Wednesday, January 26, 2011

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

++ANNE OF GREEN GABLES++

i was so excited about this cabinet when i found her at the
thrift store. i knew that she was going to be really special when i got done with her. very antique looking, i love the glass door and the carvings along the bottom. she was just asking to be bought. my fiance was with me the day we got her hes actually the one who spotted her.
i also knew she wanted to be green- think green.
i gave her the name 
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES 
after the novel-

i took loads of pictures
here we go-

the before...




AND FOR THE REVEAL..
THE AFTER...







i did a little photo shoot with her and im in love. i hope you love her too.


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70 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Oooh! I love it, another great one!
    lifeofperks.blogspot.com

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  2. Tara LaurenJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    What a great piece! Did you use a primer first?

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  3. Emily @ On the V SideJanuary 26, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    This turned out great!

    I love the color and all the details - great job!

    Emily

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  4. KatieJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I love this color! Looks great!

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  5. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}January 26, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    She turned out fabulously! Great job!

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  6. Shauna KJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    saw this on Blue Cricket Designs- what a FABulous project!! it looks so wonderful! The green really against the darker baskets and books- GREAT job!!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I do love her, she looks outstanding! I'm lovin' on the bright green!
    ~Mary

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  8. MelissaJanuary 26, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I love this, and I love Anne of Green Gables. Great Job.

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  9. The LoopsJanuary 26, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    I love love love the green! I'm your newest follower!

    http://theloops13.blogspot.com

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  10. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.January 26, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    She is a really cute piece and you gave her a great bold color!

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  11. DanaJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    LOVE her!

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  12. Rita MirelesJanuary 26, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    the name is PERFECT!! love it!

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  13. EmilyJanuary 26, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    looks great! your post title caught my eye over at scc. being the green gables nerd that i am, it put a smile on my face and reminded me of the prequel book where she makes a friend out of her refelction in a china cabinet. yep, big nerd here ; )

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  14. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJanuary 27, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Lauren,
    I LOVE the color of this piece!! What is it? You did such an amazing job! (I adore Anne of Green Gables~ I want to live on Prince Edward Island! :) )

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  15. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    What a great piece! And you were right, she looks amazing in Green! Love the name!

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  16. Little Miss Penny WennyJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Lauren, this is a great piece! I would never dare do such a bold green but you proved me wrong- it looks great! I am your 100th follower... go celebrate girl, you deserve it!

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  17. LynnJanuary 27, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Ooooooh, the color is stunning! What a marvelous transformation. I'm always afraid to use a bold color like that but you've convinced me - it makes such a statement. Super job and thanks for sharing!
    ~Lynn at Cottage and Creek

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  18. Tammy @ Type AJanuary 27, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    i love anything green! this is awesome.

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  19. ChristineJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    wow, this green is a very brave color and it looks great!

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  20. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}January 28, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Since I already commented on this post about the fabulous Anne, I just say thanks for linking up! :) lol

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  21. JaneJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    beautiful makeover! Love the color!

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  22. AnnaJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I LOVE it! It caught my eye when I was scrolling through all of the other links. Green is my favorite color and I would love to have this piece in my house. I guess I'll have to keep my eye out for a great piece to refinish! Thanks for sharing.

    Anna
    www.askannamoseley.com

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  23. Megan GunyanJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    It looks wonderful! I love the color you chose. So bright and cheery. Great job!
    I hope you can join my link party today! All participants are eligible to win #130 to CSN stores.com! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com
    Have a wonderful day!

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  24. Recaptured CharmJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    That turned out fabulous.. I love the choice to go green!

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  25. Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed BoysJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    That is such a pretty green. I can see why you're smitten. :)

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  26. The Inspired NestJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    Yummy! I love your green! I think I am willing to die for the color secret! The piece is wonderful!
    Lacy

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  27. Craftberry BushJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I'm green with envy....perfection!
    have a great weekend!!
    xo
    Lucy

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  28. ChrissieJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    What a sweet piece! I love your color choice~

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  29. BiljanaJanuary 29, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I love it, so beautiful:-)
    Have a wonderful day, hugs Biljana

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Your piece turned out beautifully! I love it and the green!
    be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  31. JenniferJanuary 29, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Hi Lauren, I love it and the color is great!! Congrats on reaching 100 followers!!!

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  32. MissyJanuary 29, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    I'm in love with the green on your antique piece! As luck would have it I recently picked up a gallon of "oops" paint almost the same exact color. Yay!

