I picked it up at an auction a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was really cute. After more thoroughly inspecting it at home, I am pretty sure that it was handmade. So, it was probably designed to fit a specific purpose and space.
I wanted to do something totally different with this piece. I dry brushed it with one coat of paint, then gave it a sanding. I did the body in white and the drawers in turquoise.
I also switched out the hardware. I don't think that the knobs that came with it were original to the piece, because they were actually unfinished wooden ones.
Because this is the first piece I have done in this manner, I am a little uncertain. Do you think that it looks alright? Or should I perhaps go over it again with more paint?
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I love how it turned out!! Doesn't even look like the same piece!
ReplyDeleteJulie :)
Love how this turned out! What a great idea to do the two different colours. Thanks for taking the time to stop by my blog and say hello!
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Lenore
i think it looks great i love that worn washed look!
ReplyDeletelauren
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ReplyDeletebeautiful! love the colors and the drybrushed finish- it is soft and rustic at the same time!
ReplyDeleteOoooo, love it. The finish you gave it adds so much personality.
ReplyDeleteI "pinned" this and my little description was, "I think I just drooled on my keyboard," so yeah, I would say I love how it turned out!
ReplyDeleteI love the rustic look...and the paint combo is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI really like it. It's subtle. That's a good thing :D Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great distressed look:)
ReplyDeleteI think it looks just like it's supposed to! Perfect! I'd love to see you over at my Tuesday's Club G.W. with Charm Bracelet Diva Party going on now!
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Kathleen
oooooh, I love the painting technique you did. this turned out gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI think it is just fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the finish!
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ReplyDeleteLove this! I want to try this soon.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Thanks for following...we are now following you back. Happy creating!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Like the two different colors
ReplyDeleteI love this!
ReplyDeleteI would love to see you share it on my new link party "Sundae Shake Up". I hope to see you there!
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I love how this turned out. It's so different from alot of pieces out in blogland. To CUTE!
ReplyDeletei love how it turned out! don't change it! it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI like it it has a lot of character
ReplyDeleteI love it! And I'm sure you did not use a lot of paint.. I'm going to try it on my next piece..
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your table at the link party...
ReplyDeleteI just want you to know that I am featuring it tomorrow at The 36th Avenue.
Fell free to come and button-up ;)
It looks great! Love it the way it is . Obviously if it is gonna be featured, it must look great the way it is ;) I wonder if they used it in their dining room or as a telephone desk in a foyer? I am your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime soon!
ReplyDeleteLove the color!
ReplyDeletecatching you this week!
I think it looks like it used to be a sewing machine cabinet in another life. They probably secured the 'lid' down, and made drawers for it. It looks fabulous, whatever it used to be!
ReplyDeleteI love this!!! Enjoying looking around your blog!
ReplyDeleteOh, that color is beautiful. Thanks for linking up to Making Lemonade, and may 2012 be full of wonderful things for you and your blog!
ReplyDeleteLove it the way it is! And love your blog. I'm your newest follower!
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