Hard to believe it’s already been four days since setting up my first booth (ever) at Ginger and Spice Marketplace in Walkersville, Maryland. I spent the majority of last week tying up loose ends on a few furniture pieces and giving some simple updates to accessories I brought to the sale. I’ll share some of them throughout the week.
One of the pieces I finished up for the show was an antique buffet we picked up for $30.00 through Craigslist.
My family and friends couldn’t believe I was selling the piece and when it didn’t sell at the sale we brought it back to the house and set it up in our dining area. Some dried hydrangeas in a brown transferware pitcher got set up with a few white and orange pumpkins, 2 large wooden spools, and a pale blue stoneware bowl. My little vignette didn’t last long because my dad emailed to say he wanted to buy the piece for my mom’s birthday this week. So we took the piece down to my parent’s last night and it’s all set up in their dining room. I’ll make sure to take my camera down this weekend to get some pictures of the buffet in its new home. My mom has her fall decor up and I plan to take some pictures and give you a tour as well.
The top of the buffet was stripped down to the bare wood. There were quite a few water rings that my husband was able to get out using a baking soda and bleach paste. Then we simply sealed the top with clear wax.
The top has a very rustic look which I love!
The piece came with 3 matching knobs and one oddball, so we kept 2 and replaced the 2 center knobs with antique knobs (that had the same finish) from another dresser we recently finished.
The highlight of this buffet are the wood inlays. We covered them with painters tape while we painted to keep them free of paint. We then distressed the paint edge to draw attention to the medallions and give them an appropriately aged look.
Since I wanted to keep the medallions I knew the paint would need to complement the colors in them. The Capulet Olive MyColor paint I used for my olive and gold dresser redo happened to be the perfect shade of green! It didn’t hurt that we still have tons of this color left because we scooped up 2.5 quarts at the hardware store for $6.00 since one of them had come open during shipping, spilled, and hardened causing all three jars to be stuck together. My husband hacked them apart and the paint inside was completely undamaged. We mixed some up with baking soda using this baking soda paint recipe and after painting I smoothed out the finish all over, distressed, and topped with a coat of wipe on poly. You will surely be seeing more of this paint. Everyone seems to love the color and we still have about 2 quarts to use up.
I’m glad this piece is staying in the family!
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That will look great in your mom's dining room! The color is perfect for it. 🙂
That is very beautiful! How much sanding do you need to do with the baking soda chalk paint?
Pretty!! What a unique and beautiful piece. I'm happy your mom gets to emjoy it 🙂
you already know how i feel about it and i am SO glad you are keeping it!
Beautiful. I love the inlaid medallions. Your booth looked amazing! x
before you paint you do not need to sand to prepare the surface. after the paint is dry it will have a grit and the whole surface will need to be lightly sanded with a sanding sponge to smoothe out the finish.
Your work is beautiful! So jealous you have your things at Ginger & Spice 🙂 I accidentally just deleted your comment you left on my post, still figuring out my new phone and I hit "delete" when I was trying to hit "publish" :/ Thank you for this tip, hadn't even thought of that and I'm going to try it! Look forward to reading more of your blog…lovely!
That is a beautiful piece!! I would have had a hard time parting with it…nice that it will stay in the family. Ü
Oh- I simply ADORE that. Makes me want to go thrifting & see what I can find.
First of all.. you are so lucky to have found that piece for $30!! The people where I live think their antiques are worth a FORTUNE!! So I'm a tad bit jealous!! Second of all.. I can't believe it didn't sell!! It's gorgeous!!! Finally… Praise the LORD it didn't sell!! I think I would have secretly put a "SOLD" sign on it so I could keep it. LOVE it!!
What a beautiful piece! I, too, love that color. How sweet of your dad to get it for your mom!
Kelly
Very classic and elegant – love that it is staying in your family – you will get to visit! the color is beautiful.
So beautiful – I have always wanted a pretty green buffet like that. & those inlays are fantastic…Too bad yours has already been sold!
Fabulous! I love the color of the buffet and the medallions. What a wonderful Craig's List makeover. So appropriate that I found you at Redoux linky party!
Thanks Jeannie!
Great choice of colors. I love the stained top with the green. Great job. I hope it sells soon…unless its a keeper. 🙂
Peggy @ southscapedesigns.com
I looks great! I love that you left the top natural. I have a small buffet that very similar. I'm taking into the shop with fingers crossed.
Thanks Peggy! My parents actually have it now. My mom liked it so much that my dad bought it for her birthday!
It is pretty! I love the way you made sure to keep the original details intact. Your mom must be very happy!
Blessings,
Susie
I love this and your booth set up! I wish I had a place like that near me!
Very nice, love everything in your booth!
It's beautiful! And, your booth is perfect. I would have scooped that piece up. Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Redoux. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-17.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Such a classy piece of furniture and you sure did a great job on the new finish!
Liz
It's so pretty and I think your booth looks great. Sometimes I think booths are a little over crowded but yours looks great. Your dad is such a sweetie to gift that buffet to your mom!
gorgeous !
That is an awesome piece – love the color you chose. Wish I could visit your space…I am trying to plan a trip down that way over Thanksgiving so we'll see!
Thanks for linking up to the Autumn Inspiration Party!
Stacey of Embracing Change
Love that piece and the color is great! Where in Walkersville are you and is that white stool/chair for sale in your shop?
Wow! It's beautiful! How awesome that it's staying in the family!
Danielle @ Antique Recreation
The fall market was a one day event but I do still have the wire vanity stool still for sale. Message me if you are interested in buying it and if you are local to the Frederick, MD area. The cushion is drop cloth on one side and white and cream/yellow striped vintage sheet on the other.
Thanks Danielle!
Hi Emmeline,
I love the olive color! Such a beautiful piece. Can't believe it didn't sell, but aren't you glad to keep it? Now following….
What a great find at a great price!! I love the color with the wood tone top. Glad to hear that your mom will get it – was meant to be for her! 😀
Those inlays are gorgeous, and I am so glad you didn't paint over them! That is a funny story about the paint jars being stuck together. I LOVE the finished products. I am sharing at my party later today. Thanks! -K
She is simply gorgeous!!! sending tons of hugs and thanks! : )
You and your husband do beautiful work. I love your creativity and am going to start following your blog. The buffet is gorgeous–really like the combination of wood and green. Thanks for sharing and inspiring!
Found you at Primitive and Proper. I LOVE this color! What a great piece. I'm a new follower. There's a party at my place if you feel like stopping by!
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I am lovin' the green you created for this piece! It goes perfectly with your refinished wood top and the way you salvaged the inlays and tied them in with just the right amount of distressing is awesome ~ LOVE!!
What a beautiful buffet and what a score! Craig's list is SO expensive here. My vintage side board costs $140.00 on Craig's List and took about 40 hours of work to fill veneer, rip off buckled top board, paint etc. Anyway I am enjoying your work and your site. I plan to subscribe.
Small House / Big Sky Donna
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I remember this! It was lovely! You and your mom are very talented! I think she stopped by the barn this last month!