Saturday, April 13, 2013

Door Shelf Tweaking

I've been doing some tweaking lately!!! Do you remember the old door we added shelves to? Well, as we have slowly progressed with our kitchen redo (we have all the trim and baseboards installed, now onto the countertop and backsplash!!) I have simplified my kitchen decor a little. I have gotten rid of quite a bit and moved things around. I don't want to show too much of my kitchen right now, so I'll just show you the changes I made to the door shelves. 

Here's what the door looked like before when we first added the shelves and got it in place behind the pallet cabinet: 



And here's how it looks now!!

I was having a hard time getting everything all in one shot so I had to go to the farthest corner of the room and get an angled shot - sorry!

 I kept a few of the same elements and changed up the rest. 

As you saw in the original picture we had our microwave on the cabinet. Our only outlets are all the way across the room and I hated seeing the ugly extension cord needed for the microwave, so we moved it over to the counter. I'm still not sure if I like the new placement yet, but I do love the little baking station I set up on the pallet cabinet, so it may just stay. 



 This little hanging wire basket is also a new addition!!!

 One of my whisk brooms from my growing collection!




 I love the new spot for my ironstone butter pats! Much more visible!


What do you think? Do you like the original or tweaked version better? 

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47 comments:

  1. Shabby chic SandyApril 13, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    I like the now pictures--everything looks perfectly placed!

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  2. DeeApril 13, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Wow Melissa! You should be a stylist for a magazine, your pictures are beautiful. I like how you changed it & added the little wire basket on the side. Perfect! Dee from My Painted Stuff

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 13, 2013 at 10:52 AM

    I love both, but I really love this one. Such great vignettes. I love the bread boards and the scales too. You really need to link this up to my party Inspire Me Tuesday. I would love to have you. Hugs, Marty

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  4. beadhenApril 13, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    YES! I love everything...the pallet cupboard with the door with shelves behind it and your collection of kitchen vintage. I do not remember the other display but I do love this one. I agree with DEE about the stylist...
    Thankyou for your very lovely blog.

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  5. Linda StollApril 13, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    few things are more compelling than a crock of old wooden spoons ...

    Linda

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  6. JunkchiccottageApril 13, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    It is so beautiful and full of character. I love all your vintage kitchen items displayed.
    Kris

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  7. Simply ShelleyApril 13, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I love that....all comes together wonderfully...blessings

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  8. Sumaya at Evocative VintageApril 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I love all your vintage touches. The scales are my favourite as I love to collect them as well:)

    GORGEOUS!!!!

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  9. BlissApril 14, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I have a scale similar to your top right one, I love it - my fav. I also have a red and white one that I couldn't leave based on the price and it's so accurate I use it when I have to mail a package.

    Bliss

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  10. AnneApril 14, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    LOVE both but I am going to chose the recent change.Love everything together your scales ironstone ect.LOVE your bread board collection too!What a beautiful display!
    xx
    Anne

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  11. Stampin' VMG206April 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    Love it ~ the after is best! What a neat piece.
    I'm visiting you today from DIY Showoff. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment, too!
    ~ Megin of VMG206

    Burlap Ruffle Wreath

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  12. pballardApril 14, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Adore your space! Pinned some of it. Couldnt help myself.. You gave me some good ideas. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    New follower from Home by Ally!

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  14. Natasha in OzApril 14, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Wow, this looks like a page from Country Living magazine-what beautiful styling!

    If you have a minute to spare I'd be thrilled if you could link up this post to my weekly 'Say G'Day" linky party! It's on now and this week I'm also inviting pinning bloggers to join my Mother's Day group board to share their Mother's Day ideas. Please pop by if you are interested.

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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  15. AnonymousApril 14, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    It looks great! I love how you have displayed everything. The scales look amazing and I really like your basket that your cutting boards are in. Visiting from Make the Scene Monday. Have a great week!~Wanda

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  16. UnknownApril 14, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    New follower from Home by Ally. Bri Stocking is my name on Facebook!

