Monday, June 20, 2011

Farmchic buffet


Here is the newest addition to the family, I'll call her Anne, with an "e".
She's a mix of farmhouse rusticity and shabby chic goodness.
I roughed her up quite a bit, which gives her tons of character, and we all know Anne, with an "e" has a load of character.
I just have to show a before picture, it helps to appreciate the awesome transformation, from ugly duckling ...
to pure farmhouse beauty.
I got a great deal on her, I think because she originally had glass panels in the doors and on the sides, that must have been broken out.  I was so excited she didn't because at first glance I knew those gaping holes would be perfect for some chicken coop wire.


I'll be adding some simple shelving and accessories to the side cabinets soon, and will update you on Anne's everchanging look.




P.S. Jane, with an "e" from Blondie's journals--you won my giveaway! Email your address to maraven@sfcn.org so you can receive your package.
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57 comments:

  1. Jen-uinely InspiredJune 20, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    She is stunning! What a transformation.

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  2. Ali RichardsonJune 20, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    WOW!!! What a transformation! It's really beautiful :)

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  3. LaurelJune 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Looks great...so glad you saw "her" potential :) Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  4. goodwillhuntJune 20, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Great job!! Love the chicken wire!

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  5. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJune 20, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a fabulous piece! Love the chicken wire. You did a great job redoing Anne. Do you name all of your pieces that you redo?

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  6. TerryJune 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Lovely. I would have done the same but changed out the hardware. You are a genius for painting the hardware. It looks great.

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  7. Petite Michelle LouiseJune 20, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    oh "anne' is quite lovely! she dresses up nicely! merci for the inspiration :)

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  8. MarieJune 20, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Oh my goodness Michelle! Anne is just gorgeous! What a transformation...you are one talented lady!
    Happy Monday!
    -Marie

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  9. Rolled Up Pretty and Cut Off ThoughtsJune 20, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Love this, adorable! I love the white vase with the pink flower on top, it goes perfectly with it! Found ya from Dittle Dattle, have a fabulous day!

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  10. Blondie's JournalJune 20, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Gorgeous!! The chicken wire looks fantastic! What a lovely piece. Thanks for having the giveaway...I am so excited to have won!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. Barbara JeanJune 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Love it!! totally awesome.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  12. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 20, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Gorgeous transformation! You are very talented!
    Beautiful space you got here!
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Sanghamitra.

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  13. Linda QJune 20, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Oh this turned out really cute, great job!
    Like your blog, I will be back.
    Linda

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  14. madison avenueJune 20, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    that is so gorgeous! i love how you distressed it. my favorite part is the chicken wire!!! so cute!

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  15. Decorating IdeasJune 21, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I really LOVE the chicken wire! Thank you for sharing!

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  16. CynthiaJune 21, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    The chicken wire is a great finishing touch. And I loved your Anne of Green Gables references!

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  17. BethJune 21, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I am loving Ann with an E! Superb transformation!
    BEth

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  18. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperJune 21, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    oh. my. gosh. get out of town, i love it! it looks so awesome and the chicken wire was perfect on this piece!

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  19. Deborah MarchJune 21, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    BeeYOUteeful!!

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  20. KarenJune 21, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow Anne is a stunner, you did a beautiful job...Love It.

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  21. janetJune 21, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Ann with an E is beautiful..
    Janet

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  22. Nita {ModVintageLife}June 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love this so much with the chicken wire in it. The whole piece is just divine!

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  23. Cindy AdkinsJune 22, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    This is total perfection!!! WOW!
    XO
    Cindy

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  24. LoriJune 22, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    I love painting that style of furniture white. It brings the level of detail & lines popping out! And I love the wire in the doors, that is one of my fave ways to get rid of ugly glass in cabinet doors. JUST BEAUTIFUL, I LOVE IT!!

    Lori

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  25. MommaHenJune 22, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I have to be honest , I wouldn't have picked this piece up as the "before." However, after seeing it's AFTER I need to start picking my pieces better because it is GREAT! I love it!

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  26. MaryJune 22, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Hi Michele, I featured your post on my top ten this week at Boogieboard Cottage. I loved it, thank you for linking it! Have a great week, Mary :O)

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  27. Amy KinserJune 22, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    That little bit of make up did Anne just great! She is marvelous!

