Showing posts with label dresser makeover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dresser makeover. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

RUBY....................a dresser makeover

Meet Ruby 
You know her
Someone wrote a famous song about her once

Emperor's Silk, dresser makeover

You've painted up your knobs

Chalk Paint - Emperor's Silk

and waxed and buffed your tinted drawers


Ruby are you contemplating running out the door ?


The shadows on the wall tells me the sun is going down


Oh Ruuuubbbby - don't take your love to town.


It wasn't me that started that whole crazy chalk paint fad


But I was proud to restore all the pieces that I had


and yes it's true that I'm not the girl I used to be


Oh Ruby ..........................there's still creative sparks in me


It's hard to love someone who gives furniture the " eyes "


And the wants and the needs of a dresser your age
Ruby I realize

Emperor's silk dresser makeover

But it won't be long I've heard them say


Till wood comes back around

ASCP Chalk Paint - Emperor's Silk

Oh Ruby -
Don't take your love to town..................................

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Emperor's silk - clear and dark wax
Kenny Rogers inspired song..................
Just so you know that although she was quite a bit of work - this whole dresser took 1/2 tin of
Emperor's silk -  HALF A TIN !!!!!!!!!!
Incroyable !!! ( I feel like getting all bilingual on you today )

Now excuse me - she's leaving now 'cause I just heard the slamming of the door


the way I know I've heard it slam one hundred times before
and if I could move - I'd get my brush and paint her boring brown
oh Ruuuubbbyyyy -
for God Sakes TURN around ........................


I could have used Ruby Tuesday - since I actually painted her on Tuesday - either way it's all about her leaving me .....................

The lady is a tramp ( there you go - 3 songs in one post )
A perfect " Fall " color - because that's all I'm willing to do for Fall at this point lol
I'm NOT ready for it!
And I'll probably mention that in every single post until I am !


Have a wonderful day y'all !
I have some work to do on this beauty!


See you tomorrow - bright and early 
Much love,


Join me at these fabulous parties !

The Charm of Home                                French Country Cottage                Too much time on my hands
My Turn for Us                                       My Romantic Home                      The 36th Avenue
Remodelaholic                                        Funky Junk Interiors                      Life on Lakeshore Drive
It's Overflowing                                      I Should be Mopping the Floor      The Chicken Chick
Between Naps on the Porch                    A Stroll Thru Life                          The Stone Gable
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia          Kathe with an E                             Cupcakes & Crinoline
Art is Beauty                                           The Dedicated House                    The Winthrop Chronicles
Homework - Today's Assignment          The DIY Dreamer                          Savvy Southern Style
Knick of Time                                         Ginger Snap Crafts                        DIY by Design
Adorned From Above                             From my Front Porch to Yours     Ivy & Elephants
Katherine's Corner                                  Bloom Design Online                    The Shabby Nest
Simple Nature Decor                              Be Different - Act Normal             Uncommon Design
Homestories A to Z                                Miss Mustard Seed                         The Shabby Nest
Remodelaholic                                       Uncommon Design

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Let's make a deal

It's done!
And I want to keep it - except as you know by now John is insisting we sell it - so we've made a deal -
I'll list it for sell for 2 weeks - and if no one bites - than it's mine - I have to be fair after all.
He doesn't have to know that I'm going to list it for 4000,00 dollars, does he?

Here it is in all it's filthy grimy dirty state!
Oh let's get a before ( I almost forgot I'm so excited to see if you guys like it as much as I do )

I swear this picture almost hurts my eyes - that's the brightest orangey wood I've worked on I think
After you look at the after photo - come right back to this one and you'll see what I mean!



and NOW



Ok - I thought I could hide it - but as you can see I didn't finish the bottom of the legs yet lol - couldn't lift it, so have to wait for John -
And I haven't dirtied up the far left hand side of the dresser yet - God I can't get away with anything, can I?

What do you think?
Do you want to see some close ups now - oh I'm so glad that you do because do I ever have close ups for you!

This is my Batman photography skills - and not the movie versions you " under 50's " - the t.v. version from the sixties - they used to angle the shots............................


This is my " special lighting effects " photography skills



My " up close and personal " photography skills



My " bird's eye view " photography skills



John was walking by as I was taking this shot

John says - What the hell are you doing standing on the dining room table?
Suzan says - Trying to get a bird's eye view shot of the dresser
John says - Why?  You going to try to sell it to an eagle?
Suzan says - If that's your attempt at a joke you'd better go to bed John
John says - Why - you think you're the only one that can be witty?
Suzan says - THAT was not witty - that was just stupid really - not funny at all
John says - Bet you'll tell your bloggers what I said though
Suzan says - No, I'd be too embarassed to tell them that actually......................
Suzan says - I'm not happy about listing this John - I want to keep it
John says - 2 weeks Suzan - 2 weeks - that's all I'm asking for 2 weeks
Suzan says - You sound like a parakeet
John says - What?
Suzan says - forget it ...................

And one last time!




If anyone is interested in purchasing this - I'll give 500.00 off to blogger friends - so 3,500.00
Otherwise it's staying right here, ( where it most definitely belongs )

I've had a furniture makeover week from hell this week - not with this piece - but with a dresser and coffee table - I'll share in the upcoming posts

Have a wonderful Friday dear friends of mine!

