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Love at First Sight: My New Buffet

I wasn’t expecting it. Really, I wasn’t. A recent trip to Carter’s Cottage for Annie Sloan Chalk Paint resulted in taking home more than a simple can of paint. You can’t just go into Carter’s, grab some paint and go. No, you have to look around and admire all the new eye candy that the ladies put together. That’s when I saw this little number.

I did a double-take. Now mind you, there is oodles of gorgeous furniture like this in the store.
But for awhile I’ve kept my eye open for a dreamy white buffet with a mirror on top.
I couldn’t look away. My hand nervously stretched out for the price tag. It was reasonable.
My heart skipped a beat. Then I saw a separate price tag for the mirror. Gulp. Still reasonable.
“Christie, I want that buffet and mirror!” She called her hubby to come over to the shop to help move it.
He just barely stuffed it into the back of my tiny Yaris (you wouldn’t believe what we’ve hauled in that car).
In the midst of the excitement, I almost forgot the can of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
The dry sink that used to be in this spot is now in another corner of the dining room.
I love the heavy distressing on this buffet. It looks like Louis Blue is peeking from under the Old White.
Perfect color combo for my dining room. And I love the hardware on it, too.
I was delighted to see the drawers had dividers in them for my silver plate that I scored at local sales.
I bought a couple sets recently from the flea market and a church sale.
Both sets together make 12+ place settings. I love the look of mismatched silverware.
The unattached mirror is the perfect size for the buffet. I don’t know if it was originally a set.
But I don’t really care. I love the mirror with its beautifully carved and distressed details.
A close-up view of the lovely detailing on the mirror.
After getting this lovely piece into its new spot in the dining room, I got busy setting it up for fall.
I prefer a more neutral fall setting. It just fits better with my decor.
Little white pumpkins and creamy colored gourds are a must.
Big white pumpkins are a good thing, too. Who doesn’t love white pumpkins?
Fall scented candles help set a cozy mood on chilly evenings. This one is Harvest by Yankee Candle.
The color matches the little striped gourd perfectly.
Several ladies sell their beautiful pieces at Carter’s Cottage. Be sure to visit their blogs for lots of eye candy!
Sherrie at Ruffled Nest shares her adorable home and furniture pieces.
Laura at Whimsical Perspective creates gorgeous pieces and just moved into her “new” home.
And then there’s Christie of Carter’s Cottage, the quaint shop that tugs at my heart strings every visit.

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65 Comments

  1. You must just get giddy every time you walk past it. It is so gorgeous and perfect. I think you will have lots of fun changing it up. Enjoy, Deb

  2. What a pretty buffet and mirror. You did a great job decorating it with all those soft colors of fall. I’m lovin’ that look! Thanks for following me back.

  3. Oh, beautiful. And it certainly looks like it was meant to be. Isn’t it funny, its aways when you least expect it. I just got a new hutch for my dining room too – on a whim. Love it. Hope Saturday was fun. Thanks for sharing, liz

  4. I just love finding items I have been searching for when I least expect it~ Your New pieces are simply Charming!! My package arrived, Thank~you so much!!

    Huggs, Nancy

  5. Oh it is beautiful! Don’t you love a piece of furniture like that? It makes decorating for every season wonderful! I just love it. Yay….and just wait till Christmas!
    You have a lovely blog too.
    Blessings,
    Debbie

  6. Such a great piece for your dining room. The mirror is just gorgeous. I love how you kept things kind of neutral with the white pumpkins and pale colored gourds ~ it all looks wonderful!

  7. I am so glad you like your new buffet and mirror. Chridtie told me you were the one who had bought it. I am so glad it went to a good home 🙂 It looks beautiful in your home.

    Sherrie

  8. Hi Jennifer!

    It was meant to be! Sometimes you can find the best things when you least expect it. It looks great in your room with all the Fall accessories.

    xoxo Bunny Jean

  9. Looks awesome!
    What a find!

    I think you were meant to have it. Love shopping at Carter’s Cottage.
    Never know what awesome thing you will find…. like THIS!

    xox
    Thanks for posting and sharing.
    Alison 🙂

  10. Oh I just love your buffet, now if I could just get up the nerve to detress mine.:) How lucky you are to have such a great shop to go to in your area.
    Thanks for sharing

  11. Hey Jen! It was amazing it fit into your cute little Yaris! BUT it did! 🙂 Thank you so much for the sweet words about my little shop! The girls and I work hard to keep things super cute and affordable! So glad it’s right at home with you!
    Christie

  12. so so sooo beautiful! I could just look at your pictures all day! Thank you SO much for linking up at happy hour link party!!! :o)
    Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

  13. Jennifer – I love your new buffet and mirror! Looks like the perfect spot in your home too 🙂 Love the fall decor!!

    I am visiting from Craftberry Bush Happy Hour.

    Blessings – Sara