He used off white paneling to back the hutch top and I have used it that way for several years...
I've changed the decor on my sweet, ole hutch many, MANY times but mostly stick with the ****
bwaaaaaa....i NEED a rooster lamp in the worst way...
THIS drop-dead gorgeous RED HUTCH with all that luscious BLUE AND WHITE
belongs to our sweet SHERRY over at EDIE MARIE'S ATTIC...
***********WELL...excuse the h** out of me but I made a HUGE blunder here...
Even tho I am sure SHERRY would LOVE this pretty red hutch, it actually belongs to our RHONDI over at ROSE COLORED GLASSES...
now, since this is my FIRST mistake, ever...I am totally unsure as to how it happened. One thing that comes to mind is A SENIOR MOMENT....and this is as good an excuse as I can come up with. In fact, I find myself using this very excuse for a LOT of things lately.......
HEY..... how come MY blue and white didn't look anywhere near THIS good ? What is the secret?? OOO...I see it....RED in the background !!!
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Now most of you might realize that I AM SUCH A COPY CAT...
I spend half my time stalking my favorite blogs....
the other half going for favorite LOOKS...
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Sooooo....having a stash of RED fabric, I got out my trusty measuring tape, thumb tacks and RED paint...
****RED paint to cover those white thumb tacks !!
I covered that white backing so fast, it made MR. SWEET'S head spin right off his body....Being the deprived soul that I am...I haven't a pretty ROOSTER lamp to put in this spot....YET !!
This one with the little butterfly painted on it will have to do for now....
That little blue and white bell was found by Mr. Sweet at a flea market...he thought it matched my vintage, blue and white dishes and.....he was right.!
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There...that photo on your left...white backing...looks so washed out now.How come no one told me how much better it would look RED ??
How did SHERRY know....and I didn't ??? ...am I slow..or what?
h**...THE reason SHERRY didn't know is 'cause IT'S NOT HER HUTCH, I tell you!!
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Someday, I might give that ole backing a fresh coat of this delicious RED paint....in the meantime, while I have much more important things to do like...taking DEEDS fishing,
going to that zoo in that other town before winter sets in and they close it for the season...
hunting for a bright red bike that, next summer, the grand girls and I can RIDE....
IN THE MEANTIME...I'll just leave this red fabric in place....even tho it looks a little like BRICK from a distance...it's really not !! :O)
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I am just in awe at how much more these dishes POP against that RED.....SHERRY knew....I didn't....now...I do !! HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SAY....
*************IT'S NOT HER HUTCH !!!
Oh, yes...and I need a LARGER rooster and a rooster lamp, like SHERRY'S...
(I might be beginning to sound ungrateful for what I DO have...believe me, I am not!!)
(It's just that my middle name is WANT and I can't do anything about it !!)
********AND BESIDES ALL THAT...I REALLY WANT A LAMP AND ROOSTER LIKE RHONDI'S !!!
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A cuter lamp, a larger rooster, a few hearts and....
I'M GOOD TO GO !!
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thanks to you, Sherry, AKA RHONDI, for your great inspiration !
if you are mad at me for copying you...come on over here and knock me down...then we can sit down, have a cup of tea (I'll even let ya have your tea in that pretty teacup I won from you!!) AWWW, OK, RHONDI, you can have tea, too !!
and then we can
ADMIRE OUR RED HUTCHES......together !! (meaning RHONDI and me..don't even know if Sherry even HAS a red hutch!!)
;O)
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I am linking to the following WONDERFUL bloggers...and my thanks to all of them for the time and effort they put forth for us each and every week.
MET. MONDAY with SUSAN
BLUE MONDAY with SMILING SALLY
THRIFTY MONDAY with RHODA
RUBY RED TUESDAY with MARY
REDNESDAY with SUE
2ND TIME AROUND with DIANE
I am so working on my dining room..putting it through a little morph...I'll show it to ya just as soon as I get all finished. NOTHING MAJOR...just some of those little changes that can make a NEW WOMAN OUT OF YA !!
74 comments:
BJ, I just bet she will think that is the ultimate compliment. What a great idea with the red fabric on the back. You could just put a different shade on your lamp...maybe one with some color? If you are like some of these brilliant people you can use that fabric stash of yours and redo the shade.
You're right! Those dishes just look so much crisper and brighter against the red. So that isn't a "tiny" makeover. It's a "major" makeover!
Brenda
That looks really nice! Those plates really pop now.
I love the transformation.
B.J. I LOVE the red fabric covered hutch! I was thinking as I was admiring, hey that looks like brick:) Everything you touch looks good and I am sure Sherry will be happy that you copied her! Have a blessed day!
I thought the white looked fabulous too,but I really do love the red. It is just awesome. I LOVE the blue and white dishes, they are fabulous. Now that lamp looks great too, but I am with you, I have hunted for a rooster lamp for ages. I saw a bunny one at Marshalls last week, I may have to settle for that. It was really cute. Great job with the fabric. Hugs, Marty
Love the transformation. It is amazing how one little thing can make such a difference.
How bright & bold, BJ. Love it. Everything is lovely.
