Thursday, February 7, 2008

~~ My Dilemma~~

This is one of my most favorite pieces of furniture. We bought it this past summer from a dear friend. She was having an estate sale and wanted to sell this piece, but still hesitant to part with it. We've been friends for over 40 years and knowing I thought it was a treasure she was happy for me to have it. This piece has a wonderful history. It was her great aunt's, her future husband had it made as his wedding gift to her. It has a lovely old finish, and I think you can see the beautiful hand carving on the front. It has two large drawers, one for silver and the other for linens. On each end there is a door that opens to a cupboard for china. Now for my dilemma...... My auntie had furniture like this piece and I always called it a side-boy, my husband calls it a sidecar (I don't know how he came up with this) and most people call it a buffet. Help, help ! What is it's true name?
I love to put seasonal pieces on my side-boy, sidecar, buffet. Right now I'm celebrating Valentine's Day. A little of this and that..... the Red Transferware my husband found a couple months ago at his favorite little Saturday flea market and the heart vase he found at a garage sale several years ago. Doesn't he find the neatest things? Thanks you honey.

Now back to my dilemma.........side-boy, sidecar, or buffet. What do you think???? Have a special day, hugs, Linda

at

46 comments:

  1. Kathleen GraceFebruary 7, 2008 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Linda, I've always heard them called a sideboard but what do I know? Maybe they have different names in different areas, like soda and pop. I am drooling oer your red transferware and all your pretty valentine goodies:>)

    ReplyDelete
  2. jayedeeFebruary 7, 2008 at 9:29 AM

    mine is called a buffet....and so was my mom's and her mom's. we're from baltimore, perhaps it's regional?
    ah well.....a rose by any other name, right?

    ReplyDelete
  3. Susan TuttleFebruary 7, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    I myself call it a buffet table or sideboard, but I say call it whatever you want.

    I've really enjoyed my visit to your blog.

    Stop by sometime if you get a chance.

    Susan

    ReplyDelete
  4. Alison GibbsFebruary 7, 2008 at 10:53 AM

    maybe it's one of those things that it depends where you come from as to what it is called. Here we call it either a buffet or sideboard.
    How about you just call it 'beautiful'
    Alison

    ReplyDelete
  5. MichelleFebruary 7, 2008 at 11:03 AM

    Linda,

    I call mine a sideboard.. but I say, call it whatever you want! I decorate mine seasonally as well..all of your Valentine's decorations are so pretty. I really love the red hobnail vase too - I have some white ones but I've never seen it in red! That's so nice that your husband looks out for your interests..mine too! I think we are lucky women..

    Have a wonderful day enjoying your beautiful things.

    Michelle

    ReplyDelete
  6. RosemaryFebruary 7, 2008 at 1:22 PM

    Hi Linda,
    I think it is called a sideboard or buffet.
    It's very nice.
    Love the Valentine pretties.
    Rosemary

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    you made me curious because I wasn't sure. I looked in a dictionary and it said, ........
    A sideboard is a piece of dining room furniture with a flat top, drawers, and cupboards to store tableware and linens.
    A buffet is a sideboard. Hmmmm....

    I'm not sure that is the last word.

    Kathy b

    ReplyDelete
  8. DonaFebruary 7, 2008 at 3:08 PM

    Hey Linda, It is a beautiful piece. Growing up in Maine, we call it a side boy. Here in PA, we call it a buffet, So I quess it just depends where you were raised.
    I think any answer is the correct one.

    Dona

    ReplyDelete
  9. Ginger~~Enchanting CottageFebruary 7, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    I call mine a buffet just because I put extra food on it when I have company. I love the idea to but valentine and other holiday things on it.What ever you call it it's beautiful!
    ginger

    ReplyDelete
  10. KelliFebruary 7, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    I've always heard them called a sideboard or buffet. Either way, you have it decorated beautifully!
    You asked about glue for the paper projects. I just discovered "Quick-Dry Adhesive" by Scotch. I found it in the scrapbooking section. It dris in about a minute and I love it so far!
    Kelli

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    What a lovely piece of furniture. I hear its called a server or sideboard. Its probably a regional thing.
    I enjoy your blog.Thanks for sharing it. Lucy

    ReplyDelete
  12. Cindy Garber IversonFebruary 7, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    Hi Linda,

    I'd call it a buffet but that's just a guess. Regardless, it looks so charming and great for seasonal tablescapes. I love your Valentine's decor. Red and white are just so pretty. I love the transferware.

    Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

    ReplyDelete
  13. DeniseFebruary 7, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    I do believe that it is a sideboard.... I googled it and found this......

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideboard

    but I am guessing that it has different names in different countries.......

    however it is beautiful.......

    ReplyDelete
  14. ~Becca~Bluebird RoseFebruary 7, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    First of all, it is beautiful! I usually call them a buffet, but have heard them called a sideboard as well.
    :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2008 at 8:54 PM

    Sideboard is what the old folks called them. I think buffet is a newer name and some buffets have open shelves.

    ReplyDelete
  16. BittersweetPunkinFebruary 7, 2008 at 9:23 PM

    I say sideboard...or buffet.
    It sure it pretty..and so are all your lil displays on top of it!
    Hugs,
    Robin

    ReplyDelete
  17. BettyFebruary 7, 2008 at 10:19 PM

    Linda,
    It has always been a buffet in our part of the country....and I've heard them referred to as side boards...whatever you call it, it's beautiful and your husband is a great shopper.....

    Thank you for visiting with me and commenting on my white bird figurine...Betty

    ReplyDelete
  18. LenaFebruary 7, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    Well, whatever it is called, it is very nice. I love the way you've displayed your pretty things on it.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Cottage ContessaFebruary 8, 2008 at 1:16 AM

    I have heard both sideboard and buffet. As far as I know a sidecar is what hangs off the side of a motor cycle! lol Lovely treasures your husband found for you!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Yellow Rose ArborFebruary 8, 2008 at 7:35 AM

    My grandmother called hers a buffet! Your "sideboard" and "sidecar" words are more fun tho, brings a smile to one's face! I love your decor!

    Katherine

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2008 at 7:53 AM

    I always thought it was sideboard buffet! thats what my grandma and mom call theres! But what do I know I just call mine something to store stuff in hahaha!

    ReplyDelete
  22. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 8, 2008 at 8:06 AM

    What ever it is called, it is just wonderful! I love the red transferware display you have on it now. I probably would call it a buffet...
    Penny

    ReplyDelete
  23. Abounding TreasuresFebruary 8, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    I would call it a sideboard or buffet but as everyone else has already said, it's probably a regional thing and in any case, it's just beautiful!

    I love the gorgeous red and pink glass .... had never come across it before.

    ReplyDelete
  24. DiannaFebruary 8, 2008 at 10:08 AM

    I've heard it called a sideboard or buffet. It's lovely!

    ReplyDelete
  25. DenaFebruary 8, 2008 at 10:45 AM

    Well, I've heard both sideboard and buffet but never sidecar. I think it's a beautiful piece no matter what you call it!

    Hugs,
    Dena

    ReplyDelete
  26. Karen H.February 8, 2008 at 12:34 PM

    Good Afternoon Linda,
    Oh my goodness, your thingamajig, LOL, is so beautiful. I have one that belongs to my Mother and we call it a Buffet. I have never heard it called a Sideboy before tho. I guess people have different things to call it and it probably has to do with where they grew up at and what their parents or grandparents called it. I also have an antique china cabinet that belongs to my Mother as well. I'll have to take pictures of them someday and share them. Your Valentine's dishes and vase looks very beautiful on there. "THANK YOU" for sharing it with us. At Christmas, I had my villages on my buffet. Right now, I still have my Christmas Tins on there because I don't want them outside to collect moisture and rust. I may just keep them on there because I do love tins. Take care my friend and have a great day/weekend. May God Bless You and Yours. I'm going to wait and start back on my regular posting next week. Since my DH has been home, my schedule has been so out of whack.

    Love & Hugs,
    Karen H.

    ReplyDelete
  27. candyFebruary 8, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    Lovely :)

    ReplyDelete
  28. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2008 at 5:38 PM

    I have heard them called sideboards or servers. As others have said, it probably depends on your part of the country.

    Come back to my blog - you're a winner!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Rose of SharonFebruary 8, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    I call them buffets or sidebaords. Whatever you call it.....it's beautiful and beautifully decorated!

    :0) Sharon

    ReplyDelete
  30. Natasha BurnsFebruary 9, 2008 at 3:51 AM

    LOL I've never heard of sideboy or sidecar, I'd call it a buffet or sideboard myself but we sometimes have different names for things in Australia, lol!
    Love the red transferware and they way you have it all set up, it's a beautiful .... sideboard/buffet/sideboy/sidecar.... so special to have that history behind it. I always wonder about old furniture, who made it, who bought it...

    ReplyDelete
  31. Kingswood Food and Craft MarketFebruary 9, 2008 at 3:58 AM

    Hi Linda,
    LoL.. well we aussies call it a sideboard but hey im leaning toward calling them sidecars now...i think thats just so funny and cute !

    Any way you look at it its lovely and the fact that it has a history full of love is even better :)

    Hugs,
    Shannon

    ReplyDelete
  32. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesFebruary 9, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Thanks for stopping by! Your "piece of furniture" is wonderful! How lovely she handed it over to you.

    Now, I'm going to confuse you here....but I've also heard them referred to as "butlers." LOL!

    I agree with everyone else, it is probably regional. Here is a similar story...my DH and I grew up in separate states...but next to each other. He calls those things you put on ice cream sprinkles and I call them Jimmies.

    See????? :0)

    ReplyDelete
  33. JudyFebruary 9, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Good day Linda: I call your buffet a "sideboard" I think sideboard is used more here in the south for this kind of furniture. Whatever it's called, it sure is "purdy"!

    Judy

    ReplyDelete
  34. PATFebruary 9, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    I've heard these pieces called sideboards, Linda. It's decorated beautifully!

    Pat

    ReplyDelete
  35. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Hey, Linda! I have missed being in the blogging world! Thanks for the comment :)

    I call them buffet tables :) Whatever you want to call it, you have a beautiful piece of furniture :)

    Take care!

    Jen

    ReplyDelete
  36. AnnaFebruary 9, 2008 at 11:20 AM

    Those are beautiful....I love it...Mine is up too:
    Scattered Thoughts Of Mine

    ReplyDelete
  37. Esther SundayFebruary 9, 2008 at 1:06 PM

    I'm thinking sideboard too? I am not expert. It is dang lovely though, that's for sure. Love, Esther

    ReplyDelete
  38. AndiFebruary 9, 2008 at 6:41 PM

    Whatever you want to call it...it's beautiful and your red transferware looks lovely displayed there. I grew up in the midwest and we called it a buffet...but I think a sideboard is correct as well.

    ReplyDelete
  39. homespun livingFebruary 9, 2008 at 7:20 PM

    Hi Linda,
    My grandmas both had similar pieces and both called it a buffet. I agree it probably varies as to where you live; anyway it is beautiful! Deb

    ReplyDelete
  40. NanFebruary 10, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    I would call it a sideboard or a buffet. As far as I know, a side car is a drink! LOL
    Your H must be making drinks on it.
    Hugs,
    Nan

    ReplyDelete
  41. Cindy Garber IversonFebruary 10, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    I've tagged you for a really fun and creative meme that's really easy. I hope you'll participate so I can enjoy your post about it.

    Cindy at Rosehaven Cottage

    ReplyDelete
  42. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2008 at 4:46 PM

    Hi Linda. We call them sideboards or buffet in Australia. Sidecar, that is so unusual! We picture it to have wheels and to take off! lol What a treasure, love the way you have decorated it :) Jenn and Jacqui

    ReplyDelete
  43. kari and kijsaFebruary 10, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    We echo everyone else..we call it either a sideboard or a buffet! Whatever you call it...it is lovely!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

    ReplyDelete
  44. LynnFebruary 11, 2008 at 5:28 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Love your blog :) and your beautiful sideboard which is what we called them growing up in England. Now I am Canadian I call it a buffet LOL.
    What a lucky girl having a husband who likes to shop flea markets, he had a good find with those beautiful dishes :)

    Lynn

    ReplyDelete
  45. violetladyFebruary 11, 2008 at 12:57 PM

    It is a sideboard or a buffet. A sidecar is an alcoholic drink! Ha, ha. Lovely piece of furniture.

    ReplyDelete
  46. bjFebruary 13, 2008 at 4:39 AM

    In our area of West Texas, we have always called them buffets. I have heard them called sideboard but never have heard them called a sideCAR or a sideBOY. From what I can see, yours is very pretty. The red transferware is LOVELY.
    Thanks for sharing....
    bj

    ReplyDelete