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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Sweet Little Cabinet in Gray

This is a quick before and after. I had my 15 year college reunion this weekend and had SUCH an amazing time. I went to a small, women's college in central Minnesota. I loved every minute of my time there and hadn't been back for over 12 years. I had such a blast with my friends!!

Here is the before picture of this cabinet that Shayne brought me. It had major veneer issues, but my father-in-law fixed it, of course!

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Here she is now...a medium gray with dark glaze and distressing. Such a unique piece with the doors!

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Stay tuned for a giveaway (or 2!) that will be happening soon!!

~Allison


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39 comments:

  1. Decor & HarmonyJune 24, 2012 at 5:40 PM

    Wow! Love this a lot....gray is your color!

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  2. UnknownJune 24, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    beautiful piece, very unique, love the grey, perfect job!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteJune 24, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    what a sweet cabinet and you know i love that color!

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  4. ChrissieJune 24, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Fabulous! Love the color!

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  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.June 24, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Just gorgeous!

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  6. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    Wow! It doesn't even look like an art deco period piece anymore! Lovely!

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  7. AnonymousJune 25, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    A gazillion times better! Beautiful :)

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  8. McKae @ Kaes Corner DesignJune 25, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Geogeous! I love the color and the details! Great job!

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  9. Okio B DesignsJune 25, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Stunning! Absolutely stunning now!

    Jeanine

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  10. Pat@Life At Lydias HouseJune 25, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I love a rescue! You did a wonderful job!

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  11. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 25, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Isn't she gorgeous, Allison! I love the detailing on the bottom.

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  12. Becca BertottiJune 25, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    Wow, you did an amazing job ... the transformation is fabulous!

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  13. Inspired by youJune 25, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Fabulous job! I agree with the above comment. It doesn't look that art deco anymore. Great job!

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  14. Katie MansfieldJune 25, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    How cute is that! I jumped over from Between Naps on the Porch.
    New Follower.
    Katie-Let's Add Sprinkles

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  15. Number Fifty-ThreeJune 25, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Gorgeous transformation! I love the color. Found your link on My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia.

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  16. littlekbopeepJune 25, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Hey Allison, sooo do you ever have the desire to just stop after priming with grey primer and then wanna wax THAT!? Lol! When I did my dresser, after priming, I thought "Hmmmm..I kinda like this grey!" Lol!
    Ok for reals, QUESTION, do you use one coat of primer or two? I'm not sure if the primer is always to COMPLETELY cover a piece...or if it's just to give the coat of paint something to grab onto? I'm sure it's both and either! lol. Just wondering what you do?

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  17. Barbe @ Beez Rental DesignsJune 26, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    This truly is a sweet little cabinet. Your color choice is onspot too; loving the grey tone. It's such an unusual piece, I wonder what its original purpose was. I spotted your link over at BNOP!
    Would love if you'd share it at my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party. Thanks for sharing.
    ~Barbe~

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  18. Lynn BJune 26, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    Wow, great job, I love the grey. I have to redo an old chest for my room, I think this finish would work great! Hugs, Lynn

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  19. Shabby FriendsJune 26, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Loving on all these projects. Your rock girl.

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  20. Patti @ Pandoras BoxJune 26, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    This is an adorable piece of furniture and I love how you brought it back to life! Fabulous color! Well done!

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  21. UnknownJune 26, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Found you from Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. Wow - this is absolutely stunning!!! Such a beautiful transformation!

    Jen @ Noting Grace

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  22. UnknownJune 26, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Found you through Primitive and Proper - love love love this piece!!!
    Your newest follower - would love to have you visit and follow back
    Hugs,

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  23. UnknownJune 26, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Unique is right- I love the details.

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  24. UnknownJune 26, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I have stopped by before but now I am following on GFC and Linky followers.

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  25. My Dream CanvasJune 26, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    What a stunning makeover and I love that color. I look forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas for my backyard party :-)

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  26. DanielleJune 26, 2012 at 6:23 PM

    This is just lovely. I love the gray and the distressing. Great job!

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  27. Stacey@Rendition RoadJune 27, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    I LOVE the shape of this piece & I'm sooo into grey right now. You did a beautiful finish on this...as usual. Visiting from POPP.

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  28. KristinJune 27, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Love this! You did a great job, it really looks like a professional (and expensive!) piece!

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  29. Christine @ Park House LoveJune 27, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    Love the color and the unique shape of the doors!

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  30. Fiona, Lilyfield LifeJune 28, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    What a beautiful shape this is! And I love the colour and glazing you chose. Perfect!

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  31. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmJune 28, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Looks lovely...wonderful transformation :) Laurel

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  32. MaryJune 28, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Awesome transformation!

    Mary
    http://organizationmatters.net

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  33. AnonymousJune 29, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Love it! The grey is so classic and sophisticated-looking.

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  34. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 8:24 AM

    Wow, what a gorgeous little cabinet! I love it! :)

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  35. UnknownJune 29, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I'm stopping by from Miss Mustard Seeds Furniture Feature Fridays.
    You have done a fabulous recycle of this desk. You've given it new life!

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  36. Rosemary@villabarnesJune 29, 2012 at 7:50 PM

    Such great details, and I love that rich color.

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  37. AnonymousJuly 3, 2012 at 7:04 AM

    That looks awesome!

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  38. Honey at 2805July 6, 2012 at 12:30 PM

    Beautiful, and with such terrific details! What a sophisticated color!

    I'm back from a long blog break! I would be delighted if you would link up to Potpourri Friday, in progress!

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  39. UnknownOctober 24, 2012 at 4:45 AM

    What brand is the gray paint/spray paint? Really diggin your makeover, its a real beauty!

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