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Tea Cart and a Promise

By Anita 15 Comments

When a loved one passes away, you want to keep as much as you can, but at some point, you have to say, enough, and let some things go.  I was at that point.  We kept probably too many of my MIL’s things.

So when it came to this tea cart, I decided not to keep it.  Our house was full.  And now I made a huge tactical blunder.

I got a call from an aunt.  She mentioned that the tea cart had been a special gift and that we were not to get rid of it.  “Okay,” I said.  Just like that, I said, “okay.”  What?  I just told her that we would keep it.  Why did I do that?  I didn’t really want it.  The truth was that I had planned to sell it in the estate sale, and now I had given my word that we would keep it.  Did I have room for it?  No.  Now what was I going to do with it?  I had no idea.  Oh well, worse things had happened to me, and I would find a place for it somewhere.  I tried my bedroom, no it didn’t work there.  I tried the dining room. No, it didn’t work there either.  So I got an idea.

Can you say chalk paint?

Oh yes, I did it.

And with it’s new attitude, I thought it might work on my back porch.

I also decided to see what it would look like with a tablecloth on it.  You can see the Thanksgiving table in the back. To see more of the Thanksgiving table, click here.

Here’s the platter on the tea cart.

As it turns out, the tea cart is a very useful item to have on the back porch.  When we are dining at this small table, we don’t have room for all of the serving dishes, or for a pitcher of iced tea.  The tea cart is the perfect place to keep those extra things that won’t fit on the table.  The kitchen is a long way away, or maybe it just seems like it is, once we have settled in at the table.  Success!  And, it rolls around to where ever we need it.  I sure am glad we kept this old thing.

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Comments

  1. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    November 23, 2011 at 15:04

    I love the tea cart’s new look! My mom had one in the house when I was growing up. I don’t know where I’d put it, but I wish I had it! She doesn’t remember what happened to it, though 😉

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  2. High Street Cottage says

    November 23, 2011 at 15:46

    I love how it turned out Anita. It’s sooo pretty! Those little carts are nice side bars too for tapas parties. They look wonderful filled with various wines or vodkas etc. And of course a nice tea set up.
    I can imagine it filled with gifts at a Bridal or Baby shower too, so many uses, and the finish you added is so charming!

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  3. Ann@A Sentimental Life says

    November 23, 2011 at 16:11

    It looks wonderful, and you honored your word that you would keep it. Looks just like my MIL’s, and I know how special it is to her, I am hoping one of neices will want it someday in the future.

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

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  4. fleurcottage says

    November 23, 2011 at 16:31

    it’s beautiful! but what did the aunt say?! 🙂

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  5. Amy Kinser says

    November 23, 2011 at 16:44

    Girl, I love it painted. I think it’s a great and handy piece now.

    Cracks me up that someone made you keep it. With all due respect, cracking up…Been there and done that.

    Happy Thanksgiving.

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  6. Comeca Jones says

    November 23, 2011 at 18:37

    I love the lil cart although I don’t know exactly how “the aunt” will feel about it being painted.

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  7. Doniene says

    November 23, 2011 at 18:38

    Adorable!!! I you know that I prefer wood, but the cart is perfect on your porch!!!

    Blessings – Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

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  8. Sarah says

    November 23, 2011 at 18:44

    I’ve long wanted a tea cart just for this purpose. It would also be a perfect spot to hold plates and flatware beside a buffet table.
    Glad you kept it! ~ sarah

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  9. Debra @ Common Ground says

    November 23, 2011 at 19:16

    Looks perfect! love it out on the porch. Good grief, If I heard “you can’t get rid of that” once I’ve heard it a million times. I drew the line at a 60’s mediteranean stereo cabinet with red velvet insets, that was soooo ugly…Bye, bye… You all have a great Thanksgiving!! xoxo

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  10. Betsy@ coastal-colors says

    November 24, 2011 at 14:34

    Anita, this is perfect! I love it now! I left so many things that I would love to have now, so I’m glad you decided to keep it! It’s a lovely addition to your beautiful porch! Happy Thanksgiving!

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  11. CrazyNutsMom says

    November 24, 2011 at 23:47

    You did a wonderful job repurposing the tea cart!

    so glad you kept it!

    New blog follower.

    Regina
    http://www.thecrazynutsmom.com

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  12. Stephanie says

    November 25, 2011 at 12:35

    Looks GREAT painted!!

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  13. S says

    November 28, 2011 at 17:58

    Oh I love its new attitude – just right for the porch. I hope you enjoy using it again and again.

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  14. Deborah says

    November 8, 2013 at 00:23

    Same situation lol. What was the process please. Did you strip it first? I love it now

    Reply
  15. debra skolnick says

    December 17, 2013 at 21:34

    How would I purchase a similar white tea cart featured on your site?

    Reply

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