The Modern Cottage Company

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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