This amazing farmhouse cupboard was refurbished by Faye from Farm Life Best Life. She used the colors Bee's Knees and Vanilla Frosting, then sealed her work with a combination of Grey Wax and Clear Wax!

Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops

The month of February is never gentle on me. It is the month where I find myself struggling with winter blues, wishing for Spring to arrive, and for my small troubles to melt away like lemon drops. This piece in its BEFORE state is how you’ll find me feeling in February.



The top drawer was missing its frame, and the drawers that were once behind its doors no longer existed. Nothing a lil’ bit of TLC and creative upcycling couldn’t resolve! Deciding on colours for my transformation was an easy one. Colours that would make my dreams that I dare dream of, really come true. My dreams for Spring to arrive!

Steps:

• Built a new frame for the drawer top. Special thanks to my farmer hubs for this step
• Added shelving to what was once 3 additional drawers behind its doors. Another step courtesy of my sweet farmer hubs
• Lightly sanded down entire piece to prepare for paint adhesion
• Gave entire piece a good vacuum and cleaning
• Applied 2 coats of Country Chic Paint’s All-In-One Decor Paint in the colour ‘Vanilla Frosting’ to the interior AND exterior. It's the most charming farmhouse white
• Applied 2 coats of Country Chic Paint’s All-In-One Decor Paint in the colour ‘Bee's Knees’ to all areas of the piece with the exception of the top, accents, door fronts and interior ~ for a bright and cheery two-toned transformation
• Sanded entire piece down (copiously in chosen areas where I wanted the wood and ‘Vanilla Frosting’ to come through) ~ to achieve a sweetly imperfect, farmhouse chic look
• Applied Country Chic Paint’s Grey Wax to the entire piece ~ for added depth, aging and buttery smooth light protection
• Applied Country Chic Paint’s Clear Wax to the entire piece ~ to tone down the Grey Wax as desired, and for additional protection
• Installed new ornately carved and antique brass ‘Chippendale’ hardware ~ Ooh, ooh, ooh… Ooh, ooh

The month of March has now blown in, to say that Spring will soon begin! This upcycled and charmingly transformed piece has certainly lifted my spirits, and lessened my winter blues. A sweet lil’ farmhouse cupboard that is sure to melt away ones’ troubles like lemon drops. What a lovely Entryway Statement | Dining Sideboard | Pie Safe | Hallway Storage | Jelly Cupboard | Linen Cabinet | Kitchen Pantry | Nursery Furnish | Bathroom Cupboard | Bedroom Chest ‘she’ could be for YOU! A gracefully aged, delightfully transformed and multi-functional piece. She eagerly awaits ‘her’ next bright and cheerful chapter in ones’ home or cottage!