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09 February 2010

A favorite treasure ~ my china cupboard

One of my favorite pieces in my home is this gorgeous china cupboard sitting in my great room... The first time I saw this beauty was on a day trip Lisa and I took to Vernonia, a small town a good hour away. I oohed over it but got sticker shock when I saw the price...




For a long time, I just couldn't get it out of my mind, but tried to dismiss it because I just couldn't justify spending the money...




A year went by, and Lisa and I took off on another Vernonia day trip. I was curious to see if the cabinet was still in the same shop we had visited... When we entered the store, I felt disapointed that it was no longer there (even though I didn't have the money to buy it!).






I decided to ask about it, and was surprised to learn that the cupboard was still around, but had moved across the street to a consignment shop. My heart started beating fast when I laid eyes on it, the price had been significantly reduced but was still high... I asked the lady working there if I could make an offer on it, so she put me on the phone with the owner and she graciously accepted my offer!!!!




We made plans for me to return with the cash and the truck, and that is when I learned that she had purchased this beauty from Linda and Ludmil, aka Willow Nest! I was stunned and elated that I could finally own such a treasure created by Ludmil!!! Still, to this day, it is one of my favorite pieces and one I will never part with!! 


36 comments:

  1. It's gorgeous..its so high, i love all your china in it!

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  2. I certainly can see why you love that piece so much....it looks perfect where you have it in your home.
    I absolutely LOVE the red/pink transferware and how it's displayed in your cupboard.

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  3. what a wonderful story Isabel...i am happy that this beauty now lives in your house with you...it is just gorgeous!!!

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  4. That is such a wonderful china cupboard! I love how it holds so much china and glasses! I would never part with it either!

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  5. This cabinet is lovely...no wonder you couldn´t forget it! And I love the pictures you have taken of it,they are all very beautiful! Aren´t you lucky,and I sure am jealous :))))
    Well spent money,glad you got a better price and could get it so we could enjoy these pictures :))))

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  6. The two of you were meant to be.....

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  7. Isabel, que belissima! I understand why it stayed in your hearts eye for so long, it was meant to be yours! It is a beauty! Besos, Rose

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  8. I love the look of your china cupboard. The pictures remind me of Victoria magazine when Hearst published it. I could see your cupboard pics as still life shots for a magazine article. I'll post one of my favorite cupboards on my blog as well. Thank you for sharing.

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  9. What a beautiful cabinet. We love it when we get our treasures , that we don't think we can, don't we? Well ... I do!
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  10. Gorgeous! So is your new blog banner!

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  11. I suppose that means that good things do come to those who wait! Just beautiful!!!

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  12. Wow Isabel, that is one beauty!!!
    Must have been fate.
    Hope to see you soon
    PS, love the transferware
    Julie, Kindred Roses

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  13. My goodness, I can see why it's a favorite piece. It's absolutely yummy! All that perfect distressed beauty.

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  14. you got lovely china cupboard! love the patina on it.. and the china are to die for! transferware are so beautiful.. wish I could see all the stacking plates and cups & saucers! drool!!!

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  15. Oh sweet Isabel...I can't think of anyone that would love this piece more that YOU!!! I'm so very glad that you found it again...and that it found YOU!!!! It truly is gorgeous ~ hugs and love, Dawn

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  16. My mom always told me it never hurts to ask!! Aren't you glad you did? LOVE it. So cool. thanks for sharing it with the rest of us!

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  17. I LOVE it SOOOO MUCH!
    I am very happy for you and what a sweet story! It looks stunning, and you can tell it feels good in its happy home! ;)
    Hugs,
    Rhonda

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  18. It's an amazing piece, Isablle, and a great story too!

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  19. Hello Isabel

    It is a wonderful piece of furniture. One of my favourite colours. I love the jugs above it too.
    Warm wishes
    Isabelle x

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  20. Lovely cupboard and I love the red and white transferware dishes too!

    Carolyn

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  21. Ooh, I love that piece! You lucky girl!! I would love to faux paint something with that finish one day soon!

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  22. That is one gorgeous cupboard!!!I would have bought it too. And look at how you have decorated it with your gorgeous china. It is just amazing:)
    ~Debra
    Blog: Capers of the vintage vixens

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  23. OMG!!!! I was so interested to read about your find In VERNONIA Oregon.
    That is where my daughter & her husband lives. Everytime i come out to the Portland Expo I stay with them. Vernonia use to have more vintage shops before the flood.
    So glad you found this great cabinet.




    Janice In Missouri

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  24. Oh I can see how you would not be able to get that out of your mind! It is amazing! And you have it filled with such wonderful treasures.....

    Shellagh

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  25. Love the cabinet.

    what a good trip to Vernonia

    janice In Missouri

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  26. What a wonderful story behind your beautiful hutch... It was meant to be yours... and how perfect it fits in your home,, with all you gorgeous china.....

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  27. That is what I call fate. What a wonderful piece.

    Nancy

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  28. That cupboard is soooooo gorgeous. And so is all the treasures inside it. I'm drooling.
    Midge

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  29. No wonder you couldn't get it out of your mind...it is so beautiful. I love the color and it holds so much. I am looking forward to our time at Tiffany's together.

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  30. OMGosh! LOVE IT!!!!! So glad you finally have it in your home! :)

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  31. OMG! It's GLORIOUS!!! Lucky girl, I'm glad you had it, it will be loved forever!
    Monicaxx.

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  32. It is gorgeous ! I love your pics . I love how you display your collection of collection and the little armchair is lovely

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  33. That is the most amazingly gorgeous cabinet, Isabelle! I'm so glad you bought it and I bet you don't regret for a minute what you paid because this is definitely a special beauty.

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  34. Linda and Ludmil are very talented people! Glad you got the cupboard!

    TOT

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  35. Truly meant to be yours....such a tattered beauty and filled with such eye candy:-)! xo, Janet

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  36. What an awesome story...Just the other day I was reading an old Country Home that had them in it...I love your cupoard! Lezlee

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