some pretty & a great idea

image via here

i know we've all seen this kitchen before. it was featured in the march elle decor. it belongs to lindsey and kristen buckingham. i don't think i really looked at it until now. and i love it. love the tile floor. has some white cabinets and dark cabinets, therefore steve and i would both be happy. sub zero fridge. wolf range. butcher block island top. prep sink on island. farmhouse table, where frankly i'd eat every meal including christmas dinner. with guests. and the topper...little landscape oil painting. yes, i love it.

and to change subjects... my sister-in-law gave us a stack of cloth napkins for a christmas gift. not these, but aren't they pretty?from here

hers are even nicer. because she stitched each and every one. it's her way of getting us to stop using paper towels as napkins for every meal. and for us to be more eco-conscious. and it's working. and i love it too. no more wasting paper towels. and no more using linen napkins only for guests. thanks, julie!