The time has come for me to show you my kitchen. I love it because it is quite big (for Portuguese standards, anyway) and so it has enough space for cooking and enough storage.
My toaster corner, with our bread basket right next to it (covered by a pyramid of drying dishes)Our little coffee and beverage station Up closeOur fridge (Rui’s plant nursery on top)A little laundry station (yes, we have our laundry basket in the kitchen, it’s closer to the washing machine and the bathroom is tiny)Just a rugThe sink + a huge pile of drying dishesRosa’s bed and foodOpen shelving and bonus dogChalk board that Rui says it looks like a 6-year-old write on it (sorry for not having an artsy bone in my body)The shelves of our beverage unitMy lovely, easy to clean stoveThe goodies I got with a super discount today (minus the sunscreen, that shit was expensive)From the stove corner (where the bathroom door is, I hate that you access the bathroom through the kitchen)SinkTableLittle decorFrom the toaster cornerMy big IKEA cutting board (wet, not dirty)From the fridge corner, where the living room door isMiss Rosa’s corner, under the windowFrom the front door (we enter the house through the kitchen)
Not so much. Only if it’s my food. A few weeks ago, dear Rui, left an unattended dish of past on the table and she ate the whole thing. It was enough for 3 people and she just ate the whole tuna and pasta dish. With her food? Nope, she doesn’t even try. She’s also known for stealing pieces of toast from one’s hand.
Hee hee hee. Clever girl. She wants what you eat. Just like Tuktuk. It is amazing how much of an appetite a dog has. I think that is why I relate to them. With Tuktuk, he was trained by my FIL to take a piece of toast on his paws only when told to. So he would cock his head and look at it so mournfully that I used to say, ‘Take it Tuku’ and it would vanish in a trice. Inhaled almost.
Rosa is trained to sit before you give her a piece of your food. You say “sit” and she does and waits. If she’s coming closer you say “no” and she looks to the side hahaha, I guess it makes it less tempting to just look away. But she will rob you if she has the chance
I mean which dog would not. Even I would rob you of food if you kept a plate unattended. Like-minded we are. Rose and I. Poor Tuktuk rarely got a chance. He was not allowed into the kitchen, so he used to put one paw inside and sit in front of it when food used to be cook there.
Poor thing. She’s always next to me while I’m cooking, hoping for something to fall to the floor. We call her the vacuum cleaner!! Hahaha, she loves popcorn just like you
Loved your kitchen! Also, Your chalkboard looks cute! At least you can do something like that, I’m just useless haha xx https://mateandbizcochitos.com/
Oh girl, I have no intention of looking like something I’m not. Of course I wouldn’t take pictures of a dirty, unorganized kitchen but I don’t want people to think it’s always spotless when it is nothing like that
Your kitchen is so well organized ! I love the fact that you have a coffee/beverage station, it looks really nice with the white shelf ! My kitchen is literally as big as the closet I had in my old room at my mother’s house, so I would kill for that much cooking space 😄
It’s so nice to see difference in culture in Kitchen as well. I wish I can snap some pictures at our end, you will either scream or drop your jaw by the size. It’s either extreme!
Very well organised and utilised the full space in a decent manner. I wish a lot of people at our end, learn to be simple like this.
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Hi Cheila, thank you for the tour. 🙂 I really appreciate the time and effort you take to share your world with us. I enjoyed touring your kitchen. I think you’ve made good use of the space. I especially liked Rui’s plant nursery, your easy to clean oven, the double sink and the huge cutting board. My kitchen is not big but it’s not too small – it’s just right. I love that I have a lot of counter top space and my refrigerator. 🙂
Counter space is so important!! We used to have less, before we set up the beverage station, because the microwave and coffee machine were on the counter. Thank you so much for reading!
It looks great! It looks so big! Love the colors. Everything has a place:) My favorite part of my kitchen (other than being thankful that I have a kitchen lol) is the island. Great workspace and everyone can fit around it.
Love it of course☺️
My favorite part is the coffee and beverage station, that’s pretty creative I think! And your handwriting on the chalkboard does not look like a 6 year old lol it’s actually cute! I think there are fonts like that on websites. Rosa looks lovely 🐶💕
Thank you, my dear. Rui is mean!! It’s not art but it doesn’t look so bad lol I’m in love with the coffee and beverage station and I love it even more because the microwave, the coffee machines and such used to be on the counter. We have more counter space now.
I love everything, but what caught my attention the most was the Chalk board!!! That is an amazing idea! I think I will try it. It looks super cute and I think by writing positive messages every morning can life up the spirit to start out the day fresh. Love your house!
