Thursday, April 10, 2008

New Life for A Time Worn Piece

This is a china cabinet that belonged to my husband's great grandmother (or great aunt - he isn't 100% sure). We recently inherited it from another family member that could not longer use it. It came to us rather beat up and in a dark wood finish. Shame on me for not getting before photos. Hubby fixed it all up and now it holds our Christmas china as well as some other goodies.


You just can't find furniture like this anymore - unless of course you go antiquing or junking!


A pretty card from pretty friends.


We installed wallpaper along the interior back. It is subtle but brings a nice dimension to the cabinet and pulls everything together.

Have a wonderful day!


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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 10, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    Trust me ladies...it's even more stunning in person!

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  2. LoriApril 10, 2008 at 9:52 PM

    that is just lovely:) i am really bad too about getting before pics...i get too excited about starting something that i dig right in...

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  3. HeidiApril 10, 2008 at 10:42 PM

    Karla, I love your cabinet! It's beautiful, lovely lines. Lucky you to receive this piece of furniture! (Cute card, too!)

    *Heidi*

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  4. Kingswood Food and Craft MarketApril 11, 2008 at 6:16 AM

    Karla that is a beautiful piece and i love the wallpaper you have put inside, it looks gorgeous.
    I always forget before photos....you are not alone, LOL.

    Hope you have a lovely weekend.

    Shannon :)

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  5. Heather ~ Pretty PetalsApril 11, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Karla.... it is sooo pretty! I love the sunny yellow in your room, it looks so cheerful and warm. Also love how you added the wallpaper to the back, I didn't notice it at first but it looks so beautiful!

    xoxo Heather

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  6. vintage girl at heartApril 11, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Just beautiful and a Family Heirloom to boot!!!!
    I love it and your display is amazing!!!!
    Lucky Lucky girl!!!!
    Thanks for sharing and Hubby did a wonderful job painting it too!!!

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  7. AnonymousApril 11, 2008 at 1:15 PM

    Hi Karla!
    That is a beautiful piece! ~xo

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  8. Preppy LizardApril 11, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    That china cabinet is beautiful! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Little ol' MeApril 11, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    oh my gosh... STUNNING!

    You very lucky girl! What a treasure.
    Tiffany

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  10. The Other Side of MeApril 11, 2008 at 9:00 PM

    Karla,

    This piece is gorgeous. You and your husband did a beautiful job. Enjoy!
    Tammy

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  11. Natasha BurnsApril 12, 2008 at 8:21 AM

    Gorgeous piece Karla! LOL yes shame on you for forgetting the before pic, hehehe, i do that all the time too!

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  12. Niesz Vintage HomeApril 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful cabinet! Love the fretwork(?) and the wallpaper back.

    I always forget the 'before' pictures, too.

    Kimberly :)

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  13. Susan @ Blackberry CreekApril 12, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    The cabinet is lovely, Karla.

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  14. BristolApril 12, 2008 at 5:43 PM

    karla- It is just beautiful, I love it~
    Bristol

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  15. NaturegirlApril 13, 2008 at 2:55 AM

    Karla a great family treasure for sure!

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  16. roseroomnz.comApril 13, 2008 at 5:58 AM

    Wonderful piece of furniture to inherit and display pretty treasures in. Love how you refurbished it:) Rachael

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  17. AnonymousApril 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM

    Beautiful piece and quite wonderful with the wallpaper inside!
    D.

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  18. AnonymousApril 13, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    Karla,

    How did you add your name in such a pretty script to all of your posts? Please share...and let me know @ www.girlwithcurlz@blogspot.com
    Thanks!

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  19. CharmingdesignsApril 13, 2008 at 5:36 PM

    such a beautiful cabinet!! Amazing what a coat of white paint will do! Laurie

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  20. AnonymousApril 14, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    if you ever get tired of it, I know of a little corner where it would just fit perfectly....
    (love.)

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  21. Susie QApril 14, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Just lovely...I love it's story and it's lines and the new look!
    LOVE that wall color behind it as well!

    You always have such sweet displays too. Gorgeous!!

    Love,
    Sue

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  22. JeanieApril 16, 2008 at 6:30 PM

    This is beautiful -- It really looks wonderful in the white -- I can see it with red and green dishes welcoming the season!

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  23. karlascottage.typepad.comApril 18, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    That white cabinet stands out so beautifully against the cheerful yellow!

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