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I need a 'saying'

neesie
15 years ago

I have been trying to think of saying that I want to paint in my kitchen but it's been harder than I thought. Something other than "Home Sweet Home" or "Live, Love, Laugh" (boy that one has been done to death, huh?) I have the perfect place to put a saying but for all it's worth, I can't come up with something meaningful. I'm open to anything family related, Christian or optomistic. "Keep to the Sunny Side" was one that I had in mind but I thought I could do better than that.

Would appreciate any and all suggestions!

Comments (36)

  • sara_the_brit_z6_ct
    15 years ago

    I found this list online:

    Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen sayings

  • cambro5
    15 years ago

    neesie, I was looking for a sign or saying for my kitchen, too, and found this web site with signs. I liked a lot of the sayings. Check it out!

    Here is a link that might be useful: Signs with sayings

  • sweeby
    15 years ago

    How about:

    "If you can't stand the heat..."

  • lyfia
    15 years ago

    Dorky - "sunny side up"

  • bill_vincent
    15 years ago

    Into this kitchen walks no strangers. Only friends we haven't met yet!

  • bill_vincent
    15 years ago

    If you like Christian cliches, all of the following are part of my email signature:

    If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.

    Happy moments, praise God.
    Difficult moments, seek God.
    Quiet moments, worship God.
    Painful moments, trust God.
    Every moment, thank God.

    When you reach the end of your rope you will find the hem of His
    garment.

    God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, sun without rain, but HE did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears & light for the way.

  • emagineer
    15 years ago

    Sarah,
    The link below is my favorite site. Hope you enjoy and perhaps find something fitting for you.

    Here is a link that might be useful: wallwords

  • neesie
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Thanks for all the suggestions and links! This should keep me busy for some time. Unfortunately I can't use anything to word-y (space issues) but with all these suggestions I'm sure I'll find something.

    I've seen these Wall Words on eBay but couldn't find the right saying. Most of the vendors will let you come up with your own saying. Easier said than done!

    Please feel free to suggest some more as I will be checking back often!

  • User
    15 years ago

    "You want fries with that?"

    "You have two choices for dinner, take it or leave it!"

    Good luck finding just the right one.

  • mcmann
    15 years ago

    Love is Home Made.

  • bill_vincent
    15 years ago

    Bask in the warmth of God's Son!

  • gfiliberto
    15 years ago

    Someone on this forum had this painted on their kitchen wall~
    "Optimum condimentum fames." (Socrates.)

    It means- Hunger is the best sauce.

    That's perfect for my cooking!

  • morton5
    15 years ago

    If you are a dog lover: Bark less, wag more.

    My kids saw this on a bumper sticker today and loved it!

    This next one is not for the kitchen, but it made me laugh the other day. I saw it in a fabric store. it said "Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy."

  • sweeby
    15 years ago

    "Unattended children will be given an espresso and a free puppy."

    ROFLMAO!
    That's the best (only?) laugh I've had all day!

  • revans1
    15 years ago

    Way too long, but I love it......

    May those who love us love us.
    And those that donÂt love us,
    May God turn their hearts.
    And if He doesnÂt turn their hearts,
    May he turn their ankles,
    So weÂll know them by their limping

  • mitchdesj
    15 years ago

    Carpe Diem seize the day not kitchen related but inspiring at all times

  • cjacker
    15 years ago

    neesie, did you ever find a short saying? I'm looking for a short saying to put on a 12" tile on the backsplash behind my cooktop.
    Anyone have any other ideas than those given above.
    Thanks, Jeanie

  • neesie
    Original Author
    15 years ago

    Hi, op here! No, I never did find a saying....now I'm in the process of re-doing my powder room. I'm ordering a large, modern looking butterfly from the places that sell sayings. They have "images" too!

  • cjacker
    15 years ago

    It's hard to find just the right one, isn't it?
    What places sell sayings and images?
    Thanks,again.

  • jaybird
    15 years ago

    "Live Life Joyfully"
    or
    "Live Brightly"

  • terezosa / terriks
    14 years ago

    I know this isn't what you are looking for, but I loved this saying I saw in a restaurant "A meal without wine is...breakfast"

  • lululemon
    14 years ago

    "In my salad days, when I was green in judgement ..."

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    puertasdesign
    14 years ago

    Coquo Ergo Sum

    I bake, therefore, I am.

    ;-)

  • lascatx
    14 years ago

    One of the signs in my kitchen is

    "Chocolate -- It's not just for breakfast anymore!"
    There is also "Chocolate -- the breakfast of champions" or DH's version (on a t-shirt) "Espresso -- the breakfast of champions"

    The others I can think of are probaly on the sites linked.

  • mpmg46
    14 years ago

    Kindness Matters is my choice. It's a good reminder for me and for my family to be kind to one another always. :)

  • cross_stitch
    14 years ago

    I couldn't find exactly what I wanted in "Wall Words" site. So I had them make this up for me: "What would Julia do?" Guests enter laughing... always a good start to their visit.

  • timber.j
    14 years ago

    My favorite kitchen sign says "Mom's Cooking: You'll eat it and you'll like it."

  • marybeth1
    14 years ago

    Dance Like Nobody's Watching

  • morton5
    14 years ago

    Don't know where I saw this recently, but it made me smile:

    "When you diet, the terrorists win."

  • Beemer
    14 years ago

    Be still, and know that I am God.
    Very calming and reassuring.

    Sit down and eat!
    From a local diner in town.

    A crazy lady lives here -- smile when you see her.
    No one keeps a straight face with that one.

  • morton5
    14 years ago

    If you are a dog lover....

    "To err is human, to forgive canine."

  • home4all6
    13 years ago

    Mine says, "Home is where your story begins."

  • pfmastin
    13 years ago

    This is probably not what you're looking for depending upon your sense of humor, but I've always found it funny.

    Very stupid to kill the only servant in the house. Now we don't even know where to find the marmalade. (From the movie And Then There Were None 1945)

    Sorry. :)
    Pam

  • lyvia
    13 years ago

    I like
    namaste
    (greetings to your blessed soul/highest self)
    or Om mani padme hum
    which lists six virtues, but I interpret it as closer to
    let your light shine.
    there are tibetan script versions that are way cool.


    There are also chinese characters, but I guess that is more for a rounder space.

  • fairytalebaby
    13 years ago

    Okay, so I realize this isn't what the OP was looking for...but it always makes me chuckle. We went from our starter home, a tiny little 1200 sq ft house that was not very functional for us...to our dream home. At 3,000 square feet, it felt like we were designing a palace. So I saw this sign and have it framed in our new "fancy" kitchen:

    "Now that we've killed the servants, how will we know where to find the strawberry jam?"

    Sorry--I hope it makes someone laugh!

  • Katie S
    13 years ago

    I am seriously considering pi all the way around the dining room. I tease my husband that I am going to use

    "What's that smell?"