A Kitchen For Lu!

My friends....I LOVE wood play kitchens! I'm not a big fan of the plastic versions availalbe in every big box store. Now, don't get me wrong, some are cute and take a beating well I'm sure, but I like the realistic and traditional look and functionality of the wood ones. In fact I LOVE Pottery Barn's version here. But $699.00!!!! I think I might have a heart attack! My first car was $400!

So, I decided to do something myself. As I searched online for DIY play kitchens I found lots of adorable ideas and inspiration. So, I went in search of a cabinet and found one for $1 at our MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) garage sale...SCORE! I snatched it up and brought it home to paint. I knew I wanted a robbin's egg blue and had a bunch of leftover paint form various projects around the house. Next thing you know I have a "custom" robbin's egg blue that I'm afraid I'll never be able to recreate! LOL!

Next I needed to find something I could use as burners. Enter a set of black coasters form walmart. I think I paid $4 and change total. I screwed the coasters into the top of the cabinet and tada, burners!

Last, I went in search of a sink and faucet. I mentioned something to my MIL and she had the perfect sink just waiting to be used...a small pink metal plant holder! I found a faucet at my local Habitat for Humanity ReStore for $5 and my kitchen was complete! I found the basket underneath at my local Fred Meyer on clearance for $3.89!

I'd say not bad for a grand total of $11, huh?



Now I still have plans to add a little ruffle skirt on the bottom and towel rack, but it's functional for now and Little L seems to like it!

I'm linking up with The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday!