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Monday 19 March 2012

vintage finds

hi lovely blog friends..


this has been a mammoth weekend of painting things white at our place. steve has been slaving away giving our walls a fresh coat of bright white paint. the colour is dulux whisper white, if you're wondering. i've been freshening up lots of the white painted furniture that was looking pretty shabby, not in a good way. so happy with the clean, fresh look.




you might remember this old dresser was a throw out across the road from another art deco building. it had probably been there since the late '20's early 30's. i dragged the old thing across the road by myself! in my excitement. it suits our old kitchen and looks like it's meant to be there.


the books & mismatched china are mostly found & collected from thrift shops & garage sales. i like how everything in here has a story & time worn character.   






what do you like collecting?

cheryl
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35 comments:

  1. Desire Empire19 March 2012 at 07:45

    It's a lovely piece and i do remember you dragging it over the road. Amazing the strength one has when they want something.

    As for what I love collecting, well just about anything that's vintage
    Carolyn xx

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  2. Scandi Coast Home Australia19 March 2012 at 08:09

    I absolutely love this!
    I have some white painting plans this week but am feeling less than excited about it. Thanks for the inspiration......
    ................................................TM xx

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  3. chateau chic19 March 2012 at 09:14

    What a charming cabinet! The springy colors of your dishes looks so pretty displayed on it.
    Mary Alice

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  4. Suz19 March 2012 at 09:22

    I love the cabinet but the little white tea pot with the fish on it has captured my heart. I collect things that delight me and I have a mish mash of colletibles.

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  5. Danielle19 March 2012 at 10:20

    I love this! I'm actually looking for a little something for our kitchen either something like this or a pie safe that I could store our serving dishes etc. I love how your's looks! Nothing like a fresh coat of white!

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  6. Scrappy Grams19 March 2012 at 10:25

    Not that I'm green with envy, but...I'd love to have a neighbor that put lovely pieces of furniture at the curb. love your collection too!

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  7. Gypsea Nurse19 March 2012 at 17:20

    Ahhhh.. I have an old vintage French cabinet..that needs some freshening up.... when I return home.. I now have plans! Thank you!
    Smiles~
    Gypsea Nurse

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  8. Sydney Steenland19 March 2012 at 17:27

    Whisper White! You can't go wrong with it. I've used it for years that and strait white from the can. Love the cabinet.
    Sar x

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  9. Susan @ Real Girl Designs19 March 2012 at 23:28

    I wish that I could find a bargain like your white dresser - it's beautiful!

    I love the pieces you have displayed on it, too!

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  10. Completely Coastal20 March 2012 at 02:58

    It looks just beautiful!! I wish I was in the spirit of painting..., moldings in the house could all use a fresh coat of white paint.

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  11. Bonita Rose20 March 2012 at 06:17

    beautiful!
    I recently did a post all about one of our collections...
    see here http://www.bonitarose.com/2012/03/collection-nautical.html
    all things nautical.

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  12. An Island Mom20 March 2012 at 09:56

    I love the teapot with floors (always wanted to do that with my white one) and the old books too. The white looks fabulous.

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  13. Heaven's Walk20 March 2012 at 12:01

    I LUV this hutch and the way you styled it!! That gorgeous white behind the soft pastels and pretty designs is just perfection! LUV LUV LUV! ♥

    xoxo laurie

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  14. Rosemary@villabarnes21 March 2012 at 08:24

    Even your book colors are beachy. Love it.

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  15. Anonymous21 March 2012 at 10:17

    Such a sweet cabinet and you have dressed it up so nicely with pretty soft colors. Beautiful!!

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  16. The Joyful Thrifter21 March 2012 at 11:58

    oh boy!!! now that is about the loviliest thing ever!!!!

    Smiles,
    The Joyful Thrifter

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  17. Donna21 March 2012 at 14:08

    I just love your beautiful hutch! The china, tea cups, and all of your other wonderful treasures, are just perfect displayed there! What do I collect? Well, I love old silver with tons of patina. I only have a few pieces, but I definitely want to add to my collection! That and cloches!! Happy WW:)

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  18. Shabby chic Sandy21 March 2012 at 15:55

    Beautiful things--everything looks so fresh and clean!

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  19. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...Pernilla21 March 2012 at 21:15

    Beautiful!
    ... love your vintage china :)

    Greetings from sunny Qld♥

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  20. Sherry Hicks22 March 2012 at 01:40

    I collect ball mason jars, purple bottles, and all kinds of vintage china!! I have been a furniture collector lately but running out of room! Hope you stop by my place!
    Sherry

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  21. Pinecone22 March 2012 at 07:17

    I love your gorg white with all the pops of color!!!
    xo
    Ashlyn

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  22. Angie23 March 2012 at 23:56

    The old books are the perfect touch! Just beautiful! Angie

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  23. Kim24 March 2012 at 01:28

    What a lovely hutch. I love the vintage dishes infused into the white backdrop. Nice job! I'm a new follower to your delightful blog. Pop over for a visit sometime.
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  24. Decor To Adore24 March 2012 at 03:16

    Oh my this is lovely!

    Happy day, happy spring, happy happy everything!

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  25. Jules24 March 2012 at 16:48

    SO FRESH! I never thought I liked white until I noticed how fresh and clean it made everything; now I am drawn to it! Super job on all of your paint and decor projects! This was really inspiring!!!

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  26. Karen25 March 2012 at 19:58

    What a clean and crisp look! Very nice. Would love to know where you do your searching for vintage and antiques. Garage sales, antique stores... ?
    Have a great week. I'm your newest follower.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  27. Anonymous27 March 2012 at 12:01

    What a wonderful piece of furniture and you've dressed it up so beautifully!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  28. Michele Oliver27 March 2012 at 13:19

    Love all your china and the cabinet is beautiful. Have joined your linky group

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  29. JoKnows27 March 2012 at 13:50

    The delicate colours on the dishes are so lovely against the fresh white. What a lucky find!

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  30. MomWaldsPlace28 March 2012 at 01:04

    So nice to meet you at Knick of Time Tuesday. You have a lovely collection, and your white shows them off perfectly.

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  31. DIYbyDesign28 March 2012 at 12:31

    What an absolutely gorgeous piece. I love the all of the accessories. Thanks for sharing at DIYbyDesign.

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  32. The Charm of Home29 March 2012 at 11:42

    Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  33. Elizabeth31 March 2012 at 02:50

    Will you please come help me decorate my house?

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  34. Unknown14 July 2012 at 14:41

    This looks so great! I'm a new follower and would love if you followed me www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  35. Roisin9 August 2012 at 10:50

    Love your white china cabinet and all the lovely things you have displayed in it.What a beauty--and to think someone tossed it out!

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