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The Cottage Chic Buffet

 Though I'd share a piece I just finished.  I got this buffet as part of a set, and I just love the delicate detail on it.  It's smaller than the standard 5 foot antique buffet, which would make it perfect for a smaller house.





The colour I used was Upper Canada, mixed with some Coal Black.



 I used wax for the finish, and the top is like glass.



It's really a cottage-chic-style piece.
 

I'm pretty pleased with the way it turned out.  I didn't bother staging it - I thought it could hold its' own.
 

Now for the other pieces I re-finished from the same set...

An antique sofa table


That pulls out to the size of a dining table.  Isn't that so cool?
 

I sanded down the top and refinished it in a dark walnut stain, and painted the bottom white.
 

And a lovely loyalist hutch.


This is the first hutch I've ever seen that comes apart in 2 pieces.
 

Love the details. 
 



Today I took the girls for their 1-year-old shots, which isn't always so fun, but it was a good excuse to take the day off, run some errands, and get some house work done.

Here they are, on their first birthday, with my Dad.  I know their tu-tu's were utterly ridiculous, but completely adorable.


 
This kid loves cake!
 

It's been a long day.  It ended with Hannah pooping on the carpet.  Yes.  Right on the carpet.  So now, it's time for the latest episode of The Bachelorette, and a glass of wine.

3 comments:

  1. Love the picture of Hannah with the plate on her head. I really like the Loyalist hutch. Good job.

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  2. My favourite so far! Love the new waxed finish you're doing...

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  3. Lol, your girls' stories are so funny, Jen! And once again, I love the pieces you pick, you have a wonderful eye!


    Nicole

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