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Boxwood Sideboard and My Signature Style Board

January 15, 2013 by Cassie 34 Comments

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Happy Tuesday! Time for some business…. First of all, I emailed all the winners of the Moo.com business cards, so check your email!  I have heard back from two, and if I don’t hear by this afternoon I will draw new winners for the last set.  Second of all, I promised you yesterday I would have some pictures of our barn space, but we had to reschedule our setup to Thursday (which happens to be my baby girl’s 6th birthday- eek!).  So I will have some pictures for you on the day the sale starts.  Better late than never!

Guess what I am working on at the moment… a big gift for Emmy! I can’t wait to finish it so I can share it with you.  If you follow me on instagram (cassie8978) then you have seen it. 🙂  I seriously could not be more excited…. I am really looking forward to seeing her reaction!

Alright, now how about that boxwood sideboard this post is named after?  I found this little piece at the thrift shop last week.  I wasn’t feeling it.  I walked by.  I went back and opened the drawer. I hemmed.  I hawed.  I walked away.  I walked back over and repeated the cycle.  It still wasn’t speaking to me, but the price was too good to pass up, and it was a Sellers brand cabinet, so good quality, so I bought it.  Here is the uninspiring piece in its before….

You see?  It’s just so plan, and I am not a fan of the rounded edges, the finish was uneven and it’s ugly oak, not my favorite, and let’s not even talk about the ugly knobs, ok?  Uninspiring.  But the sweet deal convinced me I could do something with it.  I knew it needed a fun color since there was nothing else to make it stand out.  I had ordered Miss Mustard Seed’s Boxwood Milk Paint from the lovely ladies over at Vintage Shabby Chicks and was wanting to try it so this was the perfect chance!

Because the finish on this was uneven, I gave it a quick light allover sanding, and of course removed those knobs! 🙂  I mixed up my paint and gave it two coats.  I distressed it by hand and then I finished it by waxing it with a clear wax.  I still was not really in love, so I gave it some funky colorful flowered knobs from Hobby Lobby.  Here is the final product!  I have to admit it’s still not one of my favorites, but it’s an improvement!

This piece will also be available at the February barn sale!  Unless of course all of our stuff sells Friday and I have to fill our space… wishful thinking! 🙂

And finally, I wanted to share my signature style board.  My friend Darlene at Fieldstone Hill encouraged readers to try this out.  Once Lisa helped me with my picture saving, I was able to create a collage…..

I see a lot of neutral walls with lots of blues and lots of rustic touches.  I also notice that I must subconsciously love having fresh flowers in the house.  🙂  It was fun to create and I encourage you to try it out!
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  1. Susan - Uniquely Yours or Mine says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:27 am

    The buffet turned out just beautifull! I’m going to follow you on Instagram too!

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  2. Julia Konya says

    January 15, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I think the little dresser looks great!
    The style board is a great idea and I love your style choices.

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  3. Jaime Costiglio says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Cassie that cabinet has such vintage charm and now with the new color it’s even better. And your style board is lovely, truly lovely.

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  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    January 15, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    You made it into a gem! Beautiful job.

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  5. Jenny says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:04 pm

    What a lovely piece – she was just a sad little girl, and you turned her into a pretty young lady! 🙂 Love the knobs too – I think they really make the piece!

    Great collage too! Beautiful work!!

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  6. Cathy Wall says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    Judging by your style board, that chest was meant for you to transform, and that you did, right down to the gorgeous knobs!!!

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  7. Rebecca says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I love that color. Although, I have to admit, I’m still a bit scared to try the milk paint, I’m unsure about the finish. Plus, I’m such a control freak the unpredictability makes me nervous. But, this is getting me one step closer!

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  8. Bella says

    January 15, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    She may be a simple little sideboard but she’s cute! The colorful knobs were the perfect addition to finish her off.

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  9. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:25 pm

    Very pretty color on the sideboard!
    Also – LOVE your signature style board….the deep colors and lots of white….fresh flowers…..the cool hip vintage vibe!

