AM Alley Find = PM Liquour Cabinet

On my way to a client meeting this morning, 

I picked up this piece in the alley:

 Just a basic cabinet/bookshelf.

 Nice feet….missing a couple shelves.

 I cut out a shelf from a piece of particle board.

 I had some old fence lumber left over from a recent project,

just small pieces, so I used them to line the back….

 And I used a couple more boards to line the top shelf.

 Next, I cut down a wine rack I've had in my garage forever….

and screwed it in from the top.

 I used a bed slat that I cut to fit the width of the top, 

to hide the cut I made on the wine rack.

I love the texture of this wood!!!

 I moved the piece outside and began painting the exterior. 

I used Paris Grey and Old White chalk paints.

(That's Miss Priss in the window, supervising my work.)

 After the paint dried, I distress sanded all the edges,

and then I began waxing….

 Here's a close up of one of the feet….

 I used dark wax over the clear, inside the crevices and along the edges...

It's finished!

 Inside, 

I added some wine glasses,

 And on the top shelf, I placed liquor bottles…..

 Below that, 

I used a vintage chalkboard 

to line the back...

 On top, 

I placed a wine rack…

 I love the sparkle of the glass 

against that rustic back!!!

Now I have lots of needed storage.

The bar is open!!!!

My cocktail is poured.

Long day!!!!!