I love the old-world trend I am seeing all over the place. I thought I would try to bring some of the Old English – European Countryside Decor into my decor. Starting with the kitchen is usually my favorite place to play. Not way overdone, but just a hint is what I am going for.
My brass tray is one I have used for years, it’s perfect to hold my oils and tools. I see these being used in almost every kitchen. Cutting boards are everywhere too. I have a couple beside my mixer, but my favorite and most fun one is my pig cutting board. I put him behind the range. Most old-world kitchens use an ornate painting or a cutting board. A couple of William Morris towels on the range handle look appropriate too.
The island is kept really simple with just a tin tray filled with a small plant, my salt & pepper grinders and a ceramic apple.
The breakfast table is where I had a little more fun playing with centerpieces similar to several I saw.
Some wheat, my fun rolling pin and a cloche wth fresh donuts. Most all of the vignettes I see have food and flowers or plants in them. The French and English just seem to add anything they love and it looks amazing.
I am also changing a few furniture pieces, some different art and a lot of accessories in the living/dining area too. Adding a touch of the old world is fun and I am enjoying the change.
I love this! The colors remind me of the decor in your former home and kitchen. Perfect with all your wall paintings, too.
Change is good and doesn’t have to expensive. How goes the new sofa hunt ?
Where did you get the pendant lights over your island?