I think we all love painting buffets. There is just something really satisfying about completing a really a large piece of furniture, especially one this beautiful!
Karla picked up this piece at a yard sale last summer. A gentleman was cleaning out his parent's house and was having a sale every weekend for several weeks in a row. She waited patiently and on the very last weekend, she struck a deal. This buffet was in nearly perfect condition and had such lovely details.
Karla was still deciding on a color (you know she was thinking green!) when her friend Kelli came over for bunco, took a peek in the garage and said, "I want that!"
And what a beautiful transformation!
Kelli chose a creamy shade of very pale green (not a typical Karla shade of green).
After it was complete, Karla was concerned that it really didn't look green at all.
But Kelli was thrilled with the result!
The top was stained to retain it's natural beauty.
And it was waxed and buffed to a beautiful shine.
And here it is at home in Kelli's house. At Thanksgiving, it proudly displayed Kelli's turkey and all the trimmings. The color looks even richer against the white walls.
And technically, it still Karla's favorite color - green!
And technically, it still Karla's favorite color - green!
I'm linking to...
Tickled Pink at 504 Main
38 comments:
Beautiful! I just love green, don't you? ;-)
oh wow! what a gorgeous piece!! i love those details and love the color and i can see, karla, that is is indeed green. ;)
i love the subtle green with the wood...and the details really shine! Beautiful!
What a lucky find and to be so patient impressive! It is beautiful with the stained top.
The buffet is beautiful!I think youre right, everyone loves to makeover a buffet!
It's gorgeous! Karla did a great job on it! I bet it looked wonderful topped with Thanksgiving goodies!
Thanks Sharon for the really nice post. I still smile when I think of that buffet... It sure was a great find. And when I see it in Kelli's house, I wonder why I ever let it go!!??
Wow, what a beautiful piece! I love the color!! I'm dyin' to know what she paid for this piece at the yard sale?
patti :)
It's stunning! You can see the green tones against the wall, for sure...lucky girl!
Gosh, so beautiful. I love old buffets and they make great television stands too.
Oooh, my favorite sytle of buffet. Gorgeous!! Truly a masterpiece. Deb
It's beautiful! I would love a piece like that!
I agree, larger pieces are so rewarding when done and done as beautifully as your buffet. Come by and check out my painted master...I painted all the furniture in there and i have a giveaway.
That turned out lovely! You're right! Love painting buffets!
It's beautiful! But no, I can't see the green ;-)
This piece has lovely details and your transformation is beautiful.
I'm your newest follower, Mary Alice
That is a really beautiful buffet...the soft green is one of my favorites. I'm really liking furniture with stained top and painted body right now. Best of both worlds!
Oh, goodness, I just love this so much! I'm a big fan of stained tops and painted bottoms lately. Great work, Karla!
IT is very very pretty! I love the wood top combined with the painted bottom.
It is so pretty! The soft green is perfect!
That is a really pretty color.
That is gorgeous. I love that wood table top with the painted piece - one of my favorite looks!
what a stylish transformation
Looks lovely! I have a piece just like this awaiting my attention. Thank you for sharing this at simply creations link party!
Oh my gosh! I want that exact buffet to use for a tv console! LOVE IT!
Hope you'll come link this up at our first ever linky party!
http://classyclutter.blogspot.com/2012/02/spotlight-saturday-1-our-first-linky.html
Mallory @ Classy Clutter
Beautiful! I love it!
Just gorgeous. I'm on a buffet hunt myself!!
Hey Sharon...love the buffet and all your restorations for that matter...I stopped by to let you know that you are the winner of the JO TOTES bag...please send me an email
( etakins@yahoo.com) so I can forward your info over to the folks at JO TOTES....thank you so much for participating...and Congrats ! xo
ps
I'm your newest fan..:)
You did a wonderful job on that. I am so in love with old buffets. I would fill my house with them if I could!
Great job Karla! I love the color and of course I'm a huge fan of stained tops with paint. :)
thanks for sharing @ catch as catch can!
gail
I always love seeing what you link up. Thanks for sharing!
What a gorgeous piece! Would love for you to stop by and link up to the Tuesday To Do Party (if you haven't already.) Also, the Pretty Packages Party is going on & I would love for you to share any creative gifts, packages or party favor ideas!
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/tuesday-to-do-part-49-and-48-list.html
http://blackberryvine.blogspot.com/2012/02/pretty-packages-party-12.html
Smiles!
Jami
So beautiful ! Love it!
What a fabulous makeover. Well done. I love the colour.
Madison xxx
Just gorgeous, and I esp. love the top, thanks for sharing!
Wow - your buffet is gorgeous! I have been looking for a buffet to redo, but haven't had any luck! I actually thought I scored one, but lost it right out from under my nose. I was quite disappointed! Especially when I see what you have done - it is just awesome! I wouldlove for you to come by and link this up to my first linky party! It runs for about one more day - and then it will be weekly! I would love to have you!
Stacey of Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com
yay! featured you & your stunning buffet today! xo
www.NorthernCottage.net
I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE YOUR BUFFET ON A SPECIAL FEATURE IM DOING ON BUFFETS WOULD THIS BE OK
LAUREN
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