Over the weekend I resurrected this old shelf. First I painted it white. Then I decoupaged the back of it to give it a little more character.
In my opinion, if you’re a big coffee or tea drinker, it sure helps to have a beverage bar. Especially if you live in a garden home, as I do, with little counter space.
That’s a different kitchen table than you’re accustomed to seeing. I put the round one outside to use.
I had an ulterior motive for getting this long rectangular table. It shall also serve as a place to cut out fabric! And it matches the small round table in my dining room. So I just took two of the chairs from that set and put them with this table.
As you can see, I just cut random strips of scrapbook paper in my selected colors of blue and white and cream. And went to town with the Modge Podge.
See the red and white Harry & David teapot below? I won it on eBay for around a dollar!
Before, the coffee bar had three coffee makers on it. Two of which we didn’t use. So I banished those to the bottom of my potting bench/designated place to hang pots and pans.
This shelf was getting ready to go to the garage, where all things go that I’m not currently finding a use for. But it’s getting so crowded out there.
So I thought, surely I can find a use for it somewhere inside. And this is what I came up with.
Oh, it turned out great! I’m glad to see you got the sticky modge podge off your hands and can type this morning.
That is such a darling little kitchen. I hear ya about the coffee bar. I have a mini sized one sitting on the counter and it sure makes it conveinient.
It turned out pretty. I thought about you this weekend. I was at an antique sale and saw the prettiest blue and white china. I didn’t even pick it up to see the maker because it was so expensive.
I like the revamp and the new table, Brenda!
It turned out great! I love the idea of a coffee bar. Great job! Where in the world did you get that adorable red and white BIRD teapot set? I love that!!
Penny
Put on a fresh pot of coffee … I’m on my way over! Is that the shelf you were painting when I interrupted you last Friday? It looks great. Your kitchen is so warm, cozy and welcoming, just like you!!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
PS: If I don’t stop visiting blogs, I’ll be late for work. Do you think they will mind?
The shelf looks perfect there on the coffee bar. I would like nothing more than to sit down with you and have a cup of coffee! I love my coffee maker!
xo
Claudia
I love the way this turned out! The decoupaging is great! (I thought it was a piece of striped wallpaper at first.) I’m like Claudia — I’d love to be sitting at your table and having a cup of coffee with ya! (I’d probably be a rude guest, though, ’cause I know I’d spend most of my time gawking at all of your adorable stuff . . . gosh, I love stuff!)
Grins!
Pamm
The shelf looks great on your coffee bar, looks like it has always been there,love the modge podge,its really sweet, I would never think of doing , the thought just never occurs to me but I sure like yours!
Diane
I like coffee and I like the idea of a coffee bar. The shelf is too cute, especially with that paper you put in the back. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy
Hi Brenda
You just have the best ideas for getting extra mileage out of space in your home. I love your red and white teapots. $1..what a deal! Maybe I better start checking out ebay more often.
Hugs, Rhondi
I love it! I’m going to have to print this out and put it in my “good ideas” file!
i love the red cabinet that you’re using as a coffee bar. It would also make a nice media cabinet!
I love the coffee bar!!! When I have a bigger kitchen one day I would love to do something like that.
what a cozy little kitchen!
I love the new coffee bar. It fits perfectly in with every thing. I didn’t see your kitchen before ( I don’t think) but I sure like the way it is today.
Your coffee bar looks great Brenda! I love the ebay find!
I love your coffee bar. What a great use of the shelf and the wall art is just perfect too. Very creatie. Love it. Hugs, Marty
I love your kitchen and your pictures are always beautiful. I really think you should come to my home and redecorate! If you plan a trip to Washington I promise to take you to Mt Rainier!
Love it! I love the idea of a coffee bar period! You make it look so cute and inviting.
Brenda this looks really gorgeous! I just adore the warm red piece.
It turned out great!! I love your cozy kitchen…Kathy
You just gave me an idea for an old shelf I have. Love those aha moments. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, I love this! I am a big coffee drinker and I love the idea of the coffee bar. Everything is so handy and you’ve made it so pretty. Thanks for the inspiration! Have a nice week! Tywla
You always inspire me when I come to visit Brenda! That shelf is so darn cute now with the decoupage~ I can’t believe the deal you got on the teapot, I need to get my self to E-Bay! Cindy
Brenda, I’ll be over for coffee, shortly.
Hope you don’t mind if I invite myself. Hey, I’ll even stop off at my fav bakery for some pastries for us.
Love your entire area. The bright flowery wallhanging. All else. I need more room.
I am envious. :^)
Hugs (I take my coffee straight, no cream, no sweetener.)
Gerry
Brenda, I love the coffee bar. It is so handy to have it all in one place and cute too
Tracy
Very snazzy, Brenda! I love the strips of paper in the back of your coffee shelves. Neat!
xo,
Sheila
Looks great – You did good!
Wow – you really got a great deal on the H&D tea pot.
