Well, I am back from rehab.
Actually, the boyfriend finally paid my bail.
In truth, my reality tv stint ended.
I was kidnapped. And Stockholm syndrome is a powerful thing.
Obama had called – he wanted me to be in his cabinet.
Speaking of cabinets, I finally finished my curio cabinet. Want the before and after? I thought you would never ask 🙂
The very brown before.
Disassembled with a coat of white semi-gloss. Unfortunately the mirror broke in the back as I took it apart…oops! 
Even the hinges, knobs, and glass-holder-inners got a quick coat in silver paint.
And the ‘wheally’ white after…overall, I like it much better for this room. Since the cabinet was free in the first place, I couldn’t justify replacing the mirror…so a thin piece of plywood took it’s place instead. Maybe one day I can find a craigslister who will give me a big mirror in exchange for a featured post on Bower Power…yea, fat chance but a girl can dream, right?!?!
And the truth is, I have been gone. Not anything exciting. Just lurking. And taking a wee sabatical from posting. I figured a mini vacay would replenish, refresh, and revive. You know it’s been six months now since I started this baby? (Note – I am refering to Bower Power as my baby. No mom, I am not pregnant.) Maybe this break will help this blog from becoming a blahg 🙂 It’s good to be back though…I missed you.
You did an awesome job, I like the plywood back, actually. Glad you’re back from your blogging hiatus, I’ve missed you!
I just found your blog through a comment you left on Marital Bless. Love the blog! And the cabinet looks great!
You are the craziest kid I know. Obama = cabinet reno. Love it.
This is not a blagh.
It looks great, and I’m glad you back. You make me laugh every time you post!
Oh it looks GREAT now!
LOL! Welcome back Katie! The new cabinet looks great!
Oooh – so pretty.
That Stockholm Syndrome, man, gets you everytime, doesn’t it? =o)
I love the transformation. Chanting: “If it ain’t right, paint it white!”
did you sand or primer first? i would like to do this with a piece of furniture i have. thanks 🙂
Hi Laura – I did both sand and prime. The sanding was pretty easy and straightforward. And I also had to pop off some embellishments that didn’t quite work with the vibe I was going for. You can read about that here. A coat of Zinnser oil-based primer made it ready to go for the top coats! Good Luck with your piece – I am sure it will be terrific!
XO – Katie