My kitchen is probably medium sized. It has blue cabinets and white counter tile, with yellow floral wallpaper. It’s kinda different from the standard kitchens I see around here, so I like that it’s a little different.
I’m thinking of trying it to cover some uneven walls. We cannot correct them because we rent, but they really annoy me so I would like to cover them up.
You have such a cute kitchen!!! I love everything about it :). My kitchen…is lacking. It is not very big and I have little storage so that has been a challenge for me plan -we will see!
Also love little Rosa in the photo! She is adorable :). You guys worked so hard and it shows!!! Well done!! ❤
very cute! I love the green, blue, and pink colors
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Thank you!!
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I like it too. Rosa has her food at hand! Does she not go a bit crazy with temptation nearby?
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Not so much. Only if it’s my food. A few weeks ago, dear Rui, left an unattended dish of past on the table and she ate the whole thing. It was enough for 3 people and she just ate the whole tuna and pasta dish. With her food? Nope, she doesn’t even try. She’s also known for stealing pieces of toast from one’s hand.
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Hee hee hee. Clever girl. She wants what you eat. Just like Tuktuk. It is amazing how much of an appetite a dog has. I think that is why I relate to them. With Tuktuk, he was trained by my FIL to take a piece of toast on his paws only when told to. So he would cock his head and look at it so mournfully that I used to say, ‘Take it Tuku’ and it would vanish in a trice. Inhaled almost.
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Rosa is trained to sit before you give her a piece of your food. You say “sit” and she does and waits. If she’s coming closer you say “no” and she looks to the side hahaha, I guess it makes it less tempting to just look away. But she will rob you if she has the chance
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I mean which dog would not. Even I would rob you of food if you kept a plate unattended. Like-minded we are. Rose and I. Poor Tuktuk rarely got a chance. He was not allowed into the kitchen, so he used to put one paw inside and sit in front of it when food used to be cook there.
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Poor thing. She’s always next to me while I’m cooking, hoping for something to fall to the floor. We call her the vacuum cleaner!! Hahaha, she loves popcorn just like you
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See, we are soulmates. Do give her a few extra for me. I will think I have had it too.
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I will!! I’m ruined, every time I see, or eat, or buy popcorn I think about you!!
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HA HA HA. I have done my work here *struts away with a smirk
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LOL you evil popcorn eater!
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*takes a bow
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Well organized I like it.
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Thank you, Des. Not always like this, girl. Trust me!
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You’re welcome. lol I understand
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Love the beverage station! Always good to have your coffee and wine close by. 🙂
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hahaha yes! The wine belongs to Mr.R. I don’t drink at all, but he’s a wine lover.
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You kitchen is so cute! And Rosa too!!
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Thank you, Pamela!! 🙂
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I love your beverage unit — it’s so cute! And aww, Rosa is adorable! 🐶🐶
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Thank you, she is. Little photo bomber
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Wow this is a huge kitchen, I love it! I love all the cute crockery you have nestled away they are also like a show piece which is kind of cool.
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Yes 🙂 Glad you like it!!
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Loved your kitchen! Also, Your chalkboard looks cute! At least you can do something like that, I’m just useless haha xx
https://mateandbizcochitos.com/
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You’re sweet!! Thank you so much. Also, thanks for the follow!! Will check your blog as well 🙂
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Dang you’re so organized it’s like art aha
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hahaha it gets very artistic when we have piles of dirty dishes on the table. Most of the time that’s how it looks, not like this. Trust me
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HAHA love the honesty😂mad respect
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Oh girl, I have no intention of looking like something I’m not. Of course I wouldn’t take pictures of a dirty, unorganized kitchen but I don’t want people to think it’s always spotless when it is nothing like that
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I respect people being real with me aha you’re a cool gal(:
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Thank you, dear!! So are you
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Thank you bb!💜
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bravo sweetie. very neat and organized. what is the best thing in my kitchen? that is easy. family.
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Oh, I though you were going to say food! I’m impressed, Jim. haha
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Your kitchen is so well organized ! I love the fact that you have a coffee/beverage station, it looks really nice with the white shelf ! My kitchen is literally as big as the closet I had in my old room at my mother’s house, so I would kill for that much cooking space 😄
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It’s the first time I have a big kitchen!! It makes such a difference. Kitchens in Portugal tend to be super small and tight We got lucky this time!!
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what a gorgeous kitchen…is that your puppy in the picture xx
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Yes!!! It’s Rosa. She will be 2 on May 6! We’re getting her a big, boneless roasted chicken. Thank you for liking my kitchen 🙂
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Rosa is gorgeous xxx she will love ❤️ her birthday treat xx
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Thank you, I think she will 🙂
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Rosa is just the cutest dog! I like my kitchen, but every time I go in there, my dog comes running in thinking he’s going to get food!
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Hahaha poor thing. Does he try to steal it too?
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Of course!
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I loved it.. especially nursery above fridge😊
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Thank you, Lathi
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Lovely pictures of a sizzling kitchen. 😀
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Thank you so much
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My pleasure. 🙂
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It’s so nice to see difference in culture in Kitchen as well. I wish I can snap some pictures at our end, you will either scream or drop your jaw by the size. It’s either extreme!
Very well organised and utilised the full space in a decent manner. I wish a lot of people at our end, learn to be simple like this.
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Hi! I nominated you for One Lovely Blog award! It’s not compulsory but it would be nice to know more about figure behind this lovely blog! You can find more here.
https://writeallywrite.wordpress.com/2017/04/29/ally-and-one-lovely-blog-award/
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Thank you so much!!
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You are most welcome! 😀
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I love your little coffee station 🙂
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Thank you, Hannah
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I love your kitchen! It looks so organized and Rosa is so cute! xx Friederike
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Thank you, dear!!
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You sure make good use of it. Happy cooking. 😊
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Thank you!!
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Love it 🙂 My kitchen is so tiny!
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Thanks! I’ve been there
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Hi Cheila, thank you for the tour. 🙂 I really appreciate the time and effort you take to share your world with us. I enjoyed touring your kitchen. I think you’ve made good use of the space. I especially liked Rui’s plant nursery, your easy to clean oven, the double sink and the huge cutting board. My kitchen is not big but it’s not too small – it’s just right. I love that I have a lot of counter top space and my refrigerator. 🙂
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Counter space is so important!! We used to have less, before we set up the beverage station, because the microwave and coffee machine were on the counter. Thank you so much for reading!
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My pleasure! 🙂
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Nice kitchen! The colors compliment each other nicely and I like the plant nursery. I’ll take the bonus dog! 🙂
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hahaha photobombing my kitchen. She’s cute isn’t she?
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Too cute!
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It looks great! It looks so big! Love the colors. Everything has a place:) My favorite part of my kitchen (other than being thankful that I have a kitchen lol) is the island. Great workspace and everyone can fit around it.
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Thank you. I love kitchen islands, I wish I had one.
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I never had one until this house. Now I don’t know what I’d do without it. 🙂
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Love it of course☺️
My favorite part is the coffee and beverage station, that’s pretty creative I think! And your handwriting on the chalkboard does not look like a 6 year old lol it’s actually cute! I think there are fonts like that on websites. Rosa looks lovely 🐶💕
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Thank you, my dear. Rui is mean!! It’s not art but it doesn’t look so bad lol I’m in love with the coffee and beverage station and I love it even more because the microwave, the coffee machines and such used to be on the counter. We have more counter space now.
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I love everything, but what caught my attention the most was the Chalk board!!! That is an amazing idea! I think I will try it. It looks super cute and I think by writing positive messages every morning can life up the spirit to start out the day fresh. Love your house!
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Thank you so much, Michelle. I love the chalk board too!!
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So cute! I just adore your kitchen sink.
My kitchen is probably medium sized. It has blue cabinets and white counter tile, with yellow floral wallpaper. It’s kinda different from the standard kitchens I see around here, so I like that it’s a little different.
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Blue cabinets??? I’m in love. And I had never though of using wallpaper in a kitchen. It must be really special!!
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The previous owners had the wallpaper up. I never thought I’d use wallpaper, but I really like this!
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I’m thinking of trying it to cover some uneven walls. We cannot correct them because we rent, but they really annoy me so I would like to cover them up.
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You have such a cute kitchen!!! I love everything about it :). My kitchen…is lacking. It is not very big and I have little storage so that has been a challenge for me plan -we will see!
Also love little Rosa in the photo! She is adorable :). You guys worked so hard and it shows!!! Well done!! ❤
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Thank you, my dear. Go to IKEA, they have amazing storage solutions, even for small kitchens. Nope they don’t pay me for publicity lol
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Lol!! I have s new IKEA opening up soon very close to me… And I cannot wait!!!
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Oh girl!! You’re gonna be poor soon hahaha
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Scrupulously tidy kitchen!
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Thank you!! Not always!!
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