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    The Buffet

    Mar 24, 2010

    So, I’ve wanted a buffet for awhile now and when I came across this baby at the thrift store….it had to be mine.  I got the good ol’ husband eyebrow raise, but once I mentioned that a flat screen TV would fit nicely on top (someday) it was quickly loaded into the back of our car.
    After a LOT of sanding, and a few coats of paint (none of which was done by me…ok maybe one coat), it now fits nicely in our living room.  Except now I need a cute lamp (0r two) for the top. 
    Filled with a few quilts nonetheless, and plenty of room for more.
    Thank you Jay for working so hard and for helping me finish all my silly projects!

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    Comments

    1. chrishart80

      March 24, 2010 at 12:17 pm

      Isn't the flat screen going to cover the lovely artwork? You did a beautiful job!!

      Reply
    2. Ashe Family

      March 24, 2010 at 12:23 pm

      Absolutely gorgeous!!! Why is it everytime I got to the thrift store, all of the furniture is that fake plastic wood? You have some good luck!!

      Reply
    3. True Blue Nana

      March 24, 2010 at 12:26 pm

      Looks great. I use an old pie safe to store my fabrics in. It is perfect because the punched tin doors give some ventilation.

      Reply
    4. Marcia

      March 24, 2010 at 12:30 pm

      Very Nice!

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    5. Sarah

      March 24, 2010 at 12:32 pm

      Great find!

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    6. Leslie

      March 24, 2010 at 12:32 pm

      this is absolutely beautiful...your husband did an amazing job. it looks so pretty with the quilts inside and that picture you have hanging above is amazing. i wish i had one.

      Reply
    7. Cheryl G.

      March 24, 2010 at 12:38 pm

      It's beautiful!

      Love the art work that's there!

      Wow! I've never seen it before.

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    8. Seams Sew Together

      March 24, 2010 at 12:40 pm

      Looks great! What a transformation, well Done

      Reply
    9. ktquilts

      March 24, 2010 at 12:42 pm

      I have been looking for one too!! Yay for you that you found just what you wanted!! Hope I am as fortunate!
      Blessings,
      KT

      Reply
    10. rachel griffith

      March 24, 2010 at 12:47 pm

      love it. alot.
      like i'm jealous and i want one.

      when i went to target to get a happiness canvas, they were all sold out.
      :(

      Reply
    11. Rebekah

      March 24, 2010 at 12:53 pm

      I love seeing the quilts through the door. It's beautiful!!

      3sillymonkees.blogspot.com

      Reply
    12. The Zoo Keeper-ette

      March 24, 2010 at 12:59 pm

      OOOuuuuuu!! SO love it! It looks awesome! And now I have to go to Target too :)

      Reply
    13. Goddess in Progress

      March 24, 2010 at 1:02 pm

      Oh wow, what a great find! It looks beautiful!

      Reply
    14. Stephanie

      March 24, 2010 at 1:05 pm

      Perfect! And I love the quilts peeking out. :)

      Reply
    15. Jandi

      March 24, 2010 at 1:07 pm

      It turned out great! What a find!

      Reply
    16. Jess

      March 24, 2010 at 1:23 pm

      How much was it? Looks fabulous, and I love how the quilts peek out. What a find!

      Reply
    17. Katie

      March 24, 2010 at 1:43 pm

      Oh my...I am completely smitten. That is just what I am looking for for my sewing room. nice work.

      Reply
    18. Valerie

      March 24, 2010 at 1:48 pm

      That is a FANTASTIC thrift store find!

      Reply
    19. Jessica

      March 24, 2010 at 1:50 pm

      Love it!

      Reply
    20. cristina

      March 24, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      I love the touch you've given, also the setting is beautiful with cherries.
      kisses from Spain

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    21. Ashley

      March 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm

      absolutely love it! and what a perfect spot for storing (and still seeing!) your beautiful quilts!

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    22. Cris A

      March 24, 2010 at 1:59 pm

      As my children would say...that's tight! Looks great and the quilts are so cool peeking out.

      Reply
    23. Kim's Treasures

      March 24, 2010 at 2:03 pm

      Love it! It's perfect!!!

      Reply
    24. Mrs. Smith

      March 24, 2010 at 2:06 pm

      GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    25. Jane

      March 24, 2010 at 2:18 pm

      LOVE IT!!!!!! :)

      Reply
    26. Marie

      March 24, 2010 at 2:19 pm

      Love it!

      Reply
    27. sara@augustfields

      March 24, 2010 at 2:25 pm

      THAT is a gorgeous makeover :) it holds your quilts beautifully!

      Reply
    28. Chelsea

      March 24, 2010 at 2:25 pm

      This looks awesome! I now want to leave work and go find me some beat up furniture to buy and beautify!

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    29. audrey

      March 24, 2010 at 2:29 pm

      Oooohhhhhhh! I want one! Love it, great job!!

      Reply
    30. Care

      March 24, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      It's gorgeous!! I NEED something similar; now I'm going to be on the lookout!

