident and quickly scrolled through all the lovely photos. I have placed a big red star on a post-it sheet right in front of my keyboard, as a reminder to myself to come back tonight and drool over your classy decorated house! I'm a new blogger as well, hope you'll stop by...
    Miss Janice

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  8. squawmamaNovember 4, 2008 at 9:49 AM

    Kristen sweetie... you have such class & elegance it shines through in your decorating... Love your house and all you have done to it... Have a Happy Tuesday and give Chase a big hug from me...

    (((HUGS)))
    Donna

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  9. Chari at Happy To DesignNovember 4, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Kristen...

    What a beautiful kitchen you have...I love your cabinets...and I love how you accessorized the tops of them!!! Just gorgeous!!! Thanks for sharing, yet another beautiful room in your lovely home!!!

    Warmest wishes...Chari (Happytodesign)

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  10. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 4, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    I love the kitchen cabinets you have and the way your decorated them is so pretty!

    Hugs, pat

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiNovember 4, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Hello again --I was trying to click on your photo on your sidebar to your ETSY store but it doesn't click through. I'd love to see more of your work as I loved the two pieces you showed, so please let me know when your store is open.Thanks!

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  12. Kim Hardt OriginalsNovember 4, 2008 at 1:18 PM

    Looks Beautiful Kristen!!

    Kim

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  13. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 1:55 PM

    Great job Kristen, the result is very warm and inviting! And it blends in all so beautiful. Very inspiring :)

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  14. Bargain Decorating with LaurieNovember 5, 2008 at 5:32 AM

    Your cabinet tops look beautiful! You've given your kitchen so much personality with the beautiful decor on top of the cabinets. laurie

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  15. KristenNovember 5, 2008 at 7:10 AM

    I admire your sense of style

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  16. "Blossom"November 5, 2008 at 7:59 AM

    Wow, wish mine looked like this.
    Years ago I collected baskets (longerberger) and I put them on top of the cabinets the day we moved in and never removed them.
    Don't don't necessary look good in the home so I might put them on e-bay and see them.
    Your home is absolutly beautful and the color schemes are lovely.
    blossom

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  17. Raxx - A day in the lifeNovember 5, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    I really like your decorating style! Do you decorate for Christmas? If you do it must be awesome!!

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  18. BuffieNovember 5, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful job! I love your kitchen Kristen, awesome girl!

    Buffie :)

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  19. sweetmemorymakingmomNovember 5, 2008 at 10:48 AM

    Kristen, I love your kitchen. We need to redo are kitchen in white cabinets and yellow walls. Not sure of the counter top yet! Did you by change get your book yet. I accidently switched the lil' card I put in your package with someone elses. I am sorry. I hope it didn't confuse you. I saw yours on my sewing table the other day! Made me so mad! I was trying to keep that from happening and it did anyway. hugs, Ellen

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  20. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 11:51 AM

    Hi Kristen- I hadn't been over in a little while so thought I would drop in and see what new postings you have! Your home is so lovely and you can tell you enjoy decorating and making your home a haven for your family!

    blessings to You!

    mary

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  21. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    Hi Kristen, love your house and can not wait till you decorate for Christmas....I lost my blog list a while back and I just noticed I missed putting you back on it, I'm sorry. You will be added now, for sure.

    Hugs,
    Chris

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  22. TardevilNovember 6, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    You did a great job up there! I know how hard it is to get everything looking just right on top of them! It takes SeVEraL trips up & down the ladder!

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  23. Terrie's Lil' Piece of SerenityNovember 6, 2008 at 8:22 AM

    Hey, I am starting... to feel a little better. I don't think I will be going back to the floral shop. I can't have any set back with my shoulder. This was way too scarey for me. I am not sure what I'll do. Maybe just stay at home and enjoy my beautiful life.
    Hugs, Terrie

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  24. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Those cabinets look great. Since its wood, be sure to clean them regularly with a wood cabinet cleaner

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    Help, please. All recommend this program to effectively advertise on the Internet, this is the best program!

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  26. Kitchen CupboardsNovember 16, 2010 at 3:55 AM

    I actually enjoyed reading through this posting.Many thanks.

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  27. Joan BrownMarch 4, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Great ideas. Love the tops.

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  29. Betty819December 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    This is one reason why I like to be able to decorate above my cabinets. It adds such character and something special to the kitchen. My kitchen is screaming 1977 drop ceiling plexiglass panels and hopefully I will be able to have that changed in 2012..It's on my list of goals to accomplish. We've only been here going on 7 yrs. so gradually changed things over to reflect our style of living, not the previous owners. Now if I could only win the Md. lottery!

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  30. Patti @ Pandoras BoxMay 31, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Looks fabulous...you have a way of grouping items together nicely - your home is lovely!

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