This is the piece that entertained use in my home office as storage in my last post.
While finishing up some art pieces I was studing this wall in my kitchen, and decided
that this piece was hidden in my office and not looked at enough; you know what I mean?
It was a piece I could not take my eyes off of to its final design and paint finish
I gave it.
The buffet, side board was salvaged from a local thrift shop, I paided $22.00
for, and it was in bad scratched up shape, yet sturdy with European country lines;
and what a deal for a piece that came from Century Furniture Co. High Point
North Carolina, the largest industry in trade showing of fine furniture.
The top Cabinet was married to this buffet 2 years later when I found this!
I took out the glass shelving and added aged alder planks splits and all. I
then added raw plywood beadboard backing to another piece of 1/4"
plywood for strength; adding shelving support runs under the shelving incase
I ever wanted to hang it as part of my kitchen cabinets, rustic and inspiring.
The cabinet cost me $30.00. Alder wood and plywood another $31.00
For $83.00 this is what now inspires my kitchen wall. |
42 comments:
Bonsoir, Dorée! You perform magic - $22 for this masterpiece? What a deal you got! My friend, be well and keep enjoying the beauty of painting and restoring the French patina of our desires! LOVE IT!!!! Anita
Beautiful Dore! Love reading when you post! Great patina!
Doré,
There is nothing as pleasing as being able to move with whim and ease pieces of beauty throughout our rooms. You create soulful aged beauty and patiently allow the piece to speak to you... I admire that in you.
There is never a rush, only the appreciation and listening to discover what room your furniture recreations will delight your keen eye and reside in.
Your rose paintings are alluring and as in all your art it bestows us with a aged patina as you masterfully dance with your brush and create with heart.
XOXO,
Vera
I adored that picture, and obviously that furniture, congratulations!!!
Gorgeous Dore. I love the LOVE sign you created it is so beautiful and unique. Have a great week end.
Kris
Isn't it delightful to fill our homes with pieces that speak to us...pieces that can float from room to room to be enjoyed to their fullest. I know your buffet with the cabinet will be perfect in your kitchen.
And Dore, your paintings are so gorgeous!!
Mary Alice
Dear Dore,
Your beautiful soul is expressed in everything you create.. From giving an old piece new life to your beautiful roses.
Hope you are well.. Wishing you a relaxing weekend.
bisous!
Oh how I love those French pottery plates!! I also love all your art, keep it coming! Lovely weekend to you!
Your piece is Absolutely Beautiful and deserves a prominent place to be displayed and to use for displaying!! Love your work! Blessings, Cindy
Again I am in awe, love that cabinet and the "Love" sign is beautifully unique!
Love your latest paintings, Dore. Gorgeous. And as always, your home whispers peace and beauty like no other.
Have a lovely weekend, my friend!
xoxo,
Lin
I just love all your neutrals--so soothing and beautiful. Your posts are always a treat!
I think that is a great idea to put the board inside. I might try it by adding one to the outside and one to the inside and screwing them together. Your room turned out so pretty and this rolling basket just tops it off so well.
house-design
Dearest Dore thank you for your wonderful visit and comments. I love that you moved this piece to the kitchen because it should be seen by many, it is magical in your artistry of finish and the beautiful pieces you are filling it with!
xoxo
Karena
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Dear Doré,
you really are a magician - and blessed, to make a world out of such a "little". But you see the potential, as well in pieces of battered wood, and it turns out like a reflection of you and you being.
Wonderful post :)), hugs to you, thanks for meeting, Méa
Dore, you are right, this piece is too lovely to be put away. It looks gorgeous in your kitchen with the white ironstone pieces. Love your new etsy additions, too. Your creativity always shines through in everything you touch.
Hugs,
Patti
So many lovely elements here! And yes, the plates are wonderful! I am so drawn to all the textiles here too. You have such a soulful way with space and your sweet little paintings. You left me such an effusive and lovely comment on my last post! What a wonderful cheerleader you are!!
Decor through your eyes is magical. I'm still dreaming of finds like yours. You create such beauty in your life and I am so glad you share with us all.
As always, thank you for stopping by and make I'll making my day.
Owwwww Dore.....love what you did with that cabinet.....so wonderful....lovely weekend....enjoy summer...love from me...Ria...xxx !
