Sink With a View

Just a few of my kitchen roosters.  Yes, it’s true. I have a kitschy kitchen.

I could try to pass this off as artistic intent, but the truth is my camera decided to focus on the screen rather than the yard, and I didn’t check the picture until too late last night to snap another one.

Here’s what this is about: hostess of the humble bungalow challenged us to post a view from our kitchen sink. Materfamilias and Lisa have also shared their views. (I know there are more of you I’m missing, so if you’ve posted your kitchen sink views, add a link in comments and I’ll add here.)

Metscan
Julie Heinrich
Faux Fuchsia
Sydney Shop Girl
Cupcake Caramel
pondside
Restingmotion

Our kitchen faces east, and I especially love the view in the morning, right before sunrise. A few years ago we had to remove one of our pine trees that was succumbing to bark beetle, and I planted a Liquidambar in its place straight back from the kitchen window, so I’d have at least a semblance of fall color.  (We have so few trees in LA that turn color in the fall and I miss that, having grown up a bit further north where seasons, while still mild, are more pronounced.) By early November, the leaves will start to go gold, then red. I’m a tree-hugger in every sense of the word, and was so happy when we bought our house 15 years ago to find one not only with several trees in the yard, but on a street lined with mature and graceful elms.  Those trees lift my spirits every day when I’m out walking the dogs. No wonder the Druids imbued them with spriritual properties.

In other news, our schedule has been a bit wonky this week as we’ve had a member of the extended family in the hospital since last Wednesday. Fortunately, she’s on the mend and may be able to go home in a few days. Once again, I’m reminded of what a precious and tenuous thing health is.  Being able to go outside and walk under the trees, to feel the breeze and the sun, is nothing to take for granted.
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20 Comments

  1. I knew we were kindred spirits! I’ve got some kitschy chickens and roosters as well, leftover from some long-ago country-ish decor, sentimental pieces I just can’t let go of. And, of course, there’s something very French about the rooster, le coq gaulois.
    That’s a very enticing view, good for hurrying up the dishes so you can get back out into a lawn chair (even back to the weeding, better than dishes, imo).
    Thanks for the mention, and glad to hear your relative’s condition is improving.

  2. I like your chickens. I like trees too, for that matter. But most of all I like people who take care of their family and appreciate life, as you do. Glad your family member is on the mend. BTW, Mardel posted her sink view, on resting motion. So did FF on her blog:).

  3. I love your view, and my own. We both are fortunate to have pretty gardens to look at. It’s a wonderful way to start the day, isn’t it? I collect odd-looking cats, in ceramic, papier mache and metal. Love the roosters!

  4. I like your roosters…and the view looks very green and lush! That landscaping project was well worth the money.
    Sorry to hear about your family member being ill.
    Hospitals are never much fun, but we really need them when things go sideways…
    Thanks for participating in the kitchen post!

  5. I love it! I reserve the right to have kitsch in my kitchen when I will tolerate nowhere else in my house. I have metal fruit crate signs and a metal “Hot and fresh!” cocoa clock.

  6. I had no idea you collect kitschy clay rooster figurines 😉
    I love the photo, even though it was accidental, most great things happen by accident anyway… like penicilin.
    And maybe when you’re done showcasing kitchens, you can move to another room in the house. I love peeking in other people’s homes.
    I wish your family member a speedy recovery.

  7. Your post has actually made me take a minute to appreciate the view from my kitchen sink! We can never have too many reminders to experience life to its fullest and appreciate all of it today! It is far to fast and short.

  8. I recall that you had your yard remodeled last year – and I also recall how gorgeously landscaped it is.

    Sorry to hear about your loved one. I hope she’s back to health soon.

  9. It is great to see a glimpse of the interior of your house, I appreciate. Perhaps you will show us some more.. some day!
    Good to hear that your relative is improving on the health side.

    PS. I made a small post about the sink view too.

  10. coffeeaddict – thanks, though most of our house is rather a shambles at the moment. I’ll post more of my roosters (and the story behind them) soon.

    Julie – thanks! Added to the list.

    materfamilias – yes, the French aspect was part of it for me, but also the Chinese. 😉 What I didn’t mention was the view of those ripening tomatoes directly ahead, more enticement!

    LPC – thank you, I’ve added those. Life demands appreciation, and I’m happy to comply.

    Pam – that’s so true, our time here is precious.

  11. Rita – you’re absolutely correct, and I’ve fixed. They have become one of my favorite trees (along with the elms) since moving to LA.

    Adrienne – thank you. I spoke to her a while ago and she’s sounding much better.

    Patti – we are indeed very fortunate to be surrounded by greenery. I’d love to see some of your cats!

    hostess – thank you. That particular part of the yard is one of the greenest thanks to the trees and the ivy on the fence.

    Anne at Large – yes! We all need a little kitch. I’ve been on a mission to find a vintage French cafe wine sign.

    WendyB – thank you. She’s doing a bit better, and we’re all encouraged.

    metscan – you’re very welcome. Most of the house is in need of some work, but I’m willing to show the few bits that aren’t too much of a shambles. We didn’t have a lot of money when we moved in several years ago to do much fancy work, and what little we did really needs to be redone! We decided to tackle the yard first so we could enjoy the outdoors. I’ve added your sink post to the roundup.

  12. Pseu, I hope your relative is on the mend soon.

    Your kitchen roosters are wonderful. Like Mater says, they’re very French, especially the tall one.

    I couldn’t participate in the sink view meme as my kitchen window is pitched a bit too high to provide a good view of the back garden.