Kitchen Style: Open Shelving

Open-shelving PRO: It looks great and it's practical because it's easy to see what you have and forces you not to just shove things away into hiding.

Open-shelving CON: Dust =extra work, like dusting each item - and around the items - to get the shelf clean, rinsing off each item before use. Can look cluttered. 

The pros and cons are even in my book, and the winner is always 

compromise: 

put up as much open shelving as you can comfortably maintain.

If you have the self-discipline to keep the colors and items 

as orderly as these then go for this pretty, stylish kitchen:

Here the discipline is far less rigid and

 the look is an updated, smart, friendly look:

I absolutely LOVE this stove shelf for the kitchen:

Open shelving for a pretty collection of tea-time vessels:

 Charming:

Glass-fronted cabinets are another option...
Have a great day!
xo
Valerie

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Mirror Chic...

Hey There, Hectic Holiday People~

Take a look, (or save it for after the holidays, but don't forget)

These mirrors are all fun to look at, great for decorating ideas, fun to re-blog about, and the rooms and the decor... are Just Simple, Pleasing Design... 

 Voila!   

 MIRRORS :

 or, in this gorgeous instance, shiny wreath on mirror on mirror:

 I'm going to be very ME now and remind you of something:

 Each one of us needs to look in the mirror and KNOW, as we notice flaws, wrinkles, etc,  that

 The-Fairest-One-of-All may not look it on the outside...

the Goodness of a person is what creates her true beauty. 

You can trust people to know that. 

Have a Beautiful Day!

xo

Valerie

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