Playing with Open Shelving

I love the concept of Open Shelving

in the Kitchen.

Farmhouse Kitchen by Philadelphia Media & Bloggers Sara Bates

Traditional Kitchen by Louisville Architects & Designers Rock Paper Hammer

Traditional Kitchen by Excelsior General Contractors Erotas Building Corporation

But I am not ready to commit.
So I have been playing around
with the concept of Open Shelving
using my Built in Hutch.

It really kind of happened by accident.
But don't a lot of happy things
happen by accident?
I had created my Easter Brunch table
and I wanted to keep the dishes out
until Easter Morning.
I moved some things around
and put them on the shelves on my hutch.

I liked them there so much
that they have just been hanging
around for a while.

But that is the way I like
to decorate in my house.
I try something out for a while
and see if I like it.

Moving something here,
switching something out there...

Until I like the composition.
Or my mood changes...

I have to be honest with you
and tell you that this counter does
NOT
always look this clean.
It is often a dumping spot
for mail, purses, dog leashes...