Sunday, July 31, 2011

New Cottage Cupboard!

Hello Everyone,
    I hope you enjoyed your weekend and are ready for a whole new month! I would like to be able to slow time down a bit as summer is going by too fast for me.
   A few weeks ago my husband built me a new corner cupboard in our little garden cottage mostly from scraps of wood that we already had.The top of the cupboard I had bought awhile ago and it adds a little decorative detail. We plan to add a door with chicken wire to it someday.Now, if you visit me often you know that I love china and often pick up pieces at yard sales or thrift shops so it is great to have another place to display them.

Cheap but pretty!





these are some of my favorites.

While you are here take a peek around the rest of the cottage.

Cottage at Christmas one year.
Last years Christmas Cottage.

Here you can see the corner before the cupboard was built.

I forgot to show you the pink version-if you are interested click here.
The outside of the garden cottage for those who have not seen it before.
Well,now you have seen not only my new cupboard but I have dragged you around the cottage again!

Today,I am joining Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday and also the house in the roses for show off your Cottage Monday.

Thank you for visiting me,

Carolyn
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51 comments:

  1. SewconsultJuly 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I think that this is my first visit to your blog. I love your cottage and think it would be a wonderful spot for summer nights of reading. My daughter would love it and contends that she was born way too soon. She is such a romantic soul that would have been so comfortable in the Victorian days.
    Beckie in Brentwood, TN

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  2. CarolJuly 31, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    How pretty! I love your collection of dishes, too!

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  3. we three dogs and meJuly 31, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I love love your cottage. Thanks for the tour. Good job on the cuboard. We never have enough cuboard space. I too buy all my dishes at thrift stores. I get such good buys I can't resist. I like especially the bed. I too have a pink netting over my bed.

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  4. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    What a lovely setting for your cottage among all the summer flowers. I clicked on the link to see the Pink version too. Oh, and I love the snow pictures! I love your antique dishes, baby dolls and crocheted doilies...everything is so lovely. Thanks for the tour and I hope you have a great week.

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  5. Pamela GordonJuly 31, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Love Love it! The new display shelves are wonderful and I love all your pretty china pieces in such soft and sweet colours. I always enjoy seeing your cottage inside and out! Have a wonderful week! Pamela

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  6. CindyJuly 31, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Your garden cottage is the sweetest little thing in blog land! I love seeing it, I want one, though!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  7. Ann@A Sentimental LifeJuly 31, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Always love seeing your cottage. Reminds me so much of mine, with the same little stove, fireplace, chair. mine is only big enough for a day bed covered in pink shabby chic with tons of pillows. Yours is just gorgeous!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    What a talented husband you have, Carolyn, to build you that cupboard and all the garden structures - to help bring to life what you envision! Together, you are one amazing team!!!

    I never tire of seeing your cottage photos. I can look at them all day long and just dream of being there...Oh! And I will very soon! Yummy!!! :-)

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  9. GinaJuly 31, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love your new cupboard & your cottage as well. Very pretty!

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  10. Entertaining WomenJuly 31, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    The cottage, tucked away in your lush garden, is ethereal. I loved the tour. The corner cupboard is perfection. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spot. Cherry Kay

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  11. podsoJuly 31, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I could, of course, always gaze upon your china. And would love a nap in your cottage!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 31, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Hi Carolyn! OH, how I love to see your little cottage! The corner shelf looks great. How nice to have such a handy hubby! You do have the prettiest dishes too!
    Just gorgeous.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. Susan (Between Naps On The Porch.net)August 1, 2011 at 12:01 AM

    Love this precious cottage, Carolyn. Your hubby did a wonderful job...great way to display your beautiful china collection. I love corner cupboards!

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  14. A Garden of ThreadsAugust 1, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    Your cottage is always beautiful Carolyn, I love the new addition. A fantastic place to display to collections. Take care, Jen. xox

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  15. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Carolyn I just don't know how you do it! Your place and gardens are just so beautiful and you keep just adding more and more charm -so enjoy your blog and lovely photos-

    bee blessed
    mary

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  16. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderAugust 1, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    That is a great job done by your 'handy-man'! Great for displaying your fabulous finds.
    Also the tour around your town was lovely. During summer it is so nice in your area. But we must say goodbye now to July... It is fast going towards fall as already seven months are gone.

