First came the chickens…

When I mentioned that I would like to have chickens, a lovely couple from our church brought us 7 baby chickens. I have also mentioned that I would like fresh milk, but we have been fortunate enough to get raw milk from my cousin, but we do have some new cows. 

These were my grandmother’s and she always had them in the kitchen on a shelf near the windows. While looking for pink accents for my kitchen makeover,  I remembered these were still at my parent’s house, so I borrowed them. Aren’t they cute? I just love the little salt and pepper.

The blue mason jar belonged to my other grandmother who had a collection of these. It is filled with locally made soap from the Hazelwood Soap Company. This particular one has loofah in it. LOVE this soap:-) Be sure to check out their website. 

I have this bar soap in the bathrooms and here in the kitchen.

…which is looking older and older. 

Thanks for stopping by:-) 

Anita

13 Comments

  1. Carlene @ Organized Clutter
    August 4, 2012 / 8:04 pm

    Anita, I didn't know if I could bear to see you remove the red ruffled sink curtain because I loved it so, but I like the new one too!

  2. Mari
    August 4, 2012 / 10:53 pm

    Hi Anita, your kitchen redo is just beautiful love the soft colors 😉
    I love the sink skirt soooooo pretty…..

    Big Smiles~
    Mari

    • Anita Diaz
      August 5, 2012 / 5:22 am

      Oh Mari, I think you will love it!! I am loving the pinks and aquas:-)

  3. dgmills
    August 5, 2012 / 12:11 am

    I love your kitchen and your cows look right at home. I also love the Hazelwood Soap Co. and have you found the new Robin Bleu shop right down the street? They have really cute things… new and vintage.

    • Anita Diaz
      August 5, 2012 / 5:18 am

      No, I have not gone in there yet!! We have been watching the transformation of the building since we drive by there so much. Will definitely get by there next week!!

  4. Leslie's Garden
    August 5, 2012 / 1:05 am

    What a pretty little soap dish! I love your cows, too. How special that you remember them being in your grandmother's kitchen window! Honestly, the little cow on the left holding the plant is just too cute! I'm going to always have my eye looking for something like that, it just really made me smile!

  5. Shelia
    August 5, 2012 / 2:07 am

    Hi Anita! Oh, those little cows are just adorable and sweet they were your grandmothers. Love your cute window sill. Hope you're doing well.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

  6. Jemsmom
    August 5, 2012 / 2:42 am

    Do I foresee a kitchen makeover? Love your cows! Have a great Sunday!

    • Anita Diaz
      August 5, 2012 / 5:21 am

      Yes Kathryn! I actually painted the walls in May a shade of aqua, then started painting the cabinets in a distressed grey on bottom, two sections of black and a walnut stain on one top section. Plus, I found so many new "old" things at my parents, that I have gotten rid of the Talavera pottery and am just using old things from the family. If I can just get some decent photos, I will reveal it:-)

  7. Emelia DiCarlo
    August 6, 2012 / 5:05 am

    Glad I stopped by…love your cow kitchen items, I have a blue and some white creamers…the soap looks lovely and thank you will check them out. Love the curtains, and what you have shared. PS, just saw, Lucy Ball, 101! Birthday…Thanks Anita for inspirations.

  8. Red Couch Recipes
    August 6, 2012 / 1:37 pm

    Anita, those cows take the cake! I love homemade soap — the bars always smell so delicious. Joni

  9. Debbiedoos
    August 6, 2012 / 2:01 pm

    I love your kitchen cows Anita. Your kitchen is looking so charming!

  10. Yvonne @ StoneGable
    August 7, 2012 / 3:06 pm

    Anita, I had to giggle at the cows! My grandmother collected… flamingos… and I have a few! Your kitchen is so warm and friendly!