Sunday, July 31, 2011

A Cheerful Addition to my Red Cottage Kitchen

I saw these adorable shelf edgers on someone's blog. (I'm not sure who...maybe Elaine at Sunny Simple Life?) Anyway, I loved them from the moment I saw them.

I tried to resist, but after a few months they entered my conciousness. I did not hesitate to order them this time.

My cabinets went from this: (sorry I forgot to take a current before picture, this one is from last year)



to this: (sorry about the glare)





What do you think?

I actually giggled when I received them in the mail. I work at school & these are really just the border edgers the teachers use on their classroom walls & cork boards. Why have I never imagine their potential for perking up shelves?

I'm linking to:

Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch.



Sizzle Into Summer party at DIY by Design



Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style



Open House party at No Minimalist Here



Go on over & check out these awesome linky parties & their gracious hosts.

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27 comments:

  1. DebbiedoosJuly 31, 2011 at 10:24:00 PM EDT

    ADORABLE! If my cabinets were open I would have to get some too.

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  2. Niesz Vintage HomeJuly 31, 2011 at 10:33:00 PM EDT

    So cute! Love the polka dots.
    I have some vintage shelf edging, but haven't found the perfect place for it yet.

    Kimberly :-)

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  3. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 11:02:00 PM EDT

    Now aren't you clever! I love this idea! How cute!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. genaJuly 31, 2011 at 11:47:00 PM EDT

    OH my Goodness ! I used those in my classroom for years and years - what a genius idea !!!!! I'm going on a hunt for some cute Mary Englebreit ones for my craftroom !

    GENIUS !

    thanks for sharing,
    gena

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  5. DawnaJuly 31, 2011 at 11:51:00 PM EDT

    Great idea! what a way to spruce things up and change things up as much as you want with little work !! Have a great evening :)

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  6. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 1, 2011 at 5:58:00 AM EDT

    Wonderful idea Gina, they sell teacher stuff at DT, I'll have to take a look! Love the red that you have, both pictures are so lovely!
    Have a great day!

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  7. SandyAugust 1, 2011 at 6:49:00 AM EDT

    Teachers shelf edging.. interesting idea.. Really perked up your kitchen...I love them!
    Sandy

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  8. UnknownAugust 1, 2011 at 7:13:00 AM EDT

    Super cute Gina... Have a good start to the week

    Hugs
    Pattie

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  9. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasAugust 1, 2011 at 9:27:00 AM EDT

    So cute!!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  10. JanetAugust 1, 2011 at 10:25:00 AM EDT

    That's such a cute idea! The polka dots look perfect in your sweet kitchen.
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  11. Becca BertottiAugust 1, 2011 at 11:12:00 AM EDT

    What FUN !! Such a great idea ... what a perfect addition to your beautiful open shelves !! *Becca* (newest follower)

    www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com

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  12. the cape on the cornerAugust 1, 2011 at 4:05:00 PM EDT

    yes! that's a perfect way to amp up the red accent in there. storing that away for future ideas!

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  13. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 1, 2011 at 8:27:00 PM EDT

    Oh, gorgeous, they look like a million bucks! I got to get over to the teacher supply store LOL, They change the whole kitchen! Bet you could not have found that pattern at the school supply store!

    Carol

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  14. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️August 1, 2011 at 9:17:00 PM EDT

    Hi Gina,

    The different is so fantastic! I love it!!!

    Dee

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  15. sweet violetsAugust 2, 2011 at 12:39:00 AM EDT

    Gina.....that is sooooo adorable!!! Love your old fashioned kitchen!!! hugs.....cleo

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  16. LeslieAugust 2, 2011 at 10:14:00 AM EDT

    how darn cute is that!!!! I love it.
    Hope you have a fantastic tuesday

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  17. Sweet Bee CottageAugust 2, 2011 at 10:29:00 AM EDT

    Hi Gina! I love what you did with the shelf edging. What a wonderful pop of color! Do you just smile when you walk in and see it every morning? I'm pretty sure I would. Who am I kidding? I would LOVE it every morning!

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  18. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 2, 2011 at 11:10:00 PM EDT

    Those are so cute. Love how they completely changed the look.

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  19. LynnAugust 3, 2011 at 8:31:00 AM EDT

    Love it. you could also make these out of scrapbook paper to coordinate with the seasons (if you were so inclined).

    One of those special edging scissors works well or just take a cup edge and trace around it for a scallop effect. Then cut out around the traced lines. Very pretty in your kitchen! I love the red polka dot print.

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  20. Kim @ Starshine ChicAugust 3, 2011 at 7:40:00 PM EDT

    I like 'em! They cutesify the shelves.

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  21. MichelleAugust 4, 2011 at 12:07:00 AM EDT

    What a great idea. I love red and white cottage kitchens too! The polka dots look amazing and add just the right touch.

    :) Michelle

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  22. Ricki TreleavenAugust 4, 2011 at 8:03:00 PM EDT

    Very cute idea, Gina. I might do this on my Welsh Cupboard! You have been busy lately! I love the necklace holder, and I am drooling over the PB cup cookies. :D

    I am getting caught-up on reading your blog today!

    xoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

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  23. AnaAugust 5, 2011 at 2:47:00 AM EDT

    I'm just wild about polka-dots and when they are red with white or white with red well I go even more wild...Hee, hee, hee...Can you picture me? The edgers are adorable. They look absolutely perfect in your cabinet...Makes them stand out beautifully.

    Much love,
    ♥Ana

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  24. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 5, 2011 at 3:42:00 PM EDT

    Gina, These are so adorable! Makes me wish I had glass fronts in my cabinets so I could copy you. Thanks for linking to the Open House party and I hope you have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  25. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 5, 2011 at 5:21:00 PM EDT

    Gina, I love it, it's so sweet and cheery! I love this cupcoards, too. Have a great weekend. FABBY

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  26. KoriAugust 9, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM EDT

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  27. KoriAugust 9, 2011 at 6:31:00 PM EDT

    I just bought the exact same thing, to do the exact same thing, from Michaels. $3.99 for 35 feet! They have red, green or yellow. All with white polka dots. After seeing your cabinets, I can't wait to do mine!!

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