zondag 22 mei 2016

The allotment kitchen







Most of you have probably seen photo's of the outdoor kitchen at my allotment before, but for those who are new to my blog, this is it. The place where I prepare simple dishes and store part of my vintage treasures. The items on display come from charity shops and thrift stores, or were given to me by friends. I use them as props in the photo's I take, or for parties I hold in the garden.

The outdoor kitchen is a lovely place to work in. It's at the back of my garden, out of sight, and really quiet. It has a corrugated roof that lets the sunlight through, and keeps me dry on a rainy day. 

From April onwards, we have cold running water. Which means I don't have to take my thermos flask with me any more. 

The stainless steel kitchen counter comes from a restaurant originally. On an old butcher block is a small camping stove I can cook on. It's quite luxurious for an allotment.

On a summer evening, when darkness sets in, the light of the lanterns illuminates the house and part of the garden. It couldn't be more romantic.

You may wonder why the kitchen is not inside our garden house. The garden house really is a 2 x 2 square meter shed, dating back to the 1930s. A veranda, an outdoor loo and kitchen were added later. When we took over the allotment, the kitchen was already there, but we changed it, and decorated it to our liking. 

Hope I will spend a lot of time there the coming months, which means we will have a good summer!

Wishing you a Happy week!

Love,

Madelief x






45 opmerkingen:

  1. I simply adore your fresh and happy creations!

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  2. I love all the pastel coloured 'props' you have.
    Your flower photos are so pretty

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  3. I adore your rustic but romantic and utilitarian yet picturesque tea kitchen! Your dishes and flowers are lovely. I love the salt-glazed pottery.. where do you find those? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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    1. Hi Theresa, Thank you! The pottery is all from the charity shop. Just lucky finds.

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  4. Echt ideaal dat je bij het tuinhuisje ook een buitenkeuken hebt, waar je maaltijden kunt maken of een lekker kopje thee kunt zetten. Het is weer zo mooi bij jou op de tuin en zowel de foto's als de bloemen zijn weer echt om van te genieten.

    Ik hoop dat het mooie weer snel terugkomt want ik begon er al aardig gewend aan te raken ;-).

    Ik wens je een hele fijne week, Madelief! Veel liefs, Ingrid

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  5. You really have a wonderful outdoor cooking environment and this lovely place makes it perfect for spending time in spring and summer.So cute, so beautifully vintage.
    Love your bouquets.
    Happy new week
    Olympia

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  6. Die groene kan, Madelief! Jij hebt altijd zoveel geluk bij de kringloopwinkel.
    groetjes Pauline

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  7. Hi Madelief,
    I always enjoy a peek into your allotment kitchen...you have such pretty china all artfully arranged.
    I hope you enjoy many happy days there.

    Have a good week,
    Carolyn

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  8. Thank you for the little glimpse into our wee kitchen...charming...
    Your allotment must be a good size for all of your beautiful blooms! I love my visits to your Blog Madelief...your choice of colours and china always makes me smile! Have a wonderful week..

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  9. Het ziet er weer super uit, de zomer kan beginnen! Ik hoop dat je er vele mooie uren door kan brengen. Lieve groetjes

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  10. Beautiful post...l love all your gorgeous garden blooms and pretty coloured china.

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  11. So beautiful, peaceful. A total sanctuary. I love your colours, china pieces and even a cath kidston teatowel. Your flowers are really beautiful. It would be wonderful to spend a bit of time in your allotment kitchen. Shirley N.Z.

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  12. I love it so much! Your allotment house makes me very happy. As do your flowers,, of course. Hope you are enjoying spring. xo

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  13. What a 'happy' little space. I can imagine spending many hours in there. The china i so beautiful and I am drawn to the gorgeous pottery. Lovely.

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  14. How lovely to be able to go out to your allotment and stay for the day knowing that you can prepare simple meals and cups of tea. Your dishes are so pretty. Do you leave everything there over the winter, or take it back to your home? How far away from your home is the allotment?

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  15. oh wow your kitchen looks so soo nice i love how colourful all the flowers are but it also go well together! so refreshing :)

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  16. Het ziet er erg gezellig uit. Zo wordt je buiten keuken het hart van de tuin. Groetjes

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  17. Dearest Madelief, I look forward every year to see the allotment garden in your area! And you have taught me so much; I was getting into the very expensive habit of buying fresh flowers for my photos and home, but now that spring is here, I am able to take photos of flowers and trees in their natural state. I have been able to capture what I think are breathtaking photos but YOU are one of the few bloggers who have shown me that a flower is probably best photographed in its natural habitat. THANK YOU!

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  18. Wow ~ what a sweet beautiful space!

    Thanks again for sharing and being an inspiration to me.

    FlowerLady

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  19. génial un petit havre de paix
    pour profiter de la nature à toutes les heures du jour
    le printemps passe si vite qu'il ne faut pas manquer la naissance et l'éclosion
    de ces fleurettes qui font notre bonheur

    mille bisous

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  20. Your photos are very beautiful. They are full of vivid lives.

