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Pie safe furniture makeover

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Nov 19, 2012 · Modified: Feb 4, 2025

Hey, hey there!

Do you know I never knew this piece was called a Pie safe before I started blogging.

{it is called a pie safe right?} that is what someone referred to it once as is.

I just knew I liked it a lot and my dear husband bought it for me for my birthday one day around 10 years ago.

Today, I am sharing the makeover of such pie safe.

Honestly, I never thought I would paint over this piece.

it was a lovely tea stained color with a pretty mural of flowers painted on the sides.

Well one day while cleaning…yes, I do clean on occasion.

I noticed it was chipping and fading on the side which faces the window.

I thought, BUMMER.

I guess I will have to paint it now.

After my makeover, I sort of realized in today’s decor, this pie safe probably was a bit outdated.

I had two cans of Annie Sloan chalk paint left with very little paint in them.

I actually watered them down a bit to make it stretch.

Color combination is

Antibes green

Louis Blue

How perfect that I had already added a little green ribbon

trim to my Stenciled recipe tea towel.

Don’t you just love my Soup tureen too?…

my Mom bought that for me a few years back for Christmas.

She bought me the mason jar too.

I just filled it with some sunflowers, acorns and tarnished silverware.

After I painted and distressed this piece I used some dark wax

I am so in love with this piece all over again.

All I need to do is get some new door pulls and I am good to go.

I have something in mind it is just a matter of time to get them.

I forgot to mention, that wooden roo on top had a makeover a long time ago.

I just forgot to show you.

 That’s it for today!
Thanks for stopping over and your sweet time and comments.

{I have since found knobs and will share those after Thanksgiving}

 

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Comments

  1. Carlene@Organized Clutter

    November 19, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Very updated look but still the charm of a pie safe.

    Reply
  2. priscilla

    November 19, 2012 at 8:11 am

    Love your cabinet makeover !

    Reply
  3. karin

    November 19, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I liked it before, but now I LOVE it! I love how painting it actually made it look more old and antique..
    LOVELY!!
    Hugs
    Karin
    http://www.artisbeauty. net

    Reply
  4. Jamie Lott

    November 19, 2012 at 8:13 am

    It looks awesome Debbie!! I love it!!

    Reply
  5. Melanie

    November 19, 2012 at 8:21 am

    It looks great Debbie! Love it!

    Reply
  6. Dawn

    November 19, 2012 at 8:28 am

    I so like the after better, but Im a sucker for Antibes Green anyway. I sure love the piece now, Debbie great transformation:)

    Reply
  7. Kim

    November 19, 2012 at 8:30 am

    That looks great. So funny that the color combo you used is very similar to the colors I used on a piece yesterday. We think alike.

    Reply
  8. debbiedoo's

    November 19, 2012 at 8:31 am

    Thanks ladies…y’all are making my day:)

    Reply
  9. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

    November 19, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Love the new color – and that tea towel is fabulous!!!!
    Kelly

    Reply
  10. Kathy

    November 19, 2012 at 8:35 am

    It is a beautiful piece before and after! Love all the decor inside and on top too!

    Reply
  11. Laurie @ House of 34

    November 19, 2012 at 8:35 am

    It’s gorgeous!

    Reply
  12. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    November 19, 2012 at 8:44 am

    That’s a great piece, Debbie! I love the narrowness to it so it could fit in just about anywhere.

    Reply
  13. Pat@BPM

    November 19, 2012 at 8:45 am

    Fantabulous makeover, Debbie!

    If I can remember to visit the $ Tree and then remember to pick up some Christmas stuff, I will try to get a little post together for he party.:-)

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      November 19, 2012 at 8:46 am

      Thank you Pat…I do hope to see your fabulous self at the party:) Happy Thanksgiving to you too.

      Reply
  14. Traci

    November 19, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Pretty pretty!

    Reply
  15. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    November 19, 2012 at 10:30 am

    This turned out beautifully, Debbie! Love the colors and the look…inspires me to re-do one I have been wanting to paint!

