I painted a chalkboard blotter on this piece for quick notes......................
but the coolest part of this is that it's like a smaller version of a bankers desk - because you can have it
facing the entrance way of a room................so I decided to put some of the stencilling there too -
If you notice in the first photo - they had glittery rope handles - I really did want to seal the holes up and drill just one center hole - BUT - it's too freaking hot to take out any kind of tool at all - so I picked up back plates from Home Depot - 1.99 each - and handles - all were in a coppery bronze color which was quickly changed with a few sweeps of Rustoleum Metallic Silver - and instead of one large handle - I put one in each hole - not sure if it works but it's staying!
and a close up
I actually use these back plates on a lot of furniture makeovers - especially if the furniture is plain because it gives it a little bit of character..............and my all important bling - they look beautiful with glass knobs too!
God it's so hot all my keys are sticking - very difficult post to type -
Than I bought this sorry little book shelf - actually it didn't look so bad on the listing but when John brought it home I was extremely disappointed - it was a piece that had obviously been connected to other pieces because there were holes all up and down the sides -
Anyways - here it is..............
I'd already started painting it - but you get the gist of it, right?
Holes everywhere - dowels sticking out that I absolutely could not get out ( John sawed them off and I sanded them )
It looks bad in the photos? It was 10 times worse...................
I had to put wood trim on the top to hide the awfulness of the edges.................
And here it is with a lot of tlc -
Wait till you see the back - lol - just wait till you see this
Used Goo Gone to get rid of the paperwork - and then knew that just paint would not do for the back - I had to cover up all those lines of screws and holes - so again the wood trim came out -
I painted the back in Chalkboard Paint - and the wood trim white - so that even the back is now presentable
( I never paint the backs of antique furniture - because I feel I have to leave something to prove ( and honor ) it's authenticity - but this piece was a whole different ball game.
Paint colors are: French Linen - Pure White - and Provence for the stencilling - All ASCP.
Next piece?
John picked it up on friday - and here's a story to put my faith back into humanity - this is a set - it comes with a ladies dresser as well - and I had promised the lady who was selling them that I would pick up both pieces by friday - well friday came and we were only able to pick up the one piece - she lives far and it would have taken 2 trips and it's hot like hell - and .......................
So I regretfully sent her an email apologizing and explaining the situation - and told her she could place it back on Craigs list.
HER RESPONSE:
No, Suzanne - that dresser is yours - it belongs to you - so I will keep it until you are able to pick it up.
WOW.
I was almost moved to tears.......................
XXX
I'm going to Party!
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/05/its-party-time-8-5-2012/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-28.html
My 1929 Charmer
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Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-71.html
Under the table and dreaming
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Lines Across
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Jam's Corner
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Making the world cuter
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The Dedicated House
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Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no-12550-giveaway.html
Our Delightful Home
http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-tuesdays-at.html
Kathe with a E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-16.html
Krafty Kat
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Farmhouse Porch
http://farmhouseporch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/welcome-to-week-27-of-cowgirl-up-link.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-46.html
PJH Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-4-features.html
Not just a Housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got-86.html
The Ironstone Nest
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Shades of Amber
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Homework
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Debbie Does Creations
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The DIY Dreamer
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Uncommon
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Clean & Scentsible
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In the old road
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The life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-5.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-welcome.html
Adorned from above
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No Minimalist Here
http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.ca/2012/08/open-house-party_8.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-poofy-cheeks.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-26.html
The Shabby Creek Cottage
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/2012/08/transformation-thursday-no-164.html#more
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-100-furniture-link-party.html
The 36th Avenue
http://www.the36thavenue.com/2012/08/best-diy-projects-and-link-party-68.html
Katherine's Korner
http://katherinescorner.com/2012/08/09/thursday-favoriote-things-blog-hop-linky-party-48/
Somewhat simple
http://www.somewhatsimple.com/blog-link-party-with-silk/
2 8 0 5
http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.ca/2012/08/potpourri-party-36.html
French Country Cottage
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.ca/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_9.html
Redoux Interiors
http://www.redouxinteriors.com/2012/08/link-party-67-and-double-features/
At the Picket Fence
http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-77welcome.html
The Charm of Home
http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/home-sweet-home-79_9.html
Shabby Art Boutique
http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/08/shabbilicious-friday-link-party-august_10.html
Days of chalk and chococate
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.ca/2012/08/calling-guest-bloggers-and-friday-link.html
My Turn for us
http://myturn-evelyn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/freedom-fridays-14.html
My Romantic Home
http://romantichome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/how-to-dry-hydrangeas-show-and-tell.html
Homespun Happenings
http://homespunhappenings-tammy.blogspot.ca/2012/08/rustic-restorations-weekend-15.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-1.html
The Shabby Nest
http://www.shabbynest.blogspot.ca/2012/08/frugal-friday_9.html
Finding Fabulous
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2012/08/frugalicious-fridayempire-patio-covers.html
One More Time
http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2012/08/share-it-one-more-time-5-and-features.html
Petites Passions
http://myricandreasen.blogspot.ca/2012/08/passion-parade-friday-link-soiree_9.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-28.html
Knick of Time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/10/thursdays-theme-chalkboards-chalkboard.html
