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kitchen carts

okaywitheasypay — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:39:18 GMT

anyone know what has become of the fairly affordable kitchen carts that used to be shown about every other presentation. I think they were by Mark Charles Misilli. I always thought if I ever figured out where to use one in my smallish kitchen I would buy that brand. Well guess what --I did figure a need ! I can not find any now. Just the TT ones which do not look sturdy to me. Oh well guess I will try the other channel.

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momtochloe — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:57:16 GMT

@okaywitheasypay I have both a cart and a shelving unit/rack from Origami and I cannot say enough about how great they are . . . take them out of the box and the set up is a breeze and they are very sturdy. You can purchase them at the other channel and also Amazon has a nice selection as well.

I have one of the carts from MCM and it is also very nice but it was very heavy for me to take out of the box and set up so I personally now prefer the Origami products as although they are lighter weight they are very sturdy and can hold very heavy items.

HTH

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okaywitheasypay — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:05:32 GMT

TY. I didn't know Amazon sold that brand . I will check them out also. DH loves the idea of something to use right out of the box!

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mistylady — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:41:52 GMT

I also have the kitchen cart from Origami that mtc wrote about. I have a very small kitchen with little counter space and this is a big helper. It's the best thing I've bought from the other shopping channel. I highly recommend this one.

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Pook — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 15:45:52 GMT

I have an Origami and I love it. I use it to mix all my doughs for cookies, cakes, pies, etc and I don't have to mess up my counter. I just wheel it in and it's so easy to clean after.

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Fressa — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 16:43:46 GMT

I loved those carts from MCM and have the kitchen one and the larger version that I purchased years ago. I agree that the Temptations cart doesn't look as sturdy to me but I need one that holds a lot of weight.

I did purchase the kitchen cart with butcher block top in the Oragami line on HSM for the family room and it is sturdy. It works great and the price wasn't too crazy. I wish they would bring the MCM carts back and expand that line. Trying to find strong storage items or shleving and with wheels is a quest not to mention the price issue.

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denisemb — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:36:44 GMT

Another vote for the Origami kitchen cart - one of the best purchases I've ever made. Very sturdy and functional.

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DiAnne — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:54:47 GMT

I don't have the kitchen cart but I have two red Origami shelves in my laundry room and I put two taller Origami shelves in closets. I highly recommend them. I am going to have to look at the kitchen cart.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:21:05 GMT

I purchased one of the original ones that QVC sold. It is great quality, heavy, and well made. The brand name of those was Oasis, or Oasis-something or other.

They were all wood. They came completely assembled, which was a good thing. The kind of funny thing was that it was almost impossible to get out of the box. I was very glad that I didn't have to contemplate returning it because I'd never have gotten it back in that box!

It was like some kind of comic bit with me on the floor and one foot on each side of the box, pulling the cart out with my hands and pushing the box away with my feet. Glad nobody had to see that!

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momtochloe — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:02:52 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
I purchased one of the original ones that QVC sold. It is great quality, heavy, and well made. The brand name of those was Oasis, or Oasis-something or other.

They were all wood. They came completely assembled, which was a good thing. The kind of funny thing was that it was almost impossible to get out of the box. I was very glad that I didn't have to contemplate returning it because I'd never have gotten it back in that box!

It was like some kind of comic bit with me on the floor and one foot on each side of the box, pulling the cart out with my hands and pushing the box away with my feet. Glad nobody had to see that!

Oh my dear friend @chickenbutt . . . I don't have to see it as I lived it . . . prying that cart out of the box was a sight to behold and let me tell you I broke more than a sweat on that one . . . coupled with wielding a box cutter in the process . . . oy!

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chickenbutt — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:16:32 GMT

Hi Chloe's Mom! I guess I wasn't the only one. I'm just glad I got it back when I was still fairly normal, physically that is.

If I had to deal with it now I'd be skrewed, blued, and tattooed because there is no way! Some day I can barely get the top off of my bottle of water.

I think the only reason I didn't get out the case cutter and make short order of that box was, well maybe two reasons - 1) In case it was defective and I had to return it; and 2) In the event that I scratched it, because I could see that it could have been vulnerable.

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forrestwolf — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:25:47 GMT

I own on the Origami carts, and I have my KA mixer on top, and my rotisserie on another shelf, and my large pressure cooker, and Versa Cooker, and find I use them all much more since I can just roll the cart into the kitchen and plug into the island outlet, rather than trying to carry them, as all too heavy....I keep it stored in the laundry room, under an area that has a hanging bar with all of my inuslated bags hanging....It handles well over my Italian marble flooring, and is so much better on me......

