Monday, April 4, 2011

My favorite cupboard: Heart of the Home

I wanted to share my beloved barrister bookcase, which is full of keepsakes from the estates of my mother, grandmothers, and mother-in-law, as well as some of my own thrifting finds. The cabinet itself came from my grandparents' home, along with two others which now reside with my brother.



Along the top, a few notable treasures include a blue Depression glass banana bowl in the Moon & Stars pattern, a couple of favorite blue vases, and - yes, that IS a picture of a bird firing a cannon!



Also on the top shelf, a plastic urn I spray-painted filled with Goodwill flowers, and a "natural edge" pencil cup turned by my hubby on his lathe.



The first interior shelf houses my (very) few pieces of Royal Albert Old Country Roses...


a collection of bone china animals...


and a stack of thrifted (and Ebay) dinner and luncheon plates.


Most notable on the second shelf are a short stack of vintage table linens, and my most recent thrifted treasure: a Lefton rose chintz teapot (sans lid) for $1.99:



Finally on the bottom shelf, a few favorite figurines and other goodies.




Now here's my secret: I had to pull furniture away from the cabinet to take its picture, because it's really crowded in the ol' mom-cave these days. Here's how the corner usually looks -



More soon,

14 comments:

  1. I love all your treasures, thanks for sharing.

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  2. Lots of nice things in your cupboard, old and new.

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  3. Hi Janet! Oh, thank you for coming to my party and I love your bookcase! I have one just like it! Love seeing all of your sweet treasures too!
    Thank you again for coming to the party.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. It is so nice that you have a special cupboard that is filled with family treasures and things you love. So sweet!
    Yvonne

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  5. Hi, Janet, I'm Holly! "Mom cave" Love it! :) You have an awesome "cupboard" with so many heirlooms. You are lucky to have these things from the women of your life. I aslo spy some yummy looking linens on your chair! ♥

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  6. Love that bookcase! You have so many beautiful treasures...thanks for sharing...Picket

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  7. I love your cabinet! A few years ago I was looking for one like that. So pretty!

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  8. Great stuff and cabinet. Isn't this fun, showing our cupboards and getting to see everyone else's. Thanks for coming by my place earlier.

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  9. Wonderful bookcase and you have so many precious treasures!

    Love,
    Susan and Bentley
    xxoo

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  10. What a lovely bookcase. I know you treasure every keepsake in it. What a beautiful display, Janet!

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. Janet, what a special corner! I love your barrister's bookcase and how you filled it with sentimental things you love. That made me smile.

    And believe me, I understand about not sharing what's in my kitchen cabinets as mine are crammed to capacity. LOL! I shared one in my DR instead. Didn't want to give people nightmares. ;-)

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  12. What a charming little nook. How nice to sit in that comfy chair and have so many sweet treasures to gaze upon.

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  13. Thanks for dropping in. Good luck on the giveaway! Love your barrister case. Been looking for one myself, yours is a real beauty filled with many treasures!

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  14. I love that you've used bookcases this way! The wood pieces brought back a happy memory...my daughter's father made me some pieces that were similar, a lifetime ago. When I saw your topless teapot, I immediately thought you should do a little padded fabric top with a pretty little brooch on it...

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