Here is how it looked when she first brought it over:
It's really a cool piece with lots of details. We decided to paint it Annie Sloan's Old White, distress it and then apply dark wax.
Here's how it turned out:
Isn't this just a fun piece?! It would look so great in either a family room or in a bedroom at the foot of a bed. There's plenty of room to store blankets, pillows or other linens. Lovely!
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So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI am saving this so I can do the same technique and color someday. Thank you. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty now. Your pieces are always very classy which I love!
ReplyDeleteThis came out gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour pieces are all so beautiful. You really have an eye for bringing out the lines and details. I have a question for you. I am wanting to start doing some custom work. How do you determine a price when someone brings you a piece to work on?
ReplyDeleteSharon, I emailed you the other day - best of luck!
DeleteSimply beautiful...thank you!
ReplyDeleteso swedish lovely and nautical in feel!
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hello lovely inc.
Lovin' this makeover...thanks for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
Wow, it's beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you aged it with dark wax:)
It's certainly a color combination I don't use enough!
DeleteThat is such a cool piece. Love the new finish.
ReplyDeleteThanks, it was a fun project - and the dark wax added the perfect finishing touch. :)
DeleteBeautiful!!! Great photos too!
ReplyDeleteI love this piece! I would've never seen this potential in the original. Thanks for sharing, Patti
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation! Just loving it!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool piece! great job!!
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely stunning! You will be one of the features at Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see you again at the bash, that is, once I get the party live. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the feature at The Dedicated House. You really did do a wonderful job transforming this piece. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMelinda
It does look much better. Especially in this shade of white.
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