Monday
May172010
Announcing our First Giveaway!
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 08:06AM
Providence Ltd is excited to announce our first giveaway.
The heart of every home is a fabulous kitchen. Our very favorites incorporate stone, wood and iron. Fill baskets and bowls with fruits and vegetables ready to eat. Add to the mix potted herbs and flowers and you have the recipe for an ambiance filled kitchen.
We particularly like to use cutting boards and old bread boards in a variety of ways.
I found this image via Decor de Provence. Desiree is passionate about French, Belgian and Scandinavian design. She has posted lots of photos of fabulous kitchens. This particular one is from a home featured in Betty Lou Phillips' book, The French Room.
Image via Decor de Provence
Belgian Pearls is one of our very favorite design blogs. Greet has excellent taste and did a very informative post, All About Kitchen Design back in September. This is a must-read if you are building, remodeling or just love to look at beautiful Belgian inspired kitchens.
Everything about this kitchen is to die for. The large window, open shelving ,stoneware, hanging utensils, herbs and flowers... There is so much here to enjoy. Really loving the painted gray cabinets with the black stove. The warm wood table on the stone floor is just icing on the cake. And of course we love the breadboard!
This last image from Belgian Pearls is yummy too. The lamp, baskets, stone counter top and floor, open wood shelving, curtain rather than cabinet door are all just wonderful! And did you notice the breadboards? So much more impact when grouped together in a collection.
Another blogger friend we just have to mention is Brooke Giannetti with Velvet and Linen. We absolutely love everything she is doing right now. Brooke recently did a make-over on her own kitchen and posted pictures. To see all the before and after shots, visit her January 23rd post, A Few Changes At Our House. She incorporated bread boards into her new design as well.
I apologize for the quality of this photograph, but I had to share it anyway. It’s a clipping from the April 3rd issue of The Dallas Morning News. This Park Cities homeowner hired Lisa Luby Ryan owner of At Vintage Living in Snider Plaza to completely renovate her 1951 bungalow. Her home was transformed into a comfortable showplace with a French twist. The kitchen with the rustic island is the homeowners favorite room in the house. Mine too! I am absolutely drooling.
John Saladino is a real master of interior design. This photo is from his book Saladino Villa. At the end of the long counter in his personal Villa kitchen under the clock is a stack of what else? Breadboards leaned casually against the wall.
OK, so I've dropped a few hints. Have you guessed our giveaway? Sorry… it's NOT a completely renovated kitchen. If you are contemplating making some changes or just need some fresh new ideas we can help. Just drop me an e-mail.
No its not a completely renovated kitchen, but it is a fabulous round breadboard like the one shown here. We have these for sale in our shop at Fabulous Finds and are giving one away to a very lucky winner.
All you have to do to win is leave a comment here telling us something you like about this post. It's that easy. The contest ends May 24th at midnight PCT and is open to anyone. We will ship worldwide.
Good luck to you all!
The heart of every home is a fabulous kitchen. Our very favorites incorporate stone, wood and iron. Fill baskets and bowls with fruits and vegetables ready to eat. Add to the mix potted herbs and flowers and you have the recipe for an ambiance filled kitchen.
We particularly like to use cutting boards and old bread boards in a variety of ways.
I found this image via Decor de Provence. Desiree is passionate about French, Belgian and Scandinavian design. She has posted lots of photos of fabulous kitchens. This particular one is from a home featured in Betty Lou Phillips' book, The French Room.
Image via Decor de ProvenceBelgian Pearls is one of our very favorite design blogs. Greet has excellent taste and did a very informative post, All About Kitchen Design back in September. This is a must-read if you are building, remodeling or just love to look at beautiful Belgian inspired kitchens.
Image via Belgian Pearls
Everything about this kitchen is to die for. The large window, open shelving ,stoneware, hanging utensils, herbs and flowers... There is so much here to enjoy. Really loving the painted gray cabinets with the black stove. The warm wood table on the stone floor is just icing on the cake. And of course we love the breadboard!
This last image from Belgian Pearls is yummy too. The lamp, baskets, stone counter top and floor, open wood shelving, curtain rather than cabinet door are all just wonderful! And did you notice the breadboards? So much more impact when grouped together in a collection.
Another blogger friend we just have to mention is Brooke Giannetti with Velvet and Linen. We absolutely love everything she is doing right now. Brooke recently did a make-over on her own kitchen and posted pictures. To see all the before and after shots, visit her January 23rd post, A Few Changes At Our House. She incorporated bread boards into her new design as well.
I apologize for the quality of this photograph, but I had to share it anyway. It’s a clipping from the April 3rd issue of The Dallas Morning News. This Park Cities homeowner hired Lisa Luby Ryan owner of At Vintage Living in Snider Plaza to completely renovate her 1951 bungalow. Her home was transformed into a comfortable showplace with a French twist. The kitchen with the rustic island is the homeowners favorite room in the house. Mine too! I am absolutely drooling.
