Cookbook Cabinet
We started our kitchen remodel, oh . . . let’s see, about 4 years ago. Wow. It shouldn’t take that long, but life happens. Things get pushed aside and reprioritized. There’s always tomorrow. Well, this summer became my tomorrow and I have been determined to finish things up. I’m going through the whole house-closets, file drawers, studio and whole rooms to make it right.
Mike made this beautiful little cabinet years ago and we have used it mainly for portfolios and business cards in the office area. But recently I told him I needed a small bookcase for my cookbooks. Being the clever man he is, and knowing that we don’t want to buy, buy, buy but make good use of things we already have, he offered up this little cabinet for my collection. It’s so perfect.
Cookbook Collection
I love books, and my favorite for many years were cookbooks, so there are some real treasures in there. I bought one in Alaska when I visited my friends there after High School, my Aunt brought some back for me from her travels around the world in the ’80s, and my family gave me many of them for Christmas and birthdays. I’ve used something out of every one of them, and some are so worn I have to carefully turn the pages to use my favorite recipes.
Copper and Glass
I love that the top makes an interesting place to display our work too. Mike has made some really cool cabinets through the years. . . like this Willow Cabinet a friend’s husband bought her for a special occasion one year. She keeps it by her front door.
Willow Cabinet- photo by Frank Carter
And another that neighbors purchased and switched out the door for glass to display their treasures. . .
Hide Cabinet-photo by Frank Carter
Then there is his trademark Cactus Cabinet created for the Western Design Conference in Wyoming one year. . .
Copper Cactus Cabinet
This piece still takes my breath away. It is so full of character and Mike’s style.
So it’s back to the organizing and sorting and cleaning. . . I’m still determined, and who knows what we’ll come up with in the end. Hopefully a great place that reflects our work and style, with room to move and welcome guests, and enjoy the work of our hands with a little more eaze.
How do you use and re-use to make your space a reflection of you? Please let us know in the comments below. We’d love to see your ideas.
