Joining Shelia @Note Songs for her
This sweet and functional cabinet was picked up at a neighbors garage sale lots of years ago.
It was in pretty bad shape but is just right for ready storage
without using up a lot of floor space.
It is a bit flawed and needs a special up-and-twist
motion to close one of the doors.
We have painted and re-painted and replaced the screen front
several times but it still bares some frayed edges and a few tears.
For some reason, little grandchildren like to poke
their fingers and foreheads into the screen.
For some reason, little grandchildren like to poke
their fingers and foreheads into the screen.
♥
I have long overlooked its more-than-a-few nicks, scratches
and askew doors and call it character.
It is a bit overfilled with baking and serving pieces stacked precariously.
The top provides space for a lamp and our Give Thanks frame.
This pair of delicate and dainty teacups were a
birthday gift from friends.
They hang in this cupboard waiting for
Brenna and Shaela’s visits from NY.
Tea with cream and sugar cubes is something we have
during each visit.
~*~
My neighbor walks daily and one day as she walked by,
she asked about the cabinet that her father kept
in the barn to hold old oil cans.
She was very happy to see the transformation
and how much I enjoy this piece.
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Also linking to Cindy @My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday!
Also linking to Cindy @My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday!
Susan says
I truly love your cabinet!!
ShantyGirl says
I love your cupbard and the items you have displayed in it. Lovely!!!
Sherry
Donna Heber says
Lorraine,
Your baking cupboard is just beautiful – the white is so clean and crisp looking. It really is a lovely find. Thanks for sharing.
Just a little something from Judy says
Your blog is beautiful and it is always a treat to find some extra minutes and spend time here. I would be happy to have such a pretty piece of furniture. I like the thanksgiving frame too.
Personalized Sketches and Sentiments says
Love how everything looks! (Too cute about your comment of your grandchildren poking their fingers and foreheads into the screen :o) Your pretty cupboard fits perfectly along that wall. And I love your framed Give Thanks embroidery. I went over to check out the post about it.
Blessings & Aloha!
Thank you also, so very much, for stopping by and entering for one of my art giveaways :o)
Maggie Ann says
I love what you've done with your cupboard, all in white …its a pretty picture of charm. Isn't the word cupboard interesting?! I wonder how that word came to be. =) The screen is a great look and would keep flies out if you kept food in there in the old days. What a find you made when you got that! Your teacups are pretty too!
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages says
That little cupboard is just wonderful. I love it and it looks so handy. That must have been used as a pie safe at one time? It perfect!! Wish I could find something like that.
Life In a Little House says
Oh I love your cupboard…it is so nice when furniture has character!! And all your white pieces are beautiful it looks lovely ~and I had to giggle about your grandchildren poking their fingers through the screen that is cute ~Love Heather
Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook says
Love the whites, very pretty cabinet! Gorgeous shot with the flower, it just pops! So pretty!
Sue says
LDL I didn't join this party, but I am certainly enjoying visiting those who did, and Your cupboard is beautiful, and all of your treasures too.
I read your post on your childhood home with all your memories, I was so blessed and touched by you memories.Thank you for sharing.
Sue
marie says
It's a beautiful cupboard Lorraine ~ full of beautiful things. I love the sweet tea cups hanging there just waiting for special little visitors to come for tea.
The story behind it is wonderful and how nice that your neighbor got to see it's transformation.
Mildred says
Each time I visit your blog, I am overwhelmed with all your treasures and not only your flair for decorating but photography too.
Kathleen says
What a sweet little cabinet! Love your display of whites. Why do kids like to poke their little fingers through screens? Just because! 🙂
Atelier de Charo says
I need one of this! Is so lovely!
Big hugs
Charo
Ann says
a lovely cabinet especially considering it's transformation from an old oil can holder 🙂
Carrie @ Cottage Cozy says
Beautiful whites ♥
Elaine says
Wow! As much as I'm usually a chaotic color kinda girl… all those soothing whites in your cabinet really call to me. They're delightful…Thank you so much for sharing with us!
Pamela Gordon says
I love your cabinet. I'm glad you rescued it from the oil cans and made it pretty with dishes and white paint 🙂 It's perfect with the screening on the doors and the scratches and dings. Pamela
Sandy says
I think the cabinet is darling. It looks made for
your white serving pieces and every little flaw
does add character.
Blessings~
Jennifurla says
I love your style.
Janette@Janette's Sage says
Oh I love it…and the comment, a piece from the garage her dad used for oil cans, just shows what an eye for transformation can bring. Great job!
NanaDiana says
What a great old piece! It is outfitted perfectly with your dishes! What it is about kids and screening? SweetCheeks loves to poke her finger into the front door screening. Maybe I should beat her-Whaddaya think? Nah-;>) xxoo Diana
The Old Block House says
How gorgeous and wonderful to give such a bright new life to this old cabinet. Now I'm adding to my list an old cabinet to whiten and brighten for our space.
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