Blogger Fairfield, IL on Aug 03, 2012

A Chicken Coop Cabinet Restored.

My Neighbor down the street came to me and asked me if I would like a project to do for a 90 Year Old Lady she knew... She said that she wanted it restored cause it was something that meant a lot to her... So Me being Me said Yes to this project even before I saw what it looked like, cause I just love the challenges and love to bring the old back to new... take a look at what I did to transform this Cabinet that was at rest in her Chicken Coop for over 50 years here at my blog page: http://tcdesigns1968.blogspot.com/2012_08_01...

18 Comments

Kimberlee Villa Rica, GA

You did an awesome job and very kind of you.

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Lolly Jane B Gilbert, AZ

That is a great after! Worth the hard work for sure!

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

Thank You Kimberlee and Lolly for your kind words♥

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

Tania you've done an incredible job on this piece. Not to rain on anybody's parade - and I know you're going w/what the owner said (Like who's gonna argue or correct a 90 yr. old Lady, right?) but I'm pretty sure this ain't no chicken coop. First, w/glass and the shelving - but if she wants to call it a coop then who are we to argue!! It looks fantastic and I think this became a labor of love!!

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Lorraine F Virginia Beach, VA

It does resemble a pie safe....but then again....maybe they put chickens in there when she was a girl! People do funny things with furniture! What would my Granny say about taking a dresser and chopping a hole int he top to put a sink in there! I can only imagine! LOL
Regardless...it was a nice thing and you did a great job!

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 2
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

LOL Susan.♥. Chuckle! Chuckle! Labor of Love Yes Yes Chicken Coop No No... The only reason I named it this was because That is what the guy told me when he dropped it off to me... he said that the Cabinet lay to rest in her chicken coop for over 50 years... I'm sure it used to hang in her house at one time but some how made it into the Chicken Coop and that is where it has been since now... So You see Susan I would love to know the story behind how something so beautiful ended up out ...»
side in the chicken coop but I dare not ask a 90 year old woman I'm sure she has a ton of stories to tell♥ U know I may end up having nightmares tonight about chickens now thanks LMAO! and @ Lorraine you may be right.. maybe she did put her chickens in it LOL! people around here do strange things believe me when I say I've seen it all LOL!... Cheers and thanks =)♥

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 2
Tanya P Canada

I looks like the upper part of an old hutch. What a beautiful job you did, Tania! Well done! :)

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Becky H Tampa, FL

Wow! I can believe you spent quite a bit of time on this project. Beautiful!

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

WHEW!! Sure am glad you cleared that up!! ;~) Oh, and thre worm holes that are in the top of the cabinet were in all liklihood in the wood when it was originally cut and is a natural marking. Yes it does add character and when I was working w/furniture, pieces that had the natural worm holes were highly prized by our clientele!! Go figure!! I'd love to know what the lady's reaction was when she saw the renovated piece!!

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 2
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

Thanks Becky and Tanya you are so sweet and Susan I had no Idea about the worm thingy ..This site definitely provides you with some great trivia ;) and I wish I had been there for the reaction on her face too when she saw the renovated piece... But Unfortunately I never got to meet her cause her Son and Grandson came and picked it up for her and the son was the one that dropped it off to me... So No I never got to meet this lady but the son did call me later that day and told me that she ...»
absolutely loved it and wanted him to install it on her wall that day so she could put all of her treasures in it♥

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

AWWWW - that is sooooo sweet! Well, at least you got positive feedback and I'll bet she'll tell ALL her friends how happy she is. Who knows how many other decrepit chicken coops are in your future??? LOL

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 2
Marg C Middletown, NY

hahaha! great job Tania! I too would have loved to see the look on her face :) probably brought tears to her eyes *-* You do very nice work.

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Becky Blair, NE

Tania what a wonderful transformation! You truly brought this hutch back to life. I wonder what ever happened to the buffet it once sat on? We'll never know....

on Aug 03, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

Tania, what a wonderful job and lovely task you did for someone! This is what is meant by "casting your bread upon the waters!" These acts of kindness are what brings good karma. No matter what a person's faith, feeding the soul is a necessity! Keep this kind, giving spirit always!

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 1
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

@Susan one will never know in this town LOL! ;) @ Marg I sure hope it did.:) @ Becky I was wondering the same thing I guess We will never know?? @ Jeanette You are so sweet thank you for your Kind words.... I'm just Paying it Forward for all the wonderful things that have been given to me in life♥ Cheers!

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 1
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

I'm still amazed at how well the old grungy hardware turned out. I would have thought it was beyond redemption!!

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 1
TaniaC Fairfield, IL

I did too but the wonders and power of lime-a-way (AKA) CLR calcium Lime and rust remover are just fantastic..:)

on Aug 04, 2012 · Like 1
Marg C Middletown, NY

I have to try that Tania!

on Aug 06, 2012 · Like 1

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