    Reply
  16. SheilaG @ Plum Doodles

    November 19, 2012 at 10:32 am

    I love that cabinet, Debbie! It’s such a perfect size. But now I’m fretting over the knobs- what have you found?! 🙂

    Reply
  17. Bliss

    November 19, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Debbie. Enjoy your company, eat lots of yummy things, and by all means lock up the pies where they will be safe!

    Bliss

    Reply
  18. karen

    November 19, 2012 at 11:16 am

    I love Pie Safes. Yours turned out so cute! Love the new paint. It actually looks like this was the original paint, instead of the previous look!

    Reply
  19. Martina

    November 19, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Awesome makeover Debbie, I love the new look! Such a pretty piece!

    Reply
  20. Cynthia

    November 19, 2012 at 11:23 am

    What a fantastic job. It looks beautiful.

    Cynthia

    Reply
  21. Jane

    November 19, 2012 at 11:50 am

    I wasn’t sure what a pie safe was either! lol! I love it, Debbie! The color is fabulous…you did a really great job! So glad that I am back to following!

    XO,
    Jane

    Reply
  22. Sue

    November 19, 2012 at 11:59 am

    Hey Deb- I love the color combination you used~ It is now so fresh and updated! Hope you enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family! : -) Sue

    Reply
  23. Debbie

    November 19, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    It’s gorgeous! I love the piece and it looks even more wonderful now. Can’t wait to see the new knobs.
    Debbie 🙂

    Reply
  24. Indalaity

    November 19, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    The pie safe looks amazballs can’t wait to see it in person

    Reply
  25. shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    November 19, 2012 at 12:25 pm

    Your pie safe looks wonderful..you did a fantastic job…and you certainly have updated it well….I know what you mean when you have a piece of furniture that you love so much but feel it needs to be “refreshed”….Have a wonderful time with your family!!!

    Reply
  26. Brandy

    November 19, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    This is one nice paint job. I love the colors. So it this morning on Pinterest and was like wholly molly that’s pretty.

    Reply
  27. Shelia

    November 19, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, I love the remake of your pie safe. I’ve always loved these pieces. You’ve dressed her up so beautifully too! Now you had better slow down a bit before Thanksgiving ! 🙂
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  28. Naila Moon

    November 19, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Love the “updated” look.

    Reply
  29. Becca

    November 19, 2012 at 2:51 pm

    Fantastic job, Debbie! I LOVE that you used two paints and painted the door a different color … truly pops. And, how fun that it still has its rustic charm. Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  30. Shenita

    November 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Debbie, your makeover looks great. Love the colors! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  31. denyse@crazy beautiful life

    November 19, 2012 at 4:14 pm

    Hi Debbie! I think the pie safe looks so much better. You did a great job redoing it and the beautiful decor you surround it with.

    Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  32. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & Flea Market Makeovers

    November 19, 2012 at 4:20 pm

    Debbie, I love your pie safe makeover! It looks great!

    Reply
  33. Daniela @frugal ain't cheap

    November 19, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    nice job on the color combo…now, my question is: where are the pies? 🙂

    Reply
  34. Gina

    November 19, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    I panicked when you first said you painted it, but what was I worried about? You did a wonderful job, it looks lovely!

    Reply
  35. Gail

    November 19, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    I love your pie safe Debbie! When you get tired of it, let me know because I would gladly find a place for it in my home. Enjoy your family this Thanksgiving Debbie as I know you will, Gail

    Reply
  36. Judy

    November 19, 2012 at 7:07 pm

    What a great piece. I love how far AS paint can go. Great color combo. You have reinvented an already awesome piece. Great job. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  37. laurie

    November 19, 2012 at 7:51 pm

    oh it looks so good! I love the soft subtle colors, I have a large pie safe that needs a redo, I’m getting my courage up Debbie doo’s, give me a stretched canvas and I can paint a painting in no time but furniture, hear that knocking sound?, thats my my knees shaking!!!!!

