Thursday, May 8, 2014

Apron Strings Bench


I found this cute little bench at the Flea Market a little while ago.  It is so cute and it reminds me of my childhood.  
Before:


I decided I wanted to make it girly and I love Apron Strings by Miss Mustard Seed.  I painted it with multiple coats and let it dry.  I wanted both the original wood and the white to show so I scraped the paint with a spackel knife to get the chips.  My last step was to seal it with dark wax and hemp oil.  I think it is darling! 















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24 comments:

  1. Linda @ it all started with paintMay 8, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    So sweet -- I think I had one in my childhood too! And that girly color is perfection!

    :) Linda

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    1. DD's CottageMay 9, 2014 at 7:09 AM

      Thank you Linda--It reminds me of my childhood too!

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  2. The Painted DrawerMay 9, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    Oh, Darrielle - love the chair and color choice! It is just so sweet!

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    1. DD's CottageMay 9, 2014 at 7:10 AM

      Thank you Suzanne--I hope your painting goes well for your show!

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  3. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    Pretty in Pink! She is lovely in her pink dressing and don't you just love stuff that reminds you of childhood, a whimsical time.
    Hugs, Lynnie

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    1. DD's CottageMay 9, 2014 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you Lynnie--As I get older i like it more and more!

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  4. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    Love the color! I nominated you for the Liebster Award cause your awesomeness! :)

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    1. DD's CottageMay 9, 2014 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you Kimberly--so sweet of you to nominate me-excited!

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  5. UnknownMay 9, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Simply perfect :)

    ~Sherri

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  6. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMay 9, 2014 at 8:50 PM

    I love the color and the beautiful natural looking finish.

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  7. UnknownMay 11, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Love. Love Love the color

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    1. DD's CottageMay 12, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      thank you Carmondy--I love love love it too!

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  8. Donna WilkesMay 11, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Crazy over this color! Lovely patina.

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  9. Jane@Bluebird1959May 13, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I love your little chair! And I am crazy in love with the color!!! I actually have the same chair in my home. It's been lime green and most recently black. But now that I've seen yours, I think a re-hab is in order. Have a great day! Jane

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  10. DD's CottageMay 13, 2014 at 12:01 PM

    Thank you Jane--I do love the color too--good luck with your bench/chair!

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  11. Good Time CharlieMay 14, 2014 at 9:03 PM

    This is so cute. I love the color. It just brings a new life to this adorable little chair. Thank you so much for sharing at Redouxinteriors!

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  12. Ivy & CoMay 15, 2014 at 11:40 AM

    so cute. I have yet to use Apron Strings because I'm afraid it will be too pink. But every piece I see with it is just gorgeous!

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  13. DD's CottageMay 15, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    thank you Rebecca--It's a great color and I think more coral then pink especially with dark wax.

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  14. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeMay 18, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Such a sweet piece, and the color is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday

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