BRITISH SUBWAY ART - british dresser

This dresser couldn't get more British unless it was still in the UK.

Yes, it originally came from England, and now it has the British Flag pattern painted

on the face, and it even has British subway art topping it off.

The original cherry cordial finish was in pretty good condition

and it's so unique I wanted to work with it.

It still has some bruises in the original finish but it is has a completely new look now.

  

The bright white stripping of the Union jack flag pop incredibly on this deep Burgundy color.

The original top had a large sun stain where a doily sat so the plan was hatched to cover it up.

There is over 40 different British destinations listed in the subway art, even a misspelling.

It's not an obvious one and you can't see it in the photos here so stop looking for it.

The answer to the question of how long did it take you ... many, many hours over several days.

... and GREAT PATIENCE!

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I INSPIRED AND THEY SHARED - followers projects

Two of my followers have sent me their

BEFORE and AFTER pics

of painted furniture they were brave enough to take on.

*J* you did a fabulous job redoing this sideboard.

This is why I do what I do. This piece has a new life and is newly loved.

Thank You so much for sharing this save with me and my readers.

I gave *T* some pointers before she started this beauty.

I think they worked, it's stunning.

Tomorrow I'll show you what I did to this chandelier:

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THE CAPTAIN AND HIS SOLDIERS PT 3 - union jack set

Here is the final piece to the Union Jack set.

It started as a fairly simple 80's blond table.

But it did have this great wood graining on the surface

This whole project was a learning process or a feat of trial and error.

Figuring out what would work, what could work, and what just wasn't going to fly.

I first painted the apron and legs in blue

Then decided I wanted it white

The blue and red was kept thin and even distressed to take advantage of the graining.

The entire table was rubbed down with dark wax.

It helped to emphasize the grain ...

richen the red ...

darken the blue ...

and finally to ton down the white to match the color of the drop cloth on the seats

The table also has a leaf that I did in red to create a wider strip down the center when used.

This set will be on display at

THE FAIR TRADE MARKET POP UP

starting November 2nd thru to the end of the month or until it sells.

Many of my piece are being used in the store to display textiles and artisan wears from

around the world. All are for sale and we hope they find new homes.

For more information on the store including address and hours:

http://www.facebook.com/lamano.ethicaltextiles#!/thefairtrademarket?sk=info

I will be attending an opening gala evening Thursday Nov. 3 and will take photos to share

more about all the beautiful products, textiles, and vendors.