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  17. Krista AasenApril 14, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    Wow! You sure have a lot of beautiful vintage items to display. Nice work!!
    Krista @thehappyhousie

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  18. chateau chicApril 14, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Your shelves are full of things I love, and you did a great job styling them! You have a wonderful collection of old scales. Love the combination of ironstone, breadboards, scales and all the other vintage goodies.
    Mary Alice

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  19. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeApril 15, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    With all those goodies...I love them both, just can't go wrong! Amazing hutch, stoneware and those scales...love!
    Hope you'll come share at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  20. Linda@Coastal CharmApril 15, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Okay...just let me Pin it all:) Thanks for sharing this charming area in your kitchen at my party...it's just my style.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. Eclectic Red BarnApril 15, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    I love it all. We must be collecting the same things - maybe we are sisters and don't know it. It is a great area that you have set up. I think I prefer the new way best. Love how you used the door and made shelves. Awesome idea. I am your newest GFC and I pinned this.
    Have a wonderful week,
    Bev
    @ Eclectic Red Barn

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  22. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeApril 15, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! You should link this up to our party, Give Me The Goods Monday! {1 party, 5 blogs}
    http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/04/give-me-goods-party-4.html
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com


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  23. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideApril 15, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    Loving it!

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  24. Blondie's JournalApril 15, 2013 at 7:34 PM

    Your shelves look fantastic, Melissa! I love the brackets you used...did you make them yourself? And all the old scales you have! I've been looking and looking for one and you have four!!

    Visiting from The Scoop party! :)

    XO,
    Jane

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  25. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmApril 15, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    LOVE the new look :) You have the best collections!!

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  26. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)April 16, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    This is fantastic!
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  27. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeApril 16, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    I love, love, love this whole area and your displays are fabulous. The breadboards are wonderful too. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  28. JennaApril 16, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    This looks great! You styled it soooo beautifully! Pinning!
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  29. Robin JohnsonApril 16, 2013 at 11:41 PM

    What a great way to display so many lovely treasures. I am green with envy over your butter pat dishes. I just started collecting them myself and have a total of five. Maybe someday I will check up to you. LOL.

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  30. MariaApril 17, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    How beautiful!!!! What a lovely display, I love all the boards and the wooden spoons and everything else! LOVELY!!!!

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  31. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapApril 17, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    absolutely beautiful! you did a great job in arranging and display all your wonderful things

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  32. JenApril 18, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Love the new one...and the old one:) First time to your blog. Love your style

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  33. Craftberry BushApril 18, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    I want to pin every single image here...thank you for sharing...xo

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  34. Botanic BleuApril 18, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    So many collections that I just love...rolling pins, cutting boards, wooden spoons, scales... I like the new look.

    Am becoming your latest follower...

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  35. Cheryl ~ ZanyMaydApril 19, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    Love the Tweaked - After shots....
    you have a wonderful collection or should I say collections~
    Cheryl
    zany-mayd.blogspot.com

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  36. PamApril 19, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Wow...that looks fantastic. I love all the little added details like the basket for the cutting boards. Nicely done.

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  37. Cher-Ann TexterApril 19, 2013 at 10:20 AM

    Oh my gosh, that is so neat! Found you through My Repurposed Life's Catch as Catch Can 118...

    Cher @ Designs by Studio C
    http://designsbystudioc.com

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  38. VirginiaApril 19, 2013 at 10:25 PM

    This is very cute! ditching the microwave was a great idea! Really completed the vintage appeal

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  39. Debra@CommonGroundApril 20, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Oh I just love this cupboard and your wonderful display! I'm doing a little "pinning" here!! Hope you'll join in for Be Inspired at Common Ground!

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  40. angela hodges abodeApril 20, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    I love everything about everything in everyone of these pictures! I'm your newest follower :) Angela @hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com

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  41. UnknownApril 20, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I like how you have restyled that cool cabinet and moving the microwave really helps to focus on your lovely collections. Great display and I love the textures and collected pieces.

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  42. Rose Garden MalevikApril 20, 2013 at 3:27 PM

    woow..... just Like it :)
    and do not miss....

    SATURDAY SHOW OFF

    it is FUN :)
    WELCOME
    Håkan ( The Roseman)

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  43. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonApril 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Hi, I love your vintage style! Great way of displaying your old scales. I have 4 of them and find them so fun and versatile. Your rustic cupboard has such charm. I have a link party, Share Your Cup Thursday. It's all about sharing what makes you happy. I would love if you shared sometime.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  44. imsteelefullofscrapApril 23, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Looks just gorgeous love it all

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  45. BECKYApril 24, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    Stunning, Melissa! There is so much to love in this sweet space!! I liked it before but you sure kicked it up a notch!! Just beautiful!
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  46. RitaApril 24, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    gorgeous. your space is so well organized. i love it!
    rita

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  47. All That GlittersApril 24, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    I'm seriously drooling over your wooden spoons right now!

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