Saturday, June 18, 2011

Pottery Barn cubby gets another redo

The PB cubby came in handy for my mother in law's recent birthday party. I filled it with black and white photos of her growing up.  We really had fun selecting the pictures and used mostly flower frogs and old clothes pins to display them.  I included an old vintage camera in the center.  Kara and I made a small sign from cardstock, dictionary pages and lace that read, "Happy Birthday Ama Jean."


Sorry for the flash. My kitchen is in the center of the house. The cubby hangs on the kitchen wall. We have very little natural light in here. I added "80" to an old clipboard and at the last minute made a party hat to add some height. I used light gel medium to glue vintage book pages and lace to a paper mache cone. There's a little clump of tinsel at the top. That's an old car horn sitting on top too. Just think of it as a huge party favor!

Now that the party is over, I guess I'll have to redo the cubby again! I'm thinking a 4th of July or summer theme.  What do you think?  I hope you are having a good weekend.  Until next time....xoxo

18 comments:

  1. How charming! It looks wonderful and your mother-in-law must have felt very special! Thanks for posting my giveaway!

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  2. Very cute. I thought the horn was a nice touch. I bet your MIL appreciated all the extra touches you put into the party for her.

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  3. Hey Vicki
    It looks amazing... love the cubby!
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  4. Another wonderful display - I'm amazed you had that many photos of her....I think I could come up with perhaps 4 of my mother as a child...and that might be stretching it! Love, love, love that old car horn. The perfect finishing touch! So, tell us - was Jean just wowed?? I know I would be - and honored too...! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  5. I just love this cubby you have! So many ways to decorate! I bet your MIL loved it.
    I think decorating for the 4th is a great idea. Can't wait to see what you come up with.
    Hugs,
    Sonya

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  6. What a fun piece to play with! The photos in it must have made the party so special, I bet she loved them!
    I am going to go back to picnik so I can remember what used on the pic. I know I used textures... a screen one, the script one, and I almost always use film grain... in dark, I love it! Thanks! Isn't picniking fun? xoxo

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  7. You and your daughter did a fabulous job! I love all the details! I vote summer one till the 4th arrives. So many colors that evoke summer; be sure to take photos and share with us! MIL must of been so pleased, so heart felt and lovely!

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  8. I say go for a summer theme it will last longer. What a cute Idea for your MIL. I told you my Mom wanted nothing to do with people making a fuss for her 80th BD, I guess your MIL felt differently, I will be like your MIL yahoo I'm 80

    Carol

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  9. Great idea!! Turned out so fun!

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  10. Oh the theme is so adorable! I love old time things, and this is a very creative and fresh idea! :) Sooooo sweet!

    Hugs,

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  11. What a great unique idea great display!

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  12. What a wonderful piece to display with.... and so nice to change it out for the different occasions! It will be fun to see what you decide on next, 4th of July or summer.... I'm not much help couldn't decide either! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!!!
    hugs~~~ Daphne

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  13. Your cubby is a fabulous way to share your amazing collections. What a beautiful tribute to your MIL. Can't wait to see what you fill it up with next!!

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  14. What a sweet thing to do for her! I bet she loved it.
    Mix summer and the 4th to make it last longer...
    Enjoy your day~SueBee

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  15. The cubby looks great with those old photos...I can't wait to see what other goodies you put in there.

    Sylvia

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  16. It is beautiful Vicki, what a great idea and I can't wait to see what else you come up with. :)
    I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
    xo

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  17. Love the cubby filled with that wonderful birthday tribute! Maybe you could just decorate it for summer in general ~ adding a few 4th of July touches here and there!

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  18. What a wonderful idea, I can see you changing it for every season! Awesome! and that party horn too fun!
    hugs Lynn

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