Karla's Technically Green Buffet

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!

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Tickled Pink at 504 Main

Be Inspired Features and Link Party #5

Welcome back for features and party day! I actually wasn't sure this party was going to happen today. I had a computer crash yesterday. But thankfully I have a very patient and persistent husband. He spent four long hours last night working out all the kinks - Thanks Dear!

I loved going through all the fabulous links last week. Thanks so much to everyone who joined the party! Here are a few inspired ideas that caught my eye...

I am so in love with this slipcovered upholstered bench that Connie from Hartwood Roses created from an old coffee table. It is swoon worthy!

Retail DiYet shared this beautiful dresser aqua dresser that she painted for her sister. It's a beauty!


Check out the cute hardware on this sleek midcentury modern dresser from Social Salutations. Jennifer has a little one on the way. I can hardly wait to see this in the finished nursery!


Aimee from Twigg Studios spray painted, yes spray painted, this leather chair. Amazing! Who knew that was even possible!


Holly from 504 Main was looking for more storage space for her growing book collection, so she built a rolling book cart that slides right under the buffet in her dining room. Genius! And she shares the nicely detailed tutorial too!


Emily from The Diligent One calls this table makeover the most frustrating and rewarding project she's ever worked on. Isn't that the way it usually works? And the beautiful end result was most definitely worth the effort! The coffee sack covered chairs are pretty darn cute too!


I am totally smitten with these fun and whimsical pillows from Katie at Craptastic! I'm definitely inspired to break out the sewing machine!


Sarah from Alderberry Hill rescued a few sweaters from the donation pile and created these beautiful pillows. A perfect punch of red and white for Valentines Day! And I love the addition of the rosettes!



And finally, a wonderful sweet treat for Valentine's Day. These Peanut Butter Hearts Chocolate Cookies from Jenn At Rook No. 17 look pretty and delicious!

Thanks again to everyone who linked up and linked back! If you've been featured, feel free to grab a cute little button from the sidebar!

Now on to this week's party! The guidelines are simple...

* Link up your furniture makeovers, DIY projects, crafts, recipes, thrifty finds, etc... We want to see whatever is inspiring you at the moment!

*Grab a party button!

* And please follow along with us!

We'll be back next Tuesday with features and a brand new party.

Now let's share some inspiration!