In summertime, we spend many evenings eating or entertaining in our rear courtyard.  I wanted a shelving unit where I could store linens, citronella candles, and melamine plates, ready to set at a moment’s notice.  Our California home is French Country in style, so I knew I could get away with painted wood shelf. 

Last week, I found a shelving unit at the local thrift store, and transformed it with outdoor paint for my unique purpose.  In a cheerful shade of pale yellow, this baker’s rack style shelf fits my needs perfectly. 

I was inspired by this blue shelving unit I saw at Crown & Crumpet

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