Have a beautiful week. TTFN ~ Marydon
Love that hutch with the white background and with the red background. I have drooled over a hutch top like this for years :0)
That looks beautiful!! Definately not a tiny makeover!! I love it!! I see you and I have similiar taste in dishes.
Have a great week!
Jen
Beautiful makeover, BJ. I love using fabric in the back of cabinets. I should do this in the black cabinet in the breakfast room.
I love your red hutch! The lovely blue and white dishes you have look great with the "new" red background! I hope a lovely rooster lamp is in your near future!
Cute hutch and I'm crazy over those blue and white dishes!
I just love your blue dishes. The makeover of the hutch is wonderful! Love the fabric! Looks so pretty!
I love the texture that the red fabric provides. I wouldn't bother painting it as it looks great. Sally
WOW!! Girl your right your blue/white dishes do just POP now...looks great my friend...love it..Thanks for sharing this girl...May you have a great day...Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
That does look good! You are so brave with your color..I am always afraid to pick something bold...
Great metamorphosis, bj!
Just a little tweeking can make all the difference !!!Viva La Difference!!!!I love it! xoxo~Kathy~ @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...
You did the right thing, that's for sure! Looks so much better with your dishes now! Thanks for showing your transformation!
~ Pam
That little transformation makes a huge difference! How nice the fabric is with the subtle conrast too! Have fun searching for your lamp and rooster.
And as for Sherry, I dont know her but they do say that imitation is the highest form of flattery, so I am bettin' she won't mind a bit- especially since you gave her the props for the idea!
Absolutely just perfect...defintely a right move to make the dishes just pop!
BJ--That is one reason I love reading blogs--I get so many ideas from all of you! This looks great! And you are right--the hutch will wait, but time marches on :)
Wow, BJ the red material in the back of the hutch do set off your blue and white dishes.
You paid her the ultimate compliment.
God bless.
Wow! What a difference that makes! I love it!
I sure your lamp will be great! I do not think I can get hubby to move to Texas! lol Can't wait to see the results!
Wow!! So pretty!
I love that red fabric. I think it looks better than paint would because of the texture that it adds. Great job!
BJ you are so right to copy her... It looks marvelous and really made a difference in the look... and besides it is a compliment to be copied. I am sure she doesn't mind one tinsie bit. I love the way the material looks. Great makeover my friend!
(((HUGS)))
Donna
Funny post! The red makes a huge difference!
Sherrie
It looks so pretty. I love the blue and white!
What a terrific job you did, and you're right, it made all the difference. You're not a copy cat, just observant, and see how it paid off? Beautiful. I hope you find a great rooster lamp.
BJ You make me smile! AND LOL you make a wonderful copy-cat!
Hey..how about a bit of that fabric on the shade?
Looks like you've made Bill's hutch exactly what you want it to be. Methinks we ALL get our inspiration from others then run with it in our own ways ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
Hi BJ,
Wow! Looks great! I love your blue and white dihes! Fab makeover. Happy Blue Monday.
Blessings,
Sandi
What a difference that red makes! Your blue and white DOES pop! And how clever to use the fabric -- now for that rooster lamp!
It is amazing how many people do love blue and white!
Talk about stealing ideas, my hutch deserves a nice new look too. I LOVE what you did BJ. No painting, is even better. Your hutch is so pretty with the blue and white with the red background. Americana is the best look of all.
I'm off to play today.
Love, Jeanne
Good morning BJ,I am a big fan of blue and white!! You did an excellent job with the fabric background...thanks for sharing your great hutch... hugs, Baba
Great Job and I love the rd lampshade as well.
I hope you will come by for a visit.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri
I never would have thought to change the background, but you're right--it does make your GORGEOUS BLUE AND WHITE dishes POP! I love the creative idea of using fabric rather than more paint; I think your hutch becomes more interesting to the eye. Happy Blue Monday.
Morning BJ,
I absolutely LOVE the red background! I know you will find the PERFECT rooster lamp to go in your fabulous hutch!!
Good morning BJ, You have so many beautiful blue dishes. I just love the patterns on them. The hutch is beautiful too. Everything is very pretty in deed. Happy Blue Monday!
Oh BJ yare so funny!! LOVE your red hutch, too!!
Beautiful Blues~~
Happy Blue Monday!
Hugs,
Lynn♥
~Let Freedom Ring!~
Oh BJ, I love it! How wonderful is this? To wonderful for words! Of course, I love red, lol...but that hutch and those dishes...WOW!
hugs
Sandi
Hi BJ
Your hutch looks great with the red behind, but oops! The hutch is mine not Sherry's! I am flattered that you like mine enough to copy the idea.
((hugs)) Rhondi
BJ, it looks awesome. And, I love the idea of using the fabric. I loved Rhondi's cabinet when I first saw it, too. Your treasures look beautiful.
fyi - I use the ribbons for scrapbooking and card making.
BJ, your new fabric looks smashing! Thanks for joining the party today.
I thought the place you started was terrific but the transformation was amazing. The use of fabric as a backing was a really clever idea. I, by the way, love the photos of your treasures. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
Thinking of you .. have a great day! Lovely post dear!
