Pages

▼

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Frenchy Vanity/desk


I actually found this vanity/desk on Craigslist and thought it could be so cute with an new paint job. It has a curvy front and delicate legs. 
Before:

 I wanted to make this a Frenchy vanity so the first thing I did was add a few appliqués from Doityourselfchic.com.  While the glue was drying on the appliqué I mixed up some home made chalk paint in grey.  I made it sort of thick since I wanted it to chip some.  After painting it, I distressed it with both a shading block and scraper.  I wanted both the wood and the white to show.  The next thing I did was to seal it with dark wax/hemp oil.  My last step was adding some gold with Rub n Buff.  






















at

23 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 10, 2014 at 7:29 AM

    It is Frenchified, and gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  2. DD's CottageJune 10, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Thank you--I like how it turned out too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. LindaJune 10, 2014 at 10:49 AM

    I like your table. But I LOVE the peonies! Did you grow them yourself? Linda@Wetcreek Blog

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 10, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      Thank you Linda-I bought them at Trader Joes!

      Delete
  4. Patty SumnerJune 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    It is just beautiful.. I love the color and the "frenchy" accents were the perfect touch.. Great job.. I knew you would do something beautiful.. Blessings!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 10, 2014 at 5:37 PM

      Thank you Patty-I felt in needed a little something!

      Delete
  5. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow June 10, 2014 at 3:58 PM

    It came out real pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  6. RPK InteriorsJune 10, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    It's beautiful! I love the various layers that peek through! Very Frenchy looking! :)
    Robin

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 11, 2014 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you Robin--I wanted it to look older and aged and not a newer piece.

      Delete
  7. DD's CottageJune 11, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    Thank you Janet-it went from boring to interesting and that was my goal.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsJune 11, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Incredible transformation and yes, it is certainly "Frencified" now!...love those embellishments!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM

      Thank you Shirley--I love a good appliqué sometimes!

      Delete
  9. PamelaJune 12, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Love how your table came out! Thanx for sharing at THT. PLease be sure to add al ink back. Thanx!:)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 12, 2014 at 6:50 AM

      Thanks Pamela-computer issues but it is added!

      Delete
  10. AnonymousJune 12, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    Love this! And the peonies are the perfect touch :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 12, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    Frenchified it is! It looks like it was born this way. Beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 6:23 AM

      Thank you Betsy-I was going for Frenchified so I am glad it looks that way!

      Delete
  12. Little Miss MaggieJune 12, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    I love the makeover you did on this wonderful little table.

    ReplyDelete
  13. PatJune 13, 2014 at 5:58 AM

    Darrielle,
    What an amazing transformation!
    This vanity/desk had "great bones". . .
    but with your TLC it is now. . .C'est Magnifique!!!
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. DD's CottageJune 13, 2014 at 6:24 AM

      Thank you Pat--pieces with great bones are so fun to transform.

      Delete