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A Christmas China Cabinet

By Manuela Williams

Hi everyone! I’m so glad you liked my colorful bottle brush trees! I know that people who decorate with more traditional colors will want to keep them green but isn’t it fun to know they don’t have to stay that way! Here’s what I did with some of mine.

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I put some of my brown transferware in my china cabinet and added some of the trees. I’m not going to show you everything because there are some Christmas Open House blog parties that I’m participating in and I don’t want you to be sick of my stuff by then! All the photos will enlarge when you click on them.


For the time being, I’ve hung one of my favorite pieces of redwork on the glass door but I’ll probably change it out for a wreath once it gets closer to Christmas.

I’m not done with this cabinet but I did want to get a early jump on some of my Christmas decorating so I don’t have to rush right after Thanksgiving (especially since I’m making so much this year)!

Friday I’ll show you a few things we’ve gotten at Goodwill in the past few weeks (that place is more packed than my local Target these days!). As always, thanks so much for dropping by!

 

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Filed Under: Budget Decorating, Seasonal Decorating

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  1. Julie says

    November 18, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    Hi, Manuela! SOOO glad I found your blog! I found you through Holli at her Mama blog–You may just be one of my very favorite new blogs–oh, my! Everything I've seen so far is something I just adore–I'm a vintage-loving girl, and I just love the bottlebrush trees, your beautiful dishes….and I'm been trying to live more frugally lately, so thanks for the inspiration! A one-income family, here, too, and that's getting a bit scary these days, isn't it!

    I'm your newest follower, and I'll be back often for more beautiful inspiration!

  2. Rosemary says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:33 pm

    You are pretty amazning yourself!!
    Your china cabinet looks beautiful, adorable, magical, and enchanting.
    Love it,
    Rosemary

  3. Angie says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:45 pm

    I am so jealous of all your beautiful transferware! The trees are just perfect in there!

  4. Camille says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:57 pm

    Manuela ~ That cabinet looks SO lovely! How very pretty and festive…I love the china!

    Blessings,
    Camille

  5. Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:28 am

    That is looking so great! I haven't started decorating yet…still trying to get the painting done…
    Hugs,
    Penny

  6. Shilo says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:29 am

    You are so innovative! I just love the little trees but I think the thing that makes me happiest is your red Christmas tree transferware plates…so precious! I might be back to get a peak at those again! 🙂
    Blessings!
    Shilo

  7. glorv1 says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:39 am

    Hi Manuela, looks pretty spiffy. I wish I had your talents. You are so good at your job. Have a great Thursday.

  8. Stacey says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:50 am

    Manuela, you just made the most precious display with your bottle brushes. Your china cabinet is magazine worthy!

  9. Darlene says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Your china cabinet looks beautiful. Love those little bottle trees!

  10. salmagundi says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:57 am

    Love your Christmas in your cabinet. I'm going to try bleaching some bottlebrush trees, but I was going to leave mine white and glitter them. BUT, until this post, I didn't think I needed some red ones. I, also, have the Johnson Bros. Christmas tree dishes, so after seeing yours with the red BB trees, I just think I may have to do a couple of red trees!! Thanks for the inspiration. Sally

  11. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    November 19, 2009 at 12:58 am

    What a fabulous idea. The Christmas china cabinet is just way too beautiful. I love it all. Hugs, Marty

  12. santamaker says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Love, love the look of your little trees inside the cups! Great look!

  13. Ally0005 says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:07 am

    Wow, so pretty. I love the red tree with the red plates.

    Ally

  14. Lyn says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:17 am

    I like your Christmas tree theme this year. It's very peaceful and reminds me of being outdoors when it first snows and just how lovely it looks.

    Looking forward to see your other decorations too.

  15. Sharon says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:24 am

    Oh Manuela! Everything looks just beautiful! I love the little teacup vignettes! great job at making your home lovely!

    Have a blessed evening 🙂
    Sharon

  16. Pat@Back Porch Musings says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:28 am

    I absolutely love this, Manuela!!

  17. Deborah says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:36 am

    So glad I discovered your blog. I am disappointed when I sign in and you haven't posted anything. I so love everything you do.

  18. Cindy says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:38 am

    Just beautiful…where did you get those red plates??? Lovely. I'm going to attempt some white bottlebrush trees to place inside some ball jar cloches for a more rustic look.

  19. Julie Harward says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:05 am

    I loved your cabinet and the dishes…and those darling trees! That red light on the wall is pretty too~:D

  20. Rhondi says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:17 am

    Hi Manuela
    I love the red and white china. Can't wait until you show us all your Christmas decorations.
    Hugs, Rhondi

  21. Nadine says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:27 am

    So adorable! I really like the red ones next to your red Christmas tree plates!

    I have mentally been Christmas decorating my house…soon I might bring out a few boxes to add a touch here and there.

    Thank you for sharing your decorating ideas with us!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

  22. Robin says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:41 am

    Beautiful! I am ga-ga over all your adorable bottle brush trees

  23. Melissa Miller says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:01 am

    They really are adorable and festive Manuela. 🙂

  24. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:02 am

    It looks great so far! I love how the trees work with your red transferware with the trees on it ~ that worked out great!

  25. The Thrifty Countrywoman says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:34 am

    Oh you have Friendly Village china too! Isn't it fun to find all the different scenes?

