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I finished this tall lady for the new studio. Yes, she will be for sale. She is so lovely that I wish I had a place for her in my own home.
Here is the before
{pretty bad before pic, sorry}
It had missing pulls but the over all condition of this piece was great. It is heavy and a great quality antique. I had a vision of using a really modern light grey color in a high gloss. I ended up using my porch paint {same as on my sign}. I wasn't sure how this paint was going to turn out on furniture, but I had a half a can left and thought, why not, I can always strip it and start over if it didn't look right.
The paint went on great {I did the proper sanding and priming first}.
I just love the durability of this paint and the high gloss finish in contrast with the traditional shape and distressing {and a dark wax on top} I think makes this piece special.
There she is, in the new studio.
While I am on the subject of the new studio, go and visit the Shop Modern Cottage tab. I am updating pictures almost daily as I add more in that will be for sale starting September 14th. I already have people claiming things, so if you are interested email me ASAP.
linked up.
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/09/sunday-showcase-party-with-mustard-seed.html
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
http://justagirlblog.com/
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/09/sunday-showcase-party-with-mustard-seed.html
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
http://abowlfulloflemons.blogspot.com/
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/
http://www.houseofhepworths.com/
http://www.theshabbycreekcottage.com/
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/
http://justagirlblog.com/
http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/
http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com
I love it!!!
ReplyDeletelaughing at her poor mismatched hardware..she is a beauty now!
ReplyDeletethe gray lady is very stately and gorgeous! and who thought ladies didin't look good gray? ;)
ReplyDeletelove it!! so happy for you that your pieces are being snapped up before you're even officially open! you do beautiful work, so I can see why. :)
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! Great color and substance.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I'm finally working on some pieces now, kids went back to school yesterday. I did post some photos yesterday of my bar I built but not finished.
ReplyDeleteNice to see a high gloss finish w/ antiquing. I've been wanting to try this, but wasn't sure how the two finishes would work together.... and didn't want to put in all the time and effort to strip and redo if needed. I love how this turned out though, so maybe I'll try it next time!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the Pop Party to admire your work. Who knew a can of left over porch paint could be so spectacular! This cabinet would fit in with any style decor -- it's wonderful! Someone is certain to snap her up quickly.
ReplyDeletePerfect color! I would love to try grey very soon! I LOVE the arrangement of furniture in your last photo!
ReplyDeletelove the dresser the color is perfect and the knobs look beautiful on it.
ReplyDeleteLove the soft gray- it's a hard color to pick out, I've always thought. Nice Job!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from JUST A GIRL linky party,
~Suzanne in NW Illinois
Wow! this dresser looks really nice...wish it was in my bedroom right now...gonna have to find me a tall dresser...hehehe
ReplyDeleteAlso, I would like to personally invite you to our new Rockin’ link party every Friday at RoCa and Company. Come and show off this gorgeous dresser redo...seriously...stop by this coming Friday. Hope to see you there...
Remember...YOU ROCK!!
Carmen @
RoCa and Company
www.rocaandcompany.blogspot.com
super cute i luv the color and shape!
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