My first day is Monday Feb. 4th.
I am excited as well as nervous!
In order to expel some of that nervousness I decided to change out the
china cabinet from winter to Valentine's Day.
If you remember, I had used peacock scrapbook paper
in the back for the winter theme.
Well, I liked how much the scrapbook paper
really added to it so,
and this pattern really caught my eye.
Nice and bright and I just loved all of the different hearts.
On the top shelf I used 3 lavender chargers from Michael's in the back.
I then layered my pink Churchill dinner plates in front.
I used a pair of Ikea lace look planters to add some dimension.
On the lower shelf, Churchill salad plates and
a pair of pink vases, with heart cutouts, I purchased from Target
last year, on clearance, for $1.29 each!
In the back I placed my favorite red stick wreath from Ikea.
Now, I just have to show off the top of the cabinet.
A few weeks ago I went to an estate sale
and found a couple of items I just love!
The enameled pot was just $4.00.
And the enameled coffee pot was $10.00.
Both have the perfect amount of wear and rust!
I think they work perfectly with the printers tray
and the sign I found at Hobby Lobby last year.
Putting this all together really did help me
calm my jitters.
Wish me luck as I start my newest adventure!
I always share my tables with
Kathleen at Let's Dish at Cuisine Kathleen
Don't forget to come by on Tuesdays
for my link party.
Very pretty Kathe and such a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThe best of luck tomorrow - XXX
Suzan
Your china cabinet looks great....very festive! That wreath is so unusual...pretty! Best of luck as you start a new chapter in the story of your life!
ReplyDeleteVicky
Life On Willie Mae Lane
I love the churchill transferware. How do you attach the paper to the back? The enamelware is a nice addition too.
ReplyDeleteKathe your hutch looks so pretty! I really like the scrapbook paper in the back. That is such a great idea! Of course I love those galvanized items, they do look great up there! I know you will be fine tomorrow! Enjoy it!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Linda
Beautiful display kathe! I see you like to shop IKEA too, one of my favorites. you scored on that enamel at the estate sale, love the vignette. Scrapbook paper for the background...very clever!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in your new job, everyone has first day jitters, you'll do fine.
What a sweet Valentine display! I love the purple chargers from Michael's. They are so pretty in the background along with the scrapbook paper!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh, that looks adorable, Kathe. Just adorable. I love that heart paper, too! Great job. Thanks for your visit to my blog, too! Susan
ReplyDeleteKathe, I love what you did with your dispaly in the hutch. I have dishes very similar to yours that I got at HG. I love that store. I also like the wreath and the jars with the hearts.
ReplyDeleteCynthia
Hello My darling friend, this is lovely and wishing you great first day. Hopping over from More The Merrier Hugs!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful, Kathe! Thanks for sharing at A Humble Creation. You really have a knack for putting together such lovely displays without spending much money. So inspiring! Hope today is going/has gone well!
ReplyDeleteKathe, it looks great. Hope your day went well. Congratulations on the new job......Sarah
ReplyDeleteJust love the plate and charger combo. I just found your site so I don't know much about your new adventure but Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what I love the most. I think it may be the dishes. No, I think I love the white container from Ikea, no...oh well, you get the idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen party! You are great Kathe!
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Everything looks great and well put together!
ReplyDeleteShannon
fixingforfriday.blogspot.com
Oh, it is so sweet! Love the hearts paper. Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteKathe, this is beautiful! You always have the most festive decorations for every holiday!!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks really great! I love those clearance vases!
ReplyDeleteHello! Your hutch looks beautiful, and best of luck on your adventure. I am your newest GFC follower, and found you via 'Adorn From Above'. I hope you have a terrific day!
ReplyDeleteAngie G.
http://mycraftycollections.blogspot.com/
How cute is this. Love your pretty heart paper and your vignettes are lovely. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome, I love it. Good luck with your new job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marcie
Very pretty. I see so many nice papers at the hobby stores but I never know what to do with them. This is a great idea.
ReplyDeleteLove your collection. Decorating helps sooth my nerves too:) Swing by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/02/be-fearless-arianna-huffington.html
ReplyDeleteI think your china cabinet turned out so very pretty. The paper is a great idea on changing things up a bit. pretty dishes and you really found some great pieces!! xo marlis
ReplyDeleteHi, Kathe! I thought about you on Tuesday and wondered how your first day went. You took the right route to calm your nerves...doing something you enjoy! I hope that first day was a good one and that this is going to be THE job for you! I love that enameled coffee pot!!!!!!!! Now don't go getting any ideas with it that you have to sit out around a campfire with a can of beans and rattlesnake meat on a spit like you see in the old Westerns!!!! :-) It looks like you plucked that pot right out of a movie, though! Cool!!!!!!! Enjoy the rest of your work week and then rest, rest, rest this weekend!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Cabinet with the Valentine theme! I just love how you use the different paper as a background in the back. The hearts paper is so sweet. My the transferware plates really look pretty with the colors. My favorite are you cute pink cutout heart vases and what a great sale! Have a wonderful experience in your new job!
ReplyDeletePam
Great job! I love pink for Valentine's Day, but I usually go with red, because it is my husband's birthday. I love those vases with the heart cut-outs - wow. I have never seen anything like those.
ReplyDeleteI hope the new job is going great! I enjoyed seeing your china cabinet, at least in part because I also bought some of the doily-inspired containers at Ikea. Love 'em!
ReplyDeleteHope the new job lives up to your expectations! Your hutch looks so nice...those vases are adorable...and the pink transferware is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my, I love it! I'm visiting and pinning from the Pinteresting Party!
ReplyDeleteGreat display!!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use the scrapbooking paper on the back! I love your dishes too! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Kathe, I love the china cabinet redo. I like the idea of adding the craft paper to the back and I love that red stick heart. So cute. Thanks for joining us at Transformed Tuesday and I hope the new job is going great. Hugs, Peggy
ReplyDeleteHi Kathe, your cabinet looks perfect for Valentine's Day, never would have thought of using scrapbook paper and I am a scrapper. Love your plates!!
ReplyDeleteHope your new job is going well Kathe. Love the Valentine's cabinet. The wreath is so unusual. I really like it. Great vintage finds! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
So pretty, Kathe. laurie
ReplyDeleteWow .. I should you come over and decorate for me! You have a great eye for this stuff, Kathe! I absolutely love those pink vases :) Thank you for sharing at last week's week's All My Bloggy Friends :)
ReplyDeleteYour hutch looks great! Thanks for sharing and linking up. Hugs, Tammy
ReplyDeleteI love it Kathe! Those pink heart vases are awesome! Thank you for sharing at our Pinteresting Party!
ReplyDeleteYour Valentine China Cabinet is so pretty and the paper is just perfect! Thank you so much for sharing at Simple & Sweet Fridays. Happy Valentine's!
ReplyDeleteJody
Kathe, your china cabinet looks gorgeous! I love those plates. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent! So thrilled to have you share with us. Have a wonderful weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteHugs
Kathy
www.lifeonlakeshoredrive.com