My husband got me a new china cabinet for the dining room (I got to pick it out) for Mother’s Day! I had few to choose from that needed painting but I really wasn’t looking forward to adding one more thing to my to do list, so I was lucky to find one that someone had already painted.
All I did was paint some of the beadboard backing yellow. I didn’t spend a whole lot of time dressing it up – but I didn’t want to show it to you empty (that wouldn’t be fun 🙂 )!
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I used some Country Living plates and bowls that were purchased at K-Mart (I don’t know if they still have them – I got them in 2009).
That’s the rooster print I found at the thriftstore that I showed you here with my other thrifty finds.
I love that each shelf in the top part of the cabinet has two grooves for plates!
I used to have a black chest of drawers in this spot (which I gave to my daughter) and it held all my tablecloths, placemats, tablerunners and my collection of vintage silverware . I went through my “collection” and got rid of quite a few linens. But as you can see I have room to grow (love table linens!).
An old sewing machine drawer is holding our cloth napkins. I put the placemats in one of the drawers but I think I’ll move them down with the other linens.
One of these days I’ll probably paint the hardware or maybe replace it (like after we move). It’s the china cabinet I always wanted – it’s so cottagey! Which is the style that I like. I didn’t want anything too formal. I also like it because it’s not as deep as the one in the living room (which takes a huge amount of plates to make a display). So this one should be easier to change around!
Carol says
May 23, 2014 at 6:15 amThe cabinet is wonderful and as usual, your staging of it is perfect.
kathleen grace says
May 23, 2014 at 7:02 amAdorable! I love that it has wire in the upper doors instead of glass. I love the storage these pieces give for tablecloths, napkins and all the things I use every day to set a pretty table. You got a cute one and lucky you that it doesn’t need a lot of work!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
May 23, 2014 at 7:31 amVery pretty, Manuela! I love the look and size of this cabinet. If you wind up downsizing, this piece will come in handy since it seems to be multi-functional.
Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 1:04 pmI agree! I was a little hesitant to buy a big piece of furniture before moving but I tried to get one that wasn’t too large (my dining room is big anyway so a big cabinet wouldn’t have worked).
Have a great weekend!
Just Cats says
May 23, 2014 at 7:48 amHow pretty is that! I love the step-back cupboards and this one is beautiful. Deb
Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 1:02 pmThanks! I didn’t know it’s called a step-back cupboard – makes sense- the hutch isn’t as deep as the base. Learned something new!
Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!
Penny @ The Comforts of Home says
May 23, 2014 at 7:50 amI love it. How great that it had bead board backing too!
Pamela Gordon says
May 23, 2014 at 8:04 amWhat a great china cabinet, Manuella. It looks so pretty with the yellow background, and sweet red and white dishes.
Vee says
May 23, 2014 at 8:38 amIt’s a winner all right! Love that you didn’t have a lot to do to it to make it sing!
Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 1:00 pmThanks Vee! Yep, I was REALLY happy about that!
Have a great weekend!
Shelia says
May 23, 2014 at 10:06 amHi Manuela! Oh, your new china cabinet is gorgeous! Love how you’ve dressed her too. You know I love those Rooster plates! I’m sure your daughter was thrilled to get your old one.
be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 1:00 pmHi Sheila, Thank you! She’s using my old dresser for her DOGS CLOTHES!! She didn’t have anywhere to hang his clothes (did you know they make dog clothes hangers). So now they are neatly folded in drawers and his toys also have a drawer.
I love those plates too. I could kick myself for not getting the cups etc – too late now!
Leann says
May 23, 2014 at 10:09 amCottage describes it perfectly! Love it and the yellow and red make it complete.
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Leann
Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 12:57 pmThank you Leann! Hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend too!
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May 23, 2014 at 12:11 pmManuela- I was going to ask you to just link up this post to Friday Favorites and then I saw the rug and now I am asking if you will link both! xo, laura
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Manuela Williams says
May 23, 2014 at 12:49 pmSure Laura! Thanks for asking!
