Monday, February 21, 2011

Cupboard Makeover

Hello everyone,
     I hope you all had a lovely weekend! I finally decided to give this old cupboard a little makeover. I bought this old cupboard at Coulson's in Summerside a few years ago and it was stained pine when we bought it. For a few years it was a my daughter's house in her kitchen. She painted it a cupboard gold to match her cupboards. However,they moved to a new house last year so the cupboard came back to me and as you probably know it quickly filled up with dishes.


The gold worked okay so I left it for awhile but this weekend I decided to paint it Victorianna by Ralph Lauren the same color as the woodwork in most of our home.


Once the paint dried I had fun changing the dishes to my brown and white transferware with some cream ones mixed in.

Some of you may remember these from the library that I shared a few weeks ago. So, now I can have fun redoing the table display in there! Good thing it will soon be garden season and the only thing I will be moving will be perennials and compost.
Our oldest grandson Alec in the photo.
And his brother Sam in this one.
 Cupboard gold color it was before it's little makeover.
This is the cupboard as it sits in our family room which also has the reading nook I shared a few weeks ago on the other side of the room.

Today I am joining Cielo at the house in the roses for show off your cottage Monday where there is lots of inspiration.
Also it is Metamorphsis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch so I am joining Susan as well and once agin lots to see over there.

Thank you for visiting me today,

Carolyn

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45 comments:

  1. TretsweltFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Oh wie wunderschön diesen Schrank...Das geschirr ist ein Traum.Schöne Woche wunsche ich dir.Bussi-Luciene.

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  2. CrystalFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What a wonderful makeover!!! I love the color!!

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  3. Victorian1885February 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh what a lovely way to start my Monday morning..I love stopping in to see you! Your cabinet looks fabulous with your brown transferware displayed so lovingly along side your handsome grandsons! Have a great week my friend.
    Hugs,
    Wanda

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  4. UnknownFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    It's beautiful! Your home is so inviting, thanks for sharing. 8>)

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  5. JoyceFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Love the color of your cabinet. Your family room looks very cozy and inviting. The perfect place to go and relax on a snowy day.

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  6. Pamela GordonFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    This is a beautiful china cabinet and I like the new colour very much. Your brown and white transferware looks beautiful in it. Have a great week! Blessings, Pam

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  7. Vintage GalFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Oh the cabinet is just lovely. I love the colour and the reading nook looks so comfy and cozy. Just perfect ;-)

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  8. Leave a LegacyFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I love the new color and the cupboard looks great in that room.
    Also love all the beautiful transfer-ware!

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  9. High Street CottageFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    This is gorgeous Carolyn. You truly have a way with displaying china. xoxo tami

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  10. High Street CottageFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    This is gorgeous Carolyn. You truly have a way with displaying china. xoxo tami

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  11. ConnieFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Love it Carolyn. Love the dishes too!

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  12. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Your cabinet and dishes are so pretty. I really like the color for your cabinet.

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  13. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    What a wonderful makeover. Love all the transferware. You have a beautiful home. ~~Sherry~~

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  14. Amy ChalmersFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    YOu always have the most lovely things to look at over here. I love that color and how you set it all up with the browns and creams!!

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  15. TinaFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Hello Carolyn
    How beautiful your closet!
    I was dreaming of a well
    That you have a blessed week and very happy

    Tina (SONHAR E REALIZAR)

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  16. CindyFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Carolyn,
    Your home continues to grow more beautiful! How do you do it? I adore that little reading nook. This whole room is so very inviting. It is SO lovely!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  17. Divine TheatreFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    The room has a very intimate and warm English feel! I love the paint as well as the way the dishes and family photos personalize your beautiful space!
    I cannot WAIT to dig into perennials and compost myself. *sigh*

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  18. SheilaFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love the new color it really shows up your lovely dishes , a treat to see , thanks for sharing .

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  19. Noble VintageFebruary 21, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    what a beautiful piece!! I love brown transferware, but only have one piece. Your cupboard looks beautiful in your room. Found you through Met Monday!

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  20. jninecostumesFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    The Victorianna is a lovely shade of creamy white. Love the makeover.

