Show Stopper

I was so excited when I came across this antique highboy.  It was in beautiful condition, but was missing all but two of the original pulls.  I love the rope detailing and the corner pieces...not to mention the feet!  I drove an hour to pick it up (which I NEVER do!).  I had my own plans for it, but then my client saw it and asked if I would do it red for her.  I've been wanting to do something red so it was fate, right?  I chose the color Show Stopper from SW.  It's a deeper red (it looks brighter than it really is in the pics) and I love the contrast of the color against the darker wood underneath.  

Sometimes the hardest part (other than peeling stinking veneer!) of this job is finishing a beautiful piece of furniture and having to see it go out the door! ;)

 Before--you can see why it was love at first sight, right??!

 After

I wish I had bigger muscles (or could just drag my boys around with me) so I could have taken pictures of this one outside.   The pics just don't so the color justice!

I didn't want to prime because I didn't want another color showing when I distressed it (and apparently you cannot get a primer tinted red because it only turns out pink).  So, I used an all surface enamel and had to do 4 coats!  I didn't think I was ever going to finish it--but the results were well worth it!

 She's a looker for sure!  Just makes me smile seeing it!

 Just <3 all of these details. 

 You know I couldn't pass up a foot shot! ;)  I just LOVE these!!  Ok, I need to stop looking at it because it's still in my shop and I might not let it leave!  

 I let my daughter pick out these knobs.  Aren't they fantastic?!  I love when the hardware just "fits" the piece and these do!

Because I didn't prime, when I distressed the paint ended up looking chippy and I love it!

color = Showstopper SW

poly = Minwax in semi-gloss

hardware = Hobby Lobby and local hardware store

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