    Lots of love,

    Mariette's

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  17. Katie, Julep and Derby's MomAugust 1, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Very nice and pretty collection ... love the cottage!

    Happy August,
    Katie from
    www.westiejulep.blogspot.com

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  18. Bella's Rose CottageAugust 1, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    Hi Carolyn,
    Great new cupboard, just perfect for your charming cottage!! Your dishes are so well grouped and displayed, I have been painting my kitchen uppers, and will have to sort my dishes into displays soon, so it is nice inspiration to see yours:-)
    Hugs,
    Bella

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  19. Gilda - Sweet Sweet HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Your small cottage is gorgeous. Congratulations to your husband for the construction of the cabinet. must be a very special man. I love your collection of dishes. Happy week.
    Gilda

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  20. SandyAugust 1, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    I could just sit outside this cottage with my tea and enter into dreamland... Simply Beautiful!
    Love the inside.. The entire Cottage is just so wonderful to look at.
    Sandy

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  21. Andi's English AtticAugust 1, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    What a clever hubs you have.

    As a lover of all things blue with white spots, I really like the little bowl.

    Everything looks so beautiful, as always. I think I need to see a pic of your compost heap. There must be SOMETHING on your premises that doesn't look graceful. :D

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  22. Crystal Rose CottageAugust 1, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I love being dragged around your cottage! Such torture! lol. As always, it is a beautiful little place to escape.....like a little fairy tale cottage! Your corner cupboard really turned out nice and I love how you did some layering with the random china!~Hugs, Patti

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  23. Amy ChalmersAugust 1, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Oh that cupboard came out so authentic looking. You have the best taste and instincts, and a husband who is game to fulfill your visions. Great combo! What color did you paint it~looks like a pale blue interior and a creamy white outside??

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  24. Miss CharAugust 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Your whole cottage makes me swoon. I love how the new piece holds china pieces that add to the whole look of the cottage.

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  25. A Toile TaleAugust 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Knock, knock. It's me. I'm at your door. I just can't help myself, I MUST come for a visit. I promise to clean up after myself and even help you deadhead that perfectly fabulous garden. Next time I go to the dentist, I'm going to mentally visit you. (You know....going to your "happy place" and all...) Lovely beyond belief.
    Linda @ A Toile Tale

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  26. PamelaAugust 1, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh your husband is so handy! What a beautiful cupboard he made.
    I love all the displayed china inside too.
    That photo of the outside of the cottage looks like a magazine!
    What an enchanting place!!

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  27. CarolynAugust 1, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    hi Amy,
    Thank you for the kind words!I agree I am blessed to have a hubby who is willing and able to do these things for me. The shelves are painted a white, I think it was snowdrift or something. The back part is the wood plank walls with just a light undercoat of paint so they look whitewashed.

    Thank you to all who have left sweet comments-I have read the ones to my hubby that gave him praise-He wants to know where you live Ha!Ha!-guess,I don't give him enough praise!!!

    Carolyn

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  28. SusanAugust 1, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Oh Carolyn, your husband did a fabulous job on the corner cabinet. Wherever did you find that top piece? It is perfect.

    While pink is my absolute favorite color, I still think I prefer the white version of the lovely little cottage. Take care and thanks for sharing all your super photos. Susan

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  29. IkealadyAugust 1, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Just fantastic !
    Love your china and the way you display them.

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  30. ScribblerAugust 1, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I need a place like this to write. Perfect!

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  31. Jean TuthillAugust 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    The cottage is adorable! Thanks for sharing. I love the cupboard, too!