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  33. ChristineJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    I love the green, nice job. I have a piece that I am really considering painting a similar color. And I love Anne, I went up to see her fake home in PEI, it was awesome.
    Christine
    greatoakcircle.com

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  34. PammaJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Beautiful...and you are wonderful at staging and photographing! Keep having fun and sharing.
    ~Pam

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  35. abeachcottageJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Love the new color! You did a great job with this cabinet. Looks great!

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  36. TanyaJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Green wouldn't have crossed my mind, but she looks great! Nice job.

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  37. BrandyJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    That looks great, I love the green!!

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  38. JamiJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    ooooo I love that color! Great job :)

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    I love this! I have a really old antique cupboard in my carport ready to be painted. I really wanted to paint it green but have been scared to. You've inspired me! :)

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  40. ElizabethJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    GREAT JOB!!!! I love the green! She is very pretty :) Would love for you to come and visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made With Love Monday! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com

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  41. oops!February 1, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Looks so gorgeous in green!

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  42. Kate FredricksonFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    I do love her! Perfect green too. What's process did you use here?
    welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  43. Pam @ FripperyFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Gorgeous. I love her little bottom detail, the green really shows it off!

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  44. Teresa@1800 Farmhouse RdFebruary 1, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love it. What a bold piece you have there. I love the distressing also.

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  45. UnknownFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Amazingly stunning!!!! Using lots of color always scares me but you did a GREAT job! Thanks for linking up @ Time to Shine!!!

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  46. maleahblissFebruary 1, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I love it!! Anne is my favorite all time character. As a kid I wanted to BE her. lol!
    I'd love for you to link up to my new linky party, Tute {Yourself} Tuesday!
    LittleEme.blogspot.com
    The linky will be open until Wednesday evening. :)

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  47. Stacy RisenmayFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    That is truly fabulous! And I love the name :)

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  48. StaceyFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Wow, that went from ugly to SUPER cute!! I'm not normally a green fan, but I love how it looks here- and the name doesn't hurt!

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  49. LeasaFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:54 AM

    I love it. What an awesome color green.

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  50. Cassie BustamanteFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    not only do i love anne of green gables, but i loooove this cabinet! it is so happy! and it makes me happy to look at it!

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  51. Brandi Jo & NathanFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Oh soooooooooooo green! My favorite color! I love it! At first I was like what is she going to do with this! And then I was taken back! I love love it!
    Check out my blog I've got some fun stuff coming up! It's funny how fast you can create and do something, but it take longer to get it on the blog! hahahhah
    God Bless!
    Brandi Jo
    brandlarge.blogspot.com

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  52. Nicole Joelle February 4, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Funky and Fun! Plus, I love named furniture. Anne's a great name!

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  53. Pudel-designFebruary 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I love this green so much!
    Looks like summer;)
    Lovely greetings...

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

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  54. Erika . . . with a KFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    The color is bold and fabulous, I love it, really stunning!!

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  55. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceFebruary 6, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I absolutely love her--great color and fabulous piece--thanks for linking up!

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  56. PamFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Wow..that turned out so neat. Very pretty.

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  57. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I featured you @ Time to Shine today: http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.com/2011/02/time-to-shine-features.html

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  58. JenniferFebruary 11, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Can't stop looking at that color! Ooooh, it makes me swoon! I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-favorite-things.html

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  59. Kim -today's creative blogFebruary 15, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Great color!

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  60. Debbie--http://refreshrestyle.com/February 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I love green! She's beautiful!!

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  61. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    I love this one! Great job!

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  62. c.w.frostingMay 1, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Love this color! You did a beautiful job, as always. This inspires me to paint my nightstand green... one day I'll get around to it.

    -caroline @ c.w.frosting

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  63. Logan @LifeforDessertJune 6, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    I just discovered you and the fact that you do beautiful furniture AND give them names like "Anne of Green Gables" is enough to tell me that I should come back here for sure! I have a few revivals of my own and would love to have you over to Life for Dessert sometime to visit! Glad to have found you!

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  64. KatieAugust 8, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love it! The color is perfect!

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  65. twobutterfliesNovember 3, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    LOVE the cabinet. That green color is amazing! I had to check it out when I was scrolling through and saw the name - those were my favorite books as a kid.

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  66. J. Lynn Martin — AuthorMay 15, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    Hello! I just wanted to let you know that I featured your beautiful green cabinet on my 13 DIY Green Projects post this evening. You can check it out here:

    http://www.thecolorfulones.com/2012/05/inspirations-13-diy-green-projects.html

    Thanks, and God Bless!
    ~Jess

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  67. UnknownMay 22, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I have this very cabinet, was my grandmother's first piece purchased in about 1923 at Haverty's Furniture in Atlanta, GA it is written on the back. It was veneer just like this one. She called it a Pie Safe.

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