I love it as always. You always find the most clever way to use things.
I love it. I would much rather gaze at pretty things than 2 coffee makers snot be used. FOR SURE!
Perfect! As always!
Have a wonderful day!
Karen
Great Idea and I love the teapots too.
It looks great!! I like the blue striped fabric at the back.
Awesome! I know you love the new look! I keep changing things just to see it different! How easy your coffee bar is to use now! Happy drinking!
Hugs, Lisan
I always love seeing your bright, cheery kitchen. Your shelf turned out so pretty. laurie
I’ll be right over for a cup of coffee! So charming, so warm and yes…so incredibly cozy! You have such a gift.
yf,
shell
I love your decorating style. I wish I could do what you do. The coffee bar was a great idea.
Everything in your house always looks so cozy, neat, organized and welcoming!
Diane
This was a wonderful idea. I especially like the back. Now I want to go Modge Podge something! I love both of youre red and white teapots.
That is great! I love it!!!
It looks beautiful just like everything in your kitchen(-: The table will be so nice. I cut fabric on my table too but it is round!
How clever and cute! Your kitchen looks so cheery and bright, like a tea room!
It’s perfection!!! I want to visit now more than ever, Char
Love, love, love it! What a clever idea and it fits the spot perfectly. I just love your kitchen. It is so comfortable and cozy! Thanks for inviting us in for a such a lovely visit. Blessings, Tammy
I was excited to see you as one of my followers and came to take a look. I love your little house and the coffee bar is so pretty and handy.
Jackie
I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and you have inspired me !!!! I’m changing my dining room, paint and all the “goodies” (I have plenty of them, probably too many) but am stuck on wall paint — so far it’s been painted three times, three colors — don’t laugh, I’ll get it right sooner or later…
What a great place for it and I really like how it turned out!
I’m visiting via puppyluv~Lisa. I love that coffee bar idea!!!
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Julie
I love the idea of a coffee bar…and I have to say…your kitchen looks like such a cheerful space…love it.
This is the first time I visit your blog. I’m glad I did. You have good decorating skills and your home looks very nice and cosy. You have a Singer sewing machine too. That’s what we have in every home and it is part of a wedding gift that the groom or bride’s parents gives to the bride, during my mom’s generation in the 60s. A real treasure!
Hi Brenda!
Love the decopauged back of the shelf! I really like that you used several patterns of paper – really makes it pop! Love the idea of a coffee bar. Your signs above the coffee pot are so perfect for that spot.
A dollar for that teapot! It’s so CUTE!
Your kitchen is so cheerful. It’s good to make things work in a way that helps make your life easier. I’m always amazed that after living in my house 11 years I’m still finding ways to change things to make it work better for us!
xo,
Manuela
P.S. I’m sending you an email because I have a question.
Love your coffee corner!!
What a lovely, functional corner you’ve carved out in your kitchen. I thought the back of the shelf was material. It’s so pretty and compliments the plates you have hanging above the coffee maker. Thank you for sharing.
- Deborah
Add some coffee cake… and I’m there!
I bet your house feels so warm and comfy. Good coffee, sweet cake, and a lively conversation… what more could you ask for?
I had the same sewing machine stand. Picked it up at the dump. The cabinet was ruined so I topped it with formica and use it as a desk in my very first home… forty years ago. DD has it now on her lovely front porch
Talk to you soon
Bunny Jean
p.s. I love that cute little birdie planter/catchall pot!
What a cute and functional little display! I might try something like that of my own and put my small tea cup collection on the shelf above the more functional coffees and teas.
I just LOVE the colors in your kitchen! My kitchen is also has red , yellow and green and a lot of vintage kitchen pieces. Love the idea of a coffee bar!
Great!
Debbie@debbie-dabble
Hi Brenda
I love how your coffee bar looks! The little shelf is perfect there
It seems that you’ve been reflecting a lot lately. I hope you meet your cousin soon and that it fills in the blanks.
(((hugs)))
rue
I love the colours in your home/ blog! The coffee bar is great!
What a great idea! I just love how it turned out. You have such a cheerful kitchen, I love seeing all your other decor in your pictures.
Your kitchen is beautiful…much more elaborate than mine…but I, too, have a “coffee” kitchen…lots of reds too…have pictures on my blog if you haven’t seen them yet…thank you for sharing.
LOVE it!!!
I’m not a tea or coffee drinker but your beverage bar looks so lovely even I might be tempted to indulge – great job! Leigh
I love coming to visit you…truly, your home is so cozy, warm and inviting. I would love to pull up a chair and sit and drink tea or coffee and chat away the afternoon….
WOW!! I love what you have done with the shelve. So pretty!! I also love the teapots and everything you have done in this spot!! SO NICE>
It looks just like a cute little coffee shop. I have a coffee station in our kitchen that I have posted about …. Its the most important place in the kitchen. I think anyway.
Cute!
~Liz