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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Favorite Piece to Date

I have no idea what this originally was (I'm guessing a radio cabinet?) and I have no idea how old it is, but I absolutely LOVE the lines on this piece. The minute I saw it at Shayne's shop, I said "I hope I get to paint that!". I got my chance recently when she dropped it off.
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We decided on the gray I used here and here. It's perfection in a can...I'm telling you.

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After painting the first coat on all but the carved piece near the bottom, I stood back and realized that it really popped if I didn't paint it. I texted Shayne a picture and she agreed! Yipeee!

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Oh the legs!
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Perfect for a bar in an apartment or condo! The front drops down too!
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I hope you like it as much as I do!

~Allison

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29 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteDecember 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    maybe a record cabinet because it opens from the top? it is SO cool! love the color scheme and finish and that piece left wood.... LOVE!

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  2. KirstyDecember 6, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    My favorite piece of yours ever. I love it. That gray is fantastic!

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  3. Decor & HarmonyDecember 6, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Awesome! I love the style and color.....I think every piece is your favorite :)

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  4. shayneDecember 6, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    soo talented you are! it's almost as beautiful as you are! oxoxo

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  5. susan.a.lentzDecember 6, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I found you through the Primitive and Proper party - I love what you did with this piece! My favorite part is the contrast between the gray and natural wood. Great work!

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  6. Sue@Uniquely ChicDecember 6, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    Very cool piece and love that color...gray w/ a touch of blue....my fave!!!

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  7. ChristinaDecember 6, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    I love this!! The cut-out at the bottom is soooo sweet!

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  8. 6th GradeDecember 6, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    that is an amazing piece of furniture! of course, you've made it even better now!

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  9. K SoucyDecember 7, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    wow! this turned out gorgeous!

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  10. Jamie @ DIY Home Sweet HomeDecember 7, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a beautiful piece. I would guess radio cabinet as well. But I have no idea.
    P.S. I have a giveaway going on. Come over and check it out.

    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

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  11. SherryDecember 7, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I like the gray...that's a beautiful piece of furniture...great details.

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  12. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyDecember 7, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    What an adorable piece!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.December 7, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    What an interesting piece! And now it's a beauty!

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  14. KahliDecember 8, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Wow this piece has a lot of character! And I love the shade of gray you chose!

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  15. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    love the color and detail on this piece and i would love to feature it, please let me know if this would be ok with you
    lauren

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  16. The Midwest CottageDecember 8, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Unique furniture! Love the color you chose.

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  17. Barbara Bussey {The Treasured Home}December 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    Well done!! I've painted some pieces with ASCP, but don't get the sheen u did on the legs. Did you do something besides wax? Yes, this would be a great porta-bar!

    (I dropped by via MMS!)

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  18. MarciDecember 8, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Bang on with the little wood part left untouched. Its beautiful. Of course, grey is my favorite color right now!

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  19. RuthDecember 9, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    This cabinet is gorgeous. I love it in gray. Fabulous!!
    Ruth

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  20. Pam - @diy Design FanaticDecember 9, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    What a great cabinet! I love the lines, especially the legs! Stopping by from Funky Junk!

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  21. AnonymousDecember 10, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    Yep - love it! Perfect colour too! Thanks for linking up :)

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  22. oops!December 10, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    what ever it is - it is so cool! What character, and painted grey, it's beautiful!

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  23. UnknownDecember 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Love this piece and the color. It has been featured here:

    http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2011/12/weekend-features.html

    xo,

    mONICa

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  24. Tammy @ Type ADecember 10, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    i need your christmas guest post today, or tomorrow at the latest. thanks!

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  25. Alissa@CraftyEndeavor.comDecember 10, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Looks good! But I hope you didn't just kill the value, if it was worth something.

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  26. Rosemary@villabarnesDecember 12, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    It looks more interesting with the unpainted medallion. Nice job.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Love the finish on this! I'd love for you visit mrshinesclass.wordpress.com so that you can share you fabulous creations at my Show & Tell party. It starts on Wednesdays each week.

    Sharon

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  28. Jennifer @ Town and Country LivingDecember 16, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Looks great! It's amazing what paint can do for a piece of furniture.

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  29. ChrissieFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    What a unique piece! I just love it,the color is awesome too!

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!