Some of you may remember this corner of my home with this old garage sale table. I had painted it this past Summer (last Summer seems eons ago), black. Well no news flash...she is still black. Like many of you I get the urge to change things up a bit. This time of year can be soo dreary in this part of the country. I needed something a little more Springy. I have had this cute little white shelf thingy (for lack of a better word) I got at a garage sale. I didn't know where to put her. I decided to take down the wall shelf that had been above the little table and paint the white shelf thingy (anyone have a better term for it?) to mesh better with the table. So out came my little bottle of acrylic paint and she became black as well. Now they are harmonious and make quite a pair! I got out some of my birdies....they may be making their debut a bit early..but who cares. I displayed a skeleton key on a ball of twine, set out some of my fave old books, (the top one was my great-grandmother's book), out came my silly little bee skein and she is good to go! Now this corner makes me smile and takes a way a bit of the Winter duldrums! Take that old man Winter! XOXO, cherry
99 comments:
That "corner" is perfect..so sweet!
sandy toe
Don't you just love how a little paint changes everything! I really like your "corner"
You have the best furniture finds ever! I need to come shopping with you. :) Love it painted black, but then again I am on a black paint kick!
:)R.
Makes me smile too,Job well done,very pretty.Happy Valentine's Day!!!XXOO Marie Antionette
super cute, it's like a little hutch. It looks like they go together on purpose. Nice job. Happy valentines day to you. This is much better than flowers that die!!!
What a wonderful corner and vignette. I LOVE it!!!!
I like black furniture pieces and all the accessories are perfect!!!
Have a wonderful evening,
Tam
If you hadn't told me that the shelf and table were purchased separately I would have thought they came as a set. Looks great.
Renee
I know, I know, I am WAY BEHIND with posts! Jason is leaving next Wed for 6 months so I've been trying to get some things done around here, family time stuff!
I will post asap though for you chicadee~ I promise!
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE what you did with this corner in your lovely home. Oh my it is cheery and sweet! Come help me in my house pleez.....
xo, Les
Paint can fix so many things. That has always been a motto of mine. Those tins are beautiful too.
Debbie
Oh how darling! I love the little bird picture frame - where did you find it??? Love your creative use of space and what a great way to get another opportunity to layer some great accessories.
-Kari
How clever!! I'm ready for Old Man Winter to make an exit too!
What a great fit! When you painted the shelf and placed it on top of the table---a "step back" was created---the perfect spot for your great touches. Love the fact that the top book belonged to your Great Grandmother!
Happy Valentine's Day!! dana
Hi Cherry,
Everything looks great as usual!! How wonderful to have a book of your great grandmothers!
To answer your question on my blog, I am on weight watchers.It works well for me. Hooray for you for losing 13 pounds...that's great!!
Are you selling on Lollishops yet?
Happy Valentine's Day!!
Tracey
Love that corner! It reminds me of the corner I just posted on! What is your wall color? I love it!
It reminds me of a little writing desk! Very cute! I adore birds, too, so I really love this little grouping..it really is dreary out. Maybe I need to pull some more Spring-y things out, too!
Don't you just love it when things come together. Everything looks so fun
It looks really good, Cherry. Love all your silhouettes too. Mimi
They look like they belong together. Great job! Love your accesorizing too. laurie
Just love what you did with that shelf. It looks like one piece of furniture. It's great the way you stacked the tins under the table. Looks great! I really love the plates on the wall...the big platter sure makes a statement! I'm going to have to paint something black...it looks so sophisticated -- stunning!
have a wonderful weekend...it's right around the corner!
hugs~donna
I love it!!
Cherry, you've got such a fantistic eye for finding things...I always love seeing what you do with your little treasures...
It looks like one piece -- love it in black...
You clever gal!
Your corner went from good to better. It is absolutely adorable. I had to scroll up and down about 4 times to take it all in. I need to find your yard sales. AND...I'm with you and the had enough of winter. FOG!!! COLD!!! AUGH!!! Keep creating, it helps with the winter yuck.
Have a good day.
Sandra
Maybe you missed my comment before.... so here I try again! What is your paint colors in your house? I love the shade of tan you have in your hallway, and through the rest of your house. Could you please share what the color is?
Melissa...you don't have an email...you need to go check your blog..rofl
Your little corner is great - the birdies are so pretty & love the old books. :)
I love your little corner. I have the same purple candy tin and I am in love with it & the colors. Your blog is beautiful.
Blessings~Hope
I love all of your little vignettes. Your house is simply amazing.
Thanks for stopping by for a visit and I enjoyed looking through your posts! Love that cute little corner!
Hugs~Kelly
Very pretty! I love your colors!
Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne
That grouping looks great-that old suitcase caught mt eye!
Mandy
Hi Cherry,
I so know what you mean, winter is too long sometimes. I need Spring too :) your photos and work are always so amazing! I love your little corner , and your plates look great on that wall too! such a beautiful home you have!
Happy Valentines day! Hugs, Cynthia
opps, I forgot to sign in to blogger :) but that comment was from me :) Hugs, cynthia
I love this vignette! And I love the glimpses of the silhouettes in the background!
Your corner looks fabulous! I love what you have arranged here. :)
~Michelle
Who but you, would have thought to do that? It looks so nice there...like it was made to be. It amazes me how paint can make so many fun changes. I like that display area.
Perfect. I love it. The skeleton key adds such a sweet touch.
Teresa
I like it better black. And you displayed everything together so pretty.
I'm lovin' your little corner. I have so much fun exploring your house. :)
-Jill
I love how it looks! I didn't even realize I was looking at the same piece until I read your comments. I kept wondering why you showed us close ups of that white shelf. I love the contrast of the white birds on the black furniture!
You have such great style! Love the ball of twine w/ key.
That area turned out perfect. It looks like that is one piece of furniture! LOVE it. LOVE the little birdies and the bee skein!
New reader here - hello :-)
Love the shelf and what you've accomplished with the table.
Love love love the suitcase and decorated boxes beneath it. I'm a lover of birdies, string and old stuff as well, so I'll be back to visit. Thanks for the tour!
Thank you for leaving your nice comment on my blog. Your blog is fun too. I loved browsing thru it.
I'm in the banana belt area. It is still pretty cold here, but I do see signs of spring. By March all the Pink thundercloud plum trees will be in full bloom around here. It's absolutely gorgeous here in the Spring time.
Like it a lot, Cherry! :-)
XO,
Sheila
You sure have the touch for decorating!! Thanks for peaks into your home.
I also love it when you stop over..thanks!!
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY.
Warmly,
Deb
I love it! It looks like it was made for that table!
I have to remember to use more black! I love what you did! :)
Happy Val. Day weekend!
I love the changes in the corner. So pretty and spring looking! Happy Valentine's day!
What a great way to freshen up your home with things you already had. It is perfect! BTW--I just realized you weren't on my bloglist so I added you Ü.
Cherry, your posts always make me smile. I can just imagine you buzzing around like a busy little bee with your paint brush or glue in your talented little hands. I love your "beat the winters blues" new look. Have a Happy Valentines Day,
Jean in Virginia
Cherry, first thank you for visiting my blog, Decorating My Tin Shack.
I like you table set up, it all works so nicely together and we do need to change things up every now and again, especially as we await spring.
Hi! You stopped by my little ol' blog yesterday so I wanted to stop by yours .... and I was enchanted!
I look forward to coming back to visit soon :)
God bless, Conny
LOve it!
I always love your vignettes! Such a great idea to put those 2 pieces together!
What a wonderful corner! There are so many things that I love: the picture frames, the black and white together, old books, birds... So adorable!
Happy V Day!
Jen
It is so lovely and elegant! I love it! Hmm. I am inspired to hunt for treasures now.
Thank you for visiting my blog! I love yours!
Blessings,
Megan
Creating always takes away the winter doldrums! : ) I love your shelf thingy on a table. It turned out perfect! I'm working on a little chalkboard today with black and white polka dots. It'll show up later.
Love all your little projects! It is so fun to see what you come up with next!
Happy Valentines Day!
~Liz
It's never to early for birds. Very nice combination. I really do like black paint, A LOT! Pam
Your creativity is so inspiring. Have a great Valentine's Day!
I love what you did with that corner!! I especially love the cover on the old book and the old candy boxes on top of the suitcase! Bravo!!
Cherry, just wanted to drop back by and leave you a Valentine! Hope you're having a great day and that your heart will be filled to overflowing with love and happiness. Me? I'm about to burn things on the stove! LOL! A chef... I am not, but anything for Mr. Magpie! ;-)
XO,
Sheila
Perfect! You are such an inspiration. I'm going to be pulling out my accessories tomorrow & trying to scare away old man winter in my house too :)
Everything looks so beautiful, Cherry... I'm especially fond of the boxes with the Violets on them... simply Charming!
Hope you had a...
♥ ~ HAPPY ~ ♥
~ VALENTINE's ~
♥ ~ DAY! ~ ♥
~blessings~
Pearl
The pictures were beautiful. I love the old books! And the birds!!! It does feel like spring with all the birds!
