The Kitchen 'art gallery' ---------------------

I didn't 'stage' my refrigerator for this post - I was just wiping down the door handles 

when it occurred to me that we haven't talked a lot about what we put on those 

big doors! They are a bit like a blank canvas - whether white, bisque 

(such as mine), black or stainless steel. 

I have seen people who turn their doors into photo galleries - their life comes to the 

forefront sharing memories with pictures of everyone who has crossed their path, 

from childhood friends to the latest cute baby of the family.

My doors may not be engaging to those who love overload. I lean more toward one 

major seasonal photo or illustration, surrounded by a changing collection of 'frig 
magnets, many from my travels. 

My favorite thing to display is a page torn from a magazine, most likely the British 
edition of Country Living as they have the most beautiful nature inspired  

articles. I keep folders of these favorite pages for each of the four seasons, 
changing the page every couple of weeks.

I do love to have something handy to write on - reminders, shopping lists etc.
This current magnetic notepad - a gift from my fabulous friend Penny from the 
blog The Comforts of Home - has thick, smooth paper, easy to tear off, and I found
 a bundle of these 'posh' paper wrapped pencils at Anthropologie.
The useful set of magnets with quotes I've had forever.

The current 'gallery' page shows a rustic table and vintage metal chairs illuminated 
by quite lovely chandeliers. Food, wine, candles, and urns with blooming 
paperwhites cover the table. The overall feeling is one of a warm place to sit and 
enjoy the Winter days in the kitchen or dining room. 
The French-style fleur-de-lis magnets are perfect for securing this page to the door.