The latest project to hit Painted Cottage is a Cottage Chic Rustic Wall Cabinet Makeover. I purchased this small wall cabinet many years ago. Back in it’s day it was very stylish.  It actually still holds a lot of charm but needed some freshening up. The color was much darker than it appears in the before photos and the plaid fabric was worn and faded. 

As you can see the cabinet was great to begin with, I just happen to have a desire to paint everything light right now.  It does make an amazing transformation just by adding a coat of creamy white chalky paint.

When I opened the door I immediately thought that this would make a great tea cabinet.

Close Ups of the Cottage Chic Rustic Wall Cabinet Makeover

Adding the small chicken wire to the front also lightened up the appearance of the cabinet.  The shelves were the perfect size to store tiny demitasse cups, a dainty creamer and a wire basket to hold the assorted tea bags.

The open shelf holds 2 teacups and saucers perfectly.  There is a nice drawer on the bottom that could house tea strainers, etc.

You could also put small vases or mason jars in the bottom drawer and do a pretty floral arrangement of either fresh or dried flowers.  So many possibilities for this versatile little rustic wall cabinet.

Thank you for visiting.  Until next time keep those creative juices flowing.  Always look at things with a different eye.

Who doesn’t love a great Mason Jar?  With the following Fun Farmhouse Cottage Mason Jar Projects you will soon be transforming all of those leftover, abandoned, tired little jars into objects that will quickly become the envy of your friends.  links will whisk you off to each artists turorial.  Have fun!

How To Paint & Distress Mason Jars

Here’s a great project by Linda at “It All Started With Paint“.  I would say she is the queen of Mason Jar Makeovers.

Photo by: It All Started With Paint

DIY BALL Mason Jar Light Sconces

Be still my heart.  How fantastic is this? OMG, Love it!  Thank you to Kristy at: Robb Restyle for this great Mason Jar idea!

Photo by: Robb Restyle

DIY Mason Jar Pendant Light

This tutorial shows in depth how to actually cut the hole in a mason jar lid to accommodate the lighting fixture. This will be helpful no matter what type of mason jar light you are trying to create.  Thank you to Dagmar Bleasdale at: Everyday Family

Photo by: Dagmar Bleasdale Everyday Family

DIY Hanging Mason Jar Lights

This is definitely on my list of must makes.  I love the casual feel of it and the lighting is so romantic. Great project by: All Things Heart And Home

Photo by: All Things Heart and Home

Mason Jar Bottle Opener

I couldn’t find out who actually made this clever and very useful Mason jar Bottle Opener but I just had to include it.  It just makes a lot of sense to me and happens to be my favorite color.  Go ahead. let him drink his beer.  After-all, it will certainly be in style with this beauty.  Oil bronzed hose clamp, reclaimed, painted wood, mason jar & oil bronzed bottle opener.  We got this!

DIY Mason Jar Wall Decor

Be still my heart…..there’s those Hose Clamps again.  This tutorial should shed some light on the bottle opener project above.  Thank you to: The Hamby Home for this gem of an idea.

Photo by: The Hamby Home

Magical Mason Jar Oil Lamps

Our next mason jar makeover is quite ingenious:  Oil Lamps by: A Piece Of Rainbow

These mason jar oil lamps are really clever and there are so many possibilites.  So clever! And there are even tutorials for making infused oils on the website too!

Photo by: A Piece Of Rainbow

Mason Jar Bird feeder

This is just so easy but very effective.  Bird Feeder by: Little House Living

I feed all of the birds in my neighborhood and am sure they will love it.  This feeder oozes country charm.  With just 3 simple supplies and some wild bird food you can whip this up in no time!

Photo by: Little House Living

Beach Theme Mason Jar Candle Holder

Oh, I just love anything with beach glass.  Here is a super easy but very effective Beach Glass candle holder tutorial by: PLAID

The website says it’s at a beginner level but the results are so much more.

Photo by:  PLAID

Fisherman Netting Wrapped Jars

Okay, while we are on the beach theme, I couldn’t resist sharing these little beauties.  I have seen jars such as these for sale in trendy little shops with quite a hefty price tag.  Forget about it!  Make your own.  These little beauties come to us courtesy of Amy at Stow And Tell U . Amy, these are awesome.

Photo by: Stow And Tell U

Over the holidays I had the pleasure of once again visiting Cambria Pines Lodge by the sea.  This beautiful resort is nestled in a densely wooded neighborhood.  Guests are given a multitude of choices for accommodations. I stayed there last year with my tiny dogs in a darling little rustic cabin.  It was one of the least expensive rooms and I have to say I just adored it.  The room featured a wood-burning fireplace and cathedral wood beamed ceilings.  On my visit this time I opted for what they called a Superior Room.  They back up to the woods and feature a private patio.  The decor was reminiscent of a french cottage.  It also featured high ceilings and updated full bathroom, but I must confess that I found the rustic cabin a bit more charming.

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Graceful Gardens

My favorite part about staying at the lodge is the beautiful gardens that meander throughout the grounds.   What a great way to walk off the buffet breakfast that comes with your room.  I love all the attention to detail around every twist and turn of the paths.  I must confess that I want to recreate all of the endearing nooks and sitting areas you happen upon as you stroll the grounds.  They even have a butterfly garden.

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Please check out all of the charming Concrete Garden Art by clicking on the page link above.

A few months ago I had a great opportunity to acquire several beautiful and unique concrete garden art molds from a wonderful artist who was getting out of the business.  As soon as I saw her work I knew that I had to have at least one of each of these amazing pieces in my yard.  The molds have sat around for awhile waiting for me to create some of these beauties.  Slowly, I am pouring a few of the molds.  Today I start to share with you some of this beautiful concrete garden art.  There are a lot of ahhhh-mazing pieces and I have so many favorites.

I will admit that pouring these molds is quite a workout.  In some instances it can be back-breaking work.  Most of the concrete garden art pieces can be interchanged to create a multitude of art for your garden.

Here is one of my favorites, a lovely pediment designed to go over a doorway or window.  I am using them over my windows, since they just happen to be the right size. It’s easy to fall in love with the beauty and grace of this pediment.  There is also a beautiful mold for a pair of large wings which I am currently using  as shutters to flank each side of the window.  Very cottage-like.  I love them.

All of the concrete yard decor can be finished in any color.  I am quite partial to the verdigris finish lately, but these look wonderful plain or in any color. Due to the heavy weight of these items, I cannot ship them.  So many enchanting items to see, stop by sometime!