Small Curio Cabinet

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I recently found this small curio cabinet at a garage sale.  It was in pretty rough shape, about 28" wide and 17" high, but it was only $5.  Of course,  I bought it!
The wood has a deep grain and splinters easily.  I'm guessing it's made of ash, since it has some weight for its size.
The hardware also was not in great shape and since the wood was so dry,  I was hesitant to remove it.  I tried polishing it and the hinges shined-up nicely, but the latch did not.  I decided to spray paint it with antique gold paint instead.  
After cleaning, filling, repairing, and sanding the entire cabinet, it got two coats of black chalk paint.  Since the wood grain was shining through, I decided to distress the edges and embrace the rustic look. 
Two coats of polycrylic sealed the paint and then it was time to work on the back.  
A 'pop' of color was in order for this little gem, so I decided to decoupage some colorful napkins on the back.  Before I got started, I painted the wood white and drew pencil lines for all of the shelves.  I wanted to know where to place the seams so they wouldn't show.
Once the lines were drawn, I got to work with napkins and Mod Podge.  For my decoupage technique and tips, click HERE. Here's a peek at the back:
When the decoupage was done, the back was reattached to the cabinet and it was done.
Here's a close-up of the distressing:
See that grain in the wood?
Here are the latches:
One more of the background:
I'm pretty happy with my $5 cabinet.  I'm not sure if it should sit on a table/dresser or hang on the wall.  Any thoughts?
What great garage sale finds have you found lately?  I've got a few more that will be showing up in future posts, so be sure to come back for those makeovers!

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  1. Audra @ Renewed ProjectsJuly 27, 2019 at 10:58 AM

    wow! Great choice of pattern against the dark paint. Looks amazing!

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    1. AnnJuly 27, 2019 at 10:39 PM

      Thank you, Audra. I really wanted it to 'pop'. So glad you stopped by.

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  2. Laura | Everyday EditsJuly 28, 2019 at 8:21 AM

    The after looks amazing! Love the brass hardware! laura
    PS Sharing on next weekend's The Weekend Edit over at Everydayedits dot co

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  3. Carol@BlueskyatHomeJuly 28, 2019 at 8:54 AM

    Ann, what a great find and an even better transformation. The perfect example of Rescue, Restore, and redecorate. My favorite part may be the gold hinges. Thanks so much for sharing at Happiness is Homemade Link Party.

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    1. AnnJuly 28, 2019 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you, Carol. It was humble, but I love a challenge. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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  4. Tania PelletierJuly 28, 2019 at 11:31 AM

    Wow, that turned out amazing! I would have bought that too!

    Tania

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    1. AnnJuly 28, 2019 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you, Tania. It was such a bargain, I couldn't resist!

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  5. cloches and lavenderJuly 29, 2019 at 8:39 AM

    Ann an amazing project. Love the inside it turned out beautifully. Love the color against the black. Such a fantastic find

    Cindy

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    1. AnnJuly 29, 2019 at 10:10 PM

      Thank you, Cindy. I've had those napkins for a while and was excited to finally use them on a project. Thank you so much for stopping by!

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  6. CandiceJuly 29, 2019 at 3:37 PM

    What a cute cabinet! You restored it beautifully! I love the background!

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    1. AnnJuly 29, 2019 at 10:11 PM

      Thank you, Candice. I'm so glad you stopped by!

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  7. Kim July 29, 2019 at 6:20 PM

    So I'm thinking it will look beautiful no matter where you keep it. What a great makeover...and $5.00? What a deal!!

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    1. AnnJuly 29, 2019 at 10:14 PM

      Thanks, Kim. I've found some great deals this garage sale season. I'm going to hate seeing the season come to an end!

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  8. Artsy VaVaJuly 31, 2019 at 8:38 AM

    Beautiful makeover!

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  9. KathyJuly 31, 2019 at 11:11 AM

    I love it when someone can turn a piece of ugliness into a thing a beauty; great job. As a pink roses fan, I just loved your results!

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    1. AnnJuly 31, 2019 at 8:33 PM

      Thank you, Kathy. It definitely came a long way!

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  10. Marie-Interior FrugalistaAugust 1, 2019 at 8:09 AM

    What a difference! I LOVE the decoupaged napkin you used too.

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    1. AnnAugust 1, 2019 at 5:58 PM

      Thank you, Marie. I just love when a piece can be transformed. I'm so glad you stopped by - come back again soon!

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  11. Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomeAugust 1, 2019 at 10:27 PM

    The decoupage adds so much to the cabinet. Very nice. Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home! --Jennifer

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  12. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 2, 2019 at 12:30 PM

    WOW!!! What a wonderful transformation!! This is a perfect example of what can be done with pieces that some people will just throw out!!! Beautiful!! Thanks so much for taking the time to drop by!!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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    1. AnnAugust 3, 2019 at 8:00 AM

      Thanks, Debbie. It always amazes me to see what a little paint and TLC can do for something.

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  13. Kippi O'HernAugust 3, 2019 at 9:43 PM

    Stunning transformation!
    Have a great weekend,
    Kippi

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  14. My thrift store addictionAugust 3, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    What a great find for $5--lovely upcycle! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  15. French EtherealAugust 7, 2019 at 7:09 PM

    Love how your cabinet turned out, Ann! I'd hang it but it looks like if it were flipped over, maybe it was the top of a buffet at one time??? Love the floral paper on the back... So pretty! Happy to feature your post at this week's Share Your Style #219, thank you. <3

    Keep cool,
    Barb :)

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    1. AnnAugust 7, 2019 at 10:27 PM

      Thank you so much, Barb. It's a bit of a 'mystery piece'!
      Heading over to your party now!

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  16. AnonymousAugust 18, 2019 at 1:17 PM

    What an inspiring idea to repurpose this. I love when items get a second chance to be beautiful. I'll be featuring it tonight at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the party.

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    1. AnnAugust 18, 2019 at 7:28 PM

      Thank you, Jenny. I appreciate the feature and will definitely will be at the party!

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  17. JoleneAugust 6, 2020 at 1:43 PM

    I think the cabinet would be perfect hung on a wall. Have you considered flipping it on its head? That would provide a 'shelf' on top and a decorative lower edge. (You'd need to also flip the latch.)
    And the sassy style would fit beautifully into various places in your home.

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    1. AnnAugust 7, 2020 at 8:37 AM

      I did think about that, Jolene. If it was turned that way, the only option would be to hang it and the latches would have to be removed and flipped. Since the wood was so dry, I was afraid of doing damage in the process, so I kept it 'as-is'.
      Sassy Style is a great way to describe it. Thanks for that!

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