Good morning,
I’m just about ready to debut another piece of furniture, but today I wanted to look back at a piece that I still get asked questions about.
Fern.
Fern was one of the first pieces I debuted on this blog. It started out as a very sad little cabinet with messed up legs. This is how I described it:
Fern is our national forests on display. The green hues found on the forest floor and deep browns found on the majestic Douglas Firs, Cedars and Hemlocks are just what you would see on the west side of the Cascades. This deserves to be on display for all to see and experience – just like our forests.
Vintage teardrop handles.
I used Benjamin Moore latex on this piece. From left to right: Pale Vista, Palisades Park, Grasslands, and Sage Mountain. The body is Grasslands.
Yep, I left “chip” there on purpose. I think it earned the right to stick around. 
This was the before:
And the after:
She is so much cuter now!
Be inspired,
Linking to:
I previously linked this up with Cassie at Primitive and Proper and Kim at Southern Savvy Style. This time around, I’m going to link up to the following…
MONDAY
Cowgirl Up! at Crafty Texas Girls
HOme Savvy A To Z
The Southern Institute:Creative Me Monday
Everything Under The Moon – Bedazzle Me Monday
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Crafts Keep Me Sane at Keeping It Simple
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
How To Nest For Less
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
WEDNESDAY
Live Laugh Rowe
Embracing Change
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Restore Interiors
Primp
Its Overflowing
domestically speaking: power of paint party
blue cricket design
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
Whipperberry
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
Somewhat Simple
bloggaritaville
My Repurposed Life
beyond the picket fence
Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Delightful Order
A Glimpse Inside
house of hepworths
36th avenue
FRIDAY
The Rooster And The Hen – First & Third Fridays
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Frugalicious Fridays at Finding Fabulous
Fingerprints On The Fridge
Chic On A Shoestring
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Tater Tots and Jello
Addicted2Decorating
sassysites
stuff and nonsense
Get Schooled Saturday @ Too Much Time On My Hands
Pretty Handy Girl – DIY Talent Parade
Jennifer Rizzo Show Us Friday
SATURDAY
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
My1929Charmer: Sunday Best
Homemaker On A Dime
Sisters of the Wild West – Sister Sunday Link Party
http://www.niftythriftythings.blogspot.com/
Under The Table And Dreaming
Simply Klassic Home
Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
This is one of my favorite pieces of yours. Ever since it debuted I have wanted to copy it!! I love EVERY one of those colors, and together they are divine!
I love this piece!!!! The colors are fantastic!!! I heart you, Fern.
I like the different colored boards – looks great!
Shari, Wow! It's lovely and your color selections are outstanding. Thanks, Helen
Hi Shari. As soon as I saw the "greens" (in your linky pic) it lured me in. I love green rooms, furniture, etc. This is such a clever looking piece now. Super job! This piece has actually given me an idea for creating some cabinet doors (out of pallet slats). Thanks for the inspiration!
You did a great job! I did not like green very much before and now I love it.
Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
It looks fantastic – amazing job!
This look beautiful! I love the chipped wood in the center of the doors…so much character.
The color palette is so nice. I would love to use that combination. Good inspiration! Deb
Gosh, you sure did a miracle on that little guy. Love your choice of colors and your technique. I found you at Brambleberry Cottage. I hope you'll stop and see me at Quirky Vistas!
Liz
Fern is one of my favorite pieces that you've shown, Shari. I love the multi-colored stripes on the door and the dark hardware. A really great looking piece.
Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday again. Your talent is always welcome at the party.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
Oh my I love Fern. Gives me tons of inspiration, Thanks!
A transformation from sky to earth,I love the different shades in the front doors, it gives it a soft touch, in all is a beautiful piece.
I love the transformation!
Dee
What a wonderful make over! Love your color choices! Thanx for linking up to THT!
Awesome cabinet! It turned out sooo cool! Love the before and after pics. I found your link on Delightful Order's Link Party. I would love for you to post this on my link party at… http://www.doodlesandstitches.com/2012/05/link-party-time.html
Thanks for sharing!
Oh, it is SO much cuter now
I wouldn't have seen that coming, and it is just darling. Great job! Found you at Jennifer Rizzo 
This is just grand!!! Love that you left "chip" there too! Will be peeking through your previous posts. Found you through Gail at MRL!
Oh my – I can see why you debuted her. Beautiful!
Love all the different colors on the panels! Its gorgeous!
I would have never known that was the same piece- you did such a great job.
I love all the different colors on the panels.
Oh! What a terrific vision you have, love the finished piece and I'll now add something like this to my garage sale list. C:
Did you know we're competing against one another for that Homes.com $500? So is it okay that I can't stop myself from stopping by because regardless of the contest, Fern is so very fabulous?
And you do have a beagle. And I do have a beagle.
So I deem this a friendly competition where I'll embrace my competitors as comrades …
I'm even going to tell my readers tomorrow to visit all of you (and include the link to the Homes.com blog post with our links) and encourage them to link up their Pinterest boards at all of you to increase their odds of winning the $500 …
Linda
I love the color on this wonderful piece! xo
I just saw this linked up to Diamond in the Stuff!!! OMG!!! I FELL IN LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! This is an amazing piece and the colors are awesome! I would love to have this in my home!
I would love it if you would link this up to our Naturally-Nifty party this week and put us on your weekly linking up list!
http://natural-nester.blogspot.com/2012/05/naturally-nifty-linky-party-14.html
So cute! Thank you so much for sharing!
fern is sooo cute! love the legs you used! thanks for sharing at Catch as catch Can
gail
Fern sure is gorgeous, what a great job you did. I loved it so much I featured at Sunday’s Best!
This is SOOOOOO SOOOOOO Beautiful!! I love it!
AMAZING!
I am featuring your cabinet tomorrow…♥