Buffet time!

I saw this a few weeks ago at my local thrift store that I love to hate. It was totally overpriced and I knew no one was going to buy it then. So, I waited. And the other day I went in and it was more than half off! Score!

I love the legs. The last buffet I did like this was gray. 

And gorgeous. But I knew this one was going to be white. It told me so.

So I primed her.

And painted her white.

I added some Anthro knobs (that I scored from Marshall's).

And now it's white and cute and sweet. 

 

Ginormous Buffet

I found this fantabulous buffet on Craigslist. I've been dying to do a buffet like this FOREVER. Although, I've wanted to do one a bit on the smaller side. I mean seriously this thing is humongo (I know that isn't a word, but it is in our house!)

So, I had this vision of a petite little thing that would look great as a changing table or tv stand...But this thing...I wasn't sure, however...it exceeded all of my expectations. And I am seriously in love.

It's honkin' big. And missing a pull. I was so sad, but I searched on-line. Found the exact one on a random website and decided that I would save my sixteen dollars(!)and use something else.

Aren't the drop pulls just gorg?!

So, I primed it.

And then painted it Krylon Pewter Gray.

I put four of the original drop pulls on the drawers and then two pinkish rose pulls (from Marshall's/Anthro) on the doors. Oh, the secret is inside the doors. For some reason, I didn't photograph that, but inside the cabinets are green! So fun.

I distressed it so that the white in the primer and the wood showed up in various spots. I also put a coat of poly over the whole thing. Nothing serious, just slopped it on with a paper towel. (You think I'm joking, but I'm not. I really use a paper towel. Actually, I use those heavy duty paper towels that come in the yellow box.)

I think I may keep it. Put our tiny little tv on it...I'd have to shift our entire living room around, but that's okay....or maybe it will sell...

I love the detail. It was so masculine before and I think the gray and the distressing and the flower pulls really added a nice little feminine touch. Not too much though, so I don't think it is too girly.

I know some of you are wondering why I didn't use a glaze on it. All those great little creases...I thought about it, in fact I had stain and glaze both ready, but I decided that I didn't want the "aged a hundred years look", just the slightly worn look. I love glaze...don't get me wrong, but sometimes it can make things look dirty and I didn't want that on this piece!

Sit, relax, admire....maybe you can come over and I'll let you touch it.

So pretty.

Is it a buffet? Or a changing table? Or an entry table? Or a nightstand?

I can't decide where this would be best...

Don't you see it as a fantastic changing table in a shabby chic little girl's room?

Or how about as a night stand, with books and a lamp and some reading glasses sitting on top?

Or as a buffet...piled high with turkey and gravy and mashed potatoes and creamed corn and a jello mold...

Oh. Pictures. You want pictures.

Before:

Not too bad. Doors needed some trim replaced, no hardware, but sturdy and clean.

After:

Angels singing! This was meant to be white. Meant. To. Be.

Dreamy....