I’ve had this little pine cabinet for years. I liked it but wanted to paint it for quite some time, but never found a good way to do that until homemade chalky paint that is. (My homemade chalky paint recipe is here.)
I used a cream colored homemade chalky paint, and I used Fiddes antique brown wax to antique it.
The vintage chicken on top of the cabinet was a consignment shop find. You can see my electric toothbrush hiding around the corner from the cabinet. I try to move that stuff out of the way for photos, but they sometimes show up any way. It even looks like it’s hiding back there, taunting me, waiting for just the right moment to jump out, or is that just me? Sorry, I was awake in the middle of the night last night due to a small but very loud creature in our attic. Mr. CH is determined to get rid of you my little friend, so my suggestion is to get out and run for your life, far, far from here.
Here’s the cabinet before I painted it. You can see that I also changed out the lamp. I like my silver teapot lamp better here. The little rock is a piece of petrified wood I found at the ranch.
I know you want to see my chicken, so here’s a close-up view.
And really my favorite here is this adorable little cow that Peggy gave me for Christmas. She gives the most awesome gifts!!
I got these cows at a yard sale.
And these more refined items are three Limoge boxes from travels to Paris, while the little bottles in the background are perfume bottles that Mr. CH picked up on travels to India. He used to travel there a lot for business.
And that’s a little bit of TEXAS and FRANCE all together in one happy, little box.
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Wow — it really looks fantastic! I went to check out your ‘recipe’ — I’m trying the unsanded grout (when I have the time) next so we’ll see!
Dear Anita
Excellent work. I love the little cows and how you placed the books along with the mirror.
Have a nice day
Olympia
Wow you certainly have a knack for making things beautiful! All of my furniture is left over from my college apt/garage sales. It looks rough! This would be a great way to give some of the less worn items new life! Thanks for the idea!!
What a hug difference. I love the “new” cabinet. It looks fantastic!
I am a new follower.
Cynthia
It looks great, Anita. Just perfect for your treasures.
Your cabinet has so much more personality now.
Mary Alice
Ain’t that just the cutest little cabinet. (Pinning your recipe for chalk paint too- to remind me).
~Bliss~
Anita,
Love that sweet little cabinet.Great paint job too.I love all the treasures it is filled with especially those cows.I hope you find out what critter that was…YIKES.
Anne
How perfectly beautiful!
What a wonderful difference! It looks great. love all the little things in it, esp the limoge. For years I had some with pink bows in my bathroom to match the decor.
Your chick is too cute too!
It’s all lovely, Anita! I especially like the sweet little cow Peggy gave you. I haven’t tried making my own chalk paint yet. I’d like to try it though!
The first couple of pics had me thinking this was a BIG cabinet. I LOVE IT!!! And, you painted it perfectly, it looks so much better now. Love all your treasures too. XO, Pinky
Peggy is awesome, love that lil cow! Also love the cabinet. Where do you buy your wax? The big box stores don’t seem to carry any good stuff. What kind do you recommend/use?
Toothbrush? Where? Who could notice it with that beautifully done cabinet to see! Its fun to see it filled with your wonderful collection! …and hope you get that critter in the attic…eeeeek!
A fresh and charming update for a cabinet full of treasures!
A little bit of TX and France ~ oh, yes! Your little case is darling. Love the new look, but mostly admire the treasures it holds.
Happy Mother’s Day, Anita! ~ Sarah
The painted cabinet turned out wonderful. I love your cows.
Chic…I like the cabinet both ways..sometimes we just need a change!
Anita,
I love what you did to the little cabinet! It gave the cabinet such a classy identity! Good strong lines filled with charming accessories! Amazing how a simplistic change can revive our Spirits!
Fondly,
Pat
I love the cream color that you used for the little cabinet. I’m going to check out your recipe for chalk paint. 🙂
I’m in love with this little cabinet! Love the distressing!
Linsey
That is a wonderful transformation!!!! Beautiful painting technique!!!
I am going to try to make some chalk paint with your recipe!!!
Now we all know that you have very clean teeth… good to know!
Happy Mother’s Day, dear friend!
OH, my! I LOVE the colors together–with the dark stain on it! Looks fantastic!
Excited to look through your blog!
Oh, I love your little painted cabinet! The finish looks like it’s aged over time and the little trinket boxes and cows look so sweet displayed inside.
How beautiful… Came here from another blog and love what I see… Following you now 🙂
Molto belli! buona serata…ciao
Your paint job turned out great. The little cabinet is such a star now, no wonder the toothbrush wanted to jump on the bandwagon too.
Anita, Your transformation is just so pretty! Love the simple distressing look with the Fiddes. Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful Mother’s Day! hugs, Sue
I absolutely LOVE what you did with this little cabinet! I makes me want to find one for my bathroom now! It looks much better after your painting of it, and I adore the little treasures you are displaying inside!