I'm back home again!
I had a fabulous time
with all of my Sorority Sisters in California.
It's amazing how after 30 years
it's as if no time has passed at all!
So much FUN!
And as a bonus, my daughter and I
got to spend time with my real sister and my niece.
They were nice enough to let us stay
with them while we were visiting.
OK, who am I kidding...
Did she have a choice?
I just call and then move in!
Don'tcha love sisters?
I also had the chance to visit with my other sister
as we caught up with a dear friend
that we have known for over 43 years.
WOW! Isn't that a long time!
Those friendships seem to mean more
as you grow older...
Before I left I hurriedly showed you my Blue Willow Haul.
I decided to store it in my black dish
cupboard for the time being.
I haven't split it with my BFF yet.
I know that I will see her this weekend
so I just washed all of the dishes
and set them inside for now.
I'll have to be totally honest with you...
I am not loving it!
I love the dishes,
but I'm not loving the black cabinet.
It's so dark and it is not showing off
my pretty plates as well as I would like it to.
So here is my plan...
Of course you know that I have a plan!
But you have to keep it a secret,
because I haven't shared it with Mr. Beaux yet...
He is going on a Golf and Poker weekend
with the boys this weekend.
Soooooooo, I thought that I would shop
around at Estate Sales
and a few other secret places
where I find bargains
and see if I can't replace
the black cabinet with
something better suited for the dishes.
Nice plan isn't it?
Hmmmmm, what am I looking for?
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Maybe something like this?
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Or like this?
Wish me luck!
Until Next Time,
Beaux R'eves
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I hope you find something perfect for your collection. I love your inspiration pics.
ReplyDeleteLove all the blue and white, I love them and love mine too, I always mirror the back of cabinets and wow it sure adds a sparkle, or if I don't do that I would paint white...I am sure you will come up with the perfect thing...come on over for a visit, I still have some red white and blue...lol you'll love it...
ReplyDeleteThat white piece is dreamy isn't it?
ReplyDeleteLOVE your ideas Cindy!!
ReplyDeleteI too have a black cupboard.....but in inside of mine is mirrored. It made an incredible difference and I have yet to display anything there that was not most pleasing.
ReplyDeleteWhatever you find I hope you move it from in front of that beautiful window. Your home and blue dishes are lovely. Have fun shopping....Rebecca
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ReplyDeleteYou always have a plan. I like the black much better than the white. It shows up better. The white looks washed out. Love the dishes. Can't wait to see what you do.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Missy that the white makes the dishes look washed out. I prefer the black as well. Anxious to see what you find.
ReplyDeleteLuck! And have fun!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I love your blue and white collection.
ReplyDeleteJanet
I have trouble with my china cabinet, which is dark walnut and my blue and white too. Ultimately I moved it to our living room shelves and started a white milkglass collection -anything to collect more dishes right?
ReplyDeleteWOW can't wait to see what you get!...I love Blue And White!
ReplyDeleteOmg, the chippy cream cabinet above is magnificent!
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I can't wait to see what you come up with! These kind of secrets are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a perfect plan. I love the pics you are using to plan with!
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