Monday, May 11, 2015

Buffet in Chippy Ironstone


About a month ago I purchased this buffet from CL in anticipation of needing a vanity for my new bathroom in the remodel.  
Before:
This buffet was in good shape and it has a story behind it.  When I went to buy the piece, the sellers asked me if I was related to Coach T and I said, yes he is my husband.  They then told me how Coach had really made a difference in their son's life and how thankful they were that he had taken an interest in their son.  They were not sure that their son would have made it through HS if it hadn't been for my husband, Coach T.  This was very nice to hear and now I have a personal connection to this buffet that will be turned into a vanity.  It is extra special now! 

I wanted the buffet to have chippy rustic look with a touch of elegance, so I added a few appliqués from Doityourselfchic.com and painted it in Miss Mustard Seed Ironstone.  I had to lightly sand the piece first since it had a shiny surface, but it was easy sailing after that.  I sealed it with AS clear wax and I am just waiting for the marble top to come and then I will drop the sink in it. 

Chippy Goodness! 



Wreath applique 

Love peonies! 






I like that the front curves out a bit



I am hoping the marble top will come this week and it will be installed! 

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46 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 11, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    It looks really pretty, and it will look nice has a sink console.

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  2. chateau chicMay 11, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I love that you're going to use this buffet as a vanity in your bathroom...hope we get to see pics when it's all done!
    How heartwarming to hear about the impact your husband had on this family's son!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageMay 11, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I am looking forward to have it done and it was really nice to hear about the impact of my son.

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  3. MarigeneMay 11, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Oh, I like it...it's going to make a great vanity. I wish I could distress like you do...yours always comes out so natural looking.
    So nice to hear something positive when it comes to teachers!
    Have a great week, DD.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 11, 2015 at 2:25 PM

      Thank you Marigene-loveley compliment and yes it was great to hear about the impact my husband made. You have a good week too!

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  4. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMay 11, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Oh I so love the way this piece turned out...just gorgeous!

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  5. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 3:29 PM

    What a gorgeous piece Darrielle. I'd be keeping it too. :) Julie

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    1. DD's CottageMay 11, 2015 at 7:33 PM

      Thank you Julie-I am looking forward to seeing it completely done!

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  6. RusticOwlTreasuresMay 11, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    Beautiful piece!

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  7. The Painted DrawerMay 11, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Beautiful! This will look amazing in your new bathroom. My husband coaches as well. Parents have no idea of the total commitment it takes to be s great coach and what a difference they make in kid's lives. Wonderful story!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 11, 2015 at 7:34 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-I coached Volleyball for about 10 years at the high school level and my husband was a football coach and it is a lot of fun but a lot of work too. I think I will start coaching again next year.

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  8. JunkchiccottageMay 11, 2015 at 6:56 PM

    Darrielle such a sweet story about your hubby and his influence. I cannot wait to see this as a vanity.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageMay 11, 2015 at 7:35 PM

      Thank you Kris-I love hearing stories of how great my hubby is because I agree that he is pretty special too!

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 12, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    That is going to be the perfect vanity.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 12, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      Thank you Kim-the marble top should come in this week and all installed!

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  10. At Rivercrest CottageMay 12, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Turned out so wonderful! Doesn't even look like the same piece. I had to look back and forth 5 times to be sure it was the same one.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 12, 2015 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you Sugar-I love how it turned out too and am happy I am keeping it.

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  11. UnknownMay 13, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Awesome! The thing I love most about this piece is how authentic that chippy finish looks! I also really like that ribbed detail at the bottom, middle, front of the piece. That sort of ribbing always looks amazing distressed. This is going to make a gorgeous vanity for your bathroom, I can't wait to see it in place.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 13, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      Thank you Linda-I am very happy with how it turned out and I hope the sink and marble top look good on it!

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  12. UnknownMay 13, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    Awesome! The thing I love most about this piece is how authentic that chippy finish looks! I also really like that ribbed detail at the bottom, middle, front of the piece. That sort of ribbing always looks amazing distressed. This is going to make a gorgeous vanity for your bathroom, I can't wait to see it in place.

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  13. cindy@bornhouselivingMay 13, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    Chippy goodness indeed:D Looks fabulous Darrielle!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 14, 2015 at 1:57 PM

      Thank you Cindy-the marble top came in today and now I am waiting for the plumber!

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  14. AlaMay 13, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    W nowym ubranku jej do twarzy:))))

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  15. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 14, 2015 at 7:30 AM

    What a wonderful story and it certainly does make this beauty extra special. It's going to be fabulous when you get it installed. Thanks for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 14, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you Betsy-I am glad their is a good story behind it!

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  16. One Shabby Old HouseMay 14, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    What a wonderful story and your buffet turned out beautiful. I know that you will enjoy it's use every day once your project is complete. We used an old buffet in our bath as well and I just love it.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 14, 2015 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you-I am loving it and the story behind it!

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  17. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 14, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    I LOVE IT Darrielle!! Can't wait to see it as a vanity...I'm on the hunt for one for our master bath!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 15, 2015 at 6:39 AM

      Thank you Martina-the marble top came yesterday and is waiting for the faucets holes to be drilled. Can't wait! I hope you find one too!

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  18. Finding Grace InteriorsMay 14, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    WOW! Stunning!! I LOVE IT!!!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 15, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      Thank you Grace-hopfully it will go in the new master bath next week!

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  19. BenitaMay 15, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Love, love, love this piece of furniture! Cannot wait to see it finished!!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 16, 2015 at 6:33 AM

      Thank you Benita-I can't wait for the marble to come in and it to be finished too!

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  20. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowMay 21, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Lovely work and I hope that they gave you a Coach T discount! He must have been pleased to hear about it later on...sometimes we never know how much we might affect a life; certainly he has ! I enjoyed the story.

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    1. DD's CottageMay 21, 2015 at 3:36 PM

      Thank you Deb-they actual did give me a Coach T discount!

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  21. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    It's simply stunning D.D. - and with marble on top - OMG - it's going to be out of this world !
    Beautiful job!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 21, 2015 at 3:36 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-the marble top just came in-excited!

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  22. The Painted DrawerMay 21, 2015 at 3:36 PM

    Oh, I believe I told you how I love this one! Sharing tonight on the link party! Thanks so much for linking up!!!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 21, 2015 at 3:37 PM

      Thank you Suzanne-I am in love with it too-thank for the feature!

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  23. annMay 21, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    Love this chippy finish! I hope you'll post pics when the sink is in!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 23, 2015 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you Ann-I will defiantly post picture when the sink is in!

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  24. Jennifer @ Dimples and TanglesMay 29, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    This piece is perfection and looks like it's 100 years old! You did a beautiful job, and how pretty will it be as a vanity?!? Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!

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