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Domino Effect: Re-Arranging My Black China Cabinet

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Today I’m back in the dining room! We have had so much rain that I run out and quickly do gardening stuff when I can but by afternoon it’s either raining or so humid you can sweat just standing still! Anyway, I said at the beginning of summer that this was my summer of organizing. So I was working on  organizing my kitchen one afternoon and moved some glasses that we don’t use often into my dining room….you know how it goes!

black china cabinet with boxwood wreath

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Changing one thing leads to another, leads to  re-arranging my entire little black china cabinet!

decorating black and white china cabinet

I put some wine glasses and some other glasses that we don’t use very often on the bottom shelf of this cabinet  because I needed space in my kitchen cabinets and of course I then had to re-style the whole thing!

a collection of white pottery on a black cabinet

I usually keep my collection of white pitchers on top. I added a big white artichoke finial that I got years ago from Goodwill and a little fake greenery. The framed apple picture is also from Goodwill. I got it because black frame matches the finish on my cabinet perfectly!

styled china cabinet

Here’s a closeup of  what’s inside. As you can see,  it really is a little china cabinet! So no fancy arrangements of things. It’s pretty simple! Just some glasses, my salt & pepper shaker collection, a few of my little soup tureens and two little white accessories.

DIY TIP! I always get asked about this…The back is covered in gift wrap from Hobby Lobby! Love their Christmas gift wrap! I think they have the best selection that doesn’t look particularly Christmassy so you can use it for other things -like lining the backs of bookcases, china cabinets and craft projects!

lithographed tray of lemons

Of course, I still love all my lithographed trays that I have hanging in my dining room. Especially this one with the lemons since it’s got  a black and white background which works so nicely with that paper and of course my new dining room curtains.

preserved boxwood wreath with gingham ribbon

I also organized the drawer and the shelves on the bottom of this cabinet, but I’ll show you that another day.

Hope you enjoyed a look at my little china cabinet!

 

 

Comments

  1. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    I just adore that little cabinet! Such a great collection of salt and peppers. You have inspired me to put a cute lining in mine — I found a roll of red with large white polka dots at the 99 cents store the other day, it would really cheer my little cabinet up 🙂

  2. Lara says

    I love the chicken wire on the front of the cabinet. And I was going to ask about the backing! I can’t believe it’s just gift wrap. It looks wonderful.

  7. Debbie says

    That is so pretty! I happen to have some of that very paper. I bought it at Hobby Lobby and use it for all kinds of things, rarely wrapping. And I still love that chandy hanging down, but after you mentioned the issue with the wiring, I am putting my desire for a vintage one on hold to think about. I’m about to revamp the one I have for now. We. Shall. See.

    I love everything about this display.

  9. Brenda Kula-Pruitt says

    I love that piece! I have shelves I want to do something on the back of. Don’t know if I want paint or something like you did. I’m not very good with paint. Everything you style is so lovely!
    Brenda

  11. Melanie says

    I did indeed enjoy looking at your china cabinet – always so pretty. I have a small cabinet, too and love to “play” with rearranging. Believe me, I certainly know what you mean about one thing leading to another when it comes time to rearrange or clean things out!

  13. Leann says

    Love the cupboard! I also love the peek inside and adore the vintage salt and pepper shakers!!

    Enjoy your day!
    Leann

  14. Theresa H. Roach says

    Love your china cabinet:) I have that same wrapping paper! The black and white is SO pretty! I also love that lemon tray! Have a blessed evening dear Manuela, HUGS!

  16. Lezlie@LovileeReDesign says

    Your china cabinet is sooo cute with the chicken wire! Love that look and I believe I saw a bit of your fabulous chandelier! I’ve been eyeballing one just like it lately to put in my dining room! Enjoy the rest of your week!

  17. Deanna says

    I did the same thing with books today! Not nearly as cute of fun as a little china cabinet but it was needed and I am satisfied with the reorganization!

    Love this little cabinet and your collections!

    Deanna

  19. Michele says

    I love everything you did with the cabinet, but especially like the chicken-wire in the doors and the artichoke on top.

  20. Brenda Nuland says

    It all looks gorgeous. Good to know that about Hobby Lobby, will check their for Christmas wrap since I like to buy what I can use all year.

    I’ve had the funniest time on Pinterest lately as quite often I see something I just love and sure enough… it is one of your pins! 🙂

  21. Patricia Krank says

    This is a darling little cabinet. Love the graphic, the black and white and the chicken wire. Thanks so much for sharing and blessings to you, Patti@OldThingsNew

  27. Vickie says

    Of course I love all your black and white touches in your home. Your cabinet is lovely. I thought you painted the backing! The gift wrap is a great idea, Manuela! Love it all!

    • Manuela says

      Thanks Pamela! I’m glad you like my little china cabinet. I’m coveting your cow painting! 🙂

  29. The Style Sisters says

    I highlighted this post tonight on my blog for centerpiece Wednesday 🙂
    Karin

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