~A place for everything~

Now where did we leave off? Oh yes, I was thinking

Trying to come up with a scheme, I mean a plot, I mean a solution to my dish storage problems.

AHA !!

" What if we take that barely used coat closet right here between the kitchen and the dining room......and turn that into a China Closet?" I ask slyly.

" Then we can use the pie safe as we intended ,as a  food pantry.  Wouldn't that be a great idea?"

Mr. Wonderful mulls this over, trying to figure out if it is actually some sort of devious plot.

But in the end he agrees, it is indeed a great idea. 

So as usual, I dream it and HE builds it.

preparing for really sturdy shelves.

Mr. Wonderful always exceeds my expections. Such as installing this great lighting system, that I never would have thought of. Lights, illuminating every shelf. Perfect.

Beautiful beadboard walls.

See how nice and deep the shelves are?

Now mind you, this does not include my everyday dishes, or my collection of white ironstone which have a home of their own
( so far)

To me this looks like a GIANT jewelry box. Full of beautiful sparkling things.
But instead of diamonds or gemstones, it's filled with silver and crystal and colorful china from near and far.

The top shelf holds seasonal dishes. Christmas, etc.

My collection of mismatched vintage silverplate, in vintage glass containers.
Not the family heirloom silver, but fun pieces collected over time and perfect for tea parties.

Pretty tea cups all in a row.

Granddaughters little tea pot.

Wicker basket holding plates chargers and a few silver trays.

I really don't have that much. It was all just a matter of proper storage!!!

And now I have a place for everything.

Tons of room. More room than I ever imagined.

Room, glorious room. Room to spread out...... (for now.)

 Oh, by the way, here is the lovely pie safe/pantry as intended. Much better, yes?

"Now this time I mean it." says Mr. Wonderful. " When you fill up this closet you're done."

"Of course, Darling. I agree completely."