    Reply
  38. Peggy Renie

    November 19, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    I liked it before, and love it now. You did a fabulous job with your makeover. I really never care about “out dated”. The important thing is having what we like and want to enjoy in our home – not what someone else declares “dated” or “out dated”. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Peggy

    Reply
  39. Heather

    November 19, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    Love it all Debbie! It looked great before but the new color really suits it!

    Reply
  40. Nana Diana

    November 19, 2012 at 9:15 pm

    Debbie- I LOVE that color combination. It is just gorgeous redone. Love it. Hope you have fun with your Mom and sis Blessings to you- xo Diana

    Reply
  41. Holly

    November 19, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    You made a great choice with the colors. Looks awesome. The gold was gorgeous too.

    Reply
  42. Olive Cooper

    November 19, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    Love that pie safe in green Debbie. Now you can cool some pies off in your new style. Happy Thanksgiving.

    Reply
  43. Yvonne @ StoneGable

    November 19, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    The new color is delightful!!!! Makes this little pie safe pop!!!n The finish is breathtaking!!!!

    Reply
  44. Debra@CommonGround

    November 19, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    beautiful piece, love the color combination, you did a great job on it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Debbie!!

    Reply
  45. Carol

    November 19, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Perfectly charming pie safe, Debbie. Love the makeover.

    Reply
  46. The Polka Dot Closet

    November 19, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Debbie, you just amaze me, I love the make over and your photography is fabulous!!

    Carol

    Reply
  47. Claire @ A Little Claireification

    November 20, 2012 at 1:43 am

    Great job, Debbie! I am a sucker for green anyway. I love it! I just got rid of a two door antique pie safe this past May that we just did not have room to keep. Now I regret it. 🙂
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Claire

    Reply
    • Claire @ A Little Claireification

      November 20, 2012 at 1:44 am

      Wait, I just noticed the rooster. I must have the rooster… lol

      Reply
  48. Debbie refreshrestyle

    November 20, 2012 at 4:25 am

    I love the makeover! You did a great job 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  49. MariaElena

    November 20, 2012 at 5:49 am

    Looks gorgeous!!!! Happy Thanksgiving, Debbie!

    Reply
  50. Christy @ Our Southern Home

    November 20, 2012 at 5:49 am

    Debbie, it looks fabulous!!!! The tureen really stands out now as well. The new blog look is beautful, too!

    Reply
  51. Lynn Fern

    November 20, 2012 at 7:23 am

    A nice job indeed! Great color combo. I have always had a thing for pie safes. I think it is a reminder of some of my moms stories from her childhood. And, roosters will always hold a special place in my heart.
    Lynn

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  52. katherine

    November 20, 2012 at 9:03 am

    A charming update for your pie safe! xo

    Reply
  53. Kelly

    November 20, 2012 at 9:41 am

    Lovely pie safe! Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  54. Anu@MyDreamCanvas

    November 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm

    Very Pretty! Happy Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing you at My Dream Canvas!

    Reply
  55. Athena at Minerva's Garden

    November 21, 2012 at 2:40 am

    Your revamped pie safe looks gorgeous, Debbie! I love the green accent color you used–I’m a sucker for green 🙂 Have a happy Thanksgiving, and I’ll see you at the party on Friday!

    Reply
  56. J9 at Simple Things

    November 21, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Hi there – I love your updated pie safe! I’ve never heard of one either but I like it none the less! I’ve become your newest follower – I love your style and have been reading older posts – all very inspirational stuff! Thanks! J9 x

    Reply
  57. Kim

    November 21, 2012 at 10:22 am

    LOVE those colors together Deb! You are the color Queen!! Happy Thanksgiving!
    xoxo,
    Kim

    Reply
  58. debbiedoo's

    November 23, 2012 at 11:43 am

    Thank you everyone for your kind comments and for taking the time to stop over.

    Reply

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