I found this old tin pie safe at a barn sale. It was spray painted avacado green. (Sorry, I forgot to take a before picture). I used spray Zip Strip to remove the green paint. I wanted to keep some of the underneath cream and light beige color.
Getting rid of some of the piant really brought out the detail in the tin work.
There was only one tin shelf inside but that was okay with me. I had to cut it down slightly to fit it under my kitchen counter but the detail was all on the door so it didn't hurt the look. It makes a great bread box.
I like the rustic look and it fills this deep corner on my counter very well. A great buy for 20 dollars!
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Getting rid of some of the piant really brought out the detail in the tin work.
There was only one tin shelf inside but that was okay with me. I had to cut it down slightly to fit it under my kitchen counter but the detail was all on the door so it didn't hurt the look. It makes a great bread box.
I like the rustic look and it fills this deep corner on my counter very well. A great buy for 20 dollars!
For more Show and Tell posts go visit Kelli's House. 
19 comments:
I love it!! What a great find and the new looks is terrific!
Enjoy your new treasure!
Leann
As I have read your last few blogs about great finds, I keep meaning to ask if you have been to a particular flea market. I'll ask today :-) Have you been to the Hazen flea market in PA? I went a couple years ago; it's a BIG flea market. http://www.hazenfleamarket.com/
What a find! Really lovely!
What a find!!! So unique and it looks so good with the li'l touches you added to it and looks like you have the perfect spot for it too!!! I just love when that happens!!!
Have a Blessed weekend!!
((love your header that birdnest hose is so "tweet"))
It is a special touch for your kitchen.
Donna
love the pie safe and your redo. Love your blog bling. Love the birdie cursor and the way you did the hose and bird nest. xox!
How perfect!!! It does look great in its new home:) Enjoy:)
Okay, you really need to give us a tour of your home!! Such unique ideas you have Love them all.
Thats a great find. I used to have a corner like that. I keep all my bread in the fridge now because it goes bad quickly when there are only one or two people eating.
Mama Bear
Oh I just adore antiques! That pie safe is wonderful. Where do you get zip strip, and does it work on wood?
Blessings,
Shana
Great use for it. Would have loved to seen the old color!
cindy
I love the pie safe and where you have put it. Old things are just so neat. You gave it a nice fresh look with the paint.
Iris
I love this piece, girl after my own heart!
Hi Jean
I love what you did here to that old pie safe!
Great addition to your kitchen!
~Ann
Wow, what a wonderful find! You don't see those too often!
Have a great weekend!
That is very unique and great way to use it every day!
What a unique piece. It looks great how you left some of the old paint on it. Perfect for your kitchen.
Thank you for stopping by my place and leaving your comment!
Gorgeous pie safe! Love how it turned out and how you put it to use!
What a wonderful find! I like the rustic look and it is such a great idea to put it to use as a breadbox!
Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my kitchen table too. Come by and visit anytime!
God bless,
Mrs.T
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