I have an... my...err...dislike for 80's hearts. haha. Enter in this vintage pie safe. It's not an antique, but I'm going to try to make it look like one. {{fist pump}}
I'm loving the height, the scallop doors, the functionality, and the primitive closures. But...those hearts have got to go. In addition, the top has a little bowing in the wood, and liquid damage as well. For the last few months, I've used this in my girls' room so they can have temporary storage while we remodel. Remember
this hutch desk and
chest of drawers from their room?
GETTING STARTED
First order of business is to remove those doors so I can set out to deal with those hearts. You can see my past solutions to the
80's heart nemesis HERE. Some I roll with it, and others I remove. I use my square to create a template so I kn0w where to cut.
Then, out comes my jigsaw and we have some fun. aaaahhhh...much better.
After that, I put the doors back on and begin to dress up in the vintage pie safe interior first. A soft white is my color of choice so that you can showcase what's going to be displayed inside.
While I'm letting the interior cure just a bit, I set about to pick the exterior color. I debated on a couple different colors, but I settle on this seconds color I have saved for a special occasion. It's not named...what would you call it? It's very similar to
my kitchen cabinet color, slate green. I love it!
ONE MORE THING
Finally, once my paint is cured, I can now finish the door panels. Punched tin would be fun, or feed sack panels, or glass as well. However, I want to keep it open and true to the pie safe design. Chicken wire it is!
I have a love/hate for this stuff. I've used it in my
DIY compost bins and also many other
projects seen HERE. But...it is murder on the hands and arms! just sayin'...
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After all is complete, here's my makeover from 80's to farmhouse antique.
Do you miss the hearts? tee hee hee. Not me!! This allows you to see the party on the inside, while keeping true to the original function of a pie safe. And how about that green?
Now the 80's dark vibe is gone and hello sweet farmhouse! I can see this not only in a kitchen, but also in a bathroom with towels or living room with quilts in it. What say you?
If you'd like to make this a part of your home story, you can find it and much more available in
my online store.
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