Sunday, October 10, 2010

I Am Going Green

Well really my china cabinet is going green!  I purchased this china cabinet 3 years ago on Craigslist for $100.  Originally I loved the yellow color.  But what I was really dealing with was a nicotine yellow cabinet that someone had cleverly put glaze over to disguise the color.  The outside did not bother me that much but I did feel that it was getting lost in the paint color of my walls.  The inside however tortured me every time I looked at it!  So the entire cabinet got a makeover!



Nicotine Yellow interior!

Can you see the smeared glaze?










This project basically cost me no money.  I used a sample size of Valspar in La Fonda Jalapeno and I used Minwax liquid stain in dark walnut as a glaze to give it more depth and an aged look.  The interior is a creamy white that I had on hand.  I love the result and the impact of color it adds to the room!

Let me know what you think!

I am linking up with Susan at Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday!
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36 comments:

  1. ~Country Lady~October 10, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    Love the new color! Very nicely done.

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  2. UnknownOctober 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    A very pretty green, it looks very pretty with all your special things displayed!

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeOctober 10, 2010 at 9:33 PM

    Love, love, love it. The green is so pretty. It looks wonderful with your beautiful display inside and on top. The distressing is just the right amount. Great job. Hugs, Marty

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  4. PemberleyOctober 10, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Wow! What a transformation! This looks like it came from Pierre Deaux!

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  5. UnknownOctober 10, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    Oh Wow!!! Your cabinet is beautiful!! Great color!

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  6. AnonymousOctober 10, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Lacy! Oh, your china cabinet turned out beautifully! I love the green you've painted it. The inside looks lovely too!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia ;)

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  7. KathyOctober 10, 2010 at 10:57 PM

    Very pretty color You did such a good job --The china cabinet is a beautiful piece of furniture

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  8. Pear tree cottage!October 10, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    Hello from Australia, your now green cabinet looks stunning.............just like your charming blog. Lovely to be visiting you today.

    Lee-Ann

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  9. AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 6:40 AM

    I love it!! It looks beautiful.I love the color.
    Kathy

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  10. Bonnie@Creative DecoratingOctober 11, 2010 at 11:21 AM

    Love it! It looks great! Makes me want to work on mine again!

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  11. Tammy @BeatriceBanksOctober 11, 2010 at 3:02 PM

    Love, love it! Just beautiful!

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  12. Sissie's Shabby CottageOctober 11, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    It is so much prettier now. I love the colors you used and the inside backing looks great.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  13. RobertaOctober 11, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    I'm a big fan of painted furniture...don't know where it comes from...but just think it is so much more interesting! Guess it adds character...can't stand anything OAK...yuck..reminds me so much of the 70's and 80's when oak was the rage and all's they talked about was the beauty of the grain...yuck! Not! Painted furniture is just so very interesting and like you said...great way to add color to a room. Have a great week, fondly, Roberta
    http://con-tain-it.typepad.com

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  14. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyOctober 12, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    This is a beautiful piece! The green is fab!

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  15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.October 12, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I love the new green!

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  16. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsOctober 12, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    I love the green...so much life!!! You did a wonderful job!!!

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  17. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 12, 2010 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful piece- the green looks very pretty and perfect for your room! Great job! :)

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  18. SoutherncookOctober 12, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    What a gorgeous makeover. You are right on with the green. LOVE it!!!

    Carolyn/A Southerners Notebook

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  19. VanessaOctober 12, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    I love that! You did such a great job and the green is fabulous! Great color choice. It really makes the beautiful details shine even more!
    Vanessa

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  20. SanditereseOctober 12, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    You did a great job! I love the color.

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  21. Blondie's JournalOctober 12, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    I love what you've done with the cabinet inside and out. It's just beautiful!! :-)

    XO,
    Janie

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  22. BiljanaOctober 12, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Great job, it looks so beautiful:))
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  23. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleOctober 12, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    I love it and thanks for the info.

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  24. Inspired by youOctober 18, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    I love the curves on the door fronts. The green is so fresh!

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  25. Be Colorful CoastalOctober 18, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Oh yeah. This is lovely. Green is going to be a very strong color in the upcoming seasons. Well done.
    Pam @ beColorful

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  26. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetOctober 18, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Wow, I LOVE THIS!

    I am your newest follower :)

    Would love for you to check out my brand new blog (and maybe even become a follower, too!)

    Jenny

    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  27. RoeshelOctober 20, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    What a great job! I love it! Thanks for linking to the DIY Project Parade...I'm going to include it in my highlights tomorrow. ;) I'm also inspired to reconsider (maybe) my neutral color selection on something I'm doing.

    Roeshel

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  28. UnknownOctober 21, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    It's beautiful, i love the green!!!

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  29. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasOctober 21, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    STUNNING!!! I SO love this!! Seriously...LOVE IT!! I have a secretary thingy in my den that I am going to paint...I was thinking of a creamy white, but now with seeing this great color....I am pondering that decision....maybe a deep red color!

    Great job!!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  30. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleNovember 16, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Lacy, my favorite color and I am still loving this transformation. Thanks for linking this up, too.

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  31. From the Old InkWellNovember 16, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Wonderful finish and so unique too!

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  32. All That GlittersNovember 16, 2010 at 11:08 PM

    very pretty!!!

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  33. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorNovember 16, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    What a beautiful piece! And at such a great price! I have a secretary in that "blond" color that I've been wanting to paint! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  34. Crystal @ Ordinary DaysNovember 17, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    This is gorgeous. What a great piece for $100! I love the lines in it. It looks fantastic green and I love the inside. It is so charming. :)

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  35. ErinNovember 21, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    Very swoon worthy!!!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I like it much better green (jalapeno green at that!) and I'm sure it feels good to have the inside freshened up as well. Great job.

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