simply vintageous...by Suzan

Well how's that for a creative original post title?
So although I'm not quite finished - ( 2 chairs left to reupholster ) I'm ready to show her off I think :)

This is how it looked when I spotted it on Craigs List

this was a pretty long process for me - ( I can usually whip these things up in a couple of days - but I'm feeling soooo tired all the time lately - I really dragged my butt on this one ) here we go

I started off using the same process as I used for the matching sideboard -
" I painted the top Paris Gray - then White Washed it to give it a " farmhouse" type of finish - and lastly dry brushed some more white and gray on the surface "

and I looked at it - and looked at it - and looked at it some more - and thought
" less is more "? no way - more is more - ( more or less tee hee ) watched the elections - had a snack -
came back out and decided it could use a laurel wreath or 2

I printed the image from Graphics Fairy - placed it face down and burnished it with a flat pencil

This type of pencil is the only one to use in my humble opinion - it really speeds the job up ( and when you're dragging your butt you need anything that's going to save time )

Once the transfer was on I painted it with Paris Grey -

did a mirror image on the other side - sanded a little bit - waxed and buffed - until it looked like this

I painted the legs solid Paris Grey for contrast - sanded only slightly - wax and buffed

I just love the outcome of waxing - but my dirty little secret is that I HATE doing it - I know, I know, everyone goes on about how much they enjoy the process but really? Slapping on a coat of polyurethane used to be soooo much easier - this rubbing and buffing and rubbing and buffing plays havoc on my arms.

THEN - after asking everyone's opinion on the finish for these chair - and getting an overwhelming " go with the lighter version ) which is the one I preferred in the first place ( John liked the gray version best ) AND painting them all lighter - I promptly decided to change them all back to the gray ( it ain't easy being me I tell ya - the internal conflicts are getting harder and harder to deal with lol ) but there's a reason for this,
The lighter version kind of faded into the table top - they needed a little contrast -
SO

I looked at them - and looked at them - and looked at them so more - and thought
" less is more "? no way - more is more - watched the Duggars - had a snack -
came back out and decided they could use a number or 2 or 3 or 4

sorry you only get to see number 3 for now - not finished all of them lol
Country dining anyone? I adore this dinnerware set - purchased it many years ago at a flea market

AND THEN it was time to go play on PICMONKEY - lucky you

I was going for a type of elegant farmhouse look - as opposed to the chunky trestle type farmhouse look which I really really love - but hey you have to work with what you find right?
Ok back to normal photos

better?

John says - excuse me Martha Stewart - how many times are you going to set that table this week?
Suzan says - I have to make it look nice - you still don't understand at all, do you?
John says - I HAVE NEVER in my entire life seen branches laying down on a table
Suzan says - I guess you've lived a pretty sheltered life then .......................
John says - when you're finished making a pretend dinner - do you think we could have a real one?
Suzan says - Sure, whatcha making honey?

and 10 minutes later

John says - SUZAN.....................
Suzan says - yes?
John says - how about a chicken sandwhich? Do you want me to make you one?
Suzan Screams - NO - don't touch my plate - and runs in with her camera

John continues eating his sandwich shaking his head.....................

and again a little later

John Yells - Suzan - quick bring your camera
Suzan yells back - why?
John says - Soda ( my beloved little best canine friend ) just barfed - you may want to get a photo of that for your blog
Suzan says - No that's ok - I've got all I need for today - but thanks very much anyway.

and I think I'll leave you guys with this instead.............................

and this because I can't help myself -

I live in a pretty incredible area - It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by.)

Because there's days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
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Good Morning All - First up on the block this week!!!
4,180 sq ft
6 bedroom - 3 bath
built in 1921
1,898,000.00
We call this a Semi Detached - ( I think in the States you call these Duplexes? But here in Montreal a duplex is typically a 2 story house - with the owner living downstairs and a tenant living upstairs )

Step right up, come on in, if you'd like to take the Grand Tour........................

entrance

living room - I find this incredibly warm and full of charm

those 2 french doors on the left hand side lead you to this

oh what I would do with this space!!!

loving those built ins and the radiator covers under the window

LOVE the wall to wall windows in this family room

I'll take that antique bed - and chair - and the wardrobe that you can barely make out the left hand side
thank you very much
( and I would paint them all in Old White and Paris Grey lol )

AND THEN I found this next one -

4,180 sq ft
5 bedroom
3 bath - 2 half bath
built in 1930
1,995,000.00

PLEASE PUT BLACK SHUTTERS ON THESE WINDOWS
AND PAINT THE DOOR BLACK
AND SOME KIND OF GREEN SHRUB UNDER THE LOWER WINDOWS
THANK YOU KINDLY

This may be the one I buy when I win the lottery - just saying

I'm so excited to show you this one !!! Let's go

AGGGHHHHH - I. CAN. NOT. TAKE. IT. ANYMORE.
( this series is giving me a bad case of house envy )
Can you just imagine this all done up
The pot lights have got to go - this entrance is screaming for old chandeliers

I'm actually hyperventilating a little bit over this room - really I am!

I have the furniture completely placed in it already.......................
oh and the floors are going to be restained in a deep dark color, definitely, the xmas tree is going between the 2 windows on the left hand side - just in case you were
all wondering

and I'm going to have everyone of you over for dinner just as soon as I
win the lottery - and buy this house
and paint the walls
and stain the floors

Hello gorgeous built in

Hi gorgeous multiple sash windows - I'm going to dress you up in flowing satin fabrics

Good morning Kitchen -
I'm going to paint your cupboards
and put big wide planks of pine flooring down

second landing - going up to the third floor

my bedroom - definitely my bedroom

my boudoir - are you jealous of my little built in dresser in the corner?

basement - don't worry I'm installing wood floors down here too

Dear House
I need you so that I could die
I love you so and that is why
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream,

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone

Partying with!!!

French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/11/feathered-nest-friday_8.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/11/wow-us-wednesdays-92.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.ca/2012/11/shabbilicious-friday-16th-november.html

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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Dining Table - before and after

I WANNA live there Wednesday # 14

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