Monday, February 18, 2013

Some things just fall into your lap.........

I received an email a few weeks ago from a name that seemed familiar but that I just couldn't place............
It turned out to be a someone we had purchased a dresser from last year and had another piece she thought
I'd be interested in -
YES PLEASE


just a little dated - I can remember when that type of relief was in vogue big time though
but ooh la la I couldn't wait to get my hands on this piece
I've wanted to do a drop leaf table for a long time now - kept waiting to find one - but never, not for one moment, imagined one would just fall from the sky like this!!!

I have BIG plans for this sweetheart - isn't she just crying out for a little love?



Here's the last piece I bought from Kim - about a year and a half ago


 and I promptly stole an idea from Annie Sloan ( in one of her books )  this is Annie's masterpiece


she's amazing right?

this was my version copying her tutorial from the book.
using old white - some dark wax - and clear wax to finish

Dresser, Annie Sloan, Old White, Dark wax, Floral Design, antique

I'm loving it all over again - and think I'll do this soon to another dresser - makes me think of Spring!



 In the meantime I'll have a post up tomorrow on that flowery table - painted and reinvented.
 Thanks so much for the feature!!!
 PJH Designs


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57 comments:

  1. Love that dresser and cannot wait to see what you do with the table. Have a great Monday!!

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  2. The dresser looks amazing. Can't wait to see the table. Hugs, Marty

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  3. The artist in her element. :)
    Looking forward to seeing the finished product. The dresser is really pretty!

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  4. Oh that dresser is pretty! Can't wait to see it

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  5. I can't wait to see that table! It's dated? Seriously?;>) I think I did a couple of pieces similar to that-early 90's maybe? Hope you have a great, productive day- I am off and running here and playing catch up around home after being gone last week- xo Diana

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  6. ps- The dresser was great, too. I love AS's workbook!

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  7. Very subtle pattern on the dresser, and I love it! That would be a hard one for me to part with!

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  8. Oh yes I used to paint and sell furniture just like that LOL! Pretty at the time.Not so much now.But the table is a great find!Beautiful dresser!
    xx
    Anne

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  9. ooo, can't wait to see the table all redone! I know it will be fabulous just like your dresser! Love how it turned out. Hugs, Cecilia

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  10. Oh I know you are going to make this table gorgeous!

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  11. What a great table, can't wait to see what you do with it.
    Have a good week.

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  12. What a fabulous table! Those blue hydrangeas would be lovely in the garden, but are a little dated on the table. Can't wait to see the after. That dresser is pretty amazing!

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  13. That is lovely!! And the recently-acquired table reminds me of the print on an old tablecloth my mom had. 1950s?

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  14. Oh it's beautiful! Looking forward to the reveal!
    Debbie :)

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  15. Hi Suzan!!!!!

    I remember doing two night tables in that relief mode. It's kinda funny how the table has my most loved flowers on it.

    The little dresser is beautiful!!! I love how the two first drawers are curved.

    It'll be exciting to see what the table is going to look like!! That was nice of Kim to remember you and phone you up again!!

    Have a great week my friend!!

    Pam
    xox

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  16. How fun - I love it when things like that happen! I'm thinking it's about time for something like that to happen to me! LOL!!! :)

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  17. You did a terrific job on that dresser - I've been eyeing it in the Annie Sloan book just waiting to see if someone out there did there version.

    Now where can I find people calling me with cute furniture like that table?

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    1. Thanks Heather - knock off artist at your service LOL
      XOX

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  18. What a tease - wait until tomorrow!?! Love that dresser always. I am patiently waiting to see what happens to the bouquet of flowers table.

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  19. Lovely job - I think it is better than Annie's! I'm sure your next project will be a treasure as well. Hope you can stop by the enchanted oven to say hi!
    xo,
    Lisa

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  20. Have fun with your next project! You've got a great way with paint. :)
    Thanks so much for your recent visit,
    Susan

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  21. Every bit as good if not better than the original.

