Furniture+Decoupage+Maps
Don't you just love decorating with maps? I found a in need of serious love buffet/sideboard at a garage sale, the veneer was all messed up but that didn't matter to me and especially not for the cheap price tag.
I removed all the veneer to expose the solid wood underneath, most of it just popped off, but I had to work on the top a little.
I painted it using my old paint finish technique and matched one of the blues that was in the map I was using on the front drawers.
I even lined the drawers with the index pages from the back of the atlas.
Next time you see a piece that's in need of love, think decoupage!
Just an FYI, this cutie is for sale.
I'm linking up here
WOw trixie that is beautiful. really great idea to lift the veneer off!
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LilyfieldLife
Gorgeous. I have the perfect Map Settee that would look lovely with this piece!
ReplyDeleteOh...this turned out so darling. I'd love it if you linked it up to my Mod Mix Monday party. This is fabulous!
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Just the right amount of map detail without being overdone. Great job, as usual, Trixie!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! I love it!
ReplyDeletesooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! This turned out BEAUTIFUL.
ReplyDeleteVery Inspirational. I have a dresser waiting maybe ill try something like this.
lauren
Gorgeous! I might have to try this.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! The buffet looks wonderful! Love the fresh color!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!!
This is so lovely...great job!
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute one! And quite an inspiration! I have hundreds of vintage maps and need to use some of them on a project just like this!! thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIt came out tremendous!! I love this piece!! Nice job!
ReplyDeleteooooh i love that!!!! awesome!!!! i am so going to copy that in my home at some point in time, because it rocks!
ReplyDeleteI adore this, love maps!!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Will you share the paint color with us?!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I LOVE it! You created such a beautiful piece!!
ReplyDeleteThis absolutely took my breath away...just gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing transformation!! You did a great job! I would love to have a piece like that in my house!
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One of my fave transformations! This turned out simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy - that is an amazing transformation. I couldn't believe the stark difference in the before and after. Another wonderful job, Trixie.
ReplyDeleteLove this! What a great idea!
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It's absolutely beautiful. I guess you could see the finished look in your head from the start...what a makeover!!
ReplyDeleteYou have definitely made a silk purse out of a sow's ear!!!
ReplyDeleteThe piece was lovely but the condition of the veneer would have stopped most people in their tracks! You restored it and made it into a beautiful piece of furniture with your talent, creativity and eye for possibilities! Great job. Take care, VBg
A fantastic transformation! Love it!
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Charo
Great re-do! It turned out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThis is a piece of art, It turned out fabulous have a good weekend
ReplyDeletePattie
Love! ~Lili
ReplyDeleteTurned out great! Love it!
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Adorable!
ReplyDeleteHello Trixie, your piece is very elegant! Saw your buffet at Mod Mix Monday where I linked my decoupage map desk, minds think alike! :)
ReplyDeleteI had to come back & lust after this again today...think I dreamed about it last night.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with this idea and the color you used. Filing it in my TO DO folder. THANK YOU
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Miss Trixie..WOW! That Buffet Looked Like A Lost Cause Until You Put Your Magic To It. Removal Of The Veneer Was The Smartest Idea...Love The Finished Piece. Of Course I Love Your Entire Home! :)) Have A Glorious Weekend Sweet Friend! Hugs, Terri
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ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!!!!!
ReplyDeleteJeanine
DANG GIRL! I've heard about your blog before (over at MMS's site) and just got over here now via the Friday Furniture Linky Party (where I just posted my little first effort) and you can't WIPE the SMILE from my heart or quiet the song in my heart from viewing this lovely piece. I gotta find a MAP and do it now - where are my car keys? rotfl
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the use of maps on the drawer fronts. I've seen it done with maps on top, but I like this even better.
ReplyDeleteoh. my. goodness. With my love of travel, this is seriously on my have-to-have list. Such a beautiful transformation! -diane
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That is such a great transformation! Totally inspirational!!! WOW I'm glad I found you blog through the funky junk blog linky
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfectly FABULOUS!!! WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a waterfall vanity with cracked and missing veneer and LOVE your idea of using maps to give it new life. I also love the paint color you chose to complement the maps!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so so so beautiful! Wonderful color; wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteTrixie that is sooo pretty!1 You have to be proud of this piece. I'm not a big fan of painting furniture colors but, I feel a change acomin'.
ReplyDeletethe best use of a map that i have seen. Gorgeous and perfectly done!! I pinned you on my Pinterest Board. You are extremely pinnable :-)))
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Hi Trixie, This is just absolutely beautiful. I have a quick question. Where do you find your maps. I've been looking at all my thrift stores trying to find a map with lots of aquas, blues and greens and haven't found them anywhere. Well not until now - you've got them. LOL. I've got a half done project just waiting on a map. Any ideas where to get one.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy :)
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P.S. Have a great 4th!
The transformation is remarkable!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! I love the maps that you used, too! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love the map and the blue paint is beautiful! I'm bookmarking this for future use! I would be thrilled if you linked it my Suzy's Open House party. www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with this piece! I've collected old maps for 20+ years... just might have to try something similar. :) Am a new follower to your blog - but have to admit that I have lurked for quite a while... :-)
ReplyDeleteI found you via "the old painted cottage" CotM for April this year. Your home is stunning!!! I love your accent colour of course, the aqua!!! Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece. What a fun idea!
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