Two posts in the same month. I don't think that has ever happened here. Today I'm sharing how I dressed up the area above my stove. The idea for this barn wood hood was inspired by other women before me who used barn wood to fashion a range hood for their own kitchens. This homemade hoodie was built from local very weathered barn wood. It hides a basic generic and inexpensive range fan and light combo. I have often considerd painting it white or maybe white washing it. Not sure - what do you think? Paint it white, whitewash it or leave it alone?
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Sealed, rusty, chippy vintage ceiling tin serves as my farmhouse kitchen backsplash |
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The cabinet next to the stove was retrieved from my root cellar and revived and repurposed |
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Vintage rusty ceiling tin adds visual interest |
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A lamb keeps watch over my stove top |
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A boxwood wreath adorns the lambs neck |
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A thrift store votive candle holder works great as a crown for this little critter |
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The front of the hood lifts up to reveal a storage area |
Farm critters can be found in one form or another throughout my little cottage in the woods. At least 12-15 lambs can be seen in this cottage on any given day.
I also have a few dozen crowns scattered around the house. Many of the critters sport crowns over here in the little farmhouse. Did I mention that I am not a tiny home minimalist by ANY means. I am still in the midst of downsizing my belongings and have a goal to live a more simple life each day. I am not there yet.. but I am on the way.
Crowns always remind me of my Lord and Savior - JESUS. King of Kings and Lord of Lords.