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  10. the Turquoise Iris says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    I love your style board…simple but gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
    ~Dionne

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  11. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    I love the mint green! Sometimes it just takes a little imagination to make a piece sing! You always do well at that!

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  12. Twice Nice says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    Those knobs give that sideboard a ton of personality! Good call. How fun to see your style board! I wonder if one of those would show me some trends, because my house in its current state is all over the place!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:38 pm

    Sooo much better now and the knobs are a nice addition! Love your style board!

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  14. Between Blue and Yellow says

    January 15, 2013 at 2:41 pm

    I like it! If it were a little taller it would make a great sink.

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  15. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    You made a silk purse out of a sow’s ear! 🙂 What a cute little piece now…it would be adorable in someone’s kitchen! Glad you added your instagram address…heading over to follow you!

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  16. Gretchen says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    I kind of loved the lines of it even before you painted it, but it looks totally adorable now…love the knobs!

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  17. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    even if it’s not your favorite, I am in love with the color. and those knobs give it a good pop!

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  18. Good Time Charlie says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    I love the color, but the knobs put it over the top. I bet it will sell fast. It certainly doesn’t look anything like it did to begin with. I really love it. Going to look into the style board too! Funny, I am going more neutral on all my walls and just pops of color instead of color everywhere. I must be getting old and can’t handle all the stimulating colors! Love your calming pictures.

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  19. Dear Emmeline says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:53 pm

    i think the piece is adorable! p.s. your style board reminds me of lots of my pins. We must have similar tastes! 🙂

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  20. Kelly says

    January 15, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Wow. That was a very uninspiring “before,” but you still made it look charming and sweet! I need to go do this signature style board thing!

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  21. Jane Craske says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    Love the cabinet!

    Your board is fantastic-isn’t it funny what we naturally gravitate towards and don’t even consciously choose?

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  22. Rubylicious Bespoke says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:47 pm

    Love your style board, every Frame I would love to have in my home.

    I only just figured out how to watermark my photos so don’t know how I’d go creating style board!
    Alison x

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  23. Catherine says

    January 15, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    I love your style board – i’m a blue girl too 😉

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  24. [email protected] says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:07 pm

    UN-believable Cassie. I would never have seen the potential, even a tiny bit in that piece but it’s gorgeous. The colour, the distressing and the knobs are just perfect. Lucky moo winners:)

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  25. 17 Perth says

    January 15, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    Love the collage! And love your inspiration board. Let me just say too–that what you did with that piece is awesome!!

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  26. [email protected]'s Mansion says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    It’s gorgeous! I can never get the collage they should feel you what size to make them

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  27. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    January 15, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    Darlene is brilliant — such a simple suggestion, but it’s incredibly eye-opening! Love the color of the sideboard — it’s not fancy, but someone will love its simplicity. 🙂
    Happy early bday to Emmy!
    xo Heidi

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  28. Gail Wilson says

    January 16, 2013 at 12:14 am

    I love the sideboard! the color is perfect!
    you did a great job as usual miss cassie!
    gail

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  29. Kammy Wielenga says

    January 16, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Glad you bought it even though it didn’t “speak to you”! Cuz it turned out gorgeous!!! 🙂 Love your collage, too.

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  30. Patty says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:00 am

    Oh, I think I need to read your whole blog. I love what I see. I have furniture I want to learn to finish – so many bloggers know how to do it. We are finishing the room above the garage to make into my crafting space. I can hardly stand it. Thanks for visiting me!

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  31. Allison says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:36 am

    I think you really transformed that piece Cassie! A pretty color that really suits it and brings life to it and the knobs make it more fun. I like your collage. Your signature board is very you! Hope you had a good day!

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    January 16, 2013 at 2:47 am

    I think that soft green color is really pretty and I love it paired with those knobs. Someobody is definitely going to buy this! Oooh, your style board thingy is awesome 🙂 I love all of those!

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  33. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    January 16, 2013 at 5:10 am

    It turned out so cute! And happy birthday to your daughter!!!!

    🙂 Linda

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  34. Rebecca says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:29 am

    i’m in love with the color and the knobs! i just used mms lucketts green and its awesome.

    Reply

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