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  21. MadeliefFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Dear Carolyn,

    Your cupboard turned out beautifully! I love the colour you chose. Your transferware looks perfect inside.

    Has spring already arrived on your island? We had some snow again yesterday.....

    Happy new week!

    Lieve groet,

    Madelief

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  22. Donna @ pintedfresh.blogspot.comFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    popped over from Between Naps on the Porch - glad I found you! It looks great and I love the dishes too. Please come see me!

    http://paintedfresh.blogspot.com

    ~Donna

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  23. Ann@A Sentimental LifeFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I love it! Looks like a old built in for a butlers pantry.

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  24. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I love the new color of your cupboard and all of your transferware. I came via BNOTP. You have a beautiful blog.

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  25. RaffaellaFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Wonderful makeover... I prefer the cabinet now.. Have a nice week!

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  26. SusanFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Hi Carolyn...Oh, I LOVE the cabinet makeover. Sooo soooo pretty. Much nicer thanthe gold. Your dishes look gorgeous, too.Susan

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  27. podsoFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    It looks lovely and fresh! I like the brown transferware in there and it adds to the coziness of your den!

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  28. BeverlyFebruary 21, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I want to come over and play dishes with you.

    This makeover looks so pretty.

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  29. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So cozy! I love it!
    I love all your dishes!!

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  30. DeannaFebruary 21, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Carolyn,
    I always get blessed when i stop by your haven!
    Always a pleasure to see what you are up to!

    This is such a pleasant color you have painted the gold cabinet to. Sure do like it and i admire your decorating touches more than you will ever know.
    God bless,
    d

    ~Thank you for sharing with us~

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  31. A Garden of ThreadsFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I do like the cupboard painted the lighter colour. I too would love to out in the garden moving plants around or planting new ones. Getting a bit of cabin fever.

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  32. Heather's Blog-o-ramaFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Hi Carolyn, The cabinet is lovely and that "Victoriana" color is just perfect!!!! You did a fabulous job with the makeover and your dishes are lovely!!!! Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

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  33. Erin | Bygone LivingFebruary 21, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Nice color!

    I'm planning on re-painting my bedroom bookcase in Benjamin Moore's "Kennebunkport Green" soon :)

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  34. tinemorFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    I love youre blogg!!
    Hugs and kisses

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  35. The enchanted homeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    First time here...but oh my what a beauitful picture! LOVE IT...absoltuley beautiful and love how you decorated with the beautiful transferware.
    So glad I found you! Please visit me, am new to blogworld (less than 2 months) and started my own blog about the building of our new home and my love for decor and design....hope you will stop by!

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  36. The enchanted homeFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    oopps....www.theenchantedhome.blogspot.com

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  37. PamelaFebruary 21, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Love love this piece Carolyn and it is in the perfect spot!!
    So nice to see you have a "Sam" too!!
    Pamela ox

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  38. {oc cottage}February 21, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Would you mind terribly if I lived in there? I'm very quiet...I'll be no trouble at all...apart from the drooling!! ;}

    m ^..^

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  39. Heaven's WalkFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Carolyn - what an cozy place to spend a winter's afternoon! I just adore your new cupboard in that corner as a backdrop to your beautiful wingback chairs. I can just imagine us sitting by that lovely fire sipping tea and sharing gardening ideas..... :)

    xoxo laurie

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  40. Judith @ Lavender CottageFebruary 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    I like the new colour on the cupboard much better - hope your daughter likes it too!
    Judith

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  41. JoyfulFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Everything is so beautiful. You have the touch :-)

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  42. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    The white looks far better than the previous color, especially striking for its back side. Great job. It surely holds lots of your china so you must be very happy with this addition.

    Lots of love,

    Mariette

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  43. KimFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Carolyn,
    I love the colour that you painted your cabinet. It is so soft. It looks so beautiful with all of your dishes. Thank you for the inspiration.
    Have a wonderful week.

    Kim
    Letters from the Shore

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  44. DoneneFebruary 22, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    How beautiful! I love the paint and your dishes are beautiful! Thanks for your visit and nice comments!

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  45. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Oh my goodness! Can I live there for awhile? so cozy! :)

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn