Geoff and I acquired this china cabinet around Christmas time this past year. I was absolutely thrilled to have it arrive in our dining room as it has been something I've desired for quite some time. To be exact, since we got married and I had china to put in one. And as they say, good things come to those who wait. This is an Ethan Allen circa mid 1990s. Great construction, very sturdy and the finish is pristine. The only problem is that the finish is pristine. Yes you read that right. Knowing my aesthetic, it is very difficult for me to leave something as it comes. I usually have to tweak it in some way and my vision for this involved a big bucket of paint. Unfortunately, I'm just not going to do it. It is way to pretty regardless of my personal aesthetic. So...what can be done as a temporary fix that won't hurt the piece.
STEP 1.....EMPTY the china cabinet.
Naturally Handsome was no help what so ever. (he was napping as per usual).
This was actually the hardest part of the job the actual project was a snap.
STEP 2...enter the actual project.
When I was at Seabrook (paint store) earlier in the afternoon I was perusing the wallpaper section. I love wallpaper, I'm just never able to commit/afford it. This however was my most lucky day. Not only was I able to commit, it was exactly what I was looking for AND it was on sale. Had been $40, purchase price, $7.99. KA-BOOM!
In less than 20 minutes I had the paper up the shelves back in and was ready to reload the china cabinet. Reloading was actually fun because I wanted to change the position of some of the pieces AND they needed cleaning. So, win/win.
It may not be forever, but it is for right now. I'm excited about the paper and the way it looks with the dishes. It matches my curtains and table/chairs and the bright yellow rug that is on the floor.
What's up next? Paint for the walls!!!
For now a little....
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