In The Jungle...The Mighty Jungle...

the lion sleeps tonight...
Somewhere ...sometime ago ...
I thought that every cabinet needed a buddy (plant).
Every wall needed picture...every floor needed a rug..



Hmmmmm..

36 comments:

Ruth said...

How did it turn into a jungle. I don't really have space above my cabinets. Not sure what I would do with it if I had it.

Ruth

Katy said...

Do you feel more free? I know I would. I've been decluttering today, feels good.

PAT said...

Yeppers, I used to think that way too!

Happy weekend, Susie!

Amanda @ Serenity Now said...

Amen, sista! I am trying to free myself of that thinking too!!

www.MaisonStGermain.com said...

I buy plants every chance I get. So if you want, you can send them here. I will love them:) I just bought two miniature roses today at the grocery store. Now if I can only keep them alive until spring.
~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

Cha Cha said...

Hey if your need to get rid of any of them you can send them to my house, as my hubby says it is where plants come to die. I only have a green thumb if I've been spray painting.

On another note I have a new favorite line from the book. Page33 We all fear that we aren't who we are pretending to be.

Enjoy your release from the jungle.

Cha Cha

Wendy said...

Those are some pretty plants in that jungle! Doesn't it feel different at first to see the cabinets without the plants, when you're use to seeing them up there! I noticed your beautiful white cabinets right away!

Leanne said...

Your cabinets are beautiful and the wall color is gorgeous. You notice it so much more now. I need to do that and I need a Sonic now. LOL

The Whispering Creek House said...

it so good to be free from the jungle! i relized i had a jungle everywhere too! so i took it all down and love it! your kitchen is so nice!

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

I wish we had Sonic around here...

Oh and I emptied out the tops of my cabinets and now I'm loving the space...and also wishing I had cabinets that went all the way to the ceiling, LOL!

~ Sarah

Blondie's Journal said...

Sometimes I forget that I have things on top of my cabinets... cake plates, a trifle dish, baskets. It's not for show, I don't have the storage!!

And my jungle...it'll go back outside when the weather warms. But I hear you. De~clutter your home and de~clutter your mind!!

xoxo
Janie

Shelia said...

Hi Susieness! Now, sweetie, where is the ladder? :) I wish I had tops to poke stuff upon! I love seeing your pretty kitchen!!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia )

bj said...

I try soooo hard to declutter and first thing I know, it's all right back!! :(

Lou Cinda said...

Me tooooo! I am stiill struggling with the rugs....I took the one out of my dining room and had just the hardwood, kept starting at it thinking, It looks NAKED! Put another rug down....happy again!

I am TRYING to do better though!

Lou Cinda :)

nanny said...

Well I think it is all very pretty....but I see your salt/pepper thing on your stove and I had one of those so long ago!!!! I love it! Wonder if they still have those at tupperware? Memories!!!!!!

Melanie said...

I have space above my cabinets and I have only two plants:) I guess I feel the need to have something up there. Are you leaving it empty or not?

Blissfully Enamored said...

not that it didn't look wonderful before....but ti makes it all look so much more clean and crisp without the plants up there!!

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sissie said...

I really don't have much above my cabinets, maybe I should??
I don't have plants because I kill them. Ack!

Your kitchen is lovely.

Sissie

Tami said...

You make me smile! ;o)

southerninspiration said...

Wait.....wha?????? I think I just heard a TARZAN yell........???????
so what are you saying, Miss Susie??? ;D

Suzanne

hometown girl said...

your kitchen is lovely! i know what you mean though. my taste is changing :)

Stacey said...

Oh I've tried to take everything down but then it just looks naked to me. I think I'm stuck in the
80s in that respect. :) Hopefully not any other way.

Jenny@ L.O.T.s of Love said...

What did you get from Sonic? Cherry limaide!

Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry said...

hahahaha that's funny... It looks fresh and lively though...

Beth@The Stories of A to Z said...

I don't have any plants on top of my cupboards but I do have some knick-knack-patty-whacks that need to go.

julie said...

i am wondering the same thing! so what do you plan to do? cant wait to see! xo

Amy Kinser said...

I have been ridding my home of fake green stuff and love it. It only collects dust anyway for the most part. Simplify...it's becoming my theme.

All My Yesterdays said...

Hard habits to break...but do-able.
Have fun!

Dayle said...

Free at last!

hi-d said...

I need to de-clutter. You place looks so clean and calm and peaceful. :)

Miss Mustard Seed said...

I love your little rosemary topiary. Anyway, I know how you feel and I go through phases. Sometimes I like things less cluttered, other times I want a rich, full, warm look.

Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt said...

There are nooks and crannies all through my home that are in DESPERATE need decluttering. Right now...I am looking at one. Looks like my husband's lovely habit of PILING things has now evading my psyche b/c I see a PILE of MY stuff that needs to be sorted.

I have baskets above my cabinets...for now. :)

Cheers~
e

HeathahLee said...

But you know what I noticed first in the last pic? The Route 44 Sonic drink! LOL! I need me a diet coke...

Laura Ingalls Gunn said...

Yes I hear you. Here in AZ they build home with huge cathedral ceilings and niches. So, plants to the rescue. They really need to be dusted, but I'd rather blog. :)

Thank you so very much for the sweet wishes and tips for my upcoming trip.

Strawberryblush said...

I have always loved house plants but I'm considering getting rid of most of them due to the fact of what a pain they are to clean. Whats a girl to do...?

1 Funky Woman said...

I thought the same thing before but now I love the fact that I don't have to dust the crap above the cabinets anymore, it is pretty freeing. I think your kitchen looks great without anything above the cabinets!