Which came first, the Chicken or the mat?…

Chickens are very popular in kitchens, I find. I’ve done my fair share of what I like to call “Poultry” mats, and for this kitchen I rather liked my feathered friends. The client had a wooden statue of a golden chicken that stood on the counter like a friendly greeter. I loved it and so did the client. Painted on top of a black crackle background to match the countertop – our friendly golden hen came alive with other hens creating a virtual hen house on the floor.  Adding sunflowers and a checkered border seemed only fitting for this country design. I’m happy to say, “the chickens have come home to roost.”

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Coffee anyone…

My friends hired me to do this mat when I first started my business. They loved the idea of a coffee cup and I loved the idea of steam swirling up their galley kitchen. The green sponged fauxed background added just the right amount of whimsical depth to provide a soft steamy effect. Now not only do they wake up and smell the coffee they see it too.