Monday, August 3, 2009

A Blue Metamorphosis Monday




Today I'm joining in with Metamorphosis Monday hosted by Susan at Between Naps On a Porch and Blue Monday hosted by Sal at Smiling Sally

Our kitchen ceiling and island have just gone through a metamorphosis compliments of our insurance company. They overestimated the cost of deck repairs and so there was money enough left over to do this.

I have had the idea of putting bead board on the ceiling to cover up the ugly crack there. If you click on the picture it will enlarge.

So bead board and strips of wood went up. What a transformation! It gives some some class to our plain 1960s kitchen. The other thing I have wanted to do was use bead board and trim on the island in our kitchen. So plain...
The metamorphosis begins. What a difference. Our plain Jane island now looks classy. The laminate butcher block counter even looks better! Such a huge change for little money, especially if you can do it yourself, or a tree falls down in your backyard. If you don't know what I'm talking about you can read more about it here. If you've read my blog more than a couple of times you know I love blue. My friend came for lunch on Friday and here is how I set the table: blue willow teapot, blue transfer ware cups and saucers. Blue glass and some flowers from the garden ( some of the few that the deer didn't eat)Everything set on a checked cloth with placemats and napkins trimmed with blue and white checks Mondays at my house are always filled with blue things. Actually so are Tuesdays, Wednesdays..well you get the idea.

Make sure you visit Susan to see other metamorphosis posts and Sal to see other blue posts.


Hope your week gets off to a good start. Thanks for stopping by today.
Rhondi xo

42 comments:

  1. Your friend must have felt special with that table setting. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

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  2. WOW! What a wonderful transformation on the ceiling and the island. It looks terrific now.
    Hugs,
    Penny

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  3. What a transformation indeed Rhondi! It makes a wonderful difference. Love the effect it brings on the ceiling and the island.

    Now the tablescpae you prepared for your friend - you made it really special just for the two of you. And the china you used to set the table - everything is perfect as I can see. You must have lots of beautiful conversations during your meal :-)

    Happy Blue Monday!

    Li

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  4. Gorgeous blue table setting. Who wouldn't enjoy a scone & a sip of tea there? Happy Blue Monday :-)

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  5. So beautiful! I love how you transformed the ceiling! And the island is great as well! And you know how much I enjoy your blue and white! Beautiful table! Enjoy your day!

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  6. Wow! I love the changes. We have beadboard on our kitchen ,porch and bathroom ceilings.
    Love your blue Monday as well.

    Carolyn

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  7. Hi Rhondi. Just found your blog today and I love it. Your home is so pretty. Love the new kitchen redo!

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  8. Rhondi you made me laugh with your comment "....or a tree falls on your house." You have a great attitude! Your transformations are really good - inspiring!

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  9. Your island looks great - love all of the trim and fluting. The blue glass looks spectacular on your table. Sally

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  10. The beadboard really did make a difference. Now the look is classic and will never look dated. Great ideas.

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  11. The kitchen looks amazing! Gives me some great ideas! Hope you have a great week!

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  12. Nice blues today, and a great change to your center island! I posted about my bathroom remodeling on Friday, and it is so fun to have a new look, isn't it? Have a great day!

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  13. Wow that was a big tree. I love the changes, the bead board looks so good. I love your roosters too!

    Blessings,

    Linda

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  14. What a wonderful way to cover up a cracked ceiling! My dining room ceiling has the same problem and I bet some beadboard would look great there. I also love the island, the trim detail makes it look so much prettier:>)

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  15. Hi Rhondi, love your kitchen changes...wow and the blue glassware. Such a stunning color!

    Come over and enter my blogging anniversary giveaway....would love to have you!

    Hugs, Barb

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  16. This island is so cute! I just love what you have done.
    It's a darling addition.
    I posted for the first time on Met Monday. We redid our utility room and used beadboard as well.
    It's a great material to use.
    Blessings to you from Kansas,
    d

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  17. I love how the kitchen island & ceiling came out~ such an easy & clever way to update!

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  18. I love the blue glass.

    Your idea for the ceiling is great. I was thinking of the same thing.

    Also for our bath I was thinking of putting up some of those tin squares on the ceiling they sell now that some put as a backsplash in their kitchen. Before I do though have to do some research on them. Don't want them to rust.

    Willow

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  19. Lovin the transformation!!
    Looks so cozy and inviting!!

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  20. Lovin the transformation!!
    Looks so cozy and inviting!!

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  21. That beadboard can work miracles! Love the new look!

    The blue tablescape is also beautiful!

    Katherine

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  22. My kitchen has a beadboard ceiling too and I just love it! It look fabulous and better is that your insurance company paid for it!

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  23. Very nice! I love your blues.
    Cindy

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  24. Great island and ceiling. Love your blue!

    Christi

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  25. Wow, wow, wow. Rhondi, I love what you've done in your kitchen. I've been wanting to jazz up our island a little bit. Do you make house calls? ;-)

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  26. Love the bead board celing...it has such charm! And that island transformation is incredible...great job!

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  27. The ceiling crack was a secret blessing, because you transformed into such a gorgeous look. The island, too. Oh, and the tablescape is pretty. I also adore blue.

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  28. Howdy Rhondi
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing transformation .
    I love all your blues .
    Thank you so very much for sharing these beautiful photos today.
    It is all so elegant.
    Blessings to you and yours.
    May you have a wonderful rest of the week.
    Hugs
    Happy Trails

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  29. I'm seeing bead board on the ceiling in a lot of magazines, so you're right in vogue! And it looks great on your island. Looks so cozy in there!
    Brenda

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  30. Hi Rhondi, I am so happy to have time to visit for a change. Your beadboard looks beautiful. I love beadboard too. Your Island looks fabulous as well. Your hubby and you did a beautiful job on both areas.

    I know you love blue and your blues are so pretty. I love blue as well but have very little blue in my home right now. The bedroom in the cabin is blue, white and yellow. I love those colors together.

    Have a wonderful rest of the day.

    Hugs...Jeanne

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  31. Hi Rhondi,
    Love your bead board ceiling and island! Great ideas...the island is just amazing! And your tablescape is lovely...I love blue, too. :-) Beautiful!

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  32. Your beadboard metamorphasis looks great~ well done. I adore blue too.

    Have a blessed day!

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  33. That looks wonderful! Did you use the beadboard panels on the kitchen work center? I used the panels in my hallway.

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  34. Love your blues too Rhondi! What a beautiful transformation you have made in your kitchen. I just adore the island and that ceiling is just wonderful!

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  35. Your island looks amazing, and I love the way you did the ceiling. Your kitchen looks so bright and cheerful! I hope you enjoy it for many years to come.

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  36. I really love your new look kitchen Rhondi, you've made me want to try something similar. I will secretly find the right bits and pieces in the DIY store before telling hubby!!

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  37. I adore all you have done to your kitchen! I found inspiration in the ceiling as mine needs some work.

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  38. Rhondi,
    Your new island and ceiling looks great! We also put bead board on my kitchen and dining room ceilings to cover some old ugly ceiling tiles. It looks so much better but it was a pain to paint! All of those cracks!

    I love all of your blue dishes!

    Hugs,
    Lee Laurie

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  39. The island is an amazing transformation! And the ceiling is such a unique idea. It turned out fantastic.

    Angela

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  40. I especially LOVE the new look of your island! It's gorgeous! Gives it a bit a character. Great job!

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  41. What a great way to class up a kitchen!! How you need to keep Julia's book out all the time on it.

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Thanks so very much for taking the time to leave a comment. I always read every one. I am glad you stopped by for a visit. Hope you'll come again!
Rhondi