New Again: July 2012

Sunday, July 29, 2012

More French Linen

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I think this may be my favorite Annie Sloan color. Sometimes it looks gray, sometimes a little blue, or sometimes a little green depending on the light. I prefer a thin coat so that the wood color shows through. This is also my favorite style of furniture! Original pulls painted with oil rubbed bronze. Here are the afters, unfortunately I can't find my before pics. :(

Update: Ended up painting the Union Jack on this one:

Linking to:

nifty thrifty things

Under The Table and Dreaming

Elizabeth & Co.

Embracing Change
Coastal Charm
Savvy Southern Style
No Minimalist Here
French Country Cottage
Miss Mustard Seed
Restore Interiors
Redoux
PJH Designs At The Picket Fence
The Shabby Nest

Friday, July 27, 2012

Antique Chest

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**Update**
I repainted this using Duck Egg, added new hardware, removed the plaque and painted the inside of the drawers in French Linen. The first paint job was pretty, but I just wasn't feeling it. It just seemed a little old fashioned to me. I like the new look much better! This piece would be perfect in a guest room, nursery, entryway, or a bedroom.

I found this old chest of drawers on CL where I get most of my furniture. The woman I bought it from said it belonged to her mother in law's grandmother. She had been using it as storage in her basement for the past 15 years. I love the little drawer on top and the original wooden casters.

**Click on photos to enlarge**

(first paint job)

(before)

Linking to:

French Country Cottage

Miss Mustard Seed

Restore Interiors

Redoux

PJH Designs At The Picket Fence

The Shabby Nest
Bliss Ranch

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Duck Egg Chest

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This is only my second time using Duck Egg and I love it! The first time was because a client requested it, but I'm such a neutral color person I just never used it again. I have two other AS blue colors that I need to try on some pieces. This dresser was in great shape structurally, but very beat up on top and a few scratches here and there. I changed out the hardware on the top two drawers and just painted the original hardware on the rest because I love ring type pulls. I used Duck Egg and clear wax with a little Duck Egg and Graphite mix dry brushed over the drawers.

before:

Linking to:

French Country Cottage

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Pink & Gray French Provencial

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This is a Bassett set I found on CL. It was much closer to my parents than to me, so they went and bought it and brought it to me! Yea for parents. :) I used AS Paris Gray mixed with graphite and Antoinette on the drawers and accents - same on the hardware. Waxed first with CeCe Caldwell's then Annie Sloan's clear wax. I love the colors togehter.