Garage Sales: A Display Cabinet

We have a beautiful space outside to entertain. Here is my daughter's birthday party last year.



However, I knew that I wanted a special piece of furniture to hold key pieces. I really had no idea what I wanted but after looking on Craigslist. After a year of looking, I found this piece. Listed as a doll display, it came equipped with plexi-glass. Perfect for a display piece on a flagstone patio.


However, I knew to make it last, it needed to be as water proof as possible....


So we added a little roof to it.



I caulked it and painted it with exterior paint. And now I had a display cabinet to hold all the outdoor entertainment dishware I needed.

All the items in the cabinet were all yard sale finds so if they end up missing, I won't cry.


On the top shelf, I put the centerpieces and candle sticks I use outside.


I love this urn.. $1 at a yard sale.

Next, all the silverware and chargers.



I found these great wicker chargers, perfect for outdoors.

All the trays and dishes are on a shelf. I can easily feed 20 with all my white yard sale dishes. They don't match but they are all white and much prettier than paper plates.


I just love how it makes this area more attractive.


On the bottom shelf, the tablecloths, placemats, candles, matches and anything else I can use to entertain.




Now, I have everything at my fingertips in a beautiful display cabinet, that is water tight and secured to the wall. Later this week, I will share the table we set for Mother's Day. One word... Beautiful






I am linking to Thrifty Decor Chick and Kimba's Outdoor DIY Day....