Cool, crisp mornings have arrived turning into warm, sunny afternoons. Perfect fall weather here in the northwest. It inspires me to want to “do fall” all day long with DIY projects, my home, family activities, and furniture.
It just so happens that I have a piece of furniture that is a result of some of that inspiration.
Wouldn’t ya know
This is Cedar Ridge.
Before we go any further, I have three confessions:
1) I failed to get a BEFORE picture.
I know….big surprise there.
2) Daylight was coming to an end when I took these pictures, but I didn’t have a choice since I had to deliver this piece first thing the following morning.
So please ignore the shadows and reflections – and don’t be too critical!
3) I can’t tell you what color it is because it is a custom color that I created using 6 different greens from Annie Sloan and CeCe Caldwell (is combining different brands considered a product foul?)
I knew I needed a quart of paint so I just kept mixing until I had the right color and right amount. No measurements were made while I was mixing so this is truly a custom piece since the color can never be replicated!
I used clear and medium brown waxes. I removed the horrendous gold inlay glass panels and replaced them with fencing wire that I spray painted black.
I wanted contrast so I decided to leave the wood finish on the legs, the shelves, the molding and the crown.
A little twist to the makeover: I painted the bottom of the shelves.
In addition, the original piece had a simple, flat, ugly panel as the back. I replaced it with this beadboard to match the door fronts on the base.
My AUTUMN wood blocks sure are getting around, aren’t they?
Whew! That was a lot of work but no rest for the weary.
I’m in the middle of another hutch with a whole different look…
…but created from that same fall inspiration.
Be inspired,
Linking to:
MONDAY
Debbiedoo’s
Get Your Craft On – Today’s Creative Blog
Metamorphosis Monday
Home Stories A To Z
Time To Shine at Diamond In The Stuff
Thrifty Decor Chick - First Monday of Every Month
TUESDAY
Shades Of Amber Chalk Paint Party
A Bowl Full of Lemons
DIY By Design
Trash 2 Treasures at Kammy’s Korner
Project Queen
Tip Junkie
My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Elizabeth & Co.
Not Just A Housewife
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
House of Grace – Twice Owned Tuesday
WEDNESDAY
Fireflies and Jellybeans
Primitive and Proper
Wow Us Wednesdays at Savvy Southern Style
Restore Interiors
THURSDAY
From My Front Porch To Yours
Whipperberry
The Brambleberry Cottage
No Minimalist Here – Open House Party
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
Serenity Now
Inspiration Friday At The Picket Fence
Miss Mustard Seed
Remodelaholic
Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage
Freckled Laundry
Tater Tots and Jello
Funky Junk Interiors
The DIY Showoff
Be Different Act Normal
SUNDAY
Nifty Thrifty Things
Under The Table And Dreaming
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. 
LOVE it! the feet are my favorite part!
This stunning. I love this piece, the addition of the wire was genius. I think it adds such charm. I like the legs too.
Cynthia
Pinning. Love it. Come paint my crap.
~Bliss~
the piece looks fabulous and i just love those wood blocks!
Beautiful piece…would love something like this in my “craft area”…great display and storage piece….Love it!!
Wow, this is one of the most beautiful and well done pieces I’ve seen. I follow a lot of DIY/Vintage/decor bloggers, but truly this would be one of my top ten favorites!!
OH MY, I love this! I love the color you mixed, the wire/fence and the wood grain compliments the paint so well. This is just stunning!! I’m pinning this!!
It’s lovely, I’m so glad you left some of the wood peaking out. Great custom color, beautiful work!
I second, Bliss. Come paint my crap! Gorgeous!!! I have a china cabinet out in the shed that I’m going to put in my dining room. TOTALLY going to copy you – and I admit it. LOL! Love it, Shari!
Gorgeous!
That is gorgeous!
No foul here – a touchdown!! Love the unpainted feet and how you painted under the shelves. She’s a beauty!
Kelly
It beautiful! I love the different contrasts!
This turned out beautiful! Love the color(s)!
She’s a beauty!The lines are classic and the combination of finishes is superb.
your blocks look wonderful on this piece! great job. love the beadboard and the black wired fencing! beautiful!
gail
What a beautiful job on that Hutch! It’s fantastic!
visiting from deb doos newbie party….this is absolutely gorgeous!
GORGEOUS piece!
What a lovely piece of furniture, you have given it a lovely makeover. The wire is a great touch.
I need to get a little wild hair and try mixing some colors…love how you re-do turned out!!
Blessings,
Linda