Those of you who have been around for a year may remember this piece that I acquired from the same friends that gave me everyone's favorite piece, the giant aqua mirror. The curves, details, and legs had me immediately. Good bones on solid wood make my heart skip a beat.
Sunday, I summoned my Minions for a massive paint spree and we dragged a few overdue projects outside for a paint-a-palooza! This weighty thing was almost too much for the boys, but we got it out on a tarp and prepared.
Lift with the legs, not the $3700 shoulder.
The hardware was discolored and dingy, but the details were too wonderful.
I gave it a good cleaning and a coat of silver spray paint...no question in my mind, it''s a keeper.
The rest of it went out on a tarp for a dousing.
All this carved work deserves some special treatment, don't you think? We lightly sanded the surface and wiped it all clean with a soft cloth.
The whole affair got three light coats of gloss white paint.
Here's where the fun starts. I then misted the pieces in small sections with semi-gloss aqua and immediately wiped it off. It clung to the lines.
Then I misted over that with white and wiped it off. It left me with glimpsed of aqua. The top was sprayed in aqua without taping it, and the edges were wiped, blurring the lines.
My favorite part: reassembling!
Fresh, soft color, and a a little surprise in Mom's room when she gets home from rehab Friday.
39 comments:
Oh how pretty. Functional beauty, love it.
Gorgeous....love the silver handles and touches of aqua!
Your mom is going to love it.
Love it! I wish I had some Minions. I was lifting a vanity I painted yesterday. Btw it is pale lavender and you might like it.
Yea, for Mom coming home!! She will love her 'new' piece. I have a horrid dresser at the Vancouver house that I really need but hate looking at, but you have come to the rescue once again. Thanks!
So pretty! That's a great surprise for your mom :)
How pretty! And what a nice surprise for your mother. The hardware on the piece is beautiful and looks even more so sprayed silver. What a good job you did!
That color has my heart a singing! Great job Sonny!
I bet your mom is going to love it!
Wow!! Ive never seen this technique before but the white and hints of blue are so pretty. Your mama is gonna love it when she returns home :0)
GORGEOUS!!!!! My entire bedroom is blues! I love it! =)
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Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
So so pretty, your mom will love it! I love the hardware.
Such an amazing piece! I've been looking for something similar on craigslist for months.
wow, this looks great! that hardware is to die for!!
What a beautiful sight to see when your mum comes home! You did a fantastic job. Love the hints of aqua and of course, all the whiteness!
Beautiful!! I love the paint & spray technique you used.
Stunning!!!! This color is soooo amazing. Thanks for sharing your technique! Can't wait to go through your blog and see what else you have up your sleeve!
xoxo
Cat@BudgetBlonde
What a beautiful piece, and uve really done it justice with ur paint job!........Bonnie
This is such a beautiful piece of furniture! Great job!
Cara
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I LOVE the after! Thank you for linking up to Ucycled Awesome at www.thetshirtdiaries.com.
It turned out lovely. Thanks for linking to We're Organized Wednesday.
Very pretty! I have to say I am surprised it isnt the same color as that awesome mirror from earlier! It looks super fabulous!
Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
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Looks lovely!! Thanks for linking Flaunt it Friday. :)
Great job! Thanks for linking up this week!
Turned out sweet Sunny! I am sure Mom will become attached to this piece of furniture....well not like really "stuck" on it or anything..Oh, you know what I mean!
WOW! Beautiful!
Fabulous! Looks so charming!
I am not so good at seeing the potential in things. You did great!
the finish is gorgeous! I would like to have it in my home. you've picked a good color for it. the blue and white combination is modern but has that old-fashion look.
have a sweet thursday.
That is going to make your mom smile, for sure!
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I'll bet you get "daughter of the year" for this one!
the hardware is my absolutely favorite part. beautiful job!!!!
OMG! Your just a genius with paint. Shall we drink to that??? Hahahaha!
xoxo
Wow! you sure have the touch! The piece turned out beautifully and that hint of aqua is so lovely.
I always love seeing pieces of furniture transformed. Nice work.
How fabulous is she!!!! I would love to do that more.
Great transformation!
lovely.
magical job after you are done with painting.
What a gorgeous piece, your mum will love it. Thanks for sharing
I definitely need some minions. Or at least one minion. Or would that a a minii?
What a beautiful makeover. I love your absolutely no fear approach to color and style.
You paint your furniture like you live your life...bright, bold and full of happy!
Thanks for linking.
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