Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Simple neutrals tea cart....

Here is a simple picture of my old shabby tea cart. I snagged this beauty for $15 on Craigslist! I swear I thought it was a typo, I cannot even believe this gem of a find. It is TOTALLY solid, not rickety and just shabby enough for the space it is used in. This currently resides right between the grand piano and the dining table as a visual buffer between the two spaces, and is truly used as a true tea cart for my many teas I host all through the year.

I change this up too often, usually reflecting the holiday or season. I just recently packed away all my pretty January silvery white frosted wintery pieces. I am sharing an older vigniette from the summer, and will soon be decorating the tea cart in Valentine's decor.

The little basket with a hand painted topiary is made of handmade paper. The bird inside the terrarium on moss is made of stone. The cupid candle holder is from a wedding table of a friend. (She gave them away at the end of the night.) I love to  use it at Christmas and on St. Valentine's Day decor, but even looks good for general year -round use too.

The silk/dried floral arrangment planter is metal. You will probably soon get very sick of seeing all the arrangements I have made in future blogs! The linens are all very old, and the stoneware copper bowl on bottom you can just barely get a glimpse.


Heading on over to Faded Charm for White Wednesday!

Showin off at  Primp Your Stuff Wednesday!

Showing the find on savvycityfarmer's  Thriftin'n on a Thursday!

 
Posted by Michele M./ Finch Rest at 12:01 AM
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7 comments:

  1. savvycityfarmerJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    love
    love
    love the tea cart!!

    thanks for playing along

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    WOW! What a beautiful find! Glad you found me, so I could find you. Thank you for the sweet things you wrote on my site. Little Bit from DecorateWithaLittleBit.com

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  3. Special 'K'January 25, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    It is beautiful, lucky you... Thank you so much for sharing. My very first visit here I will follow on my way out so I know my path back here. Perhaps you will find the time to come visit me soon and do the same. I look forward to engaging more throughout the year and beyond. Take care. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

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  4. CarolynJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    What a deal on the tea cart-I love it. Love your display on it too.

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  5. Linda@Coastal CharmJanuary 25, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    What an awesome $15 treasure...lucky YOU!!! Come by and join us at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAY PARTY.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  6. Pam KesslerJanuary 25, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    Great deal for $15.00. Love that terrarium.

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  7. Ivy and ElephantsJanuary 28, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I just happened upon your lovely blog. It must be my lucky day, because I brake for birdcages!!! I love yours, so pretty in your tea cart vignette. Following you and inviting you to share at our link party, we'd love to have you!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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