Diamond Dresser

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This dresser came with a mirror that is not pictured (but you can have).  It had the date 1923 stamped on the back, so I am guessing that's the year it was made.   It didn't have the original hardware so I found some at Hobby Lobby that I liked.  I painted it in Annie Sloan's Graphite first then a coat of Paris Grey on top and distressed down to the Graphite and sealed with clear wax.  I used Old White and frog tape for the diamonds, then waxed again.  My husband replaced the back and the bottom drawer panel - they were wavy and coming apart while the top two drawers were in perfect condition.  Sadly it didn't come with the casters that were once on it, but you could easily add some from an antique store if you like that look or for some added height.  Perfect size for a buffet in the dining room, changing table in a nursery, or dresser in a bedroom.  The drawers are deep with lots of storage and the top drawer is divided.

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Liz Marie Blog
Miss Mustard Seed
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French Country Cottage

Louis Blue Antique China Cabinet

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After months of sitting in my bedroom (the cabinet not me :) ) I finally finished this china cabinet.  This was my first time using Louis Blue with black glaze and I really like the color!  The finish on the china cabinet was in fairly good condition, but I thought it might fall apart on me when we were putting it in my van.  It was missing one shelf and the back and was really loose everywhere.  We pretty much took it apart taking all the old rusty nails and screws out and replacing them with new ones and adding some supports and wood glue.  Everything got tightened up and it is now nice and solid.  It has so much beautiful detail and I love the legs.  The door came with glass, but I replaced it with chicken wire. The drawer is nice and deep and the shelves have plate grooves if you use it as a china cabinet.  I personally would use it in my bathroom without the door for extra storage if I had a nice big bathroom.  I just love a big chunky piece of furniture!

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Shades of Amber
PJH Designs
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Old White Antique Chest of Drawers

This was such a nice piece to work on.  Usually the ones like this need a good bit of work, this one was in great shape.  It was painted to match this dresser.  You can't go wrong with Old White paired and a dark walnut top. It's a really nice size with one of my favorite styles of hardware.  No staging for this one, I just finished it and I'm tired!  It's being picked up on Sunday.

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I will be working on one of these next, but since Christmas is right around the corner I'm not sure when I'm going to get started.  I may just be lazy for a while!

French End Table

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I used Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Shutter Gray on this end table.  I saw this piece at Scout & Nimble and fell in love with the color.  I first painted it in Annie Sloan's Paris Grey because it was one of those super shiny cherry finishes and I didn't want it to all flake off.  It worked.  It didn't flake at all so I just lightly sanded to distress.  I also changed out the back with a piece of bead board.  I forgot to take a before picture. :( 

I also used Shutter Gray on a little dark wood round side table with no base coat and it really, really chipped, but I love it!  That one will be coming up next.



Old White Dresser

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I was lucky enough to find this dresser by White Furniture Company on CL not far from my house.  It was in great condition aside from the dated look.  It has dovetailed drawers that slide open and close perfectly and wooden drawer tracks.  I painted it in Old White, distressed it, and waxed with clear wax.  The top has been restained in dark walnut.

It has great original hardware.

I painted the drawers inside and out with a light coat of french linen so that the wood grain still shows through.

Here is the before:

and the top after being stripped - I love seeing the gorgeous wood underneath the old stain!

This piece would look great in a dining room as a buffet or sideboard, in a living room under as a console under a flat screen, or in a bedroom as a dresser!

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