I used Duck Egg Blue and White - Annie Sloan to customize this color

XOX
Suzan

Party Time!

Classy Clutter
http://classyclutter.blogspot.ca/2012/09/spotlight-saturday-30.html
I Heart Nap Time
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/sundae-scoop-link-party-46/
Nifty Thrifty Things
http://www.niftythriftythings.com/2012/09/nifty-thrifty-sunday-75.html
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/09/16/its-party-time-9-16-2012-blog-party/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/09/mop-it-up-mondays-34.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-award-and-48-par-tay/
Keeping it Simple
http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2012/09/motivate-me-monday-140.html
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/09/creative-bloggers-party-hop-77.html
DIY Home Sweet Home
http://diyhshp.blogspot.ca/2012/09/mmm-74.html
Making the world cuter
http://makingtheworldcuter.com/2012/09/making-the-world-cuter-6/
The Dedicated House
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/09/make-it-pretty-monday-week-15.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/09/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no131.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/09/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at_17.html
Homestories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/09/tutorials-tips-link-party-78.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/09/youre-gonna-love-it-week-22.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/09/totally-transformed-tuesday-6.html
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.ca/2012/09/cowgirl-up-linky-party-33.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/09/knick-of-time-tuesday-52-birthday-blog.html
Krafty Kat
http://kraftykat76.blogspot.ca/2012/09/gettin-krafty-with-it_17.html
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesdays-treasures-103/
Not Just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/09/show-me-what-ya-got-92.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-inspiration-board-link-party-68.html
A Diamond in the Stuff
http://adiamondinthestuff.blogspot.ca/2012/09/time-to-shine-party-no-86.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/09/poww-106.html
Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net/2012/09/chq-blog-hop-7.html
Elizabeth & Co.
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.ca/2012/09/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-37.html
The Ironstone Nest
http://www.theironstonenest.com/2012/09/transformation-tuesday-september-18-2012.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/09/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-34.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/09/wow-us-wednesdays-84.html
Uncommon
http://www.uncommondesignsonline.com/2012/09/uncommonly-yours-link-party-46.html
Clean & Scentsible
http://cleanandscentsible.blogspot.ca/2012/09/the-creative-spark-no-58.html
In the Old Road
http://intheoldroad.blogspot.ca/2012/09/all-star-block-party-16.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/09/144th-power-of-paint-party-dutch-boy-paint-giveaway.html
We like to learn as we go
http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.ca/2012/09/what-i-learned-wednesday-25.html
House on the way
http://www.houseontheway.com/twirl-take-a-bow-party-6/
Ivy & Elephants
http://ivyandelephants.blogspot.ca/2012/09/kitchen-aids-then-and-now.html
Life on Lakeshore Drive
http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.ca/2012/09/best-in-show-features-from-bouquet-of.html
Family Home and Life
http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/09/wow-us-wednesday_19.html
Adorned from Above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/natural-coconut-bubble-bath-and.html
Have a Daily Cup with Mrs. Olson
http://jannolson.blogspot.ca/2012/09/share-your-cup-thursday-26.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/09/thursdays-are-your-days-creative.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/09/creative-inspirations-linky-party-32.html
I Gotta Create
http://igottacreate.blogspot.ca/2012/09/wildly-original-bewitching-fall-linky_19.html
Beyond the Picket Fence
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.ca/2012/09/under-100-linky-party_19.html
Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/09/southern-accents-architectural-antiques.html
Bloom
http://bloomdesignsonline.blogspot.ca/2012/09/link-party.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/09/20/thursday-favorite-things-blog-hop-54/
Common Ground
http://www.commonground-do.com/2012/09/vintage-inspiration-106-cedar-hill-ranch.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/09/home-sweet-home-85-giveaway.html
Rooted in Thyme
http://rootedinthyme.blogspot.ca/2012/09/joy-of-life-and-simple-sweet-fridays-29.html
A little Knick Knack
http://www.alittleknickknack.com/2012/09/ebtks-link-party-features-different.html
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/09/hi-everyone-september-is-flying-by-we.html
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/09/its-inspiration-friday-no-83-welcome.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/09/feathered-nest-friday_20.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/09/shabbilicious-friday-link-party_21.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/09/link-party-73-and-mes-preferes/
Chase the Star
http://www.chasethestar.net/2012/09/keep-calm-and-link-up-7.html
The Grant Life
http://www.thegrantlife.com/2012/09/financial-friday-fabulous-features.html
The Answer is Chocolate
http://answerischocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/09/bff-open-house-link-party-71-and.html
My Turn for Us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/09/freedom-fridays-20.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/09/rustic-restorations-weekend-21.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/09/show-and-tell-friday.html
Happy Go Lucky
http://www.happygoluckyblog.com/2012/09/shine-on-friday-with-giveaway.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/09/frugal-friday_20.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/09/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-favorites-5/
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/09/frugalicious-friday-giveawayframedartcom.html
Life on Lakeshore Drive
http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.ca/2012/09/a-bouquet-of-talent-sunday-linky-party-3.html
Alderberry Hill
http://www.alderberryhill.com/make-the-scene-monday-41/
Embracing Change ( favourites from 2012 )
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2013/01/holiday-linky-party-favorite-furniture.html
Not Just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2013/01/best-diy-project-of-2012-contest.html