teal buffet

I've never really put too much stock into the saying, "Too much of a good thing."  Probably because I've never had to (except for when I occasionally gorge eat a little too much at my favorite Mexican restaurant).   

My mom recently told me that someone had once said to never turn a hobby into a business.  When I saw my first furniture blog I was inspired and knew this is what Heavenly Father wanted me to do at this time in my life.  

 I did it because it made me happy.

  I did it because it relieved stress.

  I did it because it made me feel good about myself.

  I love the feeling of a brush in my hand and the feeling of transforming something unwanted into something beautiful again (I have a thing for the ugly duckling!).  

Because of the wonderful support and enthusiasm you all have shown this "business" of mine has  been keeping me very busy!  I love helping others love their furniture again and seeing the excitement when wonderful ladies (and a few gentlemen) walk into my shop and see their finished piece.  But, it has also taken over a good share of my time and has become stressful (only because I am a HUGE type A personality! Perfectionism anyone?  Control freak anyone?).  Well, I've had too much of a good thing for right now!

I am going to take a little break in May (partly because I am switching shops and partly because I need to for me).   I hope those of you that follow along don't abandon me! :)

I have done so many custom orders in the last month that I chose to do this buffet (I told you I have a thing for them!) how I wanted without worrying if it was going to sell or not!  It was so liberating! 

Sorry, I made you read this dissertation to get to the pictures, but I just thought I needed to do a little e'splanin. ;)

 Before

The lady who was selling this is moving to Hawaii (poor gal), so had to get rid of almost everything she had.  She was very motivated (wink, wink).  

This was a custom color I had my local Sherwin Williams mix for me.  It really does pay to be friends with your local paint guy/gal (mainly because you can stand over their shoulder while they are mixing and tell them more of this or more of that!).

 After

Such sweet little knobs. 

I decided to leave the legs wood to compliment the top and I'm so glad I did!  They are so gorgeous in Dark Walnut! :)

 This is the color it really is.  And, I am totally swooning over these details!  

 I thought about peeling this veneer, but decided to leave it.  I love how crackly it looks-it compliments this piece so well!

This buffet was featured by Gina @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
Clydia @Three Mango Seeds
Abbie @ Five Days Five Ways
Kathryn @ The Dedicated House
Ann @ Stylish Once Again
and
Mary @Boogie Board Cottage

Thank you ladies!

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