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New to Me Baking Counter

    Upon finishing the wall, floor and trim painting of  Maddie’s room I still had a lot of afternoon left. With the paint in one hand and a still loaded paintbrush in the other, I walked by the buffet that I had recently moved from our garage into the kitchen.
    And I heard a whisper, “Psssst!  Psssst! Over here.”
    It called to me.
    Beckoned me.
    “Come closer,” it said.
    And I walked closer.
    “Hello, pretty buffet. I’m glad you’re here,” I said.
    “Paint me,” it pleaded.
    And without thought, I started.

    EverAfterCottage Buffet Before

    Just the side, I thought.
    I’ll just paint the side.
    Just to see how it will look.
    And so I painted the side. And a small bit on the bottom.
    And I loved it.

    And the buffet said, “More!”
    And so I listened and painted more.

    And then, before I knew it, it was done.

    EverAfter Cottage Buffet After

    And this previously abandoned in a second hand store buffet took on new life.
    And the feet are so very pretty after a pedicure, yes? Buffet Foot After-3

    Then I sanded the top.
    (Yes, it should have been done first, but the buffet would not wait for that.)
    I cleaned it and sanded it and oiled it.
    And it glows.
    And looks beautiful and loved.
    And is quite ready to be baked on.
    I tested its baking counter abilities with a batch of our favorite Banana Bread. The buffet is very accommodating and enjoyed its new life. Banana Bread-1