coming back slowly: a kitchen inspiration

(sorry its been so long since i've posted anything creative, much less anything at all. call it a dormancy period, call it hibernation. either way, the breezes of fall on its way and the turning pages of the calendar always inspire me- the cusp of autumn brings me alive. (even in this trying time of my life, i think this still to be true))

• Listening to: the Head & the Heart
• Eating: Theo Chocolate (Hazlenut Crunch)
• Drinking: Cafe Appassionato (Magnolia Blend)

we have been painting the exterior of the house, remodeling our mother-in-law, and laying floor in our kitchen. as i see the sale prices combined with the desire for a simplistic style i see some themes taking place. i think in a past post i had leaned toward the rustic modern look, and i think it might be coming together... the taupe, latte & blue glass tile, the maple floors and the butcher block counter tops (yay ikea!) will lend to a look and feel that i hope will click with my heart. even the lighting will give a 15th ave coffee house feel... here's a preview sample of the kitchen:

here's a song for your day: