Black Eyed Susan's Kitchen: PAINT ON A WHIM, EDDIE ROSS, AND GIVE AWAY UPDATE

« POST NUMBER 300, HELP FOR HAITI, MEETING THE AUTHOR AND OF COURSE, A GIVE AWAY | Main | EATING IN THE KITCHEN...ROMANTIC »

January 17, 2010

PAINT ON A WHIM, EDDIE ROSS, AND GIVE AWAY UPDATE

                  That title was a mouthful, but that is exactly the way this weekend has gone....busy with many surprises. This post is being linked to Susan's Met Monday at Between Naps on the Porch, because a real true metamorphosis occurred in our kitchen this weekend. I surprised my husband and son by telling them that we would be painting the kitchen, and lucky me, was met with a reasonable response. My son's friends offered to help with the job, and we were done in just a few hours. Here is the very daring result of my whim. The entire kitchen was painted a color called Vanilla, a very soft, creamy white, except for the far wall. We painted it black, and we really like it! You can see that in the first picture the kitchen was yellow...all of my kitchens have been yellow, for almost 30 years we have had a sunshine yellow kitchen, but not any more. The yellow kitchen thing started with a very tiny apartment kitchen when I lived in New York City. It was an original shade of apartment gray/white and made me a little dizzy, so to remedy the situation, I painted it bright yellow. It worked, and stuck with me for way too long. Thank you to Courtney, Becca, August, Brian, and of course my loving husband for helping with the painting.
What made me decide to make this change? I am not sure, but it could have had something to do with this guy... That's Eddie Ross. We stopped at the Home Show at Brookdale College,
and there he was talking about making custom changes to frames and vases. He is honestly one of the most clever and nicest people that I have had the pleasure to meet. He offered to have a picture taken with me and I had to show you... there we are...me and Eddie Ross!! (wish I had put on some makeup) If you don't know who Eddie Ross is, but he kind of looks familiar, he is everywhere in decorating land. He does the Martha Stewart Show, is in all of the magazines that we like...and he sells the best stuff in his Etsy shop. Click on his name and it will take you to his blog which is always interesting and inspiring...which might be why, when we went to pick up the paint I actually felt daring enough to paint the kitchen wall black! By the way, the person taking the picture was none other than Laura of Shore (house) Chic. We bumped into each other at the Home Show. I told you lots of surprises this weekend.
   On my previous blog post, I mentioned a book signing and give away and wanted to update you on this. My son went over to Plum Cottage to pick up the books that Mark Stamaty signed for me, and wound up staying for two hours. On the inside cover of the book, he not only signed it, but drew us each an Elvis!! How cool is that? If you would like to have a chance to win this book then click back to this post, and leave a comment. You have until next Friday, the 22nd. Remember that 100% of his book sales from this weekend went to the Red Cross to help the Haitians.
   I am also linking this post to Smiling Sallies Blue Monday ...and I know this is a stretch...for the blue mattes in the frames that Eddie made. If you want to see more fun posts, I suggest that you go over to Sally's blog.
♥, Susan

Posted at 03:39 PM | Permalink

Comments

Now I'm bummed I couldn't make it to Plum Cottage!! For the Elvis sketch alone. :-)

Your wall looks GREAT in black! I think it really anchors the room nicely, and makes your Hoosier cabinet and white milkglass (and other) pieces really POP. Great job. Send the son and friends to my house, would ya? :-)

Posted by: laura @ the shorehouse | January 17, 2010 at 04:19 PM

FUN!

I love your kitchen--and all the books!!!!!

Glad you met Eddie--he's great!

Pop on over....

love, lkelee

Posted by: Kelee Katillac | January 17, 2010 at 07:48 PM

You have a one-of-a-kind kitchen! I love the black, and it was very brave to paint it that color. And your bravery really paid off. So dramatic. Love the walls with the floors.
Yvonne

Posted by: Yvonne@StoneGable | January 17, 2010 at 07:54 PM

Susan it is so nice to see a picture of you! Now I'll be able to place your face to your blog
:-) You look lovely.

What a thrill to meet Eddie Ross! I'll have to start looking at his blog -- he sounds so interesting.

I *love *love *love your kitchen bookcase! If you tell me those are all cookbooks I'll really swoon!

The black paint looks very chic, especially with you black and white tile floor and black countertops. You have such a fabulous kitchen!

X0 Pat

Posted by: Pat | January 17, 2010 at 09:15 PM

love the kitchen and quick question was he also on like a decorator reality show where he competed I am not sure but I think I did see him or someone he reminds me of there as well

Posted by: angie | January 18, 2010 at 07:23 AM

Yes he was on a Christmas decorating show..I think he did Kathy Giffords house...I loved the two trees in the room and the masculine feel to the decorations.
Susan

Posted by: susan ericson | January 18, 2010 at 07:29 AM

I squinted and actually saw a bit of blue! Happy Blue Monday.

Posted by: Sally | January 18, 2010 at 07:36 AM

I do not really know Eddie Ross but many blogging friends talk about him so I need to check out his site. How fun that he actually did a drawing in the book! Enjoy your week!

Posted by: Joan | January 18, 2010 at 07:51 AM

You have a nice kitchen. I love it!

Happy Blue Monday!

Posted by: Pie | January 18, 2010 at 08:54 AM

I love it! Simply gorgeous!

Posted by: Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage | January 18, 2010 at 09:23 AM

I love your kitchen transformation and the touches of blue in your post. I hope you are having a wonderful Blue Monday.

Posted by: Mary | January 18, 2010 at 09:58 AM

Wow, what a dramatic change! I love how it makes your collection of white pitchers and things stand out on top of the shelves. Also love your black and white-checkered floor.

How fun that you got to meet Eddie Ross! He's so talented.

Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | January 18, 2010 at 11:01 AM

Are those all cook books? I would be in HEEEEAAAAVEN if they were. That boy is just such a character! Lovely post. Have a week filled with love, Cherie

Posted by: Cherie | January 18, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Yes, they are all cookbooks!

Posted by: susan ericson | January 18, 2010 at 12:47 PM

so many books in the kitchen?

Posted by: NatureFootstep | January 18, 2010 at 01:26 PM

It was so great meeting you! Thank for such a sweet post and your kitchen looks GREAT!!!!!
ox
Eddie

Posted by: Eddie Ross | January 18, 2010 at 01:59 PM

very nice, thanks for sharing!

Posted by: chubskulit | January 18, 2010 at 02:26 PM

Your new black wall in the kitchen looks great Susan! Your white pitchers and other pieces really stand out beautifully. It is gutsy to paint a wall black and you were truly rewarded!
Thank you for the introduction to Eddie Ross!

And for your kind comment, especially!!
Hope you are feeling well. You look good without makeup!

xox
Constance

Posted by: rochambeau | January 18, 2010 at 02:26 PM

Great shots.

Bunk Bed Bliss for blue monday!

Posted by: John | January 18, 2010 at 02:27 PM

Hi Susan, thank you so much for your kind comment about my uncle. I guess you do know how much the rifle club meant to my uncle. Thanks for sharing your story about it.

Now that paint job is wonderful. the black wall makes everything POP. I love what you did. I love your photo with Eddie Ross. How fun for you. You look so pretty. Eddie's hair is a bit silly but he is a very clever guy. Lucky you to meet him.

Hugs, Jeanne

Posted by: jeanne | January 18, 2010 at 10:57 PM

I love the black wall--it makes it neater and homey! I wish you had taken more pictures of the vanilla too!

Posted by: nannykim | January 20, 2010 at 07:07 AM

Hi Susan..and thanks for stopping by Farmhouse...i don't know where to start..love your kitchen...looks like my kinda place...LOVE a kitchen that's filled with cookbooks..and i really like the black wall...and i LOVE Eddie too..I read his blog all the time..he is a genius..i have never got to meet him..but he did send me a lovely email...what a nice guy....very nice guy.....

looks like you had a great time...

wish i was there....

more later,friend
kary
xxx

Posted by: Kary Gonyer | January 20, 2010 at 01:38 PM

Susan!!! You are so pretty!!!!!! That skin!!! I also love your expression!

Posted by: Laura | January 20, 2010 at 07:51 PM

I prefer the kitchen when this is big and comfortable and i usually like that have everything that i need. I like to cook all kind of recipes. I really enjoy to be in my kitchen.

http://buyonline-rx.com/
http://buyonline-rx.com/sitemap.html

Posted by: buy viagra | September 24, 2010 at 01:19 PM

I have some friends that did this in their basement and I really liked it. one of them went with a dark blue color and in comparison I couldn't even tell the difference from black; except in direct light

Posted by: viagra online | December 07, 2010 at 02:24 PM

Kitchen design uses a wide array of colors such as Sunny yellow and soft gold, dark hunter green, burnt rust, bright grass green, cobalt blue and soft ocean tones. I am very happy to this blog. Thanks for posting.

Posted by: toronto kitchen renovations | December 15, 2010 at 09:35 PM