Sunday, June 3, 2012

Where Do I Keep It All?

It is the question I am asked often.  There is no bettter time to show where I store some of my tablescaping goodies than to link up with The Tablescaper to help celebrate her Third Blog-a-versary on her weekly blog party: Seasonal Sundays.  Now the linens, flatware and glasses can each have their own post but  I will try to show a little of everything.
I must feature some of my bowls since I have so many. These are used on a daily basis.  The cart was purchased at an estate sale.  My hubby did an amazing of cleaning it up.

This is where the dish washer used to be.  We couldn't replace it so my dad built me some shelves.  I would like to paint the rest of the cabinets the same color. There is a curtain that usually has them covered.
This bookcase is in the dining area.  It is a partial transitional spot when changing the table or for the season.

Here is the pantry in the kitchen. We took off the accoridan doors.  The right side was wasted space but my dad came to the rescue again and built me more shelves.  The bottom doesnt have anything photo worry.


This is the guest bedroom.  This nook was wasted space so Dad built me more shelves.  Aside from the dishes there are also some of my child hood toys. Even as a child I loved dishes. You can see mini tea sets and my little refrigerator.

Here is the first closet in this room.  Again more shelves were added. My dream is to have the shelves go across the entire closet.  I need to find a home for the Christmas stuff that is on the right side first.

The bins have napkins, candles, Christmas napkin rings, and seasonal itmes.

This is the second closet in this room.  The tablecloths have to share the space with some clothes.  I will admit that I have given a lot of clothes away to make more room for the cloths.
 This chest of drawers in the guest bedroom has my place mats and some of the napkin rings.



So there you have it. This is just some my dishe storage.  I still have plenty to share for next year's party. Be sure to visit The Tablescaper to view where everyones had their goodies stored.



Have a great week. Thanks for stopping by.

15 comments:

  1. WOW!!!!!

    You have so much Fiestaware, girl!

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    1. Michele, it is 12 years worth of collecting. It is neverending since a new color comes out every year. Good talking to you the other day! Have a great week!

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  2. You have been busy! I enjoyed seeing all your fiestaware. You have quite a collection of napkin rings too. Have a great week.

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  3. Thanks goodness for guest rooms is all I gotta say! Dianne

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  4. Wow- you dad is a "gem"! You have great storage.
    Love seeing all of your dishes. I laughed out loud about your giving away clothes to make more room. I recently did the same thing!!

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  5. Wow- you dad is a "gem"! You have great storage.
    Love seeing all of your dishes. I laughed out loud about your giving away clothes to make more room. I recently did the same thing!!

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    1. Diane-great minds think alike. Lol! I told my dad what you wrote and he was beaming! Thank you!

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  6. Oh, great dishes, love all your colorful Fiesta Ware! Good stashing places too. Kudos to your Dad for building you all those shelves. I feel better seeing everyone else's stash, how about you? Pam

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    1. I agree Pam that it does make feel better. Even more so is that I am NOT crazy like some of my friends say I am. They are the ones that are crazy because they use paper plates. LOL

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  7. Hi Monica! I just love how every nook and cranny has shelves! There is nothing better than a dad with handyman skills. Love your colorful collection of Fiesta Ware! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Yes I am very blessed to still have my dad strong and healthy! He thinks I'm nuts because I have so many dishes but he is always willing to find me more space. Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. Hi Monica, you have great nooks and crannies for all your beautiful dishes. Thank goodness your Daddy is there to help put shelving up for you. My girlfriend collects Fiesta Ware, I'll have to share your pictures with her, I sure enjoyed my visit to see where you keep it all.. hugs ~lynne~

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    1. Thank you Lynne! Yes I know I am blessed with my Daddy! My cousins make fun of me because I still call him that. I hope you were able to show your friend my pictures. I am glad you stopped by.

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I would love to hear what you think of my dishes. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you come back to visit again soon.