A HUSBANDS INVESTMENT - soft blue 3 drawer chest

Before I knew it George was bidding on a three drawer chest

at our very first auction.

 

I was some what shocked as we had not looked at the piece before the bidding started
and we didn't have a good view of it from where we sat.
With in moments he had won and was holding his number up to the auctioner.
I quietly whispered to him "that's more then I would normally spend
and I don't know that I even want that"

His response was

"It's my investment, I'll get good return on it when you re-do it"

For those of you who have got to know George he can be quite the character

best friend, supportive hubby, and even has a good idea now and then.

 

There are some elements I just don't mention often enough when

revamping icky furniture such as ...

 #1. Creatures that have come to call these places home.

This dresser housed one partticulary large monster of the 8 legged variety.

(NO VISUAL)

#2. The *stuff* that builds up from use over time behind the hardware,

These are the moments I wonder ...

is blasting the entire unit with a garden hose really such a bad idea?

#3. Remembering to turn your project upside down when you start offers so many benefits.

You can vacuum out the insides so much easier,

the top surface is protected if you don't intend to paint it,

it's much easier to see and deal with repairs needed on the underside,

and no crawling around on your hands and knees to paint.

Pure White mixed with Provence ASCP

Above you can see the difference of the untouched side panel

and the sanded side shelf and drawer faces.

Once wax is applied to the distressed paint the color pops again

and the distressing stands out.

Stripped and Sanded Top

Stained Top

4 Coats of Poly Applied

The top of this piece turned out magnificent.

This chest would be a great bathroom vanity.

These pretty side panels with shelf are just waiting for someone

to install hanging racks to display guest towels.

George's investment is finished and a good friend of his is now the proud owner.

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APPLIQUES FROM THE GARBAGE - my blue china cabinet

Everyone knows what this is right?

Maybe this next picture will help.

Let's see that again,

Keep watching,

 Figured it out yet?

OH MY GAWD!!

she used plastic garden fence bits to make fancy drawer appliques!

~ True ~

and it's not the first time

Over the weekend I painted our china cabinet in a nice soft tranquil blue to go

with the wallpaper I had lined the cabinet with almost 2 months ago.

Back in early April I won a giveaway Amy @ Maison Decor had been running.

I got to pick some beautiful wallpaper from D. Marie Wallpaper down in Washington state.

The cabinet had been painted beige right after moving in, same as the wall color.

Quick, easy, and BORING!!

Here it is now

JUST RIGHT,

and don't forget to keep those plastic garden fence.

You just never know when you might need them.

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TIME TO BREAK THE GLASS - art frames and chalkboards

Here's a better look at some of the frame sets

that will be available at this year's Mother's day

 Spring Show this Friday & Saturday. 

all info can be found here

These frame set are art all on their own,
and are sold in pre-assigned sets only.

Meant to create drama thru color and texture.
**No glass was actually broken in the making**

Hang them on the wall

Lean them on a surface

Display your favorite things

Versatile and Beautiful

Collected over time most of these frames were

 emptied before they found their way home.

But wait, there's more ...

Antique mirror frames turned to Chalkboards

Repurposed Oak Frames into shabby chic magnetic chalkboards

So now, who's coming?

or do you want to see more?