As the days turn crisp and cool, I’ve moved back into my old blogging station – the den. I was using the yellow chair in the living room for several months as that was where Riley was and I needed to be right by his side. As I sit here this morning, sipping on Peet’s French Roast, shawl wrapped around my shoulders (it’s that nippy!) my eye keeps landing on this little wall vignette. (I bought the Lost Lamb print from Debra of Common Ground.)
For those of you who are newer readers of this blog, I tweaked this display shelf a few months back. It started out like this:
I really liked the carved edges of the shelf – sort of scallopy – but I didn’t want to use the mirrors. So I painted the shelf, did a little distressing and then cut scrapbook paper to fit over the glass. Very simple. But what a transformation!
It’s amazing what a coat of paint and some leftover paper can do. This shelf displays my newish miniature pottery collection. What is it about all that is tiny that I love? I am immediately drawn to miniatures. And since I love pottery and have tons of it here in the cottage but have limited space, these smaller pieces seem like the perfect thing to collect.
I want more.
They are not easy to find. But that’s the challenge, isn’t it?
I’m linking this post to my pal Brenda’s Tweak it Tuesday.
Happy Tuesday.
Brenda Kula-Pruitt says
Oh, I remember this piece. I love what you did with it. It has such pretty edges.
Brenda
Marilyn Johnson says
I do love this piece. AND I love that you like “smalls” to collect! I would give my mom a gift and she would be happy, but OH..how she loved the little teeny tiny gift bags and boxes in which it came! :)
Sounds like a hot chocolate day again (we still call it cocoa..does anyone else??)
Have a good one everyone!
Linda @ A La Carte says
Claudia I remember you re-doing this shelf and what a difference it made. Now I love your smalls! Such sweet pieces of pottery! Hugs, Linda
Lynn Brown says
I just love what you did with the shelf. Have a wonderful week, Hugs, Lynn
TracyMB says
Wow… what a make-over! The new look is adorable and I love the teeny pottery. Sweet, sweet shelf. :)
Haworth says
I really *loved* the way you tweaked this shelf, Claudia! The off-white paint looks much better than the black, and your pieces stand out so prettily against that lovely paper. Little shelves are so handy. I have quite a few old spice racks, and you’ve inspired me now to paint them all the same color so they look like they match, despite being different, and to use them in the cottage. Thank you!!
Olive Cooper says
The shelf is transformed in the best way to show off the delightful mini pieces.
Plushpussycat says
Yes, what is it about miniatures? There are three generations of women in my family who love little things. My miniature world provides comfort, a repast from the hectic world around me. Thanks for the lovely post, Claudia, and for your recent visits and comments on my blog! xo Jennifer
GinaE says
Just love your shelves, Claudia!!! I’m so jealous that it is nippy there. We’re still roasting.
Debby Messner says
It is cooler here now in the evenings and the mornings. Still hot during the day but that won’t last long.
Love your little shelf. I have been picking up tiny pieces of pottery as well. I love the little ones.
Claudia, how do I follow you now. I have tried but can’t seem to get it right. If I come to your blog I can read it.
Hope you are doing better.
Sally says
Love your shelf update, so charming and perfect for all of your darling pitchers! Uh oh, I feel a need for a new collection coming on ;)
Judy Clark says
I too, have a collection of small pieces. We have alot in common!! Love your shelf re-do. Perfect for your little items.
Love, Judy
June says
The shelf looks so pretty painted Claudia. It will be fun to keep your eyes out for tiny pottery. Wouldn’t it be fun to find a teeny shelf for your ‘little house’ and find teeny weeny pottery for it too?
I loved the post of your beautiful home and how you adorn it.. It is so lovely and filled with light!!!!!
sending hugs…
Laura says
You tweaked it exactly right, Claudia. I’m definitely loving the cooler weather. :)
Nana Diana says
That Lost Lamb print hung in my room from the time I was born until I left. I had a collie that looked just like that. Blessings- xo Diana
Pat says
That toile paper is so pretty. I like the little turquoise pitcher. Pretty!
…partying at Brenda’s, Pat
Nola says
Hi Claudia, I’d lost you for a bit! I had your old link; then it stopped working. Since I’m still learning my iPhone, it took a while for me to delete the “MHC” icon, find you again, then add a new icon! Whew! Technology can wear an old woman out quickly.
You know I love that print! You did a great job on the shelf; distressed it perfectly. Gotta catch up on your older posts. I’ll be popping in and out as time allows. Hugs from TX.
missy george says
I think my middle name is “tweak”. I don’t even realize I’m doing it most of the time..Love your shelves.
Lynn says
Oh my dear Claudia, you couldn’t have posted a better one today. There is a room here I’m just not settled in. Early, early this morning I decided to just tweak it a bit and make it ready for the chilly days ahead. I was going for a feeling more than décor, as they say. I ended up with this little bitty miniature ceramic toad in my hand all day long. I love him. I set him here, I set him there. He was as unsettled as I was in the room. Finally I just set him by my reading spot and he was happy. I’m happy. It’s a beautiful evening.
Sandy says
I like your new wall cabinet. It’s cute. I have a wonderful miniature pottery/china collection. It started with pieces inherited from my paternal grandmother and mother. I would collect pieces I found on our trips too. But it’s not easy to find them. I’ve blogged about my collection. If you have a chance hop over and take a peek.
kim says
I really like what you did with that shelf. I’m pinning this!
Kim says
I love, love, love it!!! I am going antique shopping on friday and would be so happy to find something like this.
Maureen says
I’m a sucker for toile so this is a perfect makeover to me! The miniatures are perfect and a lovely collection to start on. ~ Maureen
Leann says
Love the transformation – the toile is perfect with the shabby white.
I’m lovin this fall weather too – 54 degrees here now – yeah!!!!!!! Wish I had the day off to enjoy it!
Enjoy the rest of your week!
Leann
Manuela@a cultivated nest says
As you know, I love toile so I think your tweak looks fabulous!
Tina says
I just found an unused double roll of Waverly black toile wallpaper at Goodwill for less than 2 dollars. I can’t wait to find the perfect thing(s) to line. I would put it in my antique dresser, but it is TOO full of yarn. Sigh.
Angela says
That is such a great makeover. Using paint is my favorite way to transform something and the scrapbook paper you used is beautiful and such a great idea!
Angela
Mary Alice Patterson says
Your little shelf is adorable! Perfect place to display your sweet pitchers.
Mary Alice