Glenda says
May 23, 2014 at 2:13 pmVery nice cabinet, and I like the way you have it set up.
Have a great Holiday Weekend!
Melissa Woods says
May 23, 2014 at 4:00 pmThis is pretty cute! I love the red accents 🙂
Judy Clark says
May 23, 2014 at 5:21 pmLovely cabinet. Love that you painted the back in yellow! Can’t wait to see it in your new home!
Judy
Jane says
May 23, 2014 at 6:09 pmThis cabinet is perfect! Of course chickens and roosters are my favorite and the yellow and red are just meant to be! May I suggest maybe a little greenery up top?
Manuela Williams says
May 24, 2014 at 9:05 amHi Jane, thanks! Yes, I’ll put something on top when I get a chance. I just filled it up quickly so I could get some photos on the blog.
Cindy says
May 23, 2014 at 10:34 pmIt’s a great piece. Nice that you didn’t have to do too much work on it! I’m not a yellow person but it really looks great with your plate and your linens! I do Love Red!!!! Blessings, Cindy
Manuela Williams says
May 24, 2014 at 9:04 amYou’re not a yellow person? What are you doing reading my blog LOL! There’s nothing but yellow here – it’s my favorite color next to red! 🙂
Lorrie says
May 24, 2014 at 12:56 amIt’s a great looking cabinet. I love those rooster plates.
Meadowsweet Cottage says
May 24, 2014 at 1:26 amThere’s nothing quite as nice as new storage–especially if it involves yellow and red, beadboard and cute plates. What a nice present for Mother’s Day!
I’m on the lookout for something to add color to the back of our bookcases this weekend (if the garden chores ever end, lol).
Manuela Williams says
May 24, 2014 at 9:01 amIt was a nice MD present! My husband insisted because for my birthday I didn’t want anything. So he wasn’t willing to do that for MD. 🙂 So I think it was a combination gift!
Hear ya on the garden chores – I have so much weeding to do. I’ve used wrapping paper on the backs of my bookcases frequently (TJMaxx has a really nice selection) I’ve also used scrapbook paper and fabric.
JaneEllen says
May 24, 2014 at 2:48 amTalk about being envious, love that hutch, and all your plates and bowls. What did you do with linens you got rid of? OH how i love that sewing machine drawer, yours is a beauty, great idea keeping napkins in it.
I have several vintage table cloths I got from gal on internet years ago. She’d weed out older ones with stains or holes and sell for very reasonable amount. I still have them. Have used couple for parts of table runners. Finally went digging in shed to find box with table cloth, napkins, doilies. It’s hard for me to get rid of things like that, I’ve used doilies on pillow covers some also. Was going thru box and noticed several of table cloths were faded light colors so thought might be good idea to cover my club chair with them, a mixed mash butbeachy/cottagy? I’ve been wanting to cover chair but didn’t really have good idea what I wanted to use for fabric or make a slipcover? Brought a few in, will try it out a bit later today.
Hope you all have a great holiday weekend.
Manuela Williams says
May 24, 2014 at 8:53 amI donated them to my local Goodwill (where I always find something fabulous so I keep the good karma flow going) 🙂 I bought some vintage tablecloths that are “cutters” several years ago. Ones with little holes or stains – I didn’t care I still use them as everyday tablecloths. LOVE vintage tablecloths, doilies, handwork etc. I love using different placemats and tablecloths on my dining room table. I use plain white everyday dishes and so I like my table linens to be pretty.
The slipcover idea sounds wonderful!!
Have a great holiday weekend too!
Deanna says
May 24, 2014 at 11:56 pmReally great, Manuela!
I love when you can find just the right thing!
Debra @ Frugal Little Bungalow says
June 2, 2014 at 4:26 pmIt’s perfect for your reds and yellows and the roosters! 🙂
Debbie-Dabble says
June 2, 2014 at 4:43 pmTOTALLY LOVE the red and yellow as i have a red and yellow kitchen myself!! Fantastic!!
Hugs,
Deb