John Saladino is a real master of interior design. This photo is from his book Saladino Villa. At the end of the long counter in his personal Villa kitchen under the clock is a stack of what else? Breadboards leaned casually against the wall.
OK, so I've dropped a few hints. Have you guessed our giveaway? Sorry… it's NOT a completely renovated kitchen. If you are contemplating making some changes or just need some fresh new ideas we can help. Just drop me an e-mail.
No its not a completely renovated kitchen, but it is a fabulous round breadboard like the one shown here. We have these for sale in our shop at Fabulous Finds and are giving one away to a very lucky winner.
All you have to do to win is leave a comment here telling us something you like about this post. It's that easy. The contest ends May 24th at midnight PCT and is open to anyone. We will ship worldwide.
Good luck to you all!
Reader Comments (38)
I have to say that the image with the 3 shelves is my favourite image...
great post...
i hosted my first give-away last week and it was a great success...i hope you have good luck also...
I love the rustic feel to it all and yet still so fresh and clean! Love it!
These kitchens make me want to cook, and that rarely happens. Thanks for sharing.
marla
My dearest friend,
Thank you so much for mentionning me and to post some pictures of my blog!!
Ihave to say it is a great post!
I am designing a kitchen for a client right now!! And my proposal has to be done on Friday! So it is always nice to discover kitchen images I hadn't seen before as you showed here! THANK YOU!!
My other email address is greetlefevre@hotmail.com
xx
Greet
Thank you so much for including my little kitchen in your beautiful post!
It looks like we both share a love of old bread boards. I actually have one on my ottoman. It works perfectly as a tray for my kids' snacks!
I know your first give away will be a big success.
xo
Brooke
Oh my! I absolutely LOVE these kitchens. Yes, I am crazy about the breadboards AND the cabinet hardware in the first picture. Keep 'em comin'!!!
I LOVE the kitchen with the gray cabinets! That is the perfect atmosphere for cooking...sipping some wine...listen to a little music...cut a little cheese...:)
Just my style...rustic and fresh! I always love checking out your blogs and looking at the pics!
The mix of "contemporary with old world" lights my fire! The eclecticism of your post is very appealing to me!!!
I absolutely LOVE the wood beams on the ceiling in the kitchen!!!
Oooooh, I love it all! It's beautiful! The floor is gorgeous!
Congratulations on your first (and very lovely!) giveaway! (Many to come, I am sure!)
Please, put my name in the hat! A breadboard is exactly what this (and every) household needs! It is so versatile and can be used for entertaining and decor and not to forget cutting bread - in style!
I am off to tweet about your giveaway!
Cyber hug, Mon
Love the blog - Love belgian design too!
what a great giveaway mona! i understand if i am not eligible for entry but if i am sign me up!!! i have a perfect spot in mind for it! and kudos again on your incredible blog! i just love reading it!
I think your blog is so incredible and love to view it. I love all your design work and think you are very talented. I also would love to have the bread board. keep up the great work
Yea, Deanna you figured it out. Did you get my E-mail about the subscription verification?
Love your blog! After hearing about your buying trips for years through Tara, it's nice to see your talent firsthand! I love your style and great eye for the details in every project! Love the kitchens and the mix of contemporary and rustic elements/antiques together.
Love the way all spaces are utilized to diplay wonderful finds such as the breadboards! These kitchens are definitely warm and inviting. Thanks for sharing.
My favorite is the pic from Velvet and Linen of the three open wood shelves. I LOVE that they are decorated with a mix of silver, white dishes, and bread boards. I think I have the perfect place in my own kitchen to display the combination of metal, porcelan, and wood!! Thanks for the great idea!!
Love reading your blog each week! As always....great ideas!! You certainly have a gift for design. Thanks for it sharing with us!!
Love, love, love Bunny Williams' work but best of all----she is a southerner!
I love old bread and cutting boards! I have a small collection and would love to add a new one! As far as a favorite thing...there is just too much to love in these images...perhaps the combination of old things incorporated into modern living!
I love the feel of these kitchens...so inviting and also very working friendly! The big oval wooden kitchen table is awesome, sitting right in the center of the kitchen! I love your blog, and of course, everything you do! Wonderful ideas!!
This post makes me want to rethink some things in my kitchen! The bread boards are wonderful. I don't have a round one. If I'm not the lucky winner, I may have to visit your booth!
Hello!
So glad to have gotten your email so I could visit! I LOVE these Belgian kitchens, and it looks like we have a common love for some blogs out there. Looking forward to reading more of your very pretty blog!
Best-
Katie
I just love the earthiness of bread boards. I had never even really thought to display them in an interesting way which is what this post has led me to reconsider. I'm going to have to search for a few more to put them into an arrangement. Love the post!