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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Rustic Wood Bread Box in Warm White


I recently sourced 2 bread boxes at a local thrift store. Bread boxes are very popular sellers for me but I never have any on hand as they sell right away. 


This one was spoken for even before I posted it as the first gal on the list called it.


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After our consulting session she went with the same warm white as this roll top bread box I did awhile back sans a stencil.

Step one scrub every inch of the bread box inside and out with warm soapy water and sprayed on Simple Green cleaner.  I like to use a scrub brush to get in all the nooks and crannies, rinse well and let dry completely.


Fusion Mineral Paint in plaster ; a soft warm white was brushed on in two coats on all sides. When all was dry, the entire bread box was sponge sanded to smooth the paint and distress the edges.


To add an aged look to the edges, Fusion Mineral Paint's ageing wax was brushed on and buffed in.


 The customers accent kitchen color was turquoise so I surprised her by adding a removable liner to the inside. I love this option because it adds some fun to the piece (there are many patterns and colors) and makes clean  up much easier PLUS it can be easily changed when needed. Just measure the area, mark on the contact liner, cut, peel and press in place.










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