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  32. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyAugust 1, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    Good Morning Carolyn!
    What a sweet sweet cottage you have....I love the outside as much as the inside. I've always loved shingles and would love to put them on our little cottage here in Kansas but I think unless they were manufactured the wind would blow them off! I hope you have a lovely day.
    Maura :)

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  33. MadeliefAugust 1, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Carolyn,

    It's such a sweet little cottage. Like something out of a dream. Do you and Andrew use it as well? Your new store cupboard looks beautiful. LOVE everything inside!

    Happy day!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  34. GinnyAugust 1, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I love your cottage, but does it have a sink, water, bathroom? It is so sweet and feminine. I could spend a lot of time in it!

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  35. Elizabeth and Gary August 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Hi Carolyn,
    So beautiful! I love your new cupboard very much...
    And of course your cottage is just amazing and so full of charm.
    A lovely post and so enjoyable to see today.
    Have a sweet day and hugs, Elizabeth

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  36. Judith @ Lavender CottageAugust 1, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    Your hubby did a good job on the cupboard and I'm glad you did a close up of each shelf. I enjoyed browsing everything you put on the shelves and think the pink dishes are cute.
    I'd stay in your little cottage in a minute, it's so cozy looking.
    Judith

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  37. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageAugust 1, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love the new cupboard that your handy husband made! I also like the homey collection on it. Sweet cottage colors. I always love seeing your perfect little cottage. Summer has gone too fast for me too!

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  38. BernideenAugust 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    He did a wonderful job - hope you fixed him something yummy for dinner!
    Everything is a DREAM!

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  39. Victorian1885August 1, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Oh Carolyn.. your Hubby did a fantastic job! It looks perfect in the sweet cottage. Your post with the romantic white netting is to die for... I am still drooling! I too am hoping August goes by a little slower as July flew by for us. Enjoy your week ahead!
    Hugs,
    Wanda

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  40. The Barnett FamilyAugust 2, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Your hubby is a keeper.....nice cupboard! Love your china collection! The toile chair caught my eye! I am a sucker for anything and everything toile! Thanks for the tour! I am packing my bags to come live in your cottage house!

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  41. Carole's CayAugust 2, 2011 at 2:51 AM

    OH, I do so love the pink version! But the Christmas ones = lovely also... Would that I were to have a lovely little cottage...would be contentment for certain. Thank you so much for sharing!! Happy August!
    Carole M

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  42. Carole's CayAugust 2, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Oh I do so love the pink version. However, the Christmas ones...lovely also..Would that I had such a cottage = contentment.
    Thankyou for sharing!! Carole M

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  43. Sandi~A Cottage MuseAugust 2, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Your cottage is absolutely adorable and the new hutch is the perfect addition!

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  44. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Cudowny klimat !!! Jak z bajki o "Alicji w krainie czarów" ... Pozdrawiam z Polski

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  45. Hélène Flont , french illustratorAugust 2, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Perfect and charming for accommodate the pretty porcelain!!
    ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿

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  46. karanmiAugust 2, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    The cabinet is beautiful and all the prety china etc. just blend so well together.

    Loved tourinjg your cottage once again. It is amazing.

    Karan

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  47. Richard CottrellAugust 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    OMG, I just love your little retreat. What a dream place. I am so jealous, I want one. I have no yard room. What to do, sell the house and move I guess. Thanks so much for sharing. Richard from My Old Historic House.

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  48. BeverlyAugust 2, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Carolyn, I will never tire of seeing your cottage. Your new cupboard is beautiful, and it is the perfect place to display more of your pretty pieces.

    I loved the walk around Charlottetown you shared. It is even more beautiful than I imagined.

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  49. KarieAugust 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    So very beautiful. Love the new cup board. I never tire of seeing your cottage. Thanks so much for sharing. Karie

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  50. SherryAugust 3, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I love the corner cupboard. The blue and white dishes are my favorite, but they all look so pretty on the shelves. I am so glad you gave us a tour of the inside and outside of the cottage. It is all so beautiful.

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  51. JillyAugust 12, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    So beautiful stuffs in your blog. I like your new cupboard very much. And of course your cottage is just amazing and so full of charm. Your post is so enjoyable.
    hediyelik eşya

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

Carolyn