I Do Clean My Kitchen

HOLY COW!!!

Nothing motivates me to clean my house more than getting caught with it a "freaking" mess!

(I can say "freaking" because I am originally from UTAH)

We had friends stop over last night to pick up an order and I don't know what possessed me to invite them in for a drink.

My house was a WRECK - and that's an under statement.

Here's a little glimpse but promise not to PIN this one... ha!

Oh good, it's even blurry.

(I'm hoping Santa is a Down to Earth Style blog fan so he can realize how badly

I need a new camera.)

another blurry shot of a disaster

A burlap wreath making station sits behind this "not so favorite" sofa and if you've made those wreaths you know how messy they are.

I went shopping yesterday so I was in the middle of sorting all the gifts out on my table.

  I have to ship them TODAY! 

So this post is for my friends who see my house in a "not so lovely" state..

Oh - so that's what my table looks like.

a distressed painted rug under my handcrafted island

old milk boxes hold my pan lids and cloths

Remember my pantry door?

kids school work station - keeps me organized  --- :/

 I found this match holder ($10) at an antiques shop in town.

My boy, Ben, collects coins and he makes us go there all the time.

He calls this store

"Buying Gold and Silver"

-my husband and I laugh every time-

(there is a sign out front that says that but I'm not sure what the real name of the place is)

Anyway - At least I thought to take pictures when the kitchen was clean.

(even though some of the photos aren't so great quality - right Santa?)

Happy Christmas Mess Making...
and Happy Cleaning!