Monday, September 15, 2014

I can't get rid of it

White chalk paint dressers makeover

Sometimes that happens - I buy a piece to do over and sell and then I
Just.  Can't.  Get.  Rid.  Of.  It.....................

Painted country dresser

This is probably the first time I've bought a piece that had the perfect wood top......................
I did nothing to it - not even wax - because it's that perfect - beautifully aged maple.


and it compliments the pure white ( Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - Pure White )


I love that it's an understated piece - not fussy at all -
I only lightly distressed the drawers - I left the frame pristine


I didn't really have the space for it - at all - but once the slip covers arrived, I knew I had to find a place - so I tried different configurations - she ended up tucked into a corner - sorry dresser - this is NOT a time-out - I just have nowhere else to put you.

John says - well that's ridiculous - just sell it - what's the point of it being in the corner hidden away?

WHAT'S THE POINT???

The point IS that I like her ( her name's Mrs. Jones )
And we have a thing going on.....................we both know that it's wrong
but it's much too strong to let it go.................
And I need to keep her
And if the only place I can find for her is tucked into a corner - well - I know ( I know I know I know she'll be there )
And sometimes that's all that matters.


Until the next one comes around that I absolutely HAVE to keep - and then Mrs. Jones is out the door
I'm not very loyal to furniture
Just selfish.

And that's why she's staying exactly where she is ( for now )


Here she was before - seller's photo


She lived with one family since 1945 - so she isn't ready to be flying all over the place anyway - this was a huge adjustment for her as it is

I may not be loyal to furniture - but I certainly have a heart !!!

Have a wonderful day everyone !
Big hugs,
Me.

Sharing at these fabulous parties !
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Kathe with an E                                             Homestories A to Z                       The DIY Dreamer
Savvy Southern Style                                    Knick of Time                                DIY by Design
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I Should be Mopping the Floor

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Is anyone there? Shhhhhhh


I just bought 2 of these ( to keep !!! )



I plan on painting them - and reupholstering them.

Myself.

I haven't told John

I can't tell John

He's going to hit the roof.

And we really can't afford a new roof this year.

The end.

P.S.  He knows about this now - he didn't quite hit the roof
But it was close - it was oh so close ( I promised him it would be painted and listed within a week )
I'm afraid those 2 chairs will send him right through it



Me

XOXO