I thought that would give me an extra hour during the day to
accomplish all the painting,
the re-doing, the photographing
and the 937 other things that I have on my to-do list.
I find myself looking at the clock and being surprised about
how late it is already
It’s almost time to pick up the kids from school
and I haven’t accomplished that much yet today.
Combine that with a shift in my husbands schedule
and I feel like I am all crazy over here trying to figure out what day it is.
So instead of spinning my wheels I did what any sane person does who has a mile long list
of things to get done
I decided to play with dishes.
I am really not a huge seasonal decorator really
I don’t add a ton of bunnies or chicks and eggs for Spring and Easter
just a few here and there work for me.
I tend to decorate with things I love no matter what time of the year it is
and so adding little bits is perfect.
I did add a few new pieces to the cupboard in the living room.
Simple whites, detailed whites
even some more creamy whites and golds for a little touch of elegance
and to tie in with another piece I will be sharing soon.
This buffet deux corps is one of my absolute favorite pieces
It was a major find on craigslist a few years back and I have shared it before
filled with green transferware or floral dishes
For now- it’s holding some of the whites while the cupboards and shelves
in the little cottage get some freshening up.
I tucked just a couple ranunculus in here are there and they are perfect.
I cannot believe these blooms have lasted going on 2 weeks and are
just now starting to drop lots of their petals.
Pretty even so.
I love the quietness of white in a display
Simple and beautiful at the same time.
I find I am leaning more and more towards quiet looks with pops of color or subtle color
instead of an overload of pattern or bright colors
I reversed the doors to be able to see the gorgeous carvings and details~
super easy to do as the doors are just on pins.
super easy to do as the doors are just on pins.
I usually keep them closed on this buffet- I just love it as it is
Hope your week is going great!!
Phyllis @Around the House says
Your dishes in the cabinet are so pretty with the touches of pink, it all looks so fresh and springy
Kim @ French Country Antiques says
What a gorgeous cabinet and the white display is so dreamy. The ranunculus add just the right pop of color!
Orlando Designs says
The day does seem to go faster… The touches to the shelfs are beautiful… Its such a beautiful piece!
Becky @ Vintage 541 says
So pretty…what a great idea to reverse the doors, very clever!
Becky @ Vintage 541
Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home says
Gorgeous! I love your buffet, such rich dark tones look wonderful with your light and bright dishes!
Nancy Carr says
Beautiful furniture, beautiful dishes and beautiful flowers! Love it. Thank you.
Lynn @The Vintage Nest says
Now, it never occurred to me to reverse doors on something that has such beautiful detail as yours yet wanting the insides to be on view also. Brilliant!!!!
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
What a beautiful piece of furniture, Courtney! The doors are as beautiful as the rest of it so I can see why you reversed the doors. It looks so pretty with the white dishes against the dark wood.
Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says
What a pretty piece and you have it styled beautifully. Great idea switching the doors while open. I wish I could do that on my hutch in the dining room, but the hinges are wired with the touch thing to turn the light on.
Linda@Coastal Charm says
Beautiful piece of furniture…pretty dishes too.
Blessings,
Linda
Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says
Your cabinet is exquisite, so anything you put inside would be stunning, but this really is. Love all the pretty white dishes and the soft gorgeous flowers. Hugs, Marty
Anonymous says
I read your blog daily, have been a subscriber for quite a while, and every time, I am amazed with your decorating, and talent in doing so. Your home is so beautiful, with such wonderful furniture, chandeliers, all your little touches, and it goes without saying,your great remodel of the entire cottage. Love it all, and so happy you are able to share it all with your readers.
Bonnie Schulte in WI
Unknown says
That is a gorgeous piece of furniture Courtney. As are the dishes. Genius idea to reverse the doors tto enjoy both the dishes and the carving.
Did my workout earlier. But I am going to get an extra bit in later.
Hugs, Gee
Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says
Beautiful, Courtney! Love the ironstone and the flowers are so pretty.
xx,
Sherry
Anonymous says
Such pretty pink flowers ~ they look beautiful with your white dishes and your gorgeous armoire!
Val says
Your flowers are the most prettiest I have ever seen.
Unknown says
Love your dishes and the cabinet they are in. What a find! susan @ throughmyporchwindow.blogspot.com
Danielle says
Such a beautiful display! x
Something Nice and Pretty says
So very pretty! Love the white dishes!
La Dolfina says
That's genius reversing the doors!
I know all about procrastinating 🙂
The time change has thrown me off a bit as well!
Deneen@dreaming-n-color says
Great idea! You got me eyeing all my furniture now!
Unknown says
So very pretty! Love the creamy whites and soft pinks with the wood tones. So romantic.
martinealison says
Un très joli buffet double corps… Je vous souhaite de prendre du bon temps.
Gros bisous
Toni says
That hutch is simply beautiful! What a find. Reversing the doors….wonderfully creative, I would never have thought of that. Beautiful arrangement too, but then pink makes anything look stunning!
Zuni, Chickadee Home Nest says
This piece of furniture is beautiful, and before reading that you had reversed the doors I thought, "Even the doors are beautiful on the inside!" But nope! You're just smart and creative! What a great idea. I love the mix of the pieces you have used–yes, they're all white, but there's such an interesting mix. Lovely as usual. ~Zuni
Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says
>hat a wonderful hutch! I have tons of things to do today, maybe I'm going to play with china instead!
Anonymous says
As usual Courtney, your display is wonderful. The quietness of the whiteware adds to the serene feeling. It is perfect for the Hustle of Easter season. The pop of pink is just the right touch, totally french. I applaud your efforts for I also am a whiteware lover with that glorious pop of color…Great page and I agree that beautiful hutch is a true treasure. ~ Char.
Schnookums says
No babies at home anymore, but a new grandson coming in July… so plenty of crocheting to fill my time. I bought a lot of beautiful!!! vintage German dishes with serving pieces…even a teapot!!! at the auction for 7.50 last week. Today I promised My Baby stuffed cabbage- i HAVE finish wrapping birthday/Easter packages to ship north and in between I am going to wash the new china and find a place for some of it in the china cupboard. Thanks for the inspiration!!!
lynn cockrell says
Such a lovely cabinet and great use of your dishes to decorate!
Anonymous says
Gee's Courtney~
I don't know what my heart is beating more rapidly for,
the cupboard or all the china. o.m.g.
Catherine
debra @ homespun says
What a magnificent piece of furniture and then lovely dishes, flowers etc to go with! 🙂
Cristina Garay says
It's all so pretty! The cabinet, the dishes, your styling and photography! I love it all!
Decorpedia says
Absolutely gorgeous. You really know how to put a beautiful Decorating ideas, thank you 🙂