Thursday, October 20, 2011

~Going from Dated to Darling~

This little cabinet of my mom's that houses her CD's recently underwent a facelift! She went from looking oh so dated to just darling! I first gave it a coat of AS Old White and then a coat of Chateau Grey. Sanded and distressed it, then waxed it with clear wax then the dark wax. It looked good but something was missing. So I took this stencil which I already had and added it to the door using Old White. After it dried I sanded over it lightly to make it look worn. I also replaced the knob with a  cute glass one. Here she is new and improved........




                                      Here's a Before & After













Much better don't you think! I always enjoy our visit's. Thanks so much for stopping by!
                                   Martina

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27 comments:

  1. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageOctober 19, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    What an awesome transformation!! It looks so beautiful now! It's given me an idea too. I've been looking for a chunky plant stand. I'm going to look for one of these cd cabinets at the thrift store and see if I can turn it into a plant stand!

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  2. d e l i g h tOctober 19, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    That is a fantastic transformation! Amazing what a little paint and stencil can do!!

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  3. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful work Martina! I love the added and distressed stencil. It gives it an old world appeal! Your transformation is gorgeous!
    Yvonne

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  4. lvroftiquesOctober 19, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    It turned out great. Sooooo much better tyhan before! It would make a great display pedestal. Vanna

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  5. DebbiedoosOctober 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    uhh..yeah, much better is an understatement! Love it Martina!

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  6. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Looks wonderful Martina!!

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  7. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementOctober 19, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Definitely a nice change! I love the new color and love the stencil you used. Well done Martina!

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  8. MariaelenaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    It's perfect now Martina...great job!!!..xo, Mariaelena

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  9. Blondie's JournalOctober 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I love it...it's beautiful, Martina!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  10. KellyOctober 20, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    You did a wonderful job redoing that cabinet! I'm sure your mom is very happy to have all your help with making her apartment so nice.

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  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 20, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    That is much better. Love the added stencil.

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  12. GailOctober 20, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Looks great Martina, love the new look.

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  13. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesOctober 20, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    The transformation is very nice. I'm sure your mom loves the cabinet.--Shannon

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  14. At The Picket FenceOctober 20, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    WOW! Definitely a huge improvement and beautiful transformation Martina! I love that you can see that little rope trim around the top more now and the color and stencil choices are perfect!
    Vanessa

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  15. Vintage GalOctober 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Beautiful transformation ~ I just love it! ;-)

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  16. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeOctober 20, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    What a difference!! Love the colors you chose and the stencil really sets it off!

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  17. BabsOctober 20, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Martina, You did a wonderful makeover with the little cabinet. It turned out to be a 'swan'. Love the stencil detail, too. Very pretty.

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  18. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos HomeOctober 20, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Oh my goodness.... MUCH better!! Love it :)

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  19. KarenaOctober 20, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Martina what a transformation! So amazing I love it, and it just shows you!! So inspiring!

    Do come and enter my Designer Pillow Giveaway!! (Also a great resource)

    xoxo
    Karena

    Art by Karena

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  20. Becca BertottiOctober 21, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Wow ... that's quite a difference, Martina! It looks fabulous ... your Mom must LOVE it. The stenciled detail is perfect. xo

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  21. Yvonne@StyleBurbOctober 21, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    What a superb transformation! It's like magic - the cabinet looked country-ish before and now it looks french!

    You did an amazing job, Martina, and I love the title of your post!

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  22. xinexOctober 21, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Great transformation, Martina! Love it!..Christine

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  23. CindyOctober 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Wow, Martina, what a difference you have made in the CD cabinet. It is really a darling piece now!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  24. Honey at 2805October 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    This is such a nice transformation, Martina!

    Thanks for linking this lovely post to Potpourri Friday! I appreciate you participation, my friend!

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  25. Pam - @diy Design FanaticOctober 23, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Hmmmm, your giving me ideas! :)

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  26. Sharon Lee JohnsonOctober 24, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    I've really been battling with blogger and commenting lately so if this is a repeat - please bear with me. I love, love, love your new blog look and these autumn pictures are beautiful - you really live in such a pretty neighbourhood. x Sharon

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  27. ChrisNovember 10, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Hi Martina, I love what you did with the CD stand. Your mum would be proud of you. Thanks for sharing with us. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina