simply vintageous...by Suzan: HOPE CHEST = I hope it sells!!!

I cannot find the before photo of this piece - but it was navy blue - with a rust colored pad on top - and no handles.......................

You'll have to use your imagination on this one lol......................and I actually did this when I did the striped
dresser here because I had someone in mind - but they did not show up :(((

Someone is coming tonight to look at the dresser - so perhaps they may want to take it as a set, we'll see

This is a cedar lined chest - again heavy like you wouldn't believe - manufactured by LANE -
She got the same stripey treatment that the dresser did......................

and then I reupholstered it in an off white cotton - ( thick - almost like canvas )

and then I added some ribbon - just to fancy it up a little - ( this can easily be removed if someone prefers it plain )

It looks black in the photo - but the ribbon is gray -

I have fully embraced Annie Sloan
Now I need Annie Leibovitz to come take photos for me

and Voila - a " set " - I had previously painted it black - and it sat in front of my living room window, with
pillows propped up on it - looked quite lovely

I almost want to tell people where they should put the items they buy from me - I can't help it - I get a visual and it won't leave, lol
Can anyone say CONTROL FREAK?

That's it for this evening - XXX

UPDATE- a young couple bought both ( and a third small table ) pieces - and thought there were too many stripes - so the chest went from striped to this

and a small table to put a night light on ( you see I'm even dictating what should go on the table )

A little bling -

25 comments:

CarolynJuly 11, 2012 at 2:05 PM
VERY nice. Both of them. Good luck!
UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 2:37 PM
Thanks Carolyn - ( you're a no reply blogger by the way - not sure if you're aware of that )
Hugs,
Suzan
The White Pear TreeJuly 11, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Oh wow, that looks great! Beautiful chest. I hope they sell!
TobeystrashortreasureJuly 11, 2012 at 4:37 PM
Love the stripes and the colour and the white cushion on top is like icing on the bake. The set is beautiful and I can't see anyone not taking both. you did a great job. Tobey
DanielleJuly 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM
Love, love, love the stripes. Great job!
Amanda@RelovedRubbishJuly 11, 2012 at 8:23 PM
Your dresser and chest are so beautiful! I love the stripes! I am sure they will sell really fast.

Thank you for stopping by my blog :)

Amanda
Gypsy HeartJuly 12, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Both pieces are beautiful! You know I wanted that dresser. :) I hope someone will take them as a set...just perfect.

xo
Pat
Heather @ The JUNKtionJuly 12, 2012 at 1:49 PM
The hope chest turned out so beautiful. Amazing detail!!
Deneen@dreaming-n-colorJuly 12, 2012 at 9:13 PM
You had me at gorgeous! Following you back! Love your pieces too!
UnknownJuly 13, 2012 at 6:04 AM
You did a great job on your furniture, they turned out lovely! I love to redo older pieces too:)! Have a great weekend,Jen
Adorned From AboveJuly 13, 2012 at 8:30 AM
Suzan,
This is a really pretty piece. I was nominated for the Liebster award, and I want to pass it along to you! <3
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/cilantro-lime-vinaigrette-from.html?showComment=1342192720911#c2558012304404038741
Debi
Julie July 15, 2012 at 6:23 AM
This looks awesome, Suzan. You're so talented. All of your pieces look amazing!

Julie
Vintage Street DesignsJuly 16, 2012 at 7:07 PM
They are beautiful!!! I'm sure the new owner is very happy! ~ Judy
JamieJuly 16, 2012 at 9:19 PM
STUNNING! I love the colors!!
ChristineJuly 17, 2012 at 5:54 PM
That chest is such a unique piece! You did a FABULOUS job with it!

Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
Full Circle CreationsJuly 17, 2012 at 7:33 PM
Love how it turned out. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

Holly
Cassie BustamanteJuly 18, 2012 at 4:20 AM
another adorable piece! love the cushion an dknobs!
Little Susie Home MakerJuly 19, 2012 at 8:31 AM
Very pretty! Yes great color combos, and patterns. The pretty knobs really work!
Blessings,
Susie
Block Party
Donna WilkesJuly 19, 2012 at 2:28 PM
I think I like that the pieces are of the same color, but do not match with the stripes. To be even more controlling than you - I would have to add lemon accents somewhere in the room. I spent 30 minutes last week explaining how to fit a cream shabby piece into a contemporary room. She bought it and as she was walking out said she would probably just repaint it! At least it sold!
Honey at 2805July 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM
She's charming! Thank you for sharing your creativity at Potpourri Friday!
TammyJuly 20, 2012 at 7:14 AM
I really like the update! That knob is super! Thank you so much for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend!
MegJuly 20, 2012 at 2:45 PM
Girl. You are amazing. That is all.

Thanks for sharing on The All Star Block Party!
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueJuly 26, 2012 at 2:42 AM
Another lovely piece Susan. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.
Courtney ~ French Country CottageJuly 26, 2012 at 9:51 AM
Thank you for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! Hope to see you again this week!
UnknownJuly 29, 2012 at 1:23 PM
What lush stuff you have made glad they all sold I prefer with the stripes and the colours are wonderful who knew grey could look so good ;0)

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

HOPE CHEST = I hope it sells!!!

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