If you checked in on my Facebook page yesterday you know that we had a rainy day and that I decided to putter around and play with my china cabinet. Even though the rain ended mid afternoon, it was still a good day to stay inside. The humidity was just awful!
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Here’s how it came out.
I think it looks nice and summery now. I hadn’t changed the dishes since last fall because I was busy getting the house ready to sell!
Which is unusual for me because I have a few dishes – {cough, cough} and the only way I can have them out to appreciate them is rotate them seasonally.
I love cottage style decorating and really enjoyed my rainy gloomy day but I’m back outside today!
Lola says
Love it! I love me some red and chix!!
Lori says
I love it! The colors are perfect and so cheery.
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
Love the polka dot dishes, Manuela! The different patterns of red and white you have look so good together in your cabinet. I’d say it was a good day spent indoors!
Susan says
I love it Manuela! I am crazy about all of your precious things. When can I move in???
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
donna rae says
Cheerful, indeed! It makes me smile just looking at your happy photos!
Donna says
Love it! You did a great job! I love the yellow and red, so happy 🙂
Diana says
That IS cheerful! I love the mix of the different patterns and the red pompom rick rack. We had some rain here earlier in the week — substantial downpours, but nothing like “a rainy day”. Hoping for some more rain today — that would mean a whole week without having to run the sprinkler!
Do you use the dishes you rotate into the china cabinet?(like on a daily basis, or for some special meals?)
admin says
I use the serving platters all the time, also the teacups. The plates not so much (except at Thanksgiving I use my Johnson Brothers Friendly Village set). I have a set of black transferware that I use for my everyday dishes that I do not use for display.
Manuela
sara says
I love all of your cabinet displays. It looks so homey and comforting. You are very inspiring! Have a blessed weekend ~Sara
Siora says
Beautiful you like Rooster too, I have a lot of Rooster around my home loved…..
Nice day
Blessing
XOX
Isora
Aubrey says
Just darling!!! I love the red and o my…polka dots!! 🙂 Very summery and cheery!
Vee says
Yes, it does look delightfully cheerful and summery. Why don’t I think of these things? It’s been raining all week and all I can think is how nice a nap sounds. ☺
Pamela Gordon says
I love, love your dishes! So cute and cheerful. Have a great weekend. Pamela
Shilo says
ABSOLUTELY LOVE your dishes. Those would make me smile everytime I walked past them!
Deanna says
Love it! So cheerful and happy!
Mona Kay at Home says
I just love yellow and red! That little red rooster is fabulous!
Brenda says
Your cabinet would be right at home in my dining room!
Paula says
I just love the way you decorated your cabinet. Looks like we have very similar taste. Can you tell me where you found the dishes with the flags and gingham trim and did you get them this season? I do believe I “need” some like that.
admin says
I’ve had those dishes for quite some time. I got them from Victoria Trading Co. Catalog. Not sure if they still carry them.
Jennifer Reed says
I love the cabinet. You always put the best colors together. I also love red. Can you ever have to much red? Hope you are having a great summer.
Brenda Kula says
Oh, it’s beautiful and so cheerful, Manuela! You have some of the same dishes I have. Did you get them at Marshalls?
Brenda
admin says
Thanks Brenda! Nope, TJX
Manuela
clarice says
Very sweet Manuela, love the bunting. I am, always amazed how a bit of pom-pom trim to cheer up something!! CLarice
Debbie says
I love it! That’s the sort of cheeriness that I’m going for on my baker’s rack but still not quite achieving. I guess it’s the cabinet itself that makes such a difference.
Dianntha says
I adore your little red striped bowls on the top shelf, they are so much fun. It all looks great! Dianntha
Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs says
Beautiful 🙂
Liz says
Such a pretty display! I have a teapot and mugs that match your little red poka dot plates. I love them. 🙂
I hope you have a great weekend!
~Liz
Donna at Mourning Dove Cottage says
Love your dishes! It looks so cheery.
Mary @ Redo 101 says
Love love love your blog and adding it to my reading list! Thanks for sharing, love the beauty of it all.
Heathahlee says
Manuela, your house always looks so happy! I love it!
Kimberly Dial says
Perfection!
Kathleen says
I love your display! The flatware is just wonderful, Manuela!
Joyce says
Its gorgeous. Is that Robert Gordon I see in there?
Richella at Imparting Grace says
Ummm. . . yes, Manuela. . . you have a few dishes! 🙂
I like your cheerful summertime display. What a fun way to spend a rainy day! I admire the way you change out your dishes seasonally–my china cabinet looks nice, but the dishes are in the same place they’ve been for the last five years, I think!
hillbillywoman says
Love it!
Melanie says
How gorgeous! I love all the red and splashes of yellow. It’s so cheery and uplifting.
Sue says
Manuela, The cupboard looks so fresh and inviting dressed in red! I saw that china pattern and almost bought it, but I reigned myself in, LOL We all have so many dishes! I bet you’re glad to get back into the decorating mode now that you’re staying in your house. ~ Sue
Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage says
LOve, LOve, Love this…….I love all your dishes and they look so pretty……..
Donna says
Your cabinet is adorable! I love it!! I have some of the same dishes and they make me happy with all the red. You are so inspiring!
Hugs,
Donna
house keeping charlotte nc says
What a cute idea! You could do so many things with that cabinet… very versatile! Nice find!
Amanda Thomas says
Love the cabinets! the whole mix and match patterns really work if it is done correctly I see!
Pauline says
Hi, Manuela – what an absolutely ADORABLE cabinet! I love the yellow and red items – so cheery!!
jennifer says
This is just too cute!
Mindy says
Love the red and yellow. I have a thing for red, yellow, black and white!