Dore this piece is truly amazing! I have to say every time I stop by I am in awe.
Beautiful, dreamy, and just plain amazing, Dore....
xoxo laurie
Beautiful Dore. I love the way you paint, such texture. Have a wonderful day. Alaina
Again, Dore, love that gorgeous piece-a marriage made in heaven! And the items you've lovingly placed inside it are beautiful, too :)
Susan
love love love!!!
sunny greetings from justys
Doré, I received my heartfelt gift from you yesterday, and I love it SO much and am so touched. Be looking for my thank you note in the mail :) You have such a dear heart...
It was a wonderful idea to move your beautiful cabinet to a spot where you can enjoy seeing it more. I do love those amazing plates! Your kitchen corner is such a pretty area and your "Love" sign remains one of my favorites. I am quite determined to make one for myself! Hope you are having a lovely weekend.
Blessings-
Jeanette
You are sooooo welcome Jeanette,
So welcome.
Xox
Dore
Dearest Dore
How sweet of you to visit.. So you are ramping up to paint your kitchen cabinets? Boy are you in for a boat load of work.. But I know they are going to be exquisite!! I can only imagine.
You know, it was two summers ago I believe that I painted my kitchen cabinets.. I remember thinking, I wish Dore were here.
I wanted to do a little more than just paint them white, but after all the sanding, filling basecoat and top coat, it was all I could do to finish.. I did however, manage to paint the backsplash and a little mural over the stove.. This is a project that once started there is no going back... So my little mind was saying, oh how I wish I had Dore's talent!
I hope you will share photos... I would love to see...
Enjoy your weekend dear friend.
Dore,
You are a gem! Sent you an email.
I wish there was a "like" button ….. like!!!!
well no, a love button
Hello my friend,
Thank you for coming by to visit my blog. I bet you are busy with those kitchen cabinets! That varnished wood is so difficult to prime and it's a messy job, but I just know you will make them look wonderful.
I won't doing the link party next year - it's too hard for people to do it during such a busy summer time, but I really appreciate the bloggers who are in it. I think it will be great, but it will be the last.
Thanks for noticing my studio photo! Bises, Anita
Such beauty Dore!! The plates from your friend are pure perfection, they are calling my name (swoon) The buffet is just gorgeous and your new artwork going in to your Etsy is nothing short of fantastic! You are so inspiring my friend =) xoxo ~Ashley
Thank you Dore!!! I am very grateful!
Sparrow is doing well, he is now 14 months =) Time sure is flying by and my other 3 children are growing too fast, more than I care for!
I absolutely love the name Finch!!! Such an awesome name....
xoxoxo ~Ashley
Doré,
Stopping in for a little revisit to enjoy the beauty you create and rest in your peaceful patina of whites.
Love all your roses and the one with lace is intriguing.
XOXO,
Vera
Catching up on old posts! That sign is lovely!!
ahhhhh the love piece is enchanting, dore! hugs to you across the miles. much stress and weariness in these parts, and we can use all the prayers we can get just now.
smiles.
michele
ahhhhh the love piece is enchanting, dore! hugs to you across the miles. much stress and weariness in these parts, and we can use all the prayers we can get just now.
smiles.
michele
There is nothing I love more than visiting your beautiful home Dore! It is pure serenity to me. I think your style is amazing and I am so glad you let us in to enjoy what you have created here in your home.
sending hugs...
So pretty and oh, how I love your kitchen corner with that cupboard.
Your paintings are insanely wonderful! All your pieces are...
I love love the way you married the two cabinets together... it is so perfectly frenchy. No wonder you wanted it to be where it would be seen more. It's fabulous. I love those plates too. The color and imperfect shape makes them even more perfect. You are always such an inspiration to me...
Cindy
Where do I begin??? That cabinet that you married together is gorgeous! They fit perfectly together as they were meant to be.And you styled it perfectly too! Love your beautiful "Love" art <3 And your rose painting is absolutely dreamy <3 <3
Where do I begin??? That cabinet that you married together is gorgeous! They fit perfectly together as they were meant to be.And you styled it perfectly too! Love your beautiful "Love" art <3 And your rose painting is absolutely dreamy <3 <3
I was at this place last month; I spent much of my early evening just staring out the windows sipping my glass of wine. They deserve kudos for their nice selection of wine.
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