A few weeks ago Gridley + Graves Photographers came to our house to shoot six rooms. Anne Gridley and Gary Graves are a husband and wife team who work beautifully together composing, styling and lighting each of their photos into works of art. They are amazingly talented and have had their photos featured in many publications and shelter magazines. It was an incredible experience and gave me a true appreciation for the job of a professional photographer/stylist. They definitely made me feel at ease throughout the whole process, and even shared a few of their tips with me. I will reveal more details as it gets closer to the publication date.
Since the kitchen is clean, I thought I would take you on an updated tour.
I found this pink vintage fabric at a local antique shop, and bought 10 yards for $48 dollars. I made simple panels and hung them on the existing rods.
A close-up of the colorful vintage dishes I’ve been collecting over the years.
A framed ad for the 1933 Blue Hill Fair – You will deserve a $50 fine unless you attend the Blue Hill Fair.
We have been having a bit of a heat wave here. Stay cool and enjoy your weekend!
A really peaceful kitchen! Love your pottery and the Fiesta Ware, I have boxes of it put away!
that framed ad is awesome! and love the fiesta collection as well!
Six room! Wow! I don’t think I’ll ever have six rooms done at once. lol! I’m loving your curtains made from vintage fabric! I’ve been looking for curtain fabric for our dining room, but haven’t been able to find anything I like yet. I can’t wait to find out which magazine(s) your home will be featured in, Mary! Congratulations!!
Mary,
I love your bright and cheery kitchen! Even though it is vintage, it doesn’t look “old”. You have established a great collection and have a wonderful eye for design. I look forward to seeing your future posts. Our family is coming to Maine in the beginning of August and I look forward to doing some shopping and perhaps discovering some of your great vintage treasures! Big congrats to you!!
Mary, congrats on the feature. Can’t wait to find out more.
Oh, Mary -the kitchen is looking WONDERFUL! I love all the items you’ve collected since we last visited. Especially your ceramics – the colors just work SO well together. I’m really excited about this photo shoot, too – congratulations!
This is so neat Mary…congrats!
Your home is such an amazing, eclectic and beautiful place!
Thanks for the kitchen tour, loved it!
Cindy
I really enjoyed seeing new pics of your pretty kitchen! I can only imagine what a blast it must have been to have professionals to style and photograph it for you. Look forward to hearing more about your feature.
How exciting!! Can’t wait to hear the details and see your gorgeous home in print!
Love the fun pink curtains!
Heat wave?! Oh no – hope it passes before I visit
Kelly
I love all the fresh colour in your drapes and tablecloth and dishware. So pretty! Your vintage touches are perfect and I love the wooden kitchen valance!
Congratulations! I really love your collection of vases and pots. I collect them as well and it is a thrill to have a find.
When you say your panels are simple, does that mean you did not line them? I live in the south, just moved into a house, and need to start thinking about the windows. I saw a mock roman shade over last week that has inspired me for a couple of the windows.
I love your kitchen! Where did you find the chandelier?
I just love that Sunshine sign over the window! It is so bright and cheery. Lovely kitchen, thanks for sharing! Kari
Hi! Where did you find the Sunshine sign, or did you make it? I love it, and want to do something similar for a bay window in our living room. Thanks!