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  21. Wat weer een prachtige plaatjes en bloemen.
    O enne als je uit van je beschilderde emaille kannen af wil? Bel mij! ;-))
    XX Esther

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  22. Happy Victoria Day Weekend from Newfoundland, Canada, Madelief! XO
    That rose-covered coffee/teapot is exquisite, as is your teacup collection.
    I love seeing photos of your garden and flowers. EnJOY everything!
    Hugs,
    Linda at Beautiful Ideas

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  23. I think it's wonderful to have an outdoor kitchen, I think yours is particularly pretty Madelief!
    V x

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  24. Ik hoop ook heeeeel veel kleur te zien deze zomer....zo leuk!...liefs Ria x

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  25. Dear Madelief, it's grand to see that the Garden Kitchen is open for the season. What a marvelous place it is, beautiful and practical, too! That green color you chose for the walls provide such a harmonious setting for a the colors of china, flowers and textiles that you keep there. You are such a fabulous charity shop shopper! It's also grand that you've been able to recycle other kitchen fixtures.

    Bravo! I know that the garden also requires work to keep its beauty developing, but oh my, what a place it must be to relax and appreciate this season.

    xo

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  26. Lieve Madelief..♥
    Wauw ongelooflijk wat prachtige♥ kleurige♥ foto's♥..en ohh mooi♥ een buitenkeuken♥ dat is toch heerlijk genieten♥..tussen al die mooie♥ bloemetjes♥ geweldig!!!altijd genieten♥ bij jou♥..;))))

    Lieve♥ groetjes Gaby..;)♥x♥

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  27. I love to see your pretty outdoor kitchen and you do take the most delicious flower photos ever, Madelief!! I especially love the pink blossom and the bluebells....just gorgeous!
    Happy new week.
    Helen xox

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  28. Wat ziet dat er gezellig uit....

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  29. Dearest Madelief,
    You have created a fabulous area for many fond gatherings with tea or over lunch and above all for delightful photos!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  30. My Dear Madelief, your little kitchen is delightful and such a happy place with all the colorful pottery and beautiful flowers. It must be so nice to have a place to make a warm cup of tea after a cool spring day in the garden. As I was enjoying your lovely photos I noticed the green glass jar with the round glass lid. I have one exactly like it that I bought new the first year of my marriage. I have carried it with me all these years and now it holds my children's marbles that I find in the garden. Small treasures. Sending you hugs and wishes for a happy week. Karen

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  31. A very special place to prepare food for everyone who enjoys your garden :) xxx

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  32. Oh I so enjoyed this little floral tour of your little kitchen Madelief! What a treat for the eyes x

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  33. How lovely to be able to cook in your own outdoor kitchen. We have an allotment but it's not nearly as posh! Certainly no kitchen or running water. I hope too that we have a good summer so that you are able to use your kitchen and have lots of garden parties :)

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  34. Such a pretty post,I adore your kitchen with the gorgeous china and lovely flowers,I especially like the pink Tulips.

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  35. Oh Madelief the colours of your flowers and your lovely vintageware is so beautiful! What a lovely bright and cheerful outdoor kitchen you have. It must be such a joy to be in your lovely garden and have such a beautiful kitchen right there for you to enjoy after a long day in the garden. Your flowers are so beautiful! I'm looking forward to the journey through your delightful garden again this summer! Happy week for you. Sharon x

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  36. It should make such a difference having running water. It must be a lovely place to prepare food and drinks in your wonderful allotment. I love the way you have decorated it too. I didn't realise that your garden house was that old. Sarah x

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  37. Oh yes, and I WISH you a wonderful summer, dearest Madelief, that allows you to use this adorable outdoor-kitchen very often! I've seen it before, that's true, but it's always a pleasure for me. It is also good that this kitchen consists only of second-hand pieces. I would be happy, if you would link your article in my link-up campaign A New Life, because you gave many old parts a "new life" in your garden-kitchen. Here is the link to ANL, but the current action already ends on June 1st evening: http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/thema-palmol-was-konnen-wir-tun-teil-1.html (If you do not manage: The new Linkup starts on 15.6.)
    ♥∗✿≫✿≪✿∗♥
    Lots of hugs, Traude
    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2016/05/thema-palmol-was-konnen-wir-tun-teil-2.html

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  38. Such a feast for the eyes! So many lovely photos Madelief, full of my favourite things too - flowers, vintage china etc all so pretty!
    Thanks for sharing your magic place with us Madelief, and I hope all is well with you and your daughters.
    Love Gill xx

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  39. I always enjoy my visits to your blog, seeing your wonderful photo's and reading your words.
    Just perfect for my Sunday afternoon ... thank you.

    All the best Jan

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  40. I like your eye for color and arrangement and the collection of china and vases you arrange so prettily.

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Thank you for your lovely words.