Rolling on the floor laughing out load...... you crack me up.. I love the fabric you used it looks wonderful and WOW what a difference....... I always thought that hutch was open and the white was the wall or I would have told you... PAINT THAT RED...... lol
HUgs
Linda
I knew right away that was Rhondi's hutch.... cause I am a know it all..... lol
Hello Sweet BJ,
Oh my what a great transformation. The hutch looks beautiful. I like the idea of putting some of that fabric on your rooster shade, like someone else had mentioned. I wish I had your energy!
Debbie
Hi BJ
I love your makeover. I love your little rooster and your dishes are wonderful and isn't it great to see all that beautiful blogs and be able to create our own from those ideas. I love it! I truly have learned so much since blogging....and you know sometimes its hard to remember where we saw what...thats what I find. I'll say nope it wasn't BJ...so hmmmm where did I see it and I follow a blog trail and then I think...THERE it is! whew.
Thank you for sharing. I do love her lamp too!
hope you are having a great day..
Judi
p.s. Did you get my email address BJ? I didn't get your address yet. Just wanted you to know in case you had tried. *hugs*
OMG BJ, you're cracking me the hell up over your confusion of Sherry and Rhondi!
Yep, the red does look GREAT in the back, but yep, I think you should nix the material and paint it. I think the plates will pop even more against a solid red background in that gorgeous red you've used. Go out today and find a lovely rooster lamp! Go ahead, you're worth it!
Justine :o )
Hey Sweetheart.....just enough time for me to say hello. Your post pictures are wonderful. I am in red heaven!!!!
Love to you,
Barb :-)
BJ, you cracked me up. You are just too hysterically funny. I love the red fabric in the back of your beautiful hutch your hubby built.. I know all about having the middle name "want". Thought I had that all to myself. I'm glad to hear there is someone else that has the same middle name..lol.. Great post darling..Happy MM hugs ~lynne~
Just keeps getting better and better! I love the blue dishes on the red...they play so nice together~
Wow BJ!
I just can't believe the total difference that red fabric made. Your dishes now "pop" so much more than before (and love the dishes by the way). Your home is just so lovely. I just love your posts that feature your decorating style. Nice work! Amy
Well, I'll be - that looks great no matter where you got the inspiration from. It was cute before, and even cuter now. ~ Robyn
BJ, you are such a HOOT! I love coming to visit with you. :)
Oh I liked your hutch before, but I really LOVE it now ~ that red is just so warm and it makes your blue and white (my favorite!) just POP! It really looks GREAT.
Nice job, sweetie. :) xo
It looks totally beautiful. Now you will have people all over blogland copying you! Won't that be fun. I love the red background with your blue and white plates. Lovely!
Oooh BJ, that DOES look good with the red background! You made me giggle, my Momma used to say that my "wanter" was bigger than me. I want to do a makeover somethin' somethin'...hummmm...you have me looking around now!
Hugs,
D
Very nice collection you have!
I can't get over how much that red fabric makes those dishes pop! Way to copy. My favorite method of decorating too! Heck people should be flattered we like their stuff so much. Traci
I agree that the red is a much better background for the dishes, but whose hutch is it??? ;)
Your hutch looks fantastic!
I love the fabric on the back!!!
Thank you for stopping by my blog today!!
I really like your red fabric, BJ. Your blue and white dishes pop against it....Christine
wow! I love those fabulous collections of yours, very beautiful with lovely colors..
Pssssssssssst. Do you see me? I'm way down here at #67 comment?!!! Yep, that's me.
I must say, I do love the rooster lamp. That is so perfect for your area and hutch.
My Ruby T is posted. It's all about turtles today. Have a great week ahead.
Hi BJ, you made my day for leaving your post up today. I did the same thing. I was gone all day today and came home too tired to do anything but go to bed early.
THANKS FOR THE GREAT IDEA!!!!
Have a wonderful day.
Love you my sister friend, Jeanne
girl, it is gorgeous! How much fun to make such a simple change and get such a great impact. If a blogger buddy doesn't send it to ya or bring it over for tea...make sure you tell your kids and grands so they can treasure hunt it for you for Christmas gift. I can't wait to see what you end up with!!
xox! I want a bunny lamp myself.
I enjoyed your story so much. You did a fantastic job!
Have fun on Tuesday,
Val
That hutch looks so darn good!!!I like it before , but that red makes your beautiful blue and white china shine!!! You'll find that rooster lamp, just be patient..... You know Bj, till this day I think of you when I see roosters :)
Patti (italianblonde)
Oh how funny --- giving Rondi's hutch to Sherry! :-)
Love the red in the background--it looks fabulous.
Nice change!
Cass
Beautiful post! Love the blue and white china and the hutch looks awesome!
Patti....Patti.....PATTI...where are you? I just about fell out of my chair when I saw that you were here. Oh, we just had the grandest Rooster parade here. I laughed more than once when I thought of you and your ROOSTER DRAWING ON A PAPER PLATE and you posted it for all the world to see...I have so so missed our fun times on RMS....
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MISSING IN ACTION:
THE ITALIAN BLONDE from RMS...
if anyone sees her, hold her for me to get there!! ;O)
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