When I noticed that a neighbour was throwing away this vintage painting, I couldn't help but ask him if I could keep it. My lovely neighbour was happy with me taking it away and I was excited to have finally found THE picture I was looking for to decorate my kitchen!
Okay, the painting was in a grim frame and had a nice layer of dirt on it. However, it was worth spending time cleaning it as I love the idea of decorating kitchens with this kind of pictures. Here are some stylish kitchens with this type of vintage-style still lifes:
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| (Above the chopping boards, on the right) Katrin Arens's kitchen, photograph by Jordi Canosa. |
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On Etsy, one can find any kind of still life pictures, vintage or not, often for a very reasonable price. Here are some of my favourites:
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| Jalapeno and a Half by Polly Jones, original still life, $50 at PollyPainting. |
What about you? Do you dream of a vintage kitchen? How would you decorate it? Please share your ideas in the comments below ;-)
It's a great idea to have original art in the kitchen, it can add so much to a room that may otherwise seem overly utilitarian. When one considers how much time we spend in our kitchens, and how often party guests gravitate to this room, it makes sense to make it special.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the first commenter and I've always liked having art, or seeing it, in kitchens. My Mother is an artist and I remember a still life of hers with fruit always in our kitchen nook. You were at the right place at the right time when your neighbor decided to throw that away! It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to find your blog,
Nancy
Love this idea of art in the kitchen and your photos! Thanks so much for putting my little pepper painting in here.
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