Day 9: Happy Kitchen Project: Pantry CookingWe are talking Pantry Cooking on Day 9 of the âȘ#âHappyKitchenProject⏠with Mandi of Chewsy Lovers in Florida.With everyone heading back to school this is one skill you'll want to get right. Today, Mandi is sharing her best tips to help you get started pantry cooking and explaining why every kitchen pantry needs a "Dream Team!"Get the post here.Do you have a Happy Kitchen tip youâd like to share with us? Send us a...
Day 8: Happy Kitchen Project: Painted Terra Cotta Pots & Wooden SpoonsWe have come up with another DIY that is a sure fire way to add a hit of colour and fun for a happy kitchen. This is great project to do with kids and may even help them want to set the table!First we went to our local floral shop and got three terra cotta pots for $3 each. We then went to the dollar store and were able...
Day 6: Happy Kitchen Project: ArtAs we continue to discuss how to grow a happy kitchen letâs talk ART. There is a lot of wonderful art out there that would add a lot to a kitchen but what about if you really want to create that âhappyâ vibe? Even just a little happy art that makes you smile is a great way to start the day as you pad into the kitchen to make your morning brew.
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Day 5: Happy Kitchen Project: 16 Tools Every Kitchen NeedsToday, for day 5 of our Happy Kitchen Project, Mandi from Chewsy Lovers is sharing some essential tools for the kitchen. Whether you are a beginning cook just starting out, or an expert, these are tools every happy kitchen should have. There is nothing worse than seeing a recipe you want to try and you not have the tools you need to make it.A Happy Kitchen is one that is equipped...
Day 4 Happy Kitchen Project: Do it yourself OmbrĂ© Tea TowelsWe have been talking about a âhappy kitchenâ and how to achieve that. Weâve talked about colour and how colour can infuse a space with a lot of personality.Once you have your inspiration and colour palette decided on, try implementing some of the projects and ideas we have come up with. We love this project because it is simple, and you could do it with kids or make them for...
Day 3: The Happy Kitchen Project: How to Keep Your Kitchen Clean
A clean kitchen is the foundation of a happy kitchen. Believe it or not, it really does affect your mood and your ability to really get the creative cooking juices flowing!Check out what Mandi of Chewsy Lovers has to say about keeping your kitchen So Fresh & So Clean!Tomorrow, the Happy Kitchen Project will be back here at Designers Collective. We have a DIY on how to make your...
Day 2 Happy Kitchen Project: ColourCreating a kitchen that reflects who you are begins with color. Anyone who has had to pick colors knows this is easier said than done. Colors have hues and degrees of saturation. Fabrics are equally confusing as they come in endless colors and patterns.So how does one find inspiration and pick a colour scheme for a kitchen you want to love and never want to leave?Finding Inspiration:There are many ways to finding inspiration when selecting...
The Happy Kitchen Project!
Welcome! We are so excited to announce a special collaboration between Designers Collective, from Vancouver Canada, and Chewsy Lovers from Fort Lauderdale Florida, that you are going to LOVE!Join us for a 30 day challenge to fall in love with your kitchen again. With our design ideas, tips, inspirations, and cooking hacks, you will create your own 'Happy Kitchen'. By the end of the month we hope your kitchen will become the most favorite room in your...
As I wind down my time in Vancouver I find I have been in reflection mode a lot. Â Moving cities brings with it a multitude of emotions that need to be worked through. Â There is excitement beyond measure at the changes ahead; I find myself dreaming of lounging in my new back garden and finding new little coffee spots and walking along the breakwater and there are also wistful moments as I think about leaving my beloved family and friends....
We have been looking back at our archives recently and decided to revisit our Happy Kitchen Project from 2015! For that project we collaborated with a blogger from Fort Lauderdale, FL to develop a 30-day challenge that transforms your kitchen into a place that exudes happiness with DIYs, tips, tricks, and recipes! Below we re-posted our DIY for Ombré Tea Towels. It's a great way to add some colour and fun into the kitchen and a great project to do...
