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Friday, July 27, 2012

Antique Chest

***SOLD***
**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

***SOLD***

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

***SOLD***

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.

before:

Linking to:

French Country Cottage

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Union Jack Take Two

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This is my 2nd Union Jack piece. I just love these pieces once their done. The stripes on the last one were easy because the surface was flat. On this piece I had to go over trim so it was a little frustrating, but with my husband's help we got it done!

I used CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist and Simply White and sealed with Annie Sloan's clear wax. The top was stripped and stained with dark walnut and the pulls were from another piece. As much as I like the red, white, and blue Union Jacks I really love the ones done in more neutral colors.

Linking to:

French Country Cottage

Miss Mustard Seed

Decorating Insanity

Fingerprints on the Fridge

Redoux Interiors

Bliss Ranch

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Finally done!

I've had this china cabinet sitting in my dining room for 2 years waiting to be painted. It is by Drexel and I found it on CL for $65! I bought it before I knew anything about chalk paint. So glad I waited. It was hard enough to paint not having to prime and sand I can't imagine having to do all that on this thing that does not come apart! I used CeCe Caldwell's Seattle Mist with a little Annie Sloan's French Linen brushed on top, some light distressing, and waxed to seal. I love how my Grandmother's china pops off the color. The china I got when we were married is still boxed up in our basement - never been used!