the heart of the home.

 If Tuesday and Wednesday's posts weren't enough, you're in for yet another treat today--this time from Kristen at A Kapple A Day. Kristen isn't just a fellow Rhody, she's a real life friend! We met through blogging and she has certainly enriched my life in ways I never dreamed possible. Get ready to take a journey into her dream kitchen...which looks a great deal like my dream kitchen too ;) Have a great Thursday! 
Can't wait for Friday's Fancies tomorrow! xoxo {av}
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Hello there {long distance loving} readers! I'm so happy to be here guest posting today for Miss {AV} while she is away in my old stomping grounds of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. When I asked my friend here what she would like me to talk about, she gave me free reign but did mention the words "home guru." While I'm not sure how much truth there is to this title, I am certainly excited about my new home and in the last few months have become slightly obsessed with all things home decor related.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. No matter what, it always seems to be the place that people congregate. Our current kitchen is pretty small. Good enough for just the two of us for now, but I've always had dreams of a large, open kitchen with a center island. I'd like a space where I can cook away for hours and friends and family can gather around. Eat, drink, and be merry. So without further ado, I give you some eye candy in the form of my dream kitchen. I hope someday to have that large open space with wooden floors, white cabinets {some with glass doors}, an island, and some shelves for my cookbook collection!

{I love how this kitchen has a little attached breakfast nook. I think that's another requirement for mine as well, or an island bar with some seating!}

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{I will take that hutch with the glass doors, those pendant lights, and the wrap-around shelf right below the ceiling, perfect for displaying some treasures!}

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{I kinda love everything about this kitchen. 

The hutch, the pendants, the floor the pops of blue!}

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{Did I mention I have a thing for glass door cabinetry? 

And those dark wood floors are just beautiful.}

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{Love the French-awning style hood, the subway tile, and the island sink!}

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{With the exception of the range hood here, this one is my fave. Perfection.}

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What does your dream kitchen look like?