Graphite Dresser before and after

Good Morning all !

Well I'm never going to win any awards for photography unless they're in the " WORST " category :)

Our last house was too dark - this place was too bright for proper photos - let's blame it on that, k?

Last week I showed you this piece that a customer wanted updated

I can't find the before photo - so all I have to show you is this  ( I've told you many many times I have no business having a blog - seriously - none at all - no before pics - lousy after pics ..............2 key elements for a DIY blog gone to hell  )

But I'm hoping you can get an idea of how it looks from this - very Restoration Hardware ( ish )
n'est pas?

I know some people paint the piece in it's entirety - with the drawers in and all - but I always remove them and paint the interior drawer frame

I also do all my distressing ( sanding ) prior to waxing - and I think most people do it after - it's a personal thing - I feel I have more control of the outcome this way - if I do too much I can always touch up - once a piece is waxed - the touch up process is very " iffy "
I've seen pieces where people have done that - and it ends up looking " choppy "
BUT like I said it's a personal thing - everyone finds a way to work that's best for them through
trial and error!

Once everything was waxed - I spray painted the knobs ( customer didn't like them and wants to maybe change them so I had nothing to lose )

This next photo is very true to the color - Graphite changes constantly - depending on the time of day - the light in a room - the lack of light in a room - it can go from looking quite light to a very deep shade
But this next photo is how it looked when it was delivered lol

and that's one piece done -
now on to these little guys ( and the most precious thing I found tucked into a ledge of the interior - actually choked me up )

For now I'll leave you with a little peak into the kitchen
Not finished - but well on it's way :)

Keep moving Suzan - one foot in front of the other - it WILL be a home one day..............

You all have a wonderful Thursday -

Much love,

Party Time!
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I WANNA live there Wednesday # 71

WELCOME TO I WANNA LIVE THERE WEDNESDAY -
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A SERIES ON REAL ESTATE FOR SALE - MOSTLY IN MY HOME TOWN OF MONTREAL - WITH LOTS OF VISITS HERE AND THERE TO SEE WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE - SOMETIMES IN N.Y. OR NEW ORLEANS - OR PARIS - OR............ANYWHERE ACTUALLY!
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SINCE THIS IS A SERIES ON THE HOUSE ITSELF - AND NOT THE WAY PEOPLE FURNISH THEM - KINDLY KEEP THAT IN MIND WHEN LEAVING COMMENTS -I WOULD NOT WANT A HOME OWNER TO COME ACROSS THEIR HOME ON MY BLOG AND READ UNKIND THINGS ABOUT IT ( I WAS ONCE CONTACTED WITH THANKS FOR SHOWCASING SOMEONE'S HOME - SO IT'S POSSIBLE )  IF YOU'RE INTO HOMES WITH A HISTORY THIS IS A SERIES YOU JUST MAY ENJOY - THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING THEM WITH ME

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WOW - have I got a treat today - this beauty is in Provincetown, MA.
A little History as follows:

Welcome to the historic birthplace of Admiral MacMillan, Arctic Explorer. This 1850 original antique has been completely rebuilt in conjunction with Provincetown historic codes. Details seen from the front and public way have been painstakingly repaired or replaced. The home is now totally rebuilt and renovated to the highest standards using top grade materials and incorporating many modern amenities. Included in the 3000sf contemporary design is a first floor open living plan, a finished basement, and three bedrooms with en suite baths upstairs. See attached floor plans and expanded detail for more. This will truly make the next owner a very special and unique historical homestead!

Listing courtesy of William Raveis RE & Home Serv.

Price 1,725.000

3 beds - 4 baths

3000 sq. feet

Realtor 3 HARBORS REALTY

This place is stunning - I'm absolutely in awe of it!

Having always lived in small city homes - I can't for the life of me - imagine having so much space 

It flows so beautifully ( wonder if this is the original floor plan? ) 

An incredible kitchen !  This series is really starting to get depressing now LOL - now I WANT NEED

to have beams 

Stairs to basement I presume?

Basement?

I definitely have to paint a wall navy - today !

And here's the million dollar view

Well - all I can say about this one is - if I win a couple of million dollars tomorrow - this house will be mine by Friday LOL

I know I've said it before - but this may really really really be my favorite since I've started this series:)

Have a wonderful Wednesday all - 

Buy a lottery ticket!

Much love,

Partying here !
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