Sunday, May 31, 2009

Memorial Day Weekend Project 4: Beach Cottage Cabinet

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I'm channeling my inner Sarah@A Beach Cottage! I found this musty, dusty, blue shelving unit in an old shed at one of my favorite junking haunts. It's been there for years, but I just now really saw it for what is was...a beach cottage gem! Here's what it looked like when I got it home...


When I posted the photo above on my Junkologie site, someone asked me if it had been used for chickens. I actually think it was used to hold various nails and other tools. There is one cubby that is labeled "brads"...as in brad nails. I also found lots of nails when I was cleaning it. And boy was that a task!

After hosing it down and scrubbing it, I hauled it inside by myself. Yes, myself. Why? I was alone and I wanted it moved! From the driveway, up a flight of deck stairs, through the patio door, through the living room, and into the dining room. How did I do it? With a dolly and a lot of ingenuity! Let's leave it at that!!

So, now when you walk in through the kitchen, you catch a glimpse of this aqua blue beauty.


As you round the corner...

You might notice that I flipped it upside down so that I had shelves instead of cubbies. I thought it would be perfect to display my white dishes, the set of china from my grandmother, and various glass and seashell items.





What do you think? I love the aqua hue, the beadboard, and the rustic nature...a time-worn warmth that would be perfect for any beach cottage. The only thing left is to move to somewhere with a warm, sunny beach! :)



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73 comments:

  1. I love the blue shelf! What a find!!!!

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  2. Don't you just love it when it all comes together! Such a point of interest. Couldn't find a gem like that at a "real" store, if ya know what I mean!

    The Texas Woman

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  3. Love it, love the color and it looks fabulous with your white dishes! Drooled over it when I saw it in your post the other day.

    Renee

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  4. Isn't it amazing how strong we are when we want a treasure moved somewhere?! Oh my gosh, I love this cabinet. It's the absolute perfect color, and the white dishes look stunning in it. And I'll comment here on those owls. You totally updated them---no more seventies!

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  5. What I say is "Magnificent"! I love it! That's what I do with such items, hose them off with sort of a powerful jet but, not a power washer...set it in the sun for a few hours (or in and out of the sun for a number of days if there's a musty smell). I would've done the upside down thing with it too. Love it!

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  6. Amy - I just love your new cabinet display piece. I have been a follower of Sarah in Australia since last Fall and so love her style. She of course would give it a wash of white paint, but I'm loving the aqua. You could bring that piece right down to my house and/or cabin and it would fit in perfectly. lol
    Love it!
    Gretchen

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  7. Oh, my gosh, I absolutely love it! It looks perfect in your home. Of course, one of my favourite colours too!

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  8. OMG!!! I love your new cupboard! And the color is perfect!

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  9. oh wow!!!!!

    you are a woman after my own heart lol!

    I love this, I would have snapped that up, it truly is a beach cottage gem and errm I think I may well have left it in the gorgeous watery chippy aqua, mmmm mmm...in fact it is just what I am looking for for my breakfast room but haven't quite yet found, so you could send it over to my beach cottage hahaha a bit of a trek though

    oh and can I just say I would kill for that slopey clad ceiling up there, I'm trying to concoct ways for Mr BC to add some tongue and groove

    happy morphing and more importantly junking, wish I was a bit nearer to you..

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  10. Can we switch homes or can I live there with you. So beautiful.

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  11. Ohhh I'm glad you kept the chippy paint and that awesome color .. LOVE IT!
    Debbie

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  12. How cool is that ? You didn't even have to paint it or distress it ? Wow , really cool !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  13. LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY!! I wanna go shopping with you!! PLease come to Raleigh and bring your luck with you!

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  14. It's gorgeous! I love it with the owls you just painted! Great finds!

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  15. It's perfect, both beachy and cottagey! Love the color...Christine

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  16. What a great cabinet and such wonderful storage. I love the way you have all the dishes displayed. Beautiful piece. Hugs, Marty

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  17. Lucky duck. You must be carrying around some kind of rabbit's foot for all the good finds you have scored. That aqua color is fast becoming a new favorite of mine! I have to add...the owls look pretty darn cute perched on top. Love the battery jar!
    Debbie

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  18. I LOVE, LOVE it! It looks gorgeous with all the dishes you have displayed. Great Find!!
    Toni

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  19. oh my it looks absolutely fantastic and so beautiful with the dishes on it.
    hugs
    janet

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  20. Oh, this is a wonderful piece! I love the chippyness of the finish and you've dressed it up wonderfully!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  21. Awesome! This is picture perfect, and speaking of pictures your photography is stunning. I am glad you had vision and gave this beautiful piece a deserving home. its like it was meant to be in that spot. Love it! Thanks for sharing! ~barb

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  22. I think you had the right idea flipping it around. I like it better as shelves instead of cubbies. It really highlights your dishes. It's just the right shade of aqua and shabby-ness! Congrats on getting into the house all alone - BTW! ~ Robyn

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  23. Do I have to whisper? I'd rather shout. I LOVE the aqua.

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  24. Wow! what a find!!! I love the aqua...But man, oh man, I love the owls!!
    Michelle

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  25. LOVE IT!!! And where did you get those owls, so cool! Check out my kitchen makeover if you like!

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  26. It is absolutely beautiful and screams beach cottage!

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  27. I have to say... from the first photo... I had my doubts... Sorry... But I shouldn't ever doubt serious beach cottage decorators and their sharp eye for a gem! Its just gorgeous!
    Have a happy week!
    ~Really Rainey~

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  28. The cabinet was a terrific find. I love the way you displayed it. It looks fabulous in your room. As always, I enjoyed your posting.

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  30. GOt here from susan's blog and boy you really put it to good use.You have a lovely blog and i'll be back soon,can't view it all today.

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  31. I LOVE this!!! It looks amazing. I'm going to show it to my husband and maybe he can make me one like it. ;-)

    I love your style.
    -FringeGirl

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  32. That is seriously an awesome find!! Lucky you!

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  33. WOW, What can I say, they all took the words right out of my mouth.
    That aqua blue nail display ROCKS!

    Melissa

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  34. Oh my gosh! I love that piece, what a great find. Perfect the color it is and you had a great spot to use it. That's my problem, I'm full up already! I just love, love this piece, you scored.

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  35. What a woman! I've got a chest of drawers to move and I'm gonna get at it right now. You are my Hero. It looks just great. Really terrific piece~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

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  36. Oh wow! I love it! It's perfect for your beautiful dishes in your gorgeous room!

    I'm new to your blog. Nice to "meet" you!

    :off to check out more of your projects::

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  37. Great cabinet! Love the color! Amazing how a little scrubbing and a new home can transform a piece of junk! Bet your area is beautiful about now...enjoy the week!
    Peace,
    Ki

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  38. I think by all the comments, it is a keeper!!!! I love this idea and love that you turned it around, it seems more grounded now...and of course you decorated it just perfect!! :)

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  39. I think I am in love. What a wonderful place for this and what a lovely way to display all of your dishes. Awesome! I, too, am new to your blog but glad i found it. I love your style! Visit mine when you get a chance and don't forget to show some love! Look forward to seeing more from you.
    Kennesha
    www.menmyhouseblog.blogspot.com

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  40. Great find! Love the blueness of it all with your white dishes etc.
    Nice!
    Linda Q

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  42. It is SO perfect. *sigh* I love it!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and thanks for the comment! :o)

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  43. Oh. My. Lovliness. That is just the find of the century......and I really like that you flipped it around to utilize it as shelves :)

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  44. First of all, that piece and the color is awesome! The white china from grandma is perfectly displayed and I love the shells you added. This piece is so beach cottage and the shells are perfect! Stop by and visit and if you like what you see, don't forget to click the "follow" button so that we can inspire each other more often!

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  45. Your cabinet couldn't be more PERFECT. I love everything about it! Can I have it, please?

    p.s. Are you glad it was nails instead of chicken poo?

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  47. Fantastic find! I love it.

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  48. Amy, thanks so much for your comment. Sounds like fun. It just has such a neat shape. I am sure you will turn all the pieces into something completely cool.

    I really like this piece that you picked up. I used to have shelves in my dining room with dishes from my grandma and great-grandmas and I really liked that.

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  51. Ohhhh, I love it. The color is gorgeous, and every time I saw it I would be waiting to hear the beach waves!! I still can't believe that you got that up the driveway AND stairs!!

    :)
    ~Tabitha

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  52. What a fantastic piece of furniture!! I like the color a lot and the items you have displayed are very charming!
    I am like you ... the moving story! :o) I would have done the same thing!
    Sincerely ~ Tricia Anne

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  53. That is beautiful! I am amazed at people who can put the delicate and lovely together with chippy and old and it be so perfect! I want that talent. Hugs ~cindy s~

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  54. My heart leaped out and wanted it too! It's beautiful!
    LuLu

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  55. Girl, you are lucky I didn't find that before you did!!!! I love it but I wouldn't have had a more perfect place to put it than you did...it looks fabulous with all of your beautiful goodies on it! Awesome!!!
    everything vintage

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  56. Oh, that is lovely. I'm a little jealous over here on the west coast. And I love all of your decor.

    Kate

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  57. Oh I love the aqua-tiffany-blue paired with the crisp white dishes! Lovely and classic -- what a find!

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  58. Haha!! Even before I started reading, as soon as I saw the picture, I thought it looked just like something Sarah at A Beach Cottage would bring home!! :-)

    Great find, and you've accessorized it really nicely. Your white dishes look great against the aqua :-)

    Kelly @ DesignTies

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  59. Love the worn aqua wood - especially balanced with the pristine white china

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  60. Love love love your cabinet...great photos too!

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  61. Love the cabinet --it's amazing what a little elbow grease can accomplish. Good job!
    I'm struggling with a mini-makeover at a beach house -- wish me luck!
    Cass

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  62. That piece is awesome! I've looked for something similar for a while now. Great find, and I love the display you have on it!

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  63. I am salivating! I can't believe you passed it up for so long - and that no one else beat you to it! Must have been meant just for you. It looks perfect in your space!

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  64. Oh, I LOVE it! That's just the sort of thing I could use in my dining room. The color is great, too.

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  65. i don't know what it is about cubby hole cupboards ... i just want them all ... they just make me smile, smile, smile!

    wonderful wonderful ...
    prairiegirl

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  66. I really like this piece-- the paint color, the wear, the way it blends in so nice with your room and decor.

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  68. I want that cabinet, it would look great in my house!!!! love it and your blog, i'm now a follower, thanks

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  69. That is an amazing piece. Seriously...I would come into your home and take it. It would be worth going to jail over. Ok, not seriously, but it's a beautiful piece. :) I love all of the white dishes in it. Just perect!

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  70. Your piece is featured over at my blog today. Just an FYI. :)

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  71. I love it! I would move everything to the other side of my house just to find a perfect spot for it. Great use for it too.

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  72. I love it! It is so great to find the pieces of furniture that can be hosed off and better left as is.

    Love the way you it is displayed.

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  73. How did I miss this post? Quoting every two year old I know: "I WANT THAT. I NEED THAT."

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