Craigslist Before and After

I am linking up with Met Monday at " Between Naps on the Porch" head on over to see all the wonderful transforamtions.

Well... I did it! I officially completed a transformation of a Craigslist find. I bought this cabinet for $100. That may sound high but it is a quality piece with solid parts. It was originally a wooden stain and the owner had it sponge painted and painted with flowers, all in pastel colors.

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See the wire screens in addition to the screen there is also glass. I took the wire out and just replaced with the glass, I didn't want to obstruct the view of the dishes inside. Oh the cabinet is also lighted and has 2 glass shelves with plate display grooves etched into the glass.

The paintings were on each side of the cabinet and on the drawers and inside.

This is inside the cabinet.

So I sanded the whole cabinet and painted with a grey primer. After that I applied two coats of Satin Black interior paint The final step was a clear protective coat from a spray can.

Here it is in my breakfaast nook. Finally it is done and looks so beautiful! I love it!

I reused the hardware, just sprayed them with a brushed nickel and then added dimension with a black permanent marker.

I filled it with some of my white dishes and pitchers. My plan is to put something on the back inside of the cabinet, like decorative paper or maybe bead board wallpaper. What do you think?

Here it is with the doors open. I placed my cookbooks on the bottom shelf, not sure it that is permanent. Whatever I know I will have so much fun changing the displays in this cabinet, whenever my little heart desires. My husband and my son just don't understand why I like to change things so often. They just shake their heads and smile at me.

Ahh, it feels so good to see it all come together. I am storing my table linens in the drawers. That will free up some space in my hall closet, maybe it will spur me on to organize my closet and then maybe eventually my whole house. :) One can dream!

Thanks for stopping by to see my transformation, I love your comments and feedback. Smiles, Marla

Vintage Black Friday Tole Tray and Beaded Purse

I am joining Vintage Black Friday at The French Cupboard with Jill from Gypsy Brocante.

I just love looking at everyone's vintage treasures, don't you? Imagine my suprise when I found this wonderful beaded purse with mother of pearl cameos on the clasp. I have never seen anything like this, at the same time I purchased a white one which I will have to share on White Wednesday, although I gave it to my SIL for Christmas, I still have pictures of the beauty. Where did I find it? At the GW of course, for $3.99.

I think this would look good with an outfit of jeans and high heel black boots, what do you think?

This beauty came to me at the Habitat store, she is a little beat up and has some rusty spots, but still has that vintage vibe
I love the hand painted roses and the detail in the design around the edges.

Hope you go and check out the other posts for Vintage Black Friday!

White Wednesday

Today I am participating in "White Wednesday" over at Faded Charm.

I just went to my china cabinet and started taking some pictures of the white things that I love. That little bride and groom was a wedding gift. I also have a collection of Milk glass and this pedestal bowl is beautiful.


These are some of my ironstone pitchers with my "new" vintage silverware.

I love black and white together. These are some new plates I recently purchased at TJ's. The silverware is vintage, most of the pieces are silverplate, I hit the jackpot the other day at our Hospise Haven Thrift store, with the silverware.

Pardon the glare on the glass, I have a hard time with the window/glass glare in the dining room.

These are my first ever transferware dishes. There were only 4 dinner plates and 3 dessert plates, so now I am on the look out for more pieces. It is Royal Stafford of England.

The gorgeous white napkin or is it a handferchief was one of 3 that I found at GW for $.57 each.

I just love a pop of white and how white always looks good with everything. It is so pure and simple. Can't go wrong with white.