Sewing Cabinet Revamp

I am finally down to the last few pieces in my shop. Ironically this cabinet was one of the first pieces I purchased when I started redoing furniture about a year and a half ago.   I think at the time I was so excited to do something...anything, that I wasn't too particular about what I bought.  Actually, when I went to see it in person I thought "eh", but, being new to the whole buying game, felt a little pressure because I had told the lady I would take it over the phone.  (I've learned a lot since then!!)

When I got it home I had a little buyer's remorse as I had no idea what to do with it!  It's been sitting in my shop holding my screwdrivers and collecting dust for the last 16 months.  Poor thing!

Well, I decided it was finally time to face my demons (you know--the ones that say, "It's too ugly!  You can't do anything with THAT!")  Oh, you don't hear those??  Forget I said anything, then. ;)

My inspiration finally came from these cute pillows I splurged for and bought off of Etsy.  

I just love the linen and the French Graphic (see this post).

  I actually took the pillow in and color matched it @ Sherwin Williams  (off of a card because you cannot get an accurate color from fabric).  I chose Accessible Beige and then added a little Intellectual Gray that I already had to take a little of the "pink" out of it.  

Here she is in all of her glory!  I know--bad, huh?  What was I thinking?!?  Oh my!!

 Before

 After

I started sanding the top off (like I always do) and discovered a beautiful piece of cherry veneer!  I knew I wanted it to be dark (and cherry is a dark wood anyway) so I stained it Dark Walnut by Minwax and then gave it 3 coats of a semi-gloss poly.

*tip: when staining a top and painting the body I always sand and stain first (so you don't accidentally get stain on your new paint--cuz that stinks!)

Who knew that was under all that dust and yuck?!!

 After I painted the body I lightly painted the legs white and then sanded through--I don't do this look often because it doesn't fit my type A personality (wink, wink)  but I love it!  For some reason it reminds me of old Italian paintings  (why?  don't ask me--just does!)

 I adore her curvy bottoms!  I didn't prime this one so the paint looks very chippy--my favorite!

 I love the graphic on the pillow and thought it was the perfect thing to add to the door just to give it some interest.

 More chippy goodness!

 I've had just as much fun doing the insides as I have doing the outsides!  Can you tell I'm longing for warmer weather?!!  I gave it a little beachy feel. :)

I'm still contemplating keeping her as I need a new bedside table....we'll see...

SOLD
 (guess I'm not keeping it!)

Ann @ Stylish Once Again  and
Nancy @ Artsy Chicks Rule
featured this little cabinet.

Thank you so much ladies!

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