A couple of months ago I found this little 50's/60's china cabinet on the local eBay classified. I just couldn't pass up the 20€ (~ $28) deal!
The hubby and I were on the same page about the style and decided to take on the 80km (~50 miles) road trip to pick it up in the little coastal town Bremerhaven.
I liked everything about the cabinet - expect for the back. It's made of flimsy imitation wood and I just did not like the looks of it at all. So, I searched for cute wrapping paper (for weeks), until I found this pretty pinkish-grey paper a couple weeks back.
I used double-sided tape to adhere it to the back and voilà! - itty bitty makeover that still made for a huge change and improvement! I'm in love with it!
I'm partying here! ♥
30 Comments
A Lived in Home
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 03:13 PMGreat style!! I wouldn't have passed it up either!
Steph @ Crafting in the Rain
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 03:32 PMGreat job!
the cape on the corner
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 03:46 PMoh my gosh, i love that piece! and what a steal, too.
Mindy
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 04:10 PMWow, I'd say that was the deal of the day! I love it!
Becca
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 04:40 PMI dream of a deal like that! It looks just perfect with the design on the back-
Ruth
Tuesday May 31st, 2011 at 05:56 PMIt's gorgeous!!
Erin
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 02:27 PMI love the style on this cabinet! I would have made the 50 mile drive too for that price. :)
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 06:07 PMCute project!! I submitted it! :)
Ann
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 06:22 PMI love it and that you did NOT paint it! Double sided tape, eh? I might try that in my china cab. Well done.
Vivienne @ the V Spot
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 06:32 PMLooks great!
Johnnie
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 07:11 PMGreat job Vanessa!
Janet
Wednesday June 1st, 2011 at 09:52 PMThis looks so cool!
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operationcrafthappy
Thursday June 2nd, 2011 at 01:27 AMAgasp! My 60's crockery would look quite at home in somwting like that… you are truly talented and resourceful!!! Gorgeous, dahr-ling.
iram
Thursday June 2nd, 2011 at 04:59 AMvery nice :) the results are superb ….. erum from arts crafts n hobbies
Deanna
Thursday June 2nd, 2011 at 03:42 PMI just wanted to say that I *love* that you left it wood. It breaks my heart to see gorgeous pieces painted. Love it and awesome deal (28$!?!)
Allison {A Glimpse Inside}
Thursday June 2nd, 2011 at 09:36 PMLike the new background! The paper was worth waiting for!
Thanks for linking up this week! :)
Chris
Friday June 3rd, 2011 at 07:45 PMSuch a fabulous find. I love how you improved it without taking away from all the vintage goodness. Enjoy!
Lesley Litrento
Saturday June 4th, 2011 at 04:05 PMWhen I saw the thumnail on Funky Junk, I thought, "Please please please tell me that she kept this AMAZING finished!" lol Wow! I would have driven the miles too. Seriously, what a treat to see such a 'creature.' Love the addition of the paper and what a smart choice to use the tape. Less permanent incase you want something new later on…. Thanks for sharing this today. It made me smile!:)
ElisabethAndrée
Sunday June 5th, 2011 at 11:43 AMLooking GOOD! Well done.
{nifty thrifty things}
Sunday June 5th, 2011 at 05:12 PMThank you so much, Elisabeth (or Andrée? :D)!
xoxo!!
Alexis @ persia lou
Sunday June 5th, 2011 at 08:09 PMSo beautiful! It looks fantastic against that green wall. I hope to one day snag such a great find!
AllieMakes!
Sunday June 5th, 2011 at 09:14 PMThat is great! I love that style!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Art For Little Hands
Sunday June 5th, 2011 at 10:48 PMI like that this was such an easy makeover. You kept its style and I like the style it is. I like the wrapping paper you chose too and what is nice is when you want a change all you have to do is look for new wrapping paper.
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home
Monday June 6th, 2011 at 02:02 AMThis is a great style. It was worth waiting to find the great backing paper.
Jami
Monday June 6th, 2011 at 04:03 AMLovely redo! Thanks for sharing at the Tuesday To Do Party! Can't wait to see what you share next!
smiles!
Jami
Susan @ Busy Home Adventures
Monday June 6th, 2011 at 01:55 PMWhat a cool piece! I love the style, too. Worth the trip for sure. The paper you put up is a clear improvement!
Stopping by from Dittle Dattle.
Stephanie Hillberry
Monday June 6th, 2011 at 09:54 PMI, too, found a great mid-century cabinet piece at one of our local thrift stores and bought it for a song. Three years later, it is still MY FAVORITE piece!
Your wallpaper upgrade is a smart and lovely touch–and I like how you can change it out if the mood suits you. Great find and great makeover!
Warmly,
Stephanie from Deviantly Domesticated
jandjhome
Monday June 6th, 2011 at 10:15 PMCan I tell you how much I love this cabinet.
Style File
Tuesday June 7th, 2011 at 11:12 PMNice job. I'm glad you didn't paint that pretty wood grain – it is so perfectly matched.
~PJ
Wednesday June 8th, 2011 at 08:51 PMOh you definitely couldn't pass that up at all! I love the look of the paper. Well done!