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    31. Blue Is Bleu

      March 24, 2010 at 2:38 pm

      I don't think it's a silly project at all! It's a great buffet, and I love that you can see the stored quilts! :)

      Reply
    32. beth

      March 24, 2010 at 2:41 pm

      Love it. What a wonderful hubby too!

      Reply
    33. Christy

      March 24, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      Love it, been searching for one or a older style hutch that I can refinish. Older home = no storage so I find it where I can. Thanks for the push to keep on looking.

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    34. sandra

      March 24, 2010 at 2:51 pm

      what a find! love that you can see the quilts inside. what's the best way you've found to paint furniture? i've tried a few different ways but would love to here what way you've found works the best.

      Reply
    35. Alexis

      March 24, 2010 at 3:19 pm

      An amazing find. I am seriously jealous.

      Reply
    36. Ariane

      March 24, 2010 at 3:21 pm

      Wow! What a great find! You and your husband did an amazing job with the painting too. Love it!!

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    37. Sew It To Me

      March 24, 2010 at 3:41 pm

      That is B-eautiful.

      I LOVE white furniture.

      Reply
    38. Linnea

      March 24, 2010 at 3:46 pm

      Awesome find!! I only wish my local thrift shops had furniture half as nice

      Reply
    39. Jessica

      March 24, 2010 at 3:53 pm

      Lovely! It looks so nice.

      Reply
    40. Sara

      March 24, 2010 at 4:19 pm

      Love, love, LOVE it!

      Reply
    41. jodi @ Pleasant Home

      March 24, 2010 at 4:23 pm

      O.K. I'm totally coveting this! Would you like my information dear, so that you can put me in your will?! I think I may have to show this to the hubby and see if he can build it for me! I've been looking for something just like this to put in our front room and be able to put my quilts in! AND I have that Cherry Print! So I could totally copy cat you! ;o) Great find! Awesome refurb!

      Reply
    42. arajane

      March 24, 2010 at 5:08 pm

      wow, wow and wow! it looks absolutely amazing. i am in love with those mesh-covered cupboards. lovely!

      Reply
    43. tara

      March 24, 2010 at 5:21 pm

      oh that is so gorgeous!
      what a find. well done on the refinishing.

      Reply
    44. the momma

      March 24, 2010 at 5:50 pm

      LOVE it!! 'specially the plenty of room for more quilts :-)

      Reply
    45. Emily G.

      March 24, 2010 at 6:00 pm

      absolutely love it!!!

      Reply
    46. piccola samurai

      March 24, 2010 at 6:14 pm

      Gorgeous! Amazing job!

      Reply
    47. Jeni

      March 24, 2010 at 6:20 pm

      What a great transformation! I love how pretty the quilts look peeking through :)

      PS - I know you just moved to the Cleveland area and I wanted to let you know that Kaffe Fassett is going to be signing books at Abigayle's Quiltery in Olmsted Falls on April 15th. There should be more information on their website! :)

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    48. Joyful Saint

      March 24, 2010 at 6:39 pm

      Green Green Green with thrifting envy...I could never find this in ID. Right before you move back I am coming there and buying lots of cool stuff, and making you haul it all back. Cheers.

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    49. Ariel

      March 24, 2010 at 6:44 pm

      ooooh! It's always so exciting when you've posted another re-furbished piece of furniture! I LOVE the buffet...enjoy!

      Reply
    50. Purple Quilter Queen

      March 24, 2010 at 7:14 pm

      Yeah for you! I love thrift store finds! People that get rid of great pieces like that obviously have no crafty skills in them to see the potential it could be! Lucky for you!! Hope the new baby and Big Brother Ben are doing well! Jenn

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    51. Evenspor

      March 24, 2010 at 7:56 pm

      Nice find!

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    52. Lizzy

      March 24, 2010 at 7:58 pm

      Great find and it turned out GORGEOUS!

      Reply
    53. Skye O.

      March 24, 2010 at 8:15 pm

      Gorgeous! I love it! Didn't you *just* have a baby? You really ARE amazing!

      Reply
    54. Keriann

      March 24, 2010 at 8:49 pm

      I am so jealous! I thrift store shop frequently and I never find good stuff like that!

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    55. Dena

      March 24, 2010 at 9:15 pm

      Great storage solution! I wish our thrift shops had nice furniture like this when I visit. lol

      Reply
    56. sue

      March 24, 2010 at 9:30 pm

      What a wonderful find and I love how you improved it too. The quilts look great in it too but I cant imagine a flat screen tv on it, or maybe that wasnt your idea at all, lol!

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    57. Sharon

      March 24, 2010 at 10:42 pm

      excellent choice...well done!

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    58. Sarah

      March 24, 2010 at 11:11 pm

      That is NOT a silly project! It is a gorgeous project. :-)

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    59. Maevy

      March 24, 2010 at 11:50 pm

      Great find! This is the kind of piece I would like to come across sometime.

      Reply
    60. duckyhouse

      March 25, 2010 at 1:36 am

      that completely rocks! lucky girl are you.

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    61. a little bit biased

      March 25, 2010 at 2:01 am

      Oh my gosh! What a great find! Yay for you. It turned out awesome! Love the white and the wire doors.

      Reply
    62. thestitchinchicken

      March 25, 2010 at 2:17 am

      It looks wonderful!!