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  28. L'Heure Bleue At HomeJune 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    That's amazing! You did a fantastic job.

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  29. Mindie HiltonJune 23, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Beautiful!

    Hi, Besides a weekly anything goes link party, I have a new ongoing free give away link party now too. Share your give aways or enter to win.
    Hope to see you soon at http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

    Come strut your stuff!

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  30. AprilJune 23, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Stopping by after seeing your buffet on Perfectly Imperfect. Love this piece, especially the chicken wire doors!

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  31. A Cottage MuseJune 23, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Wow...it looks fantastic!

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  32. MelissaJune 23, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Hi Michele! Love your blog! This piece looks fantastic! I just discovered your blog today and linked up a piece I redid myself (a desk!) thanks so much!
    Melissa :)
    http://livingbeautifullydiy.blogspot.com/

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  33. MomofAJJune 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful!

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  34. KatyJune 23, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I like the hardware painted, normally I would see that hardware and just want to get rid of it. too hasty I guess!

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  35. MichaelaJune 23, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Love this!!! So dainty and adorable! Wonderful transformation (:

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  36. Ivy and ElephantsJune 23, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    That piece looks a thousand times better. I never would have imagined that it would come out so fabulous. I absolutely love your spot on description "farmhouse rusticity and shabby chic goodness". Gorgeous!!!

    Paula

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  37. SherrieJune 23, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    Beautiful job! That piece is a stunner!

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  38. abeachcottageJune 24, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Anne is stunning, you did a wonderful job. Thanks for adding your link to BC Good Life Wednesdays.

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  39. Holly KennedyJune 24, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    I think I am in love with Anne with and "e"! Great job!

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  40. AvaJune 24, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    What a lovely job you did with Anne, still loving you gorgeous blog xx Ava

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  41. ShantyGirlJune 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    This is beautiful! Very "Farmchic"!
    Sherry

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  42. Mimi's Vintage CharmJune 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    You had me at "anne with an E" :)best movie ever. your project turned out beautiful!

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  43. Cottage FlairJune 26, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful job!! I love that you added chicken wire where the glass used to be. Great piece!
    jennifer

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  44. Jeannies BottleJune 30, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Looks fantastic...great job! I have that same clock as you!

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  45. KatieJuly 1, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful transformation! I'm your newest follower.

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  46. AnneJuly 1, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    From one Anne with an "e" to another, I think she's beautiful!! I can't believe how great she looks after your transformation of her:)

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  47. Heaven's WalkJuly 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    THAT is one beautiful gal, Michele! It's so much fun seeing the before and after of projects like this. You breathed new life into her! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  48. aubreyJuly 2, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous...so funny that I found you as I have a very similar piece in my garage waiting to get "roughed" up into a beach cottage do! And ha ...I think we just may be kindred spirits after all...I love Anne with an E so much my daughter's middle name is Anne :) super cute job on your hutch!

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  49. Jo at theCreativeCollageJuly 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful! Definitely a great transformation and it will be great fun for you to deck her out with accessories!

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  50. CindyJuly 7, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    i love this piece.....and i think that there is no greater combination than the white distressed paint with chicken wire.....it looks fabulous!!!

    hugs, cindy

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  51. At The Picket FenceJuly 7, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    She's just gorgeous and I love that you called her Anne with an 'e'! :-)
    Vanessa

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  52. KimberlyJuly 7, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    WOW! That is an incredible transformation!

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  53. SuzanneJuly 9, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Awesome! Love the white painted hardware...so different

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  54. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 14, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    I love the chicken wire addition:)

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  55. Megan BrookeJuly 18, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    Great job! This is absolutely gorgeous. I'm actually working on a blog series where people have transformed things that were old into something that looks new. Would love to include this buffet if that's ok!

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  56. Sarah @ Modern Country StyleJuly 22, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    This looks awesome too! You *have* been busy!!! I love the look you go for. Gorgeous!

    Sarahx

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  57. tcapps96July 31, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Great eye! Most people can't look at an item and see the prospects of what it could be. You did a wonderful job!

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