Jul 6, 2011

Table with Two Drawers

So... What would you call this piece?  Is it a table?  A nightstand?  A chest of drawers?  I'm really not sure!!
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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31 comments:

  1. The Painted ParlorJuly 6, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    I love how it turned out!! Doesn't even look like the same piece!

    Julie :)

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  2. Lenore @ Lather. Write. Repeat.July 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    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!

    XO
    Lenore

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  3. lauren @ West Furniture RevivalJuly 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    i think it looks great i love that worn washed look!
    lauren

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  4. shopanniesJuly 12, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    awesome look i love things that have that been around a while look come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  5. Cassie @ Primitive & ProperJuly 12, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    beautiful! love the colors and the drybrushed finish- it is soft and rustic at the same time!

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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 12, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Ooooo, love it. The finish you gave it adds so much personality.

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  7. ArouraJuly 12, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I "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!

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  8. Laura BethJuly 13, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    I love the rustic look...and the paint combo is perfect!

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  9. Handy Man, Crafty WomanJuly 13, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I really like it. It's subtle. That's a good thing :D Thank you for linking to Handy Man, Crafty Woman Wicked Awesome Wednesday!

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  10. Julia @ 551EastdesignJuly 13, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    What a great distressed look:)

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  11. Charm Bracelet DivaJuly 14, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    I 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!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  12. DeanaJuly 14, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    oooooh, I love the painting technique you did. this turned out gorgeous!!

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  13. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyJuly 15, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    I think it is just fabulous!

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  14. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Love the finish!

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  15. Katie @ Wildwood CreekJuly 15, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Oh, and I'm your newest follower.

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  16. YolandaJuly 15, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Love this! I want to try this soon.

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  17. AquaSeventy6July 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Very nice! Thanks for following...we are now following you back. Happy creating!

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  18. AppleMissyJuly 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    It's gorgeous!

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  19. Kate in AustinJuly 15, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    I love it. Like the two different colors

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  20. JacqueJuly 16, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love this!

    I would love to see you share it on my new link party "Sundae Shake Up". I hope to see you there!

    Jacque @ Jacque's Soda Parlor

    thesodaparlor.blogspot.com

    P.S. I am having my first giveaway, right now! The winner will receive a 16x20 Custom Family Tree. You should check it out!

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  21. ReDO GaLSJuly 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    I love how this turned out. It's so different from alot of pieces out in blogland. To CUTE!

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  22. KTbeeJuly 17, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    i love how it turned out! don't change it! it looks fabulous.

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  23. emacleoudJuly 17, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    I like it it has a lot of character

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  24. SuzanneJuly 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love it! And I'm sure you did not use a lot of paint.. I'm going to try it on my next piece..

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  25. Desiree @ The 36th AvenueJuly 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    Thank you so much for sharing your table at the link party...
    I just want you to know that I am featuring it tomorrow at The 36th Avenue.

    Fell free to come and button-up ;)

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  26. TammyJuly 23, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    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!

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  27. gailJuly 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love the color!
    catching you this week!

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  28. MichelleJuly 29, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    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!

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  29. Midwest CottageAugust 5, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I love this!!! Enjoying looking around your blog!

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  30. CarrieJanuary 5, 2012 at 11:52 PM

    Oh, that color is beautiful. Thanks for linking up to Making Lemonade, and may 2012 be full of wonderful things for you and your blog!

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  31. ElisaJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Love it the way it is! And love your blog. I'm your newest follower!

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