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    63. sewbeeit

      March 25, 2010 at 3:01 am

      Really nice job. You have a great eye for style. I love your blog.

      Reply
    64. rusluvsme

      March 25, 2010 at 4:58 am

      That is an awesome find! It looks beautiful.

      Reply
    65. mabblab

      March 25, 2010 at 5:45 am

      It's a good thing that it's late and all of the thrift stores are closed right now. Otherwise I'd be out looking for something like this! Beautiful -- and the quilt storage is primo!

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    66. mabblab

      March 25, 2010 at 5:45 am

      It's a good thing that it's late and all of the thrift stores are closed right now. Otherwise I'd be out looking for something like this! Beautiful -- and the quilt storage is primo!

      Reply
    67. anne

      March 25, 2010 at 8:07 am

      Wow what an awesome job, now all you need to find is a flat screen at the thrift store, hahaha good luck.

      Reply
    68. lynndianne

      March 25, 2010 at 10:36 am

      What a find. I work at the local humans society thrift shop and wish I could find something like that. Great work. Just thinking about it makes me want to go buy a truck.....I really need a truck!
      Lynn

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    69. sanjeet

      March 25, 2010 at 1:08 pm

      It's gorgeous!! I NEED something similar; now I'm going to be on the lookout!
      home based data entry

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    70. Kayti

      March 25, 2010 at 1:58 pm

      It's beautiful!!! I love what you did to it and the decor. you put up and around it.

      I totally agree with my mom!

      Make sure to get Jay his flatscreen. He deserved it.

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    71. Em

      March 25, 2010 at 5:44 pm

      That is amazing and so cozy! I love how you can see the quilts through the mesh!!!! Good eye, Em

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    72. Melanie

      March 25, 2010 at 9:07 pm

      Wow.

      Wow.
      Right now I have a dresser sitting next to my kitchen table that needs refinishing...
      But it is just SITTING there.

      You have given me a new desire to finish it!

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    73. James & Tara Huish

      March 26, 2010 at 12:23 am

      Wow! I would have never looked at that and thought it could become what you made it!! Love it:) Actually, I can't stop looking at it it's so cute:) I really need to learn some things while I'm lucky enough to live by you:)

      Tara

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    74. Rinachiyya

      March 26, 2010 at 2:15 am

      What a find and I love what you did to it. Am beginning to think I need to make my furniture white too. It is gorgeous,sleek and modern.
      I love it.

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    75. colourdujour

      March 26, 2010 at 3:11 am

      didnt you just have a baby last week? How did you have the energy & time to that big project? Wow! it looks great. !!

      Reply
    76. Miss Sews-it-all

      March 26, 2010 at 7:54 pm

      A great find and a great way to recycle! It looks fabulous in your home, too!

      Reply
    77. Sara

      March 27, 2010 at 2:54 am

      Cute! Cute! Cute! That is exactly what I want to put our t.v. on and store all our equipment. Love how you have it decorated too!

      Reply
    78. Whosies

      March 27, 2010 at 4:57 am

      isn't that so funny that we know just what will motivate the honey's into doing some work? oh, yea. love the empty spaces too...and can't wait to see what it gets filled with.

      Reply
    79. Trisha

      March 27, 2010 at 2:14 pm

      Very cute! I like how you can see the quilts stacked.

      Reply
    80. tammiemarie

      March 27, 2010 at 2:15 pm

      I am green with envy!

      Reply
    81. Tiffany

      March 27, 2010 at 4:59 pm

      Excellent work! Now, I need to find myself one! Awesome work girl!

      Reply
    82. Melissa

      March 30, 2010 at 4:08 am

      Oh my goodness! What a great find and I love the make over.

      ps - Ryan is an adorable little boy! Hope you all are doing well.

      Reply
    83. Summer :)

      March 30, 2010 at 10:17 pm

      I'm just found your blog but I'm enjoying it!

      Great job! :) I LOVE your wall hanging about happiness!! Where did you get that!!?!?

      Reply
    84. Becky

      April 02, 2010 at 2:36 pm

      LOVE IT! I especially love the comment of "the raising of my husbands eyebrows" I know me and my sister recieve the same look at least daily. funnny! Gotta love them and they definatley love us. LOL!

      Reply
    85. Anna

      May 13, 2010 at 6:13 pm

      this is super cool, I wish I could find cool stuff like this. :)

      Reply
    86. savvy stitch

      June 24, 2010 at 7:36 pm

      Beautiful!

      Reply
    87. Monica gears

      April 28, 2011 at 12:48 pm

      I see no tv. Yesssssss. That print is much nice to look at..

      Reply
    88. Shawn Mercer Crain

      July 20, 2012 at 3:28 pm

      I want a buffet similar to this, my youngest daughter is taking my grandmother in law's old Duncan-Phyfe seatee then I want to do something like this :)
      I knew I wanted to do something different I just didn't know what it was until I saw it! This is it :) Now I've got a place to put all my family quilts, some of them date back to the 1880's and are still going strong. Quilting has given me a new purpose in life for my daughter's and grand children :)

      Reply

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