I few Sundays ago I found this small dark dresser ( I can't find the before picture-arghhhh). It had a glossy finish and a lot of scratches and was very dark brown. I wanted to paint it a farm green so I got out my paints and stared mixing until I got the shade I was envisioning. I made it into chalk paint and got busy. The gorgeous hardware would not come off (each piece had 4 tiny screws and I could not get them off). I used an old candle and waxed them. My thought was that when the paint got on them it wouldn't stick and I could scrape it off easily. It worked! After the paint dried I distressed and sealed it with dark wax and hemp oil.
I am in love with the green!!! I am so going to mix up some chalkpaint..one day....:) I love how everyone is using chalkpaint these days.. it is much cheaper when you can mix it on your own.. you do such great repurposed pieces.. Someone is going to love this one.. Blessings!
Beautiful transformation - and I can say that because I know exactly what it looked like before ( from your description ) love this shade of green ( it reminds me of Annie Sloans Green - can't remember the color name ) XOXO
Love every detail-the knobs, the color, the casters...what a beautiful addition to your home! We would love to see your great projects at our "Pin Your Friday Favorite" link party (Fridays- tshirtjeans.blogspot.com). Great job!
So cute! I love the green. I'm a new follower to your blog! I love all of your stuff!
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy--I love new followers-it's nice to know others like my stuff too!
ReplyDeletelove the color. Combined with the dark wax it looks like it has always been that color. fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThank you-I am a big fan of dark wax!
DeleteDarrielle I know I always say this but you always find such pretty pieces...LOVE IT!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great color too!
Thank you Martina-I have these pictures in my head when I see a piece of furniture and then I just try it--I love the hunt too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color & hardware. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Mary-I love it too and I hope it finds a good home!
DeleteVery pretty!!! Well done. I can see why you like it. Lovely shade of green.
ReplyDeleteCindy
Thank you Cindy-I like how the green turned out too!
DeleteMy color :-) Oh, I have the perfect spot for this beauty! So wish we lived closer to each other. So pretty as ALWAYS!!!
ReplyDeleteHope your week has been blessed.
~Sherri
Thank you Sherri-I agree I wish we lived closer too!
DeleteI am in love with the green!!! I am so going to mix up some chalkpaint..one day....:) I love how everyone is using chalkpaint these days.. it is much cheaper when you can mix it on your own.. you do such great repurposed pieces.. Someone is going to love this one.. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty-I like to mix my own colors too to make them match the picture I have in my mind for the piece. It lets me be creative!
DeleteGorgeous! Love the color and the cute little bow on the back piece.
ReplyDeleteTalented girl!
Don't forget to show us your table?!
Thank you Annie-the bow is very cute and I will show my kitchen table this week!
DeleteVery cute Darrielle!! It's gorgeous!! I can't wait to see your kitchen table!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori-the table is done and we have been eating on it-I better take some pictures and clear off the crumbs!
DeleteLove the color! great Job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jane-loving the green!
DeleteVery pretty shade of green! Great idea about using the wax to keep the paint from sticking to the hardware! :)
ReplyDeleteRobin
Thank you Robin-there are times when I am a genius or at least that is what I like to tell my husband! Ha ha ha
DeleteBeautiful transformation - and I can say that because I know exactly what it looked like before ( from your description ) love this shade of green ( it reminds me of Annie Sloans Green - can't remember the color name )
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Thank you Suzan-I know I took a before picture but it got lost in picture chaos on my computer (kind of like socks in the dryer-ha ha ).
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY...
Blessings,
Cindy
http://www.dwellings-theheartofyourhome.com/2014/07/amaze-me-monday-68.html
Thank you Cindy-
DeleteThsi gorgeous old dresser came straight out of my dreams. I so love it....
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Crystelle-I love the green color too!
DeleteLove every detail-the knobs, the color, the casters...what a beautiful addition to your home! We would love to see your great projects at our "Pin Your Friday Favorite" link party (Fridays- tshirtjeans.blogspot.com). Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nicki-I will head over and post-I actually have the dresser posted on Craigslist!
DeleteLove the color!
ReplyDeleteThank you- I love it too!
Deletevery pretty! I did a similar green for a friend's dresser and it was so pretty, very cheerful!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much-it is a very cheerful feel good color!
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