First I want to show my fun new/old plate rack...I bought it from LaurieAnna~ it's a trough chicken feeder! LaurieAnna uses them in her home and now in her wonderful shop to display plates and platters! (and yes Mother, I washed...(scalded) it thoroughly! I had to have one...my never ending collection of plates and platters are perfect here. I can keep buying! ; - )
Second...my cute new lamp shade!!! Made by Leslie ~ This is one of two cutecutecute shades Leslie created. Made out of vintage aprons!! I'm so proud of my shades~ they are exactly what I wanted. Thank you Leslie~ your the BEST!!
Visit Leslie at her etsy shop ~ you'll love it!
Coconut cake~ from a boxed cake mix... it's fantastic!
Duncan Hines cake mix and Duncan Hines can frosting...
I put one cup of coconut in batter...
Yuummmmm! The cake looks delicious! Did you make a homemade icing for it? Which brand of mix did you use? Thanks for sharing such lovely photographs.
Posted by: Liberty Belle | August 09, 2008 at 10:59 AM
The lampshade is adorable! I've been to her site and didn't see any lampshades...
did you ask her to make the shades for you? The cake looks sooooo yummy. I can't believe it's from a mix. Have a great weekend! Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | August 09, 2008 at 10:59 AM
The cake looks delish! I remember my mother-in-law making a cake and frosting it something like this? Care to share your frosting recipe?..Love the dish rack. I have also seen the smaller ones used as spoon and utensil holders hanging on a wall.
Posted by: LisaJanelle | August 09, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Love the plate rack...and the comment about scalding! Your kitchen is so sweet.
Posted by: Teresa@PlumWater Cottage | August 09, 2008 at 11:29 AM
What a wonderful cozy kitchen. Everytime I see it, I am speachless. The plates are so cute, I love dinnerware! And the cake looks so yummy!
Many greetings from germany
Gisela
Posted by: gisela | August 09, 2008 at 12:06 PM
What a great idea for a plate rack, it looks so cute and love the dishes! The lampshade is toooo cute and my mouth is watering looking at that yummy cake!
Hugs~Kelly
Posted by: Kelly~Rose Vine Cottage | August 09, 2008 at 12:08 PM
EVERYTHING LOOKS SO LOVELY AS USUAL!
ITS AS IF YOU HAVE A MAGIC WOUND THAT TURNS THE "UGLY" INTO SOMETHING DESIRABLE TO LOOK AND USE AGAIN...
THAT`S A RARE SKILL THAT ONLY "SPECIAL" PEOPLE HAVE!
KISSES KISSES
DEBBIE MOSS
XXXXX
Posted by: DEBBIES ENGLISH TREASURES | August 09, 2008 at 12:59 PM
fantastic idea on the trough , i love it! your house is magical ;0) marissa
Posted by: marissa | August 09, 2008 at 01:06 PM
Your collection is lovely! My question is, what is your secret for keeping your tile so clean and sparkling?
Pam
Posted by: Pam | August 09, 2008 at 01:32 PM
Pam~ I use bleach..then I clean it with Windex.
Posted by: Tina | August 09, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Love Love the plate rack, I've never seen a chicken feeder like that. Is it metal or wood on the bottom? I check your blog every day! I'm so glad you post a lot! It's soooo much fun to "visit".
Rita
PS: had leftover Mexican Chicken for lunch...yummy!
Posted by: Rita May | August 09, 2008 at 03:33 PM
Coconut cake is my favorite! That looks delicious! I am drooling over your plate rack. I have to have one of those. I have a serious plate addiction and that would be perfect. Love the shade too! Have a great weekend.
Kim
BellaDella
Posted by: Kim | August 09, 2008 at 03:48 PM
Hi Tina,
I've been a long time 'lurker' on your blog, and I have to say that your kitchen is my all time favorite!! And I LOVE your cute new plate rack! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: debi | August 09, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Oh Tina, I always LOVE to come to your blog! If I need some cheering up, this is the place I run to! LOVE your new plate holder (heehee!) and darling lamp shade! Oh and your plates are to die for!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Posted by: Maryjane | August 09, 2008 at 05:00 PM
Your photos and decorative items are always so beautiful, but I'll have to admit, that cake was the first thing that caught my eye!
Posted by: Teri | August 09, 2008 at 05:40 PM
I love your plates and the plate rack. They look beautiful. I also loooove the look of that coconut cake. I will have to give that a try. I think adding the coconut must have made it extra yummy!
Posted by: Judi | August 09, 2008 at 05:56 PM
Hi Tina!
Love it all as always. Your plates are so pretty, you should show them off! The lamp is adorable too. Your cake looks so yummy. It looks like it just came out of some high-end bakery! You've got it all going on Ms. Tina!! Hugs, Rosemary~
Posted by: Rosemary~ | August 09, 2008 at 06:11 PM
First , the cake looks wonderful and easy too. You can't beat that. Another unique way to display plates. I love plates too, and it seems to never be enough room to display them. The lampshades are perfect for you, with the red and white. You have a great evening.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | August 09, 2008 at 06:17 PM
Tina,
I love visiting your blog. It is one of my favorites. I wanted to let you know that I made your Popcorn Cake for my friends and their children at our coffeehouse this past Friday. Everyone thought it was just too cute. The young girls were so excited when they saw the cake and the many colors; they were first in line to try it. Everyone approved. My son, Seth, basically made the whole thing by himself! He was quite proud of the results! Anyway thank you for your postings--your blog has brought much joy to me!
Sincerely,
Sharon
Posted by: Sharon | August 09, 2008 at 08:39 PM
The plate rack is fabulous....I too collect plates...what a great way to display them.....love your kitchen as well...beautiful...
Hugs,
Mo :-)
Posted by: Mo...Mo's Cottage | August 09, 2008 at 10:32 PM
Tina, I LOVE that plate rack. The funny thing is we live on a chicken farm/ranch and I have these outside. I am heading out the door as I type to go get one and scald it! Thanks for the great ideas!!!
Blessings, Debbie
ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com
Posted by: DebbieCalif | August 09, 2008 at 11:08 PM
First of all, I'd like a piece of that beautiful coconut cake!! Yum! I really think the little dish rack is adorable. I just love your kitchen. I would to see just a post on your kitchen. You may have done it already, but I just think it's wonderful. Is your island the only green cabinet or do you have all the bottom cabs in green. I think it looks great!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia;)
Posted by: Shelia | August 09, 2008 at 11:09 PM
Tina, your plate rack is darling! And so are your plates! I just love your cottage kitchen! Patti
Posted by: Patti | August 10, 2008 at 12:18 AM
Good morning Tina!
Your kitchen looks amazing and the cake looks delicious...or did I mean your kitchen looks delicious and the cake looks amazing?
Glad you got the feeder, the small ones are getting hard to find! Okay, I'm off to visit Leslie's page...
Love you!
LaurieAnna
Posted by: LaurieAnna | August 10, 2008 at 06:55 AM
I do love your plate holder...and all your pretty red and white plates look fabulous in it.
The lamp shade is just precious and perfect for the little milk glass lamp....
I love coconut cake, too!!
Posted by: bj | August 10, 2008 at 08:18 AM