Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Uncle AG's Pie Safe

This pie safe belonged to my great uncle, Asia George -- "AG".  It was handed down to my Mom who loved him dearly and who helped look after him in his later years.  He was such a sweetheart.  



I "antiqued" it green, added the panel and painted the rabbits on it a hundred years ago -- during her "rabbit" phase.




Now that we're redoing her sunroom, it's time for a makeover.  
Mom was a little timid about my painting over the rabbits.  It was a little like erasing and drawing over a master piece I created in kindergarten for her.   I, on the other hand, rolled creamy paint over them without even looking back. 


 We wanted something simple.  Elegant.

We've obviously moved into our bird phase.  I used a method I've used a couple of times before and birds I found on one of my very favorite sites -- The Graphics Fairy.  You can check out my instructions *here*.




 The room is coming together.  The new curtain panels look awesome.  I'll share some how-to's  and after pictures later.



  


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Posted by Lindy

53 comments:

  1. chrisJune 28, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    As sweet as the bunnies were, I love the cream and birds better. Any guesses what the next phase may be? :)

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  2. Yvonne @ StoneGableJune 28, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    A new life in a new decade that's what I say! I'm sure those bunnines were loved for a long time, and now this treasure-of-a cabinet will be love again with a whole new look.
    Beautiful!
    Yvonne

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  3. لمسات سمسميةJune 28, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    i like it (:

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJune 28, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love it, Lindy! Of course, I loved it with the rabbits, too, because I am a bunny collector, but I also like the lightness of it now.

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  5. Nita StacyJune 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Well, in this case..I loved the before and the after. I can see why your Mom didn't want it painted it over but can also see why you wanted to. IT turned out really lovely.

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  6. NanaDianaJune 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh... I loved them both...and I had a bunny phase too...and a brief chicken phase...but I really like you new birds. It is absolutely beautiful! xo Diana

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  7. Abramyan AvenueJune 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Oh my goodness!! What a difference! I absolutely LOVE it!!I love that cream color. Perfect! The rabbits were so cute but they just don't come close to the birdies...love, love, love it!
    -April

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  8. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJune 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I have to say that I loved the before and I adore the after! You truly are talented.

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  9. KarieJune 28, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    What a beautiful treasure. I love the new look. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  10. MeganJune 28, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    That is gorgeous!

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  11. djjdjdjdjdJune 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    the bunnies were cute, but I love the birds even better! great job as always:o)

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  12. Kelsie from Our Country Home and Studio PhotographyJune 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    It is completely Charming, both before and after, but I do prefer the after just a tad more.

    blessings Kelsie

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  13. Raymond HomesteadJune 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Looks very nice, so was the before!

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  14. Cassie BustamanteJune 28, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    ooh the after is SOOOO much better! great job, lindy!

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  15. PamelaJune 28, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I would have cringed like your mama since I love rabbits but I also LOVE the birds as well! You are truly talented! Glad to see you are feeling better!

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  16. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 28, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I love the new look so, so much! Really beautiful.

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  17. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comJune 29, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I love the bunnies and the birds-both are fabulous. The sunroom is looking great-can't wait for more pictures.

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  18. GBLJune 29, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    The cabinet re-do looks great with the birds - but, oh! Those cute bunnies! At least you have pictures of them - beautiful work, as always! I'm always inspired by your projects. :o]

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  19. KimJune 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful transformation Lindy. Love it! I'm off to go check out your instructions now. Thanks!
    xoxo,
    Kim

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  20. RosyJune 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    That 'is a beautifull idea!
    Thanks for sharing

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  21. MelissaJune 29, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Stunningly beautiful and simple looking update...

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  22. Chef in TrainingJune 29, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Love it! so pretty! I found your blog through a link party and LOVE it! I am your newest follower and would love it if you would check out my blog and follow me too! Thanks!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  23. Miss CharJune 30, 2011 at 5:32 AM

    Well I'm a lover of all things bunnies but your transformation of this piece is beautiful and fresh looking. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJune 30, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Lindy, I love the birds on this cabinet and it is perfect for a sunroom. Beautiful! Thank you for joining my party this week and take care.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  25. Robin @ Bird On A CakeJune 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    The rabbits were very cute, but I am IN LOVE with the birds! Your pie safe is just beautiful. I need one of my own. :0)

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  26. M.CoffeeSnobJune 30, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Oh it's very TWEET. ;)
    ~m

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  27. UnknownJuly 1, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Isn't it funny how we move through phases? I'm in a bird and hydranga phase at the moment, so I totally get it. Lovely pie safe. Kylie

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  28. vickiJuly 1, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    This turned out great! To the lighter side of things. LOVE IT

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  29. vickiJuly 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    love the curtains also. Really look great.

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  30. BodenJuly 1, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Oh the birds look absolutely lovely in this beautiful pie safe. Nice job! Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  31. Rachael@LovelyCraftyHomeJuly 1, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Beautiful!!! Really, really nice!

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  32. AnonymousJuly 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Love the transformation! You did an amazing job!!!
    -emily
    nestnestingnested.blogspot

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  33. TammyJuly 2, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Love it!!! The birds look great!

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  34. Joselyn @The DIY SpotJuly 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Visiting from FJI. What a nice redesign! Love the distressed finish!

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  35. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 2, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Oh my goodness, the rabbits were adorable but the birds are fabulous. It was a win win situation. I love it!

    Paula

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  36. Funky Junk InteriorsJuly 3, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Sooo beautiful! Loved the before, but that after is drop dead stunning!

    Shared this on FJI Facebook for SNS 88. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150297086671141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

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  37. KeiJuly 3, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    That looks lovely!

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  38. Tania PelletierJuly 3, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    It's beautiful, I love the transformation!

    Tania

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  39. Yvette @ AquaSeventy6July 3, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Very, very pretty!

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  40. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementJuly 3, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Another project of yours that I absolutely adore!! Beautifully done!

    Happy 4th!

    Pam

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  41. Michele/OhioJuly 3, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    LUBS!!!!

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  42. MollyJuly 3, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    what's holding the panels up?? i love it!

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  43. DorothyJuly 4, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! I love it.

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  44. ~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~July 4, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I love how light and simple this version is. You are quite an artist!

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  45. Okio B DesignsJuly 4, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Beautiful makeover and beautiful piece! I never knew it was called a pie safe. It's stunning!

    Jeanine

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  46. Linda@Coastal CharmJuly 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Looking great...love the birdies!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  47. abeachcottageJuly 4, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    It looked nice before but you did a wonderful make-over to it. Love the birds and the new colour of it better. Well done!

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  48. imrizJuly 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    i like the contemporary look of the shelf:)

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  49. AnonymousJuly 5, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Delightful revamp though I confess to loving the rabbits just as much!

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  50. imsteelefullofscrapJuly 7, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Love what you did to it and now you have it to treasure and hand down thru your family!

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  51. LizJuly 10, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    You are so good at painting branches. I have tried to do this before and it looked ... well, terrible. What a great talent to have. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us! This cabinet turned out really cute! I really like the lighter color.
    Liz

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  52. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Wow, this is beautiful. You did an awesome job on the branches, so pretty.

    Have a great day!

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  53. DoloresJuly 13, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    You are clever and talented. The project is lovely and I like the way it is placed in the room, and how it is accessorize.

    Dolores

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