Robin
All Things Heart & Home
Thanks for the sweet comment, He is a keeper! I know you are as much as a paper junkie as I am...have you seen the new FLOCKED scrapbook paper at Hobby Lobby?!?!?! Absolutely stunning!!! Check my blog out if you need a glimpse!!!
Love the new corner, you are so inventive!
How cool! Looks great!
I do enjoy seeing the power of black paint in action... one of the most striking makeovers possible!
Lovely area! LOVE the vintage luggage!
Oh so lovely. Much better in black! And I love the red scale and amazing harlequin board in the post below. But mostly I appreciated what you had to say about the losses amongst two of our fellow bloggers recently. You're so right, we are not in control, but it's good to know that He who is...is PERFECTLY in control. Therefore we can trust Him and go forward.
Cherry, Thank you for the paint color. I am still so new at this blogging thingy. I don't even know what ROFL means... ha! Thanks again for your help. Your home is beautiful and I love your blog.
Okay Cherry... one more question and then I will leave you alone!ha! I checked Sherwin Williams. There is no Reserved Gold, but they have a Restrained Gold. Is that it, you think? If it is, that is pretty funny, because half of my house is painted in Blonde and Ivoire which are the two shades lighter on that color card. I guess we have the same taste! By the way, thanks for the tip. I added my email to my blog.
cherry - jus' beautiful!! As always. Everything you do is super inspiring! Many blessings for a wonderful week! Cathy
Oh that looks GREAT! I love them paired together...I need something like that!
~ Sarah
What a wonderful litte update! Just the perfect thing to banish those winter blues. I love it!
Penny
Your photos are amazing... I really wish you lived next door to me, just think of all the fun we'd have!!! Lovely post...Chrissy
Looks really pretty! Paint is my BFF!
Manuela
Cherry _ I always love to see what you are up to How cute the
little vignette is -- You always have a knack for chooisung such delightful things - kathy - ga
Love the new corner. The black paint looks great! It really is amazing what a little paint can do!
So perfect-take that, Old Man Winter, for sure!!
Love it!
I'm finally recovering enough from my Valentine luncheon to begin posting pictures on my blog. I received SO many compliments on all the beautiful decorations you made me. Please check them out when you get a chance! XOXO
Hi Cherry
Just catching up with your blog. We have been away for a few days.
I love what you did with the bulletin board. Your 'corner' looks great and the birds are beautiful. Thanks for showing such inspirational pictures. Everything is wonderful.
Are you looking forward to Disney? Only 6 weeks for us!!!
Lindsay
Wow, your shelf is wonderful painted black, and looks fantastic on your little black table! I totally know what you mean about needing a little spring around this time in these parts! I don't think it's too early for birds at all! :) Your little corner is just perfect! :)
Just stoped by to say hello and see if you are enjoying your new shelf.Hugs Marie Antionette
Very cute corner it is!!!
I am starting my Spring changes soon.
Rosemary
I love what you have done with your corner!
Michelle
You always find great treasures... and know just what to do with them!
Nice!
You are incredible! More so now that I know you have no Hobby Lobby's!!! How do you do it??? You are brilliant!
Hi Cherry :)
I always have the best time catching up with you. Your kitchen is gorgeous! All the projects you've done are making me want to start creating right now even though it's 12:30 am LOL
The corner is perfect! :)
Sleep tight!
hugs,
rue
Just wanted to check in on you hun! Hope all is well.
Hugs, Les
What a great little table and I love how you decorated it.
As usual from you....sooooooo nice!! You have true talent Cherry and have such an eye for accessorzing. Can you come to my house and "pretty it up"?? Jill
You did! You did! inspire this project. I told you that you were my hero! I've been waiting on you for another yummy project...miss your posts. Oh and by the way I think you could even have your own show...watch out Martha. Hugs, Paula (by the way I realize that my "project" doesn't compare but it was fun anyway, and I'll keep trying to learn from the best)
Hi Cherry - we've been missing you - are ya alright? Sure hope so. Thanks for the compliment - and I still have two b/w polka dot plates left - they are really almost like shallow bowls (great spaghetti bowls). Let me know if you want them and I'll save them for ya. Looking forward to your next inspiration piece! Blessings, Cathy
Cheery, I used your paint color! Stop over!
I love all of this very good!!! So beautiful!
I Love It!!! You do such nice stuff--I am always nosing around you little world
I really like those flowered boxes on top of the black table...are they suitcases?
I REALLY like these pictures and it givees me some ideas for my own house! HOORAY!
Hi Cherry! Hope that you are doing well. It's been awhile. Just wanted to check in to see that you are happy and healthy. Miss you girl!
What a run and versatile piece and you have it done up so sweet.
barbara jean
PS making the rounds to see what all i have missed!
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