Wall Cubbies Before & After

I have a little before and after project to share today. This piece was a freebie that I got from my mother-in-law. I have been wanting something like this since I saw Linda's over at A La Carte. She is always changing what she displays in hers and I just love it! 

Here it is before. 

I'm not sure what it was covered with...it was thick and bumpy and I didn't like the color.

Farrah is checking it out...:)

The hubby was kind enough to take it to the shop and take the sander to it to remove the finish. Apparently it had been painted white at one point as you can see below. I decided I liked this look and am keeping it this way.

I didn't however want to leave the cubbies in the ugly orange toned finish...so I decided to paint the insides.

Here you can see I chose the mint green color that I used on my mirror project a while back.

Here it is all painted but still wet.

There were handles on both ends, but I decided to only put one back on top.

I shopped the house for the perfect accessories and here is what I came up with.

The top two cubbies are larger than the others, so I was able to put some taller accessories in them. I chose two of my old medicine bottles and an iron Fleur de lis.

The next two cubbies got a little bird and a small white ceramic juicer and tiny jar of honey. I am going to add something behind the bird...just not sure what yet. The bird was actually part of a giveaway I won from Linda last year...:)

The third set of cubbies got a small white creamer and some more vintage bottles.

And the bottom two cubbies hold an old insulator and small vintage teacup.

Here it is all styled. Now I just need to decide where to hang it! It will definitely hang in my dining room I like the way the distressed finish on the front frames each cubby. 

I'm happy with it although I'm sure it will get changed out occasionally. Not bad for a totally free project! 

Well, it's back to work tomorrow. I have thoroughly enjoyed my 4-day weekend. Only 9 more days with the students. I'm looking forward to summer break but I sure will miss my little kinders. They have grown and learned so much this year. I am so proud of them. I hope each of you have a wonderful week.

Until next time.....