    Bliss

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  22. Lucky you to have this table fall in your lap...looking forward to seeing what you do with it. If it's anything like your dresser, it will be BEAUTIFUL!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  23. The dresser looks great, I love it! Can't wait to see what you do with that cute table too! Thanks hon for your sweet comments on my new finds..it's so much fun to find things on sale, and some really cheap! Have a good week.
    FABBY

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  24. I am sure it looks better now :) you do great work

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  25. Hey Suz, I can recognize your work from a pic in a link party now! I saw this one in Transformed Tuesdays and just knew it was yours. Looking forward to seeing what you do with that table!

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  26. You did a fantastic job Susan! I would love to have you link this up to my link party.
    http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/02/crafty-tuesday-link-party-21913.html

    -Marie

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  27. What a fabulous makeover ~ absolutely beautiful!

    Hugs, Mary Beth

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  28. Oh my gosh, Suzan! You did an amaaaazing job on that dresser, girl! Looks just Annie's!!! Betcha you'll be publishing your OWN book soon! lol Can hardly wait to see what you do with that sweet drop leaf. I've got two of them in my basement ~ one is my craft table (carefully shrouded in wood, newspaper and a sheet), and one holding summer cushions for the porch furniture. :)

    Luv ya!

    xoxo laurie

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  29. I love the dresser! And that drop leaf table, how great! It's amazing to note that furniture never really goes out of style, just the treatments we apply to them.

    P.s. I thought there were little pink bugs all over my screen, until I realized they were coming from the martini glass, lol! Almost threw my laptop across the room!!

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  30. Can't wait to see what you do with the table. Although it would be hard for me to paint over those beautiful flowers. I love the dresser and am going to have to look at the tutorial and try those dandelions my self. hugs Tobey

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  31. Hi Suzan, The dresser turned out wonderful and I appreciate you sharing it at the Open House party. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the table.
    xx, Sherry

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  32. You did a lovely job Susan. It's such a soft, pretty design. Thanks for linking up to my party :)

    hugs,
    Deborah

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  33. I love your vision and your painting!

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  34. That dresser turned out stunning! Love it. Stopping in from DearCreatives.com drop by anytime.

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  35. so many great and unique pieces - love what you did! Thanks for linking to Open House!

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  36. Fabulous makeover on the chest. Wonderful pieces to make over and cannot wait to see what you do with the table. Thanks for sharing and have a lovely day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  37. hi, i'm following the "fluster creative muster" hop. i would love for you to visit my blog and follow if you like it.

    http://www.blackinkpaperie.blogspot.com

    thanks
    new follower bev

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    1. Thanks so much Bev - happily following back!
      hugs,
      Suzan

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  38. I have a little bench that has a pretty painting on it. If I thought I could improve it, I would! haha! Wish you were here to hold my hand! I love what you did with the big chest! Gorgeous!

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  39. Love it! You are amazing....and I do believe my cursor turns into a cocktail while I am here....Um. I. LOVE. That.
    Karen

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  40. I'm afraid I remember those tables, too.....lol! Can't wait to see how you transform it. The dresser looks fabulous!

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  41. She definitely needs some love. Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster. I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

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  42. Suzan so glad that she thought of you. Can't wait to see what you do with it. The dresser really was a fun piece. You copied A.S's to a tee! Thanks for sharing wtih SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  43. Hi Suzan, oh I just love that dresser! What a beautiful job you did! I can't wait to see what you do with the table. Thanks for linking up this week at Transformed Tuesday.
    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  44. Suzan your a feature later tonight on Transformed Tuesday.
    Hugs,
    Peggy

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  45. Wow - Peggy - what an honor - thanks SO much
    XOX

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  46. Annie would be honored. Can't wait to see the new transformation on drop leaf.

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  47. Like the dresser's new look! :) Thumbs up!

    Stopping by from Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop- hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2013/02/apple-cider-vinegar-and-tablets.html

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  48. Suzy, What a beautiful job on your dresser. Love the Annie Sloane remake. Featuring you tomorrow at Simple & Sweet Fridays.

    Jody

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