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sorry you have to twist your head - I keep fixing it and it keeps showing up on it's side |
Well I was going to try to match it to this one that I had painted for my bedroom -
And it turned out like this
B - O - R
I - N - G
you need
personality
( can you picture the pom poms? I would have made a great cheerleader )
for some reason it does not look as nice as the dresser I wanted to " mate " it with ( so they could create little end tables ha ha ) that rope trim was screaming for some work so I started distressing it
very gingerly at first - and then I got a little braver
hmmm, not feeling it yet at all
the white looks too pristine - and so I distressed some more..................
at this point I am thinking I should have just left the whole thing alone -
I ended up adding waxing with clear wax and dark wax and still it was missing something.
I still had a little duck egg blue and old white which I mixed with some water and dry brushed
the combination until it looked like this
I love it - but it absolutely does not belong in my bedroom now lol
So another one for sale.
Have a great day
xxx
Linking up to the following Parties
A Simply Klassic Home
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How to nest for less
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Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/04/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no108.html
Kammy's Corner
http://kammyskorner.blogspot.ca/2012/04/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-25.html
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/2012/04/03/4113/
Creatively Living
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Shades of Amber
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Somewhat Simple
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Beyond the Picket Fence
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.ca/
The Brambleberry Cottage
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Thrifty Decorating
http://www.thriftydecorating-nikkiw.blogspot.ca/2012/04/thrifty-thursday-54.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/04/furniture-feature-friday-features-a-link-party/
The Shabby Nest
http://shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/04/frugal-friday.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/04/feathered-nest-friday.html
Decorating Insanity
http://www.decoratinginsanity.com/2012/04/furniture-friday-12-features-and-par.html
I love these colors! Another home run Suzy! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lindsey!!!
Deletexxx
fabulous makeover!! :)
DeleteThanks Kammy - this one had me sweating a little, lol
DeleteHugs,
OMG! That is an absolute masterpiece!! I hope you sell it for A LOT
ReplyDeleteStacy
Beautiful...and doesn't it drive you crazy as it keeps screaming at you- "I'm still not done"..but it was right. It should sell quickly.
ReplyDeletetammy
Great job on distressing and love the addition of colour, Beautiful piece!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that rope trim, Suzy! I agree, detailing like that definitely calls out for some attention. Love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeletevisiting from Feathered Nest Friday : )
What a great redo of a great piece--thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteHello there, I'm a new follower and love your blog. I love the color combo of this and your dresser. But I really love the changes you made to this piece. I'd love if you'd link to my Frugal Treasures Tuesday party going on now through Sunday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a makeover!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking it up!
--Kaite
@ Creatively Living
Really? You didn't care for the original transformation? I thought it looked terrific. But the end result is great, too. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday. I hope to see you this week, as well.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage