Antique Buffet Makeover

I think I might have mentioned that it is almost physically impossible for me to pass up an antique buffet. When I went to pick this one up I had to really exercise some self-control while my hubby bargained for me (I don't think he would have been very happy if I had said, "I will pay TWICE that much!!")!! ;)

Some of you ladies know that feeling of finding an incredible piece and hardly being able to wait to get your hands paintbrush on it.  I was so excited to do this one, and then realized when it was done that I hadn't purchased enough knobs for it!  Hate when I do that!  

Well, anyone who knows me at all  knows that I have very little  no patience!  So, I decided I was going to go ahead and post this while it was missing two of the knobs--will be getting them in the morning, but until then (and a new picture) I hope you can overlook it! ;)

Before

 After

After--with all the knobs and my new topiary (it's a little lacking, I think-lol).

After a little sanding I discovered all this beautiful wood under that old varnish!  I just couldn't paint over it, so I sanded all the panels down, re-stained them, and gave them a few coats of poly.

My sweet hubby said this one is his favorite so far!  I <3 it!!  

Check out all these amazing details!!

Craig laughed at me when I told him this piece was my favorite part of the whole buffet.  :)

She's got pretty little feet, too!

 You know the hardware is my absolute most favoritist (that's my word!) part of every piece of furniture, so I couldn't pass up the chance to use these incredible knobs!!  Even Craig said he liked them (he hates all my girly knobs)!    I just love the contrast against that beautiful dark wood!

Isn't this top to die for??  I think I would have reserved myself a special place in you-know-where had I painted it!  LOVE God's handiwork!! 

After I painted the drawers (they were ugly on the inside) I lined them with this french script fabric from Hobby Lobby.  So pretty now!  

 :)

 Oh, here is the boxwood wreath I made this weekend to welcome Spring (hint, hint spring!!).

This buffet received a special feature by Clydia @ Three Mango Seeds
Nita @ Mod Vintage Life
Claire @ The Rustic Pig
Stacey @ Embracing Change
Leslie @ House on the Way
Jan @ Flea Chic
Lauren @ If It's Not Baroque....
Laura @ The Ironstone Nest
Connie @ Family Home and Life
Courtney @ French Country Cottage
Beth @ Home Stories A to Z
Deborah @ Green Willow Pond
Jacqueline @ Simple Home Life
and
Kathy @ Life on Lakeshore Drive

  Thank you so much ladies!!

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