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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.

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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.

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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.



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I even lined the drawers with the index pages from the back of the atlas.

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Next time you see a piece that's in need of love, think decoupage!
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  1. FionaJune 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    WOw trixie that is beautiful. really great idea to lift the veneer off!
    Absolutely love it!
    cheers Fiona
    LilyfieldLife

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  2. SuesanJune 9, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Gorgeous. I have the perfect Map Settee that would look lovely with this piece!

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  3. Nita {ModVintageLife}June 9, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    Oh...this turned out so darling. I'd love it if you linked it up to my Mod Mix Monday party. This is fabulous!

    http://www.modvintagelife.com

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  4. The Tidy Brown WrenJune 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    Just the right amount of map detail without being overdone. Great job, as usual, Trixie!

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  5. Screaming MemeJune 9, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Brilliant! I love it!

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  6. Petite Michelle LouiseJune 9, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    sooo gorgeous!

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  7. lauren @ West Furniture RevivalJune 9, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    WOW!!! This turned out BEAUTIFUL.
    Very Inspirational. I have a dresser waiting maybe ill try something like this.
    lauren

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  8. KatieJune 9, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Gorgeous! I might have to try this.

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  9. Jan@southernjunkin'June 9, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Great idea! The buffet looks wonderful! Love the fresh color!!
    Blessings!!

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  10. Angie K.June 9, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    This is so lovely...great job!

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  11. PollyJune 9, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    That 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!

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  12. Amy @MaisonDecorJune 9, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    It came out tremendous!! I love this piece!! Nice job!

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  13. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperJune 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    ooooh i love that!!!! awesome!!!! i am so going to copy that in my home at some point in time, because it rocks!

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  14. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJune 9, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    I adore this, love maps!!

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  15. ArleneJune 9, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I love it. Will you share the paint color with us?!!!!

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  16. Heidi@TheCraftMonkeyJune 9, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Wow! I LOVE it! You created such a beautiful piece!!

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  17. Maggie @ Midwestern {Sewing} GirlJune 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    This absolutely took my breath away...just gorgeous...

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  18. LoriJune 9, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    That is an amazing transformation!! You did a great job! I would love to have a piece like that in my house!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  19. Sue@Uniquely ChicJune 9, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    One of my fave transformations! This turned out simply beautiful!

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  20. Kim @ Cheap Chic HomeJune 9, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    My - that is an amazing transformation. I couldn't believe the stark difference in the before and after. Another wonderful job, Trixie.

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  21. Alison @ The PolohouseJune 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Love this! What a great idea!
    xx
    A

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  22. AngelaJune 9, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful. I guess you could see the finished look in your head from the start...what a makeover!!

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  23. AnonymousJune 9, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    You have definitely made a silk purse out of a sow's ear!!!
    The 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

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  24. Atelier de CharoJune 9, 2011 at 11:52 PM

    A fantastic transformation! Love it!

    hugs
    Charo

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  25. AnonymousJune 10, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Great re-do! It turned out beautifully!

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  26. PattieJune 10, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    This is a piece of art, It turned out fabulous have a good weekend

    Pattie

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  27. LiliJune 10, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Love! ~Lili

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  28. time worn interiorsJune 10, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Turned out great! Love it!
    tot

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  29. TamraJune 10, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Adorable!

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  30. Shabby MarilynJune 10, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Hello Trixie, your piece is very elegant! Saw your buffet at Mod Mix Monday where I linked my decoupage map desk, minds think alike! :)

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  31. Angie K.June 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I had to come back & lust after this again today...think I dreamed about it last night.

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  32. A Cottage MuseJune 10, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Absolutely stunning!!!

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  33. driftwoodesignJune 10, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I'm in love with this idea and the color you used. Filing it in my TO DO folder. THANK YOU
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  34. Artist Terri SmithJune 10, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    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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  35. Lisa @ Life is Crazy BeautifulJune 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    j'adore (period)

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  36. Okio B DesignsJune 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    It's gorgeous!!!!!

    Jeanine

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  37. WhyCuzICanJune 11, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    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

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  38. KimJune 11, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This 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.

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  39. sweet european dreamsJune 11, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    oh. my. goodness. With my love of travel, this is seriously on my have-to-have list. Such a beautiful transformation! -diane
    http://www.sweeteuropeandreams.com

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  40. Candace @ Candace CreationsJune 12, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    That is such a great transformation! Totally inspirational!!! WOW I'm glad I found you blog through the funky junk blog linky

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  41. Deborah MarchJune 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    Absolutely perfectly FABULOUS!!! WOW!!!

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  42. Ranger 911June 12, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    I 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!

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  43. Korrie@RedHenHomeJune 12, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Oh, this is so so so beautiful! Wonderful color; wonderful idea!

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  44. TinaJune 13, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Trixie 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'.

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  45. Paige @ Lucky Me StudiosJune 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    the best use of a map that i have seen. Gorgeous and perfectly done!! I pinned you on my Pinterest Board. You are extremely pinnable :-)))
    Bounce to you via Modern Cottage. New fan here!

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  46. Tracy SuzanneJuly 2, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    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.

    Thanks, Tracy :)
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

    P.S. Have a great 4th!

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  47. SpunkmeyerJuly 13, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    The transformation is remarkable!!

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  48. Katie @ On the Banks of Squaw CreekJuly 24, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    That is so awesome! I love the maps that you used, too! Beautiful!

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  49. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comJuly 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    This 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

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  50. EllenJuly 24, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Love 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... :-)

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    I 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.

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    Gorgeous piece. What a fun idea!
    ~Heidi

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