I’ve been playing around with my camera more, working on the settings and getting those beautiful shots that we all love and I’m pretty pleased with how these came out, so I’m showing you my white dishes. Again.
Remember that green flatware that I got for $1 at the yardsale? I love how they look mixed in with the white dishes. I’ve managed to get so many pieces added to my collection, that I’m really running out of room in here for more. But, I’ve got some ideas on how to make it work a bit better for me. Still loving the Antique White walls in here. It’s just so peaceful and calm. These faux pears look so real, don’t they?
Birds and bunnies really do work together. Urns up high on my columns came from Southern Living at Home, now Willow House. So, you can see I don’t have much room left for more. But, I have a plan that I hope will give me a little more organization in here. I brainstormed with Layla while she was here, after thinking this over and told her my idea of taking down the 4 smaller shelves on each side and adding 2 chunkier shelves in the middle where the mirror is now. I think I’ll add mirrors on either side flanking the sideboard and I’m going to build 2 shelves for the middle. I had considered selling my sideboard for a larger piece with an open hutch on top, but it would be hard to find just the right piece at the right price for that plan. I think this one will be fun to do!
They will be larger and deeper than the ones I have now, so I should be able to group all my white dishes a little better. I considered 2 large chunky shelves from Ballards in White, but I think after seeing this pic, I’ve changed my mind…Love these rustic shelves that I spotted in this month’s House Beautiful, so I think I’ll try to come up with something like this. I could stain the boards dark to go with my dark wood furniture and either do old rustic corbels OR some iron ones like this pic. If I can find the right corbels to work together, I think it will be stunning.
Oh, and I’ve also got some ideas on adding some picture molding to the walls above and using one of those cool new lattice stencils. I am picturing it now, so hope it turns out the way I’m envisioning. Of course, you’ll be the first to see it all once I get it finished. That might be awhile!
So, wish me luck on this one! I can’t wait to see what I find out there to make all of this work. I’ll be on the hunt for some old corbels or iron brackets for this project.
For some extra white dish inspiration, I spotted this beautifully stocked china cabinet filled with my favorite dish hue in the October issue of Living. Ahhh….doesn’t this just make you smile?! Shelves are a great way to display collectibles, don’t you agree?!
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Sometimes I have to pinch myself. I’m truly awed, amazed and humbled at the opportunities and open doors that have come my way because of blogging. Truly amazing!
I have huge and exciting bit of news to share with you!! A few short months ago on Twitter, some girls started a campaign with Nate Berkus and the new show that he is doing, which by the way, just aired for the first time on Monday. They started a blogger’s Nate Day and asked everyone to blog about Nate’s new show, which I did here, in June. I love Nate and have followed him for years after his debut as a designer. He does fantastic work!
Anyway, they put an idea out to Nate’s producers to have a blogger day, inviting the bloggers who had blogged about Nate’s new show. Well, they came through and we all got invitations to come to NYC next Tuesday, the 21st, for a blogger’s show!! Can you imagine how much fun that is going to be?? I got 2 tickets, so got to invite a guest and I’m taking Sarah with Thrifty Decor Chick with me to the show and we are meeting up with our friend, Kate and Emily and several other girls that we have met through blogging. I’ll be going up on Monday and returning home on Wednesday.
I’ve only been to NYC one time about 15 years ago on a quick business trip up to NJ and it was WAY too fast. I’ve always wanted to go back, so I am just beyond thrilled for this fun adventure. I think the show will be taped and shown later, so I’ll try to get the scoop on that. A whole show full of decor bloggers, how fun is that going to be?!
Before you get too jealous, they are not paying our way up there, we are all on our own for that, but it’s a wonderful opportunity that I wouldn’t miss for the world! And of course, I’ll be taking about a zillion pics to share with all of you!
I have watched 2 days of Nate’s show and am absolutely loving it! If you love decor shows, I think you will too. You can click on the link to Nate’s website for all the details and to find a station near you. The best part?! He’s on every single day with lots of great ideas, celebrity guests, and inspiration. I predict The Nate Show will be a HUGE success.
Judy Clark says
Rho:
I am so excited for you! I was watching the show yesterday and thought to myself, wouldn’t it be wonderful if Rhoda could be on Nate’s show and tell him about all of your wonderful bargains. You go girl. I am so proud of you. Love you,Judy
Patti VZ says
What a fun project! I will be looking forward to see how it comes out – you are SO creative! And yes, I thought the pears were real. 🙂
Karen Medders says
I found iron scrolled shelf brackets at Hobby Lobby.
sissie says
Hi Rhonda,
You have such a wonderful touch and eye for putting together lovely things. Your shelves are beautiful.
I’m excited about your trip and a big congrats.
hugs
Sissie
Puna says
You did a wonderful job with your camera!
sherry hart says
Rhoda, those are some really pretty pictures with your new camera. I have been thinking about getting a new one also, could you share your model? I think reworking your white dishes with larger shelves is a great idea! And…have fun with Nate!
Rhoda says
Sherry, thanks so much! I got the Canon T1i back in June and have really had fun with it. There’s SO much to learn about these DSLR cameras.
Becky K. says
Your photos are so very lovely. I would have thought the pears were real.
Your opportunity to go to Nate’s show is one that makes me just a bit green with envy. I love Nate’s heart for others and his immense talent.
Becky K.
robyn says
Rhoda, I’m in LOVE with how GORGEOUS you white dish display looks! LOVE love love it! I’m so excited for you and the Nate Berkus show, how AWESOME! You lucky lady! He seems like such a sweetheart. 😉 If you have a second, stop by my blog, I have a give away!
mle says
Your white dishes are lovely & your pictures of them are wonderful!
Jealous that you’re going to NY and taking TDC with you!! Maybe she wouldn’t notice if I jumped in her bag {I’m from Indy too}! Enjoy : )
Traci says
I love the way your pictures turned out – they look professional! Have a great trip to NYC – your gona have some fun!! I love his show and can’t wait to see the episode full of my blogging hero’s!
Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
How exciting! A trip to NYC, my favorite city besides Chicago. I love your white dishes. I think the new shelving idea will be fabulous.
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says
I love the green flatware mixed in. They are so pretty. I thought the pears were real. I have some around here somewhere which I need to find. Not quite as real as those though. Can’t wait to see the shelves.
The trip sounds like loads of fun. Quite jealous as I have always loved Nate’s work too. He seems like such a nice guy. And lovely to look at to boot!
Cindy S says
Your dining room looks great the way it is, but it will truly be outstanding when you carry out your latest plan for it, I’m sure.
Your white dishes are SO pretty!
On your way to NYC!!! How very exciting! I can’t imagine what you must be going through at this moment!!! I am so happy for you, dear Rhoda, you are such a lovely lady.
Hugs, Cindy
Beki - TheRustedChain says
Rhoda, I’m so excited for you!!
And completely jealous that you and Sarah get to hang out. I really should be there too. That would be a blast!
By the way, Martha Stewart didn’t pay my way to NYC either. 😉 But it was worth it to go!
Have a blast!
Ellie says
love the photos – great work (and white is so tricky to photograph!) I have a large hutch in storage (very similar but much larger than the one from the “Living” photo) that I can’t wait to paint and fill with white dishes (I have to collect MORE!) Thanks for the inspiration. Now what color shall I paint it?? hmmmmm.
Richella at Imparting Grace says
Oh, Rhoda, what a fun opportunity for you! And aren’t you smart to go with Sarah? If anyone is qualified to show you the parts of NYC that you want to see, it’s Sarah. Y’all will have a blast, I know. Enjoy!!
mydesignchic says
I’m a lover of white china too-easy to work with, but I adore the green flatware! It adds a llittle suprise pop of color…The Nate Berkus Show-so exciting!!!!
Gayle says
I love your collection of white dishes. ‘Congrats on going to the Nate Berkus show!
Marty@A Stroll thru Life says
I love your ideas for redoing your wall to display all of your pretty white dish collection. It sounds wonderful. I can’t wait to hear all about the trip and the Nate show. Sounds like such fun. Hugs, Marty
FairfieldHouse says
Rhoda,
Nate is so talented and seems like such a sweetheart.
Your ironstone collection will look great displayed against a darker shelf. I am working on something similar. Thomas swears my ironstone collection multiplies while we sleep. (If only!) Looking forward to seeing your solution.
Your Friend,
Deborah