Sunday, July 6, 2014

A 'Cubby Thing' In The Sunroom



Hi, everyone!  Hope you had a wonderful July 4th!

While junkin' last week, my mom and I came across a 'cubby thing'  (my official term for it) that I thought was so fun, and quite a bargain.  It was grubby and dirty and had a nasty cardboard piece nailed to the back of it (sounds like a real jewel, huh?)  My mom even tried to dissuade me from getting it.
But I loved the soft green color and I saw its potential, so it came home with me.

Keith helped me rip off the yucky back, then he hosed it down and I scrubbed it with bleach water.
I wish I would've thought to take a before picture, but I'm really happy with how it cleaned up!




Even though it's far from perfect, I still love it!  I think it looks cute in this corner of our sunroom.
I thought it'd be a great way to display some of my ironstone pieces, starting with this sweet little tureen that was one of my birthday presents from my mom!




While out of town a couple of months ago I purchased a trio of doors that was once on an old icebox.  I loved their chippy patina, and they had that great green color that I'm lovin' again!
I leaned the largest one on the top of the cubby, then added a ceramic Madonna and a vase of dried hydrangeas.




Next I added a pair of pitchers and another tureen.




I recently showed you these pitchers that I got at the flea market for a steal.  I think they have such pretty lines, and the bottoms have a name and date etched into them, indicating that they were hand made.




In the next cubbies I placed yet another tureen and a stack of grainsacks...




...then a couple more grainsacks topped with a little plant, and another tureen...






...and finally on the bottom, another pitcher and some chippy white flower pots.




So that's my little 'cubby thing' in all its glory!




I'm glad that I took a chance on this diamond in the rough.




Thanks so much for stopping by!  Enjoy your day :)

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55 comments:

  1. You have a good eye...very pretty.

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  2. Looks perfect for your room...what a nice touch!

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  3. Wow, looks nice..would love to know where you get all of your grain sacks, being eyeing etsy but they are so expensive.

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  4. I always love a cubby thing and if it's green that's even better! I love the way you've styled yours, Susan, and the icebox door is fabulous, too!

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  5. Susan, It's a great piece to look at, and it's good for storage also. I like that pale green of the cubby. I would love to see the whole sun porch. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  6. Don't mind me. I'm just ooooing and ahhhhing with every single photo. I love the texture and hue your new cubby thing adds to the room. It's a keeper!!!
    xoxo,
    Lin

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  7. I just love the color of it, Susan! I can see why it caught your eye. I think it is a cute piece and displays your pieces very nicely. I'm sure it probably looks better with the back off, too.

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  8. Super find! And the color is absolutely perfect. Congrats on a great deal. Jane

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  9. Susan,
    Well my friend who rocks the vignette - you have found an amazing green hued beauty in this "cubby"thing! Your Madonna is very pretty, I have been looking for a small vintage white one to tuck into my bookcase in my sitting room.
    Oh Susan, the 3 circled tattoo thingie on the right side 3rd shelf down caught my eye and I am loving that marking. Like a legacy marking to enhance the patina and whisper it's own story.
    XO,
    Vera

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    1. Susan,
      I love the phrase "whisper it's own story...."

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  10. One thing leads to another!!! It ALL looks wonderful!!! I do so love a bargain!

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  11. I love your new cubby. The color is perfect and it is great for displays.

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  12. I think it's perfect for your corner and the color allows your ironstone to pop out. I also love the little shutter like thing on stop with the green. Love the way you pulled it together. Soooo cute!

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  13. Very lovely...it's just perfect..
    Have a wonderful week
    Xo Tanja

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  14. You really found a gem, Susan! I love the way your white ironstone stands out against the oh so pretty soft green of the cubby. And the doors with the green panels...so yummy!!
    Mary Alice

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  15. Oh I just love it! I can see why you bought it. It's the perfect color and I love how you're using it.

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  16. Great found! The cubby is adorable. I love how you displayed all the gorgeous items
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  17. What a Great find! I'm happy your mom wasn't able to talk you out of it, it seems just perfect for your space and your new admiration for the soft blues/greens! You did well, as usual! Blessings, Cindy

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  18. You can always spot a diamond in the rough...you have that "knack"....I love the color...it looks great and I am sure it is happy that you cleaned him up and gave him a great home!!

