I don't know what your husbands get you for gifts... but my husband does a great job getting me furniture to work on. This vintage Ethan Allen hutch/cabinet is one of those pieces.
She is such a little gem with so much character! I believe she came from the late 60's/70's when Ethan Allen was doing the Custom Room Plan furniture line and this one was in Daffodil and Alabaster. Her paint and finish were in pretty sad shape so I decided to paint her of course.
Here's how she turned out...
Since the glass panels were missing for the upper cabinet I thought this was the perfect opportunity to jump on the chicken wire bandwagon. It turned out great! The hutch has a charming cottage/farmhouse feel to it now.
Here she is all dressed up...
My little tags came in the mail this past week. Love them!
It feels great to have another project completed, looking forward to doing more of these this year.
I finally got my Facebook page started for Mimi's Vintage Charm , stop by if you get the chance!
Linking To:
The Farmhouse Porch
Knick of Time
The Chicken Chick
The Dedicated House
Primp
DIY by Design
Savvy Southern Style
Vintage on a Dime
French Country Cottage
Craftberry Bush
Miss Mustard Seed
The Shabby Nest
The Farmhouse Porch
Knick of Time
The Chicken Chick
The Dedicated House
Primp
DIY by Design
Savvy Southern Style
Vintage on a Dime
French Country Cottage
Craftberry Bush
Miss Mustard Seed
The Shabby Nest
I love what you've done to it.
ReplyDeletethanks so much Dayle!
DeleteThis hutch is perfect!
ReplyDeletethank you. i appreciate that.
DeleteVery pretty!! I love the chicken wire in the doors!!
ReplyDeletethank you. i just love all the chicken wire projects i've seen done.
DeleteWow! This is so pretty and charming. Great job! I'm pinning :)
ReplyDeleteJeanette @ Creating A Life
thank you Jeanette! i loved going through your pinboards. so many inspiring pictures out there.
DeleteAmazing make over. You have done excellent work. love those white shabby look.
ReplyDeletewishing you a beautiful week
thank you. white is always a clean and refreshing way to go. hope you have a great week as well.
DeleteWow! Absolutely beautiful transformation! Thank you for sharing it with us. Little Bit from www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
ReplyDeletethanks so much!
DeleteFabulous transformation. Where are you putting this beauty?
ReplyDeleteAmelia
thank you Amelia. the original plan was my kids bathroom to hold towels etc... however, i have found it doesn't work in there. listed her on craigslist yesterday. i will be sad to see her go.
DeleteI love what you have done to this cabinet.
ReplyDeletebut my Mom would cry knowing how we paint
vintage furniture..lol
Great Job
Sandy
yes, i know it's very hard for some to see things painted... but i sure do love my painted furniture :)
DeleteSimply sweet and charming, both your Hubby for finding you the gem and your paint job.
ReplyDeleteNancy
http;//wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
yes... i love that man and thank you very much.
DeleteOh my! this is super gorgeous! You should be very proud of yourself....
ReplyDeletehugs x
Crystelle
http://www.crystelleboutique.com
thank you Crystelle!
DeleteSuch beautiful details on this cabinet. I think everyone on the planet would love a charming hutch like this. A lovely transformation. Thanks for the 'feel good' comment about my collage!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet cabinet. Love the chicken wire in place of glass.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Love the cabinet,love the color combo, love the chicken wire, love the whole enchilada! Beautiful job. Dee from My Painted Stuff.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love this! You did a great job ;)
ReplyDeleteJamie ~ Better With Age
Beautiful! I love the chicken wire in place of the glass. I'm thinking of doing the same with my hutch. Thanks for sharing, Patti@OldThingsNew
ReplyDeleteGorgeous piece. I have a vintage Ethan Allen secretsry that needs painting.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Hello Mimi...just wanted to let you know that we've featured your gorgeous hutch at The Inspiration Gallery http://www.craftberrybush.com/. Thank you so much for taking the time to link up...xo
ReplyDeleteHello Mimi...just wanted to let you know that we've featured your gorgeous hutch at The Inspiration Gallery http://www.craftberrybush.com/. Thank you so much for taking the time to link up...xo
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty and you styled it in such a lovely way! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteI love it! It's absolutely awesome! I'm thinking of making one like that for my daughter... And now you inspired me :) thanks and greetings from Poland ;)
ReplyDeleteYou did a beautiful job. I will be featuring this tonight at 8pm EST at my Winter Blues Wednesday party. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHi Mimi, I saw this lovely piece advertised for sale on Craigslist this weekend but now I cannot find the link. Did you sell it yet? I would be interested in purchasing it for my new home office. Thanks. Laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Laurie! thanks for your interest... yes, i did sell it so i removed the post once it sold. sorry for such a delay in my response. i've recently started a "Mimi's Vintage Charm" page on facebook. my plan is to utilize that page to let people know what pieces i decide to sell. follow along there if you like!
DeleteOh my gosh!! This is exactly what I have always wanted to do with an old hutch!! Chicken wire and everything! It is so beautiful!! --sara
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