Just a Sink Turned Kitchen Mink

Before

My little kitchen, as you can see, was fully equipped with…absolutely nothing the day I moved in! No garbage disposal, no dishwasher, no appliances, no dish storage; it was merely a sink and roller-cart.

Being the type of person who loves to decorate and make a living space my own, it was obvious at the sight of this sink that there was much work to do. After a little feng shui, followed by urgent stops at IKEA, Lowe's, Ross and HomeGoods to find deals on kitchen "must-haves," my little sink turned into kitchen mink in just two days!

After

 

IKEA has great deals on kitchen accessories.

Wall Dish Rack - $10.99

Appliance Holder - $5.99
Glass Bowl - $2.99

Lowe's is my favorite store for purchasing affordable and sturdy shelving units. They are easy to install (ladies, if you're not strong and under 5' 2'' you can do it too!). They have a huge variety. I chose a decorative white scroll bracket to add distinct character to my shelf, which compliments the vino décor collection on my white corner shelf.

HomeGoods & Ross- Making a space your own is all about your choice of accents and wall décor. As you can see, I found a canvas with one of my favorite quotes printed on it, a recipe stand for my monthly subscription to CookingLight and a white-trim pin board to fill with photos, notes, recipes and grocery lists.

Just Because

            “Just because you can’t see it, 

                                       doesn’t mean it’s not there”

Most hear this phrase and merely think of an overstated expression that’s been around forever. Well, this seemingly obvious little phrase left an impression on me as "words to live by,” fashioning a more desiring outlook on life and all its little details. After leaping into the real world straight out of college and moving to a new city, it’s just what my life needed! I’m a creative “craftionista” at heart-- when I decide what I want, I find a way to literally make it or make it happen! I’ll blog about do-it-yourself ideas on various topics, from home décor, fashion, and fitness to food!  Now are you ready to uncover what you can’t see?