Friday, July 8, 2011

For the love of buffets....

Who deosn't love a great buffet?

Seriously, they are my best sellers.

Such a versatile piece....

We found this one

and a friend snatched up

before I had time to paint it.

So she got to chose her finish.

She is using it for all of her

Grandkids toys and games.


We used a medium oak on the top.

Painted the body a cottage white and

then used stain and ragged it off

to make the details pop.

There are no raised moldings on this

piece, so I was happy that the stained

areas made the details come alive.

How about you,

do you love buffets?

Blessings,

Leigh Ann


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30 comments:

  1. Gracefully VintageJuly 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I Too Love Buffets.. The details- the molding-the trim-the legs.. Love it all..
    Beauitful Job on this one..
    our newest follower, Love your Blog
    Karryann

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  2. WhyCuzICanJuly 8, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Cute blog name, BTW, Leigh!

    So cute and freshened up with white! Nice job. Thank you for seeing "crisp and fresh" where others might see "dingy and dated...oh yeah and DARK"

    Visiting from MMS Linky Party today

    ~Suzanne in Illinois

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  3. LeAnnJuly 8, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    You are right, that one does have great details. I too love buffets and am so glad I purchased one last year.

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  4. LynnJuly 8, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    You sure did a great job. I can see why your friend snatched it up. The buffet has beautiful lines and is a real showstopper now that you freshened it up. I'm your newest follower and I can't wait to read more. I hope you can stop by Cottage and Creek and say 'hi.'
    ~Lynn
    www.cottageandcreek.com

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  5. klulessJuly 8, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Gorgeous results! If there are no raised details them what did the stain pick up for the decoration on the front? I made the pictures bigger but I'm having a hard time making out the details. Is it carved?

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  6. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)July 8, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Beautiful transformation! The buffet is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing. You got a lovely space here:)
    Hope to see you on my blog:)
    Happy weekend!

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  7. Janie FoxJuly 8, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I love them. We painted one orange last year that I have hankered for every since we sold it. I don't have one but that green one of yours is to. die. for.

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  8. The Revamped SoulJuly 8, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I love the way this buffet turned out, it looks beautiful! You did a great job!

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  9. SusanJuly 9, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    What a beautiful transformation!

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  10. PamelaJuly 10, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Sooo pretty!! You did a great job!

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  11. Jenny@thelavendermagnoliaJuly 10, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thoroughly beautiful!! Love the detail. My favorite thing right now is painted pieces with a dark stained top. LOVE IT!

    Visiting from Funky Junk Interiors.

    Jenny
    The Lavender Magnolia

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  12. BethJuly 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    wow, at first I thought you painted a design on front....that is so cool! Nice work:)!
    Beth

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  13. The Yellow Cape CodJuly 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    I love buffets, especially this one. Great transformation!

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  14. Decor & HarmonyJuly 11, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Simply stunning! I'll see you at the next party.

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  15. EileenJuly 11, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Beautiful work. The details really do show up so much better, and I love the top left in the wood. It's gorgeous.

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  16. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasJuly 11, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I LOVE buffets and am on the hunt for one right now! This one is gorgeous! Great job!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  17. My Cottage CharmJuly 11, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Hi Leigh! Thanks for being one of my newest followers...welcome to my blog! That buffet is so pretty...I DO love a buffet. (I got kinda tickled cause when I first read your post I thought you meant a food buffet...you know..like going out to eat! lol) Oh MY! :)
    hope to get to know you better!
    have a great week!
    missy

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  18. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 12, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Love the wood top with the painted base.

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  19. Cassie BustamanteJuly 13, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    such a cool and unique buffet, and look at those details pop! awesome job, leigh ann!

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  20. Tara LaurenJuly 13, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    It looks great!

    www.lldecor.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wow, gorgeous! great work! The details didn't show up at all before, but the stain really made it pop.

    Visiting from the Shabby Chic Cottage linky.

    Stephanie
    http://junkernewbie.blogspot.com/

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  22. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 13, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    The stain really did make it come alive:)

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  23. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 13, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    This turned out beautifully! I could have one in each room. Thanks so much for linking up to VIF!! xo Debra

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  24. Sherol VinhasJuly 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Achei meu blog de restaurações de móveis! Tudo perfeito, lindo, tudo que adoro.
    Obrigada e parabéns pelo seu trabalho.
    Abraços,

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  25. gail@My Repurposed LifeJuly 14, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    that is a very, very pretty buffet!
    gail

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  26. Korrie@RedHenHomeJuly 15, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Yes, I *love* buffets. They are hard to come by, however! I love what you did with this one.

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  27. The Shabby Blue RibbonJuly 15, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    This is beautiful! Really good work!

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  28. EricaJuly 15, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    That is seriously beautiful.

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  29. Deborah MarchJuly 18, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    OmiGOSH, how utterly EXQUISITE!!!

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  30. LindsayAugust 11, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    This is a fantastic makeover I LOVE IT! Great job, it was worth all the time spent.
    Lindsay
    countrygirlhome.blogspot.com

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