Monday, August 10, 2009

{ Cabinet Lighting - The Poor Man's Way }

This post (which I can't believe I'm showing you)
just goes to prove that I'm the cheapest woman alive.
I have had the same Christmas lights hung under my kitchen cabinets for the last 8+ years. They create great lighting under my super tall cabinets and are beyond cheap.
The wood to hide the lights cost 99 cents and the lights were 75 cents.
See told you I was cheap. :) One of these day's I'll bite the bullet and buy some real cabinet lighting but for now I'll keep my poor mans lights.
Don't the huckleberries look yummy!!!



Don't mind my blue cabinets that I know your all jealous of (j/k). I have some major kitchen makeover ideas but I have yet to find the energy/time/$$$ to make them happen. 
Have a great Monday...
Does anyone really even read this stuff?
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38 comments:

  1. JulieAugust 10, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Rachel I love your idea I've been wanting to put lights under my cabinets in the kitchen but yes I'm also cheap:) I may have to do this now that I'm getting ready to paint the cabinets. Great inspiration thanks
    julie

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  2. SharaeAugust 10, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I always love seeing all the crafty things you do and all your cute kids are so fun to watch as they grow! Keep posting....we all love what you post!

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  3. So Many M'sAugust 10, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Whatev Rachel, anyone who's anyone reads your blog. That idea is ingenious, look at you being resourcefull. What's the point of buying expensive lighting when what you've done a) works and b) looks great. Thanx for the tip

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  4. Jill@Barnes YardAugust 10, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Oh, yes, I'm reading this, and I happen to think this is pretty much a genius idea since I am a poor man (or at least my hubby makes me spend like I am one!) Thanks for the great idea!
    -Jill

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  5. V and Co.August 10, 2009 at 4:44 PM

    i LOVE your style.
    cheap like me.
    ;) one of these days we're going to have to talk on the phone again! probably after all the kids go back to school and all the crazy calms down! ;)-V

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  6. AliAugust 10, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Amazingly simple, I really love it.

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  7. Kelly O.August 10, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    i DO! I read this stuff and I love it! You're a hoot!

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  8. Georgia GirlAugust 10, 2009 at 4:58 PM

    I LUV reading your blog Rachel! I love hearing about all your children...they are the cutest and handsome ones too!

    I did lights like that also when I had my trailer with my kitchen cabinets...I haven't done it in my new home but really I like those accent lights better...now I want to see your kitchen...the whole kitchen...love the wallpaper...teacups, so cute!

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  9. DESJ and CompanyAugust 10, 2009 at 6:22 PM

    what a great idea!
    might have to try it myself!

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  10. MomofgirlsAugust 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    I read this stuff!!! Glad you are back!

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  11. ellenAugust 10, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I'm a fan of your blog!

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  12. KaceyAugust 10, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    I'm thinking this is pretty fabulous! Brian mounted under cabinet lighting oh - about a year or more ago...we still have blue painters tape on the underside of the cabinets holding the cords up. Yeah, really stylish. At least you can't really see it! LOL

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  13. lindsyAugust 10, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    I'm just noticing that huge bowl of huckleberries. yum!!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 7:40 PM

    Great idea!! I have an old kitchen in much need of a makeover, I might have to try this... Is that a wallpaper back splash? So pretty. BTW love the new header. :)

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  15. MonicaAugust 10, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    I read your blog regularly, but I'm a lurker! I love your ideas...and your photos are always incredible. Keep 'em coming!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 10, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I think it is a great idea to use Christmas lights. Now I just need to convince my hubbie to dig them out of storage!

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  17. Shell in your PocketAugust 11, 2009 at 3:54 AM

    Yes, I read this stuff!!!!

    I love that bowl!!!
    sandy toe

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  18. JoAugust 11, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    You are too funny!

    Jo

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  19. MaRiNAugust 11, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I love it. A simple fix it without needing the hubbie. This is one I could do.

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  20. RobynAugust 11, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    I read your blog! and are those huckleberries on your countertop? YUM!

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  21. UnknownAugust 11, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    I have always loved the lights in your kitchen. I want to try it in my kitchen - someday.

    I also LOVE the huckleberries. Can we pick some when we are there this weekend? Are you willing to share your secret picking spot?

    See you guys soon!

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  22. cherryAugust 11, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    YESSS I read your gorgeous blog! Don't you dare stop. I just don't comment every time...plus when Fall hits again..it will pick back up. LOVE the lights...and of course the pretty photos! cherry

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  23. M.L. @ The House of WhimsyAugust 12, 2009 at 2:12 AM

    Hi there,
    Thanks for peeking in over at my place the other day. The 'Red Shoes' always put a smile on my face.
    Love your great idea here...really. Now, that's usin' your noggins! : )

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  24. Mimi SueAugust 12, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    They look waaaayy better than my expensive ones. Mine are flourescent crap that hurts my eyes so I never turn them on. Yours have a nice soft glow. I say keep them if they work! Mimi

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  25. Bonnie the BossAugust 12, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I think it is perfect, why spend a lot if you don't have to! Just because the neighbors do it doesn't mean you have to!

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  26. Are You Serious!August 12, 2009 at 4:31 PM

    ♥ It is very well hidden because I never noticed it in the 4 years that I'd been wandering in and out of your house! :)

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  27. Rachel@oneprettything.comAugust 13, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    I think that's super smart and GENIUS!
    I love it, you're so creative!

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  28. KatyAugust 13, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    WHY haven't I thought of that? Great idea!
    Yes, people really read this stuff b/c I'm a person and I just read it...Ha, so there girl.

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  29. AlexaAugust 13, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    does anyone read this stuff anyway... haha LOL!

    Love the light... wish I had a house that could use lighting.. I want an old farm house!


    Enjoy the rest of summer!

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  30. AnneAugust 14, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I'm starting to think the Christmas lights are the way to go! My GF has the most BEAUTIFUL kitchen it makes me ten shades of green- and just the other day I asked her about her over the cabinet lighting, and wouldn't you know?: They are just the funky tube Christmas lights all coiled up there! She said she spent maybe $10. Love it!!

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  31. CalieAugust 14, 2009 at 7:06 PM

    Hey I say why even hide them. you can never go wrong with lots of light. Good job and I loved the hucks in the bowls too. They are mouthwatering when they have that glow behind them! hahahahaha

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  32. JillAugust 14, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    No cheap. Resourceful!

    Jill
    jilljones43@msn.com

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  33. GayleAugust 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Just because it's cheap, doesn't mean it a bad idea - I love it!

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  34. Rebecca BannerAugust 16, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I think it's pretty. You're not cheap just creative with a little bit of money. More people should be like that.

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  35. RuthAugust 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    Great idea!!

    I am cheap, too. As long as it works, why not?

    Ruth

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  36. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 9:26 PM

    Hi kids yes it's mom, Love your blog, and looks like you are really busy to . I'm going stir crazy, with dad here ever every day . tomarrow a Dr. apt. yes, now he can get busy somewhere else. I can't get anything done. cook dishes,cook dishes, landury etc. xoxoxoxoxoxto all of you we love you all. give a call when you can. mom. o yes Richard and Barbara Kunka will be here Sun, or monday, for 3 days. I think well come you way maybe to Hot lake visit. we'll let you know. love mom.

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  37. LynnetteAugust 26, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Necessity is the mother of invention. It achieves the goal so why change it??

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  38. AprilNovember 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    I just found your blog and I am going through the archives. I am so glad that I did this, because I have the same problem with the lighting under my cabinets. This is perfect! Thank you for posting about it!

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