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  19. Never pass by a cubby thing! Too many fun ways to use them. :)

    I love how you fixed yours up.

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  20. Your room is gorgeous!!!! With the lovely sitting area and tables and beautiful tea set…I could spend all day in there!
    Elegant DIY Wine Storage

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  21. Okay, now this is my idea of cottage style! You were smart to get that piece, and it looks so good with the whites & naturals. Really nice, Susan. I love the greens and blues you've added to your decor.

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  22. Love this piece Susan. You reloved and styled it so beautifully. I am loving the green coming in.
    Kris

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  23. Perfectly shabby.....another great find!

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  24. I love it, and it looks perfect with your ironstone sitting in it! Great find:)

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  25. The dried hydrangeas look so cool. Were they white or green originally?

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  26. You would have been kicking yourself for ages if you passed it up. It's wonderful, and so is that fabulous door you have on top. Your ironstone collection looks right at home.

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  27. I love it all. What lovely collections you have. You have found some great treasures.

    Janet

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  28. It's perfect Susan...love that whole space!!

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  29. Love your cubby, the fresh greens, and your summer style. :)

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  30. Love that white with the chippy green........great look!

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  31. Oh my, that piece is perfectly charming. I love your style so much, Susan!

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  32. LOVE the cubby!!!! Sweet vignette!!! xoxo

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  33. Hehehe..."junkin'" and "cubby thing"...so funny! Lovely find! xoxo Jen

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  34. I love your new cubby thing!! It's perfect in your sunroom...love the green color. Your whites look so pretty in it.
    ~Cindy

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  35. Hi Susan, It would have been a shame if you hadn't snatched this cubby thing up. The color is great and it's imperfections are wonderful. I love the filling too of course. Your ironstone collection is to sigh for.
    Wishing you a great week!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  36. i love it, susan! it looks great filled with your goodies:) and the color is awesome!

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  37. Love it!!! I'm so glad you saw the treasure hiding under the trash! :)

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  38. Hello Susan,
    Okay now...that's what I call a true treasure!! I love how you have filled it with so many pretties. Hope you will come by and share it at my Show and Share party later today.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  39. Love your new cubbie Susan! I totally get it! I just bought a grungy bookcase for my bedroom... bleach water and a coat of paint and it looks good to me. I love that yours is green, that is perfect.
    Beautiful goodies displayed on your little shelves too... LOVE!

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  40. This is awesome! Looks like something we have in our garage right now (only it's filled with motor oil cans and gardening tools and all that "garage-y stuff" lol). I think I have the tureen your mom bought you, and another one a few shelves down. I just bought a new smaller one the other day at Goodwill. Can't wait to display it!
    xo Kathleen

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  41. Love your new cubby, Susan...beautiful color and patina...and it looks great with your ironstone!

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  42. What a beautiful display, Susan - I love that chippy door! I gave you a shout-out on my FB page here - https://www.facebook.com/KnickofTime. I'll be featuring you next week at the party!
    Blessings,
    ~Angie

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  43. Oh my gosh. I'm crazy about it. So cute!

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  44. I love the soft mint of your cubby and how great the ironstone looks inside. Makes for a sweet little sitting area surrounded by the beauty of patina!

    Gigi @ Old World Patina

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  45. I love it all! The green is a wonderful, cheerful color and I always love me some pitchers and tureens!
    Leelee

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  46. The cubby looks amazing, love the green color and gorgeous patina. Dressed to perfection with the lovely ironstone pieces. LOVE!!!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  47. Hi! I hopped over from Revi's :) Love your gorgeous cubby--especially the colors! Blessings, Cecilia

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  48. Sorry I've been missing, but I've been stuck out in the garden, weeds everywhere, spent flowers needing pruning, watering and on and on. I love this cubby, and I adore the color. I wish it was mine, and love the ironstone inside!

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  49. Oh your cubby " thing " is fabulous Susan - in and of itself - but the way you style everything just takes it to a whole new level................wish I could get you over here - really
    When are you coming back to Montreal lol???
    Beautiful job!
    xoxo

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  50. Thanks for sharing with us at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday! Your lovely cubby is going to be featured tonight!

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  51. I love this cubby piece! The color, the distressing, the markings - it's perfectly imperfect! Great find! Enjoy! Hugs, Leena

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