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momtochloe — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 22:38:27 GMT

@chickenbutt wrote:
Hi Chloe's Mom! I guess I wasn't the only one. I'm just glad I got it back when I was still fairly normal, physically that is.

If I had to deal with it now I'd be skrewed, blued, and tattooed because there is no way! Some day I can barely get the top off of my bottle of water.

I think the only reason I didn't get out the case cutter and make short order of that box was, well maybe two reasons - 1) In case it was defective and I had to return it; and 2) In the event that I scratched it, because I could see that it could have been vulnerable.

Oh @chickenbutt it was not pretty nor without a considerable amount of sweat that I finally pried that cart out of said box . . . I honestly think companies need to start including instructions as to who is available in the house when the box arrives . . . I am being slightly facetious but there is a part of me that thinks that may not be a bad idea . . .

Happy 2016 my friend . . . enjoy!

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 23:31:01 GMT

How funny, I have the original Oasis, and just yesterday received an Origami I got day after Xmas on clearance..though it is billed as a bakers rack, I plan to use it in the garage..which, since it is attached to my kitchen, is used a lot LIKE a kitchen..

So glad to know it's easy to assemble. I am off tomorrow, and would love to get it functional on my day off...need to get all the canning supplies off my Pilates reformer, so I can, well, actually USE my Pilates!

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okaywitheasypay — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:18:58 GMT

Since QVC doesn't currently offer the MCM carts I am going to order the kitchen cart from the other channel . I did my homework and measuring . I have a spot in my kitchen for which it is almost custom made. I wanted something real sturdy and it seems to fil the bill. Evidently Q does not sell Oasis (or at least with that name still) Thanks to all.

You ladies gave me a good laugh on the 'unboxing' part of online shopping ! believe me --been there done that !

I recieved some lovely Christmas gifts but felt like a 2 year old needing someone to help me 'unpackage ' them. Don't even get me started on 'resealable' food packages . I am afraid they make me use language my mother told me not to use when attempting to reseal. I just dump the contents into a L&L.

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momtochloe — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 15:42:48 GMT

@okaywitheasypay

@Mothertrucker

Oy, getting that Oasis cart out of the box . . . I'm surprised I didn't stroke out it was so heavy and I vaguely recall not being able to see very well because I was sweating so bad it kept running into my eyes . . . probably should have been a two person task . . .

okaywitheasy pay, I know you will love your Origami kitchen cart. I'm so happy your ordered it for yourself!

Mothertrucker, I SO wanted that baker's rack but even I couldn't come up with anything to justify it's purchase. That one is a beauty, enjoy!

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Monketoes — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 20:34:12 GMT

Hi All and Happy New Year!

I have both brands and LOVE the Origami... And, we now have many, many of the Origami shelving in the largest to all other sizes offered. So great for Basement, kitchen and closets.

HSN has the shelf liners too and always having TSV on them about 3 times a year it seems.

Hope you enjoy...I KNOW you will !

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 22:09:42 GMT

@momtochloe I put it together yesterday, since you all encouraged me how easy it was! Yes, unpacking was the hardest part..

it is WAY too nice for the garage..even IF the garage is sort of an extended kitchen for me..

Glad I bought it fast and didn't think about it or I might not have gotten it!

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momtochloe — Sat, 02 Jan 2016 22:17:53 GMT

@Mothertrucker wrote:
@momtochloe I put it together yesterday, since you all encouraged me how easy it was! Yes, unpacking was the hardest part..

it is WAY too nice for the garage..even IF the garage is sort of an extended kitchen for me..

Glad I bought it fast and didn't think about it or I might not have gotten it!

***sigh*** . . . I would so love that in my basement for my alleged pantry . . . congratulations @Mothertrucker, that is a nice looking cart!

And ps, unpacking the Origami cart is nothing compared to the Oasis one at least for me (due to the sheer weight of the Oasis cart) . . . all I could think of was "there's no one here to call the paramedics if I stroke out" . . . it all ended well and it looks great in my kitchen . . . tee hee!

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bonnie f — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:43:42 GMT

i got a nice kitchen cart from here about 4 yrs. ago it was a dark cherry color a foldable one, but i always leave it out in my kitchen i love it... it looks like the temptations cart but mines all made out of cherry wood... of course they no longer have it.....