    Jane

  26. Walking on Sunshine... says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:34 am

    I love the red and white dishes!! And I love how you incorporated your beautiful brush trees! They look so cute mixed in with the china! Can't wait to see the rest! Enjoy your day!

  27. Blessedmom's Simple Home says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:42 am

    The china cabinet looks so pretty with all your transferware. Have you blogged about the fabric in the background of the cabinet, or is it paper? I've been thinking of doing something like that in mine.
    Blessings,
    Marcia

  28. Laura says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:10 am

    You've done it again! I always love your displays! Have a wonderful rest of the week and Happy Holidays!
    Laura

  29. Miss Janice says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:30 am

    How festive and elegant does the cabinet look with the darling trees and that china. Love it!

  30. Richella says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    I do so love your transferware! And your darling little trees look wonderful mixed in there. Great job!

  31. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    November 19, 2009 at 1:49 pm

    Good morning Manuela! What a beautiful post. I love it. I love the dishes and the trees. Perfect mix. I loved looking at your china hutch and how you displayed everything so beautifully. Wow. I'm so ready for Christmas but have to get through all the company and festivities of Thanksgiving! Which I am looking forward to. Our kids will come home from college and that will be wonderful.
    I hope your weekend is wonderful and sweet like you.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  32. Julie says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:53 pm

    I love your dishes and that reminded me that I do have Christmas dishes and that I should get them out and put them in my cabinet! Oh and the trees look great with your dishes.

  33. Barb~Bella Vista says

    November 19, 2009 at 2:55 pm

    Just beautiful, sweet lady! It is charming and I would definitely say you have the 'touch.'

    Barb ♥

  34. Glenda/MidSouth says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:13 pm

    Very pretty! I like the vignette in the cup.

  35. horse loving lineman's wife says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:53 pm

    Cute cute cute. Your cabinet and your trees! Luv them!!

  36. Jen @ Halos Cause Headaches says

    November 19, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!

  37. Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti says

    November 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Hi Manuela
    I'm so glad I found your new blog, even if I'm late! I always loved your ideas. Your dishes are beautiful and the bottle brush trees look so darling.

  38. M.L. @ The House of Whimsy says

    November 19, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    I remember this china cabinet last year at Christmas time. Both vignettes are equally amazing. I'm in love with these new BB trees. Thank you so much for the tutorial below. : )
    M.L.

  39. Jacki says

    November 19, 2009 at 6:08 pm

    My favorite is the super red one with lots of ornaments. Good job, Manuela – always an inspiration! And I'm STILL jealous of your Goodwill. Even since I moved, it's still a bust here. Must be a Texas thing.

  40. Melissa Wertz says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Lovely! And I am so ready to decorate for Christmas!

  41. Annabelle says

    November 19, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    Hey, Manuela! It all looks beautiful as usual! I love the way you put the trees in the cups. 🙂

  42. Michelle says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:31 pm

    I adore your china cabinet- by the way hi- I'm new! I LOVE your blog- wonderful wonderful! I found you after reading Miss Janice's site!

  43. Kim says

    November 19, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I just LOVE this display…every bit of it! And, that red work towel is just beautiful.

    I'm glad that I'm not the only one who has started on her decorating. I want to make sure that I'm not rushed.

  44. jenjen says

    November 19, 2009 at 11:20 pm

    What a cute china cabinet. I love all of those bottle brush trees. And thanks for the tutorial on how to make those. So cute!

    XOOX
    Jen

  45. Brenda @Cozy Little House says

    November 20, 2009 at 2:00 am

    I love the color you dyed those trees, Manuela! They are so fun to look at. I kind of get tired of "traditional" and yearn for more of this. Your cabinet is looking very pretty and ready for family to visit!
    Brenda

  46. BellaBliss says

    November 20, 2009 at 2:45 am

    Magazine worthy!
    The name of the post made me happy before I even saw the photos!
    Love the post below too 🙂

  47. The Decorated House says

    November 20, 2009 at 2:59 am

    Hi Manuela!
    You have it set up so pretty!
    Those little trees are so darn cute. I love all the ways you are displaying them.
    Donna

  48. Sammy Girl says

    November 20, 2009 at 11:19 am

    Hi, Manuela!
    Love the trees with the china … YUMMY! So nice to be able to "mix it up" (and even though I love the chippy white stuff, I crave some real color and RED is my fav! … or maybe pink … well, green is pretty awesome, too)
    Anyhoo … just a quick hug just to let you know that many of us are thankful that YOU returned to blogland and like chatting, sharing and playing with us!
    Betty 🙂

  49. Kathleen Grace says

    November 20, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    Oh I just love your beautiful transferware and those trees tucked in! Now I can't watit to see the rest of it for the holiday party;>)

  50. vintage girl at heart says

    November 20, 2009 at 8:11 pm

    Beautiful as always Manuela!!!
    Your energy and cozy homemaking talents are so wonderful!!!
    Such a treat to see what you do next!!

  51. Linda Q says

    November 21, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Oh Manuela, love love the cabinet with the dishes and trees, to cute.
    Ok you are making me want to do this with my china hutch in the living room. Just that I don't have a place to park the regular stuff that is in it while I put Christmas in it, Help!!
    Linda Q

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