Vintage Sideboard | Antiqued Layla’s Mint & Metal…
14May 21, 2015 by Terry
I found this old sideboard in a thrift store at a very good price. Obviously the price reflected the fact that the doors were off with the hinges all twisted and the glass missing out of them. The drawers and one door were missing their handles and pulls …
Minor problems right? The bones were in great shape and I was drawn to the built in bread box as well as the cutlery drawer for storage of the “good” flatware.
Here is what I started with …
The drawer on the top right is the cutlery drawer
After the usual sanding and cleaning I gave it 2 coats of Milk paint in MMS Layla’s Mint. No bonding agent was added to the paint with hopes of some chipping and cracking to reveal some of the original dark finish.
Well I got my wish and after sanding down the entire piece with 400 grit sandpaper I finished it off with a generous coat of antiquing wax all over. I felt that it was too bright looking for the style of the piece so the antiquing wax toned it down some and gave it a warmer feel.
She turned out lovely! I fixed the doors and gave her new hardware. I added some custom cut mesh style metal to the doors. (not shown in this pic) I managed to find some old rusty scraps laying around my husband’s work that were perfect.
Of course… I only took this picture after it was ready to take to my booth. It isn’t the best picture but at least you get to see the metal work…
A few more pics before the metal doors were installed…
I stumbled happily upon this lovely antique dining chair while browsing a garage sale last week. I love the painted patina and chipping layers of paint. Lovely detail on the wood as well … 
Anyone notice I have a “thing” for chairs? Ha, ha.
I also stumbled across these wonderful antique wooden butter spoons and a butter strainer (which is currently being used as our fruit bowl).
Anyways, they all look wonderful together. The sideboard unfortunately will not be staying. I am taking it to my booth for some other lucky person to enjoy :0)
What a difference a little TLC makes!
Have a wonderful day!
Smiles!
Terry
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Beautiful piece. Love that you let the chippy show on the finished piece. And that chair — serious chair envy!
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Thank you Peggy! I think that I’ll be loving that chair for a while before I take it to my booth :0) Hope you enjoy a sunny weekend!
Smiles!
Terry
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Such a beautiful piece and paint choice. I would love that in my home.
Deb
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Thank you Deb! Your sign would look great above it! :0)
Smiles!
Terry
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You are magic. Pure and simple. So jealous of your talent but I’ll settle for being your flogger, or bliend (blogging friend 😉)
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Awe :0) You are such an encouragement! Everyone should have a Flogger like you, you always make me smile :0) Thank you!!!!
Smiles miss “S”!
Terry
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love it – looks so much better
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Thank you! I really love how it turned out! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and comment!
Smiles!
Terry
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Amazingly gorgeous as always! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us, providing great inspiration and for helping these great pieces continue a new chapter in their lives!
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Thank you so much for the kind compliments!!! It’s a crime that so many pieces get tossed out when it’s so easy to give them a new look. Hope you have a great day!
Smiles!
Terry
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Love the cabinet’s paint. And the wire added to the door is perfect.
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! I hope you are having a sunny weekend :0)
Smiles!
Terry
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