Summerizing the Antique Vaisselier

6.28.2015

I just love that name, vaisselier which is French and fancy for hutch. 

This is absolutely my favorite piece of furniture in my home that we purchased for a song at a local antique mall a few years ago. Just a few simple additions gives it a touch of summer.

Simple additions like cut hydrangea blooms tucked in an old trophy.

Or old fishing floats placed in a box.



Plus simple additions of coral...

and shells....

mixed with the ironstone and transferware.

Just a few simple additions is all it takes to add seasonal changes.


This post is part of our monthly country French design series. I hope you will check out my friends below for more inspiration.

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19 comments:

  1. Shirley@Housepitality Designs6/28/15, 9:08 AM

    That is my favorite piece too!...Love the coastal touches you added to the hutch...I feel like I am back in that gorgeous coastal region of Normandy....Have a great day...

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  2. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage6/28/15, 9:16 AM

    LOVE your gorgeous piece Kim- so pretty and so perfect for your home!

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  3. Dawn6/28/15, 9:36 AM

    Looks great Kim and I love that the piece isn't painted, it fits in perfectly with your decor :)

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  4. NanaDiana6/28/15, 10:01 AM

    I think that is my favorite piece of yours, too....and as much as I love painted furniture I am glad this one is not painted. It speaks of history and other lives to me. Just a perfect piece and it is lovely all dressed for summer. xo Diana

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  5. Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things6/28/15, 10:36 AM

    Summer perfection!

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  6. DD's Cottage6/28/15, 10:40 AM

    I can see why it is your favorite piece Kim-it looks great in your home!

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  7. cindy@bornhouseliving6/28/15, 11:20 AM

    That's absolutely gorgeous Kim! I really love that Eathan Allen print above it as well! I've been eye-balling that print for a long time:D

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  8. Art and Sand6/28/15, 11:40 AM

    Your styling skills are the best!

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  9. Pinky at Designs by Pinky6/28/15, 12:24 PM

    This is my favorite piece of yours too, it is beautiful. Love the summer touches. Now that we are home from vacation, I am starting to summerize around here too. Have a great day!

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  10. Sarah6/28/15, 1:04 PM

    Kim, Your home is always fresh, welcoming, and beautiful. The vaisselier looks stunning dressed for the summer months. ;-)

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  11. Anita at Cedar Hill 6/28/15, 1:36 PM

    I love it! This antique is stunning and even better than you got a good deal on it!

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  12. Susan Jackson6/28/15, 1:57 PM

    I love it ! Your summer accents are perfect. And ya know in a day when every one is painting over old pieces then sanding them down to look old again ( nothing wrong with it BUT) I am so glad your piece your allowing its natural historical beauty shine without covering it or re doing it!

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  13. Rattlebridge Farm6/28/15, 2:30 PM

    Swoon. Love your vaisselier, and your summery touches are elegant!

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  14. Marsie A. Adams6/28/15, 3:04 PM

    I love your hutch and your style. It's beautiful!

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  15. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting6/28/15, 5:27 PM

    I can see why this piece is your favorite Kim... it's beautiful and it looks perfect with the summer touches you added to it!

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  16. Confessions of a Plate Addict6/28/15, 7:50 PM

    I have always loved your beautiful vaisselier, Kim...and the summer touches are perfect! Hugs...Debbie

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  17. chateau chic6/28/15, 10:21 PM

    I love when it's so easy to add seasonal touches. Beautiful piece of furniture in your home, Kim, no matter how it's styled!
    Mary Alice

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  18. Vel Criste6/28/15, 10:40 PM

    Your vaisselier is one gorgeous piece alright, but you made it even more so with your styling!

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  19. Laura @ duke manor farm6/29/15, 6:53 AM

    your hutch looks pretty Kim!

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