Does anyone have a buffet similar to this one?

14 years ago

If you do, I would love to see photos of how you have it decorated. How it looked before I decorated for Christmas didn't really thrill me, so I'd like to change it up. Please send some inspiration my way.

As for decorating styles, I adore the Victorian look, so more is always better for me.

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Oakley
14 years ago
I can't help you but that is one beautiful piece of furniture! I can see some of your room in the mirror, I'd sure like to see more! hint hint. :) Is that a curio cabinet I see in the mirror? I love them and wouldn't mind seeing a picture of that too!
ruthy1
14 years ago
WOW! What a gorgeous piece! Would love to have one just like it to decorate. If you do get it fixed up to your liking, please let us see it.
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Oakley
14 years ago
Igloo is the one who needs to check out this topic. She has an authentic Victorian home with loads of Victorian furniture!
dreamgoddess
Original Author
14 years ago
Hi oakleyok! What you're seeing in the mirror is my china cabinet. What you don't see is the gazillion plastic storage containers with my Christmas decorations in them that are sitting on the floor. LOL! As soon as I get them back in storage, I'll take some photos of the area for you.

Hopefully igloochic will see this. I think I've seen photos of her home and I remember how gorgeous it was.

Ruthy1, thank you! Hopefully I'll get some great suggestions from the talented people here. I'll be sure to post the finished buffet.
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
14 years ago
I'm not too knowledgeable about Victorian, but I can see several mercury glass candlesticks to one side, so the flames reflect in the mirror at night. The link has a couple of etched glass/mercury glass hurricanes that might look really nice and there are several other items that are pretty.

A small topiary might also work there.

Can't wait to see what you do.

Here is a link that might be useful: mercury glass items
dreamgoddess
Original Author
14 years ago
cyn427, thank you for the link and suggestions! I do like mercury glass and I bet they would be pretty reflected in the mirror.

oakleyok, here is a photo of the area. It's at the end of my kitchen, but separated by a cased opening.

I still haven't put anything on the buffet. We just finished up getting all the Christmas containers put back in storage and I'm too tired to pull out anything else tonight.

I have two banquet lamps that I would love to put on the buffet, but I'm afraid they would be way too tall. I might try them tomorrow and see how they look.
dreamgoddess
Original Author
14 years ago
Little bump hoping for some inspiration!

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