Fresh n’ French

If you’ve ever tried to convince your significant other that painting your cabinets is not only a good idea but ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY TO YOUR MENTAL WELL BEING, well here’s a makeover that’s hard to argue with. Just print these pictures out and mike-drop them into their lap, like boom. Then back away silently while their mind gets blown by this French country goodness right here:

 

Sure, there’s a few other minor changes, like the ceiling, flooring, backsplash, fixtures, appliances, etc, etc, but let’s not focus on the details, darling. Those are the SAME cabinets.

 

And fine, maybe a wall was removed, and the was fridge relocated somewhere presumably nearby, and some major electrical work took place, and the island was extended, but I bet it all started with repainting those cabinets.

This French country kitchen belongs to Cindy, and believe it or not, it wasn’t quite that easy.  She and her husband are in the process of renovating their entire home, which, when they bought it was basically a time-capsule from 1972, with very little updating ever taking place in the last 40 or so years.

And even better, they started out as total DIY rookies!  She says “The only “renovating” I had ever done in the past was a little bit of painting and hanging wallpaper. The most hubby had ever done was to pick up the phone and call someone.”

And look where they are today! Sure, it wasn’t without plenty of trial and error, countless YouTube videos, and learning as they went, but they succeeded. I know it’s a cliche, but you really can do anything you put your mind to.

You really have to head over to her blog Edith & Evelyn to see more. So many beautiful details and special touches in this home. Thanks for being such an inspiration Cindy!