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Friday, February 18, 2011

For the Love of Cabinets



Happy Friday!


I just can not believe how fast the weeks are speeding by.
It will be spring in no time.
The snow is taking its' time melting so to fill the time until I can work in my gardens, I have been shopping.

I found a new cupboard, and it is made by the same person whom made several cabinets I already own.

 This is the one I have in my kitchen.
To think that he made this one using a window and some extra wood he had in his shop.


I just love the little details!


I store some of my favorites, buttons, white ironstone and other trinkets.





This cabinet is a small corner cabinet that I have hanging in my living room.




I also have this one in the living room.


My kids love to hide their toys inside.
Sometimes I find dried out play dough figures.

On one of my shopping trips I found a new cabinet, and it is made by the same person as the cabinets above.  


This is the cabinet I would like to buy, the only thing holding me back is where to put it.
We all know the saying "if you love it, then buy it and find a spot for it later."
Or is that just something I say to myself?

I received a wonderful email that said I was going to be featured. 
Happy dance!


Debra from Common Ground is featuring my button heart, thank you so much Debra.

I am joining Debra for Vintage Inspiration Friday


Cindy from My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.


Marian from Miss Mustard Seed's for Furniture feature Friday.


Make sure to take some time and pop over and visit these wonderful bloggers, you won't be disappointed.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

As for me!
 (cue evil laugh.....)
Mr. M. is out of town for the weekend and I think I need to paint the basement.
I have never tried horizontal stripes.

What? 
Tell me you don't get into some trouble when your husbands go out of town!

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32 comments:

  1. PamelaFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love these cupboards and everything that is displayed in them!!!
    Who doesn't love it when their husband goes out of town!!! Yes the painting is on! I think I need to send mine somewhere!!
    Have fun and can't wait to see this basement all painted up!

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  2. Sissie's Shabby CottageFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I wish mine would go out of town so I can have an excuse to redecorate or paint or move things around! LOL!

    Love your little cabinets and I say go get the other one!

    hugs
    Sissie

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  3. Blondie's JournalFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Your cabinets are lovely...perfectly warm and chippy. I would go ahead and buy up that last one that you like. It seems I always manage to find room for the things I love.

    Have a wonderful weekend painting, I hope you share!

    XO,
    Jane

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  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Your cabinets are just wonderful. Love the old wood that has been used and all the details with the knobs and finish. Just perfect. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Brenda PruittFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I love your cupboards! They seem like magical pieces. Always want to know what's on the other side of that door.
    Brenda

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Hi,
    Gorgeous, yummy cabinets!! They are just a perfect blend of creamy white paint and chippiness!!
    I especially love the shape of the door on the second one, it's so beautiful!
    Have a great day.
    sincerely,
    Melinda

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  7. EllenFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    What a gorgeous cabinet with the perfect patina! You have it filled with so much lovely eye candy! The details are amazing. So glad you shared this with us. Swooning now!

    xoxo,
    Ellen

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  8. ......Michele @ Portlandia VintageFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I love vintage cabinets. Our house has the original kitchen cabinetry with the floor + sugar bins. I would not trade them. Portlandia vintage

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  9. Blue Ridge Altered ArtFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    What a beautiful collection of cabinets. I love all the chippiness and they way you have them decorated and displayed. ~~Sherry~~

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  10. Simply MeFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    SOOO CUTE !!! LOVE your style!
    Love Tausha xoxo

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  11. Fairfield HouseFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Alaina,

    These are all fantastic. Even though they aren't antiques no one would know different unless told. I have that latch that you have a close up photo of on a few small closets. I wish we lived closer so we could meet up and go treasure hunting.

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  12. Rose Garden RomanticFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I love your cupboards!!!
    Michelle

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  13. The Frosted GardnerFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    OH goodness! You have the best collection of little cupboards! These are wonderful!

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  14. MarieFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Gorgeous cabinets indeed, I especially love the glass door, with the cute knobs! Very vintage! Happy weekend.
    -marie

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  15. HeidiFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    I *love* your little cabinets!!! I have a few myself and your post reminded me why I was/am attracted to them...none of mine are white though...hmmm. I have been in a painting state of mind. Thanks for the inspiration!
    :)Heidi

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Alaina, I say the same thing to myself! And it's true, I can't tell you how many times I could kick myself when I passed on something fabulous! All your white cabinets are making me swoony. love them. play-doh and all!
    love ya,
    Debra

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  17. Jane @ Jane's Junk and TreasuresFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    I love your cabinets!!! I want all of them!

    I just became your latest follower!
    I would love it if you stopped by and said hi!

    And keep me in mind when you get tired of the cabinets!! HA

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME! These are the most adorable little cabinets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ALAINA i need to visit you....

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  19. Passionate for WhiteFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Each and every one... a beauty!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    I love the cabinets! They are gorgeous.

    Kathy

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  21. MarthaFebruary 19, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    What great cabinets or cupboards!!!!

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  22. Simply MeFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    To Alaina, yes that is exactly what i did they are 2 twin beds on wood.
    its funny because i have 3 white sofas, and this is what i end up doing, on the other side of living room i have a huge brown leather sofa, looks like rachaels. that my husband loves, we all can sleep on it too!! lol

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  23. missshawnaFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Love all of your cabinets. The little details are just perfect. I think you should definitely get the last one...you can always find a spot for it later. I'm such an enabler:)

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Go hava look at my last post again....lallallalllalalllallala

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  25. JuneFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Alaina these cabinets are AMAZING! Oh boy, could I find a place for every single one!!! The knobs alone would make me buy them! The person who makes these beauties has a wonderful talent.

    Oh the best time to get away with murder is when the hubs is gone!!! Go for it girl!
    sending you big hugs

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  26. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Such a beautiful cabinet!! Love your display.
    Regarding getting rid of the top bar on your blog, I have this shortcut on my toolbar
    http://www.blogger.com/home
    You can sign in and out from there.
    If your ever really in a bind you can click on from someone elses blog.
    Hope that helps :)

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  27. LauraFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    hi there, i wanted to thank you for visitng m blog and for your sweet comment. They really mea n a lot to me and have given me so much comfort. I look forward to following your lovely blog too,
    laura xxx

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  28. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    This cabinet is so pretty! Glad I found your blog!

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  29. DawnFebruary 22, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    LOL! My husband never leaves town so I have to work really fast while he's at work. By the time he gets home I'm far enough into the project there is no going back!

    Those cabinets are wonderful!

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  30. Contemplating CadieFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    The last one reminds me of the book The Indian in the Cupboard, and then you said you kids put their toys in it, lol!

    Did you do the paint treatment on them? Or did he? We are getting new windows today, THANKFULLY! I was just saying that I needed to scour blog land for inspiration on what to do with them.

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    What store did you buy them from? They are great!!

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  32. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 3, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    oh my! i love this cabinet!

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