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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Antique Washstand

Sorry, I don't have a before of this wash stand (apparently I was in a hurry!). It had already been refinished in a dark stain and is in great condition. I didn't want to tell the people I bought it from that I was painting it because I know how much work it is to refinish something! Shhh...don't tell!

I have ~~mass amounts~~ some paint hanging out in my basement, so I thought I would experiment and mix my own color. It has about 4 different colors in it from four different brands. :) It's a little brighter than I normally do and it took a minute for it to grow on me, but now I love it.

AFTER

It is very sweet. ;)

I originally left the original pulls (I don't believe they were the actual originals but they were the pulls that were on it when I bought it) on it, but when I finished up and stood back to look at it I hated them! They were very decorative and there was just too much going on on the drawers. So, I had to remove them, fill in the holes, and repaint the drawers. A fairly quick redo turned into a big ol pain in the you know what!

I've said many times before how I love that a cup pull can instantly update a piece. I love that it still feels vintagy with the color, shape, and details, but has a modern element with the pulls.

I actually didn't sand this top down to the bare wood, which is the first time I've ever not done that! I simply took the old finish off by hand and then stained it with a coat of Java Gel. I could get away with it because the top was in nice condition to begin with as it had been refinished once before.

I painted the insides of the drawers with a pretty butter yellow and love how it just adds a little bit of fun when you open them up!

I love the back piece on this stand too! I wet distressed this piece so I didn't take off the dark finish under the paint.

Monday, April 13, 2015

Depression Era Hutch in black

I was so excited when my client opened up the back of the trailer and this and a matching buffet were sitting there! I absolutely love these Depression Era hutches. This one has birds eye maple for the trim work (some of you might be cursing me for painting over it), but there was a lot of veneer damage and someone had already refinished it previously, so.... ;)

After discussing colors in the room where it would be we decided black was her best option. I've done a lot of black in the last few years, and at times I think, "Not black AGAIN...", but it really is timeless and so beautiful when finished.

BEFORE

I took these pictures in a hurry because we seemed to be having a windstorm at the time and all kinds of garbage was flying in my clean garage! :)

AFTER

There is so much detailing on these two pieces and I love how the distressing makes them pop.

This is my favorite part of the whole piece! Lol

Great legs! I used these knobs because she isn't sure what she wants yet and I happened to have two of them in my stash. I still love them though.

I will be gone for the next two days so the buffet should be finished by the end of the week!

Monday, December 22, 2014

Radio Cabinet Redo

I saw this antique radio cabinet on Craigslist and discovered it was at my local Habitat for Humanity. Of course, I got down there as quickly as I could to snatch it up. But, guess what? I didn't take it right away. Can you imagine? It had a lot of veneer damage, so I walked away the first time.

Of course, it just kept eating at me so I went to take a second look and totally talked myself into it. Whenever I have to talk myself into something I almost immediately have buyer's remorse when I get it home. And, boy did I. This poor thing has been sitting in my garage, collecting dust and who knows what else for the past year. I kept walking by it saying maaaybe I'll do something with it this week. But, just kept putting it off and putting off because I didn't want to mess with the peeling veneer on it.

Well, my garage is almost completely cleaned out and guess what was left? Yep.

So, I decided it was time.

BEFORE

The original metal tag was still attached to the bottom. It was made by Majestic Electronics in the 1930's. I love that it had the info inside! The previous owner had already gutted it so I didn't feel guilty at all about messing with it. :)

AFTER

I knew I wanted to keep it simple and draw attention to the inlay on the doors. I originally painted the whole piece the gray and was going to pick out the details in white, but I just wasn't feeling it.

I decided to paint the whole thing white and then just do the recessed part of the door the color to let the details pop.

I absolutely adore the arch, which is mimicked on the inside of the doors as well, and this beautiful wood applique that draws attention to it.

More sweet details on the bottom. Notice the crack? I love stuff like that, just another part of her incredible story!

I ended up custom mixing both colors to get rid of some of my paint. I believe the white is half Antique White from Sherwin Williams and half Linen from General Finishes. The gray is actually about half Basil from General Finishes and a light/medium gray I had from Sherwin Williams. I was surprised it didn't turn out more green.

I peeled the first layer of veneer off and the sub layer was really bad as well, so I ended up taking it off, too. I was so happy to find solid wood with such nice grain underneath. It looks like oak to me, but took the stain a lot better than oak normally does, so I'm not sure what it is.

I ended up doing two coats of Java Gel and 3 coats of Varathane in satin.

The inside is just as sweet as the outside! I had to replace the back, so lined it with this paisley fabric.

I still walk into my garage and can't believe it's the same piece!

Merry Christmas! :)

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Oak Hall Tree

This hall tree came from a secret spot ;) and I thought it could be so cute! Craig knew right away that I would love it. Have I told you lately that I have the most wonderful, awesome, and incredible husband that ever lived? Well, if I haven't I am now!! :)

Before

After

I used French Blue from Old Town Paints and then whitewashed it (which I rarely do). I normally hate painting oak because the grain is so heavy and doesn't leave a nice smooth finish, BUT I really love how the white paint brought out the grain! It's more noticeable on the sides than the front.

I kept the original knobs because I loved the color of them with the paint color.

And, there's nothing like a crisp white for the inside of a piece! It's such a clean look and begging for someone to put their pretty things in there!

Great detailing that was lost in the wood, but not anymore!

Cute little feet...

This is one that's way better in person, but I hope you get the idea! :)

This piece will be available at my upcoming Refuge Home Decor Event on April 26th, 10-2

254 Miramar, Dr Allouez, WI

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Headboard/Cabinet

The same client I did this chest of drawers for decided she wanted the rest of the furniture in her room to go with it, so I got to complete a "set". :)

Although I'm not a big fan of matchy-matchy, I love how painting different styles/woods of pieces can unify them and make a space feel more cohesive. This is perfect for all of us who have collected mismatching pieces over the years.

This cute pine cabinet got an upgrade...
*Quick tip: Before painting pine make sure you seal the knots or they will bleed through your paint.

BEFORE

and now the details pop on this oak headboard!

After

Painting them an antique white gave them a totally different feel!

The details on this headboard are seriously amazing so I distressed and glazed them so they would really stand out.

If you're scared of glazing try using a damp rag instead of a dry one. It takes off more product so you have a little more control. The wetter the rag the more product you will take off. Just be careful, if you rub too much in one spot with a really damp rag you can rub the paint off.