Wednesday, July 28, 2010

One down... A zillion to go

Waaayyyyy back in... OMG was it really April? So back in April I mentioned I was working on a corner cabinet for the dining room. The cabinet used to live in my mothers kitchen, but she tore a wall out during their recent remodel and it no longer fit so I brought it home. I finally finished it! Praise the gods! Something is done, at long last!


BEFORE
It had drawers, but apparently I forgot to take a real Before shot. 




AFTER
Yay! It's still missing the right top knob because I bought it and then promptly lost it. I am sure the house will vomit it up at some point in the future, so I refuse to buy a replacement.

It is currently housing my paternal grandmothers china. 

I just love the little detail on the lid.
The colors are perfect for our space! 

The top shelf holds some of my etsy finds:

Asirons
Trixie Delicious

I love unexpected pieces. I also love how you don't notice the "twisted" detail until you take a closer look.


The serving dish on the far right belongs to my maternal grandmothers china set, which I also have. The small cordial glasses have etched detail and came as freebies in the Vanilla Royale gift sets around Christmas. It's Misters favorite winter time drink, so my dad kept buying the sets...

I'm linking up to CSI's Roadkill Rescue and Thrifty Chick Decor's Before & After Party.  For other fantastic transformations, be sure to click on the buttons!


18 comments:

Kim @ NewlyWoodwards said...

This looks so great. What a difference! It's so much brighter and lighter now.

Sara @ Russet Street Reno said...

Holy cow, that looks great!

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

It looks so fesh and pretty now! I like delicate detail on the lids too.

SweDaisy said...

Wow what a transformation. Such a wonderful way to display family heirlooms. No wonder you've been away, you've been hard at work.

Take Care,
Lisa

Danielle and Clint said...

Great job!!! And I love the arrangement of the china!

Anonymous said...

The white really brings out all the pretty details, it looks great!

Suzanne@Meridian Road said...

It looks so pretty! It was meant to be white. :)

Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. said...

Very pretty!

:)

Debbiedoos said...

Oh it looks beautiful. I love corner china cabinets! You made it so fresh now...and those dishes...super neat! I have a before and after party going on now too. I also have a weekly garage salen party you may be interested in. Hope to see you soon. Debbie

Debbiedoos said...

Thanks so much...

decor4poor@blogspot.com said...

Love what you did with that. It looks like you bought it that way. Nice.

Aubrey@My Forever House said...

It's beautiful! How did you do the detail at the top? Love it!

Holly @ Roller Coaster Life said...

this looks A.MA.ZING!!!!

Kathy said...

I love that transformation, you are very creative, very cool!

Erin said...

Great job, and terrific sense of humor:) Looks fabulous!

Ashley @ pure and lovely said...

It looks awesome! love it! great job!!! ps LOVE your house. it looks so charming!

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B said...

Wow what a find! Looks great with the fresh white paint and the china is GORGEOUS. *jealous* hehe