Wednesday, November 19, 2014

White Vanity


I found this vanity at a thrift store many months ago and decided it was time to make it white.  
Before:

I first painted it  in a soft blue, but did not like it so I then painted it white hoping that when I distressed the white some of the blue would show through. I mixed up home-made chalk paint in Garlic Glove by Benjamin Moore and got to painting. . I was lucky and it did! I distressed the vanity and then sealed it with AS clear wax and added some new knobs. 


You can see some of the blue peeking through


Love the details-even if I forgot to close the drawer all the way-LOL! 



Gorgeous legs! 



Who doesn't like tarnished silver? 










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24 comments:

  1. The Painted DrawerNovember 18, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    This one is a beauty!!! What lines - divine in white.

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  2. JulieNovember 18, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    I think white was a great choice! It looks really pretty. And those flowers in the silver pitcher are gorgeous! I agree that it would be perfect for a girl's room.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 18, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you Julie-The white did turn out very pretty!

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  3. UnknownNovember 18, 2014 at 2:25 PM

    It looks so pretty and such lovely little details. Love your backdrop and styling too.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 18, 2014 at 3:26 PM

      Thank you Elizabeth-I get tired of hauling furniture inside my house all the time so I have created a backdrop from an old fence and I rug.

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  4. angieNovember 18, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    wow, was für eine tolle verwandlung!!! liebe grüße von angie

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  5. Marie-Interior FrugalistaNovember 18, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    Beautiful piece of furniture Darrielle and love the blue peaking through the white. Is it a Robins Egg Blue?

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 18, 2014 at 5:37 PM

      Thank you Marie-it is more of a Tiffany blue peeking through. I love seeing the layers too

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  6. KathyNovember 18, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    Beautiful rescue!!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 19, 2014 at 6:35 AM

      Thank you Kathy-it does look so much better now!

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  7. RPK InteriorsNovember 18, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    Those vintage vanities are so interesting and your choice of colors and distressing are perfect for this piece! Love it!

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 19, 2014 at 6:35 AM

      Thank you Robin-I love the way the old vanities look but they are so low its hard to make them practical like for a desk!

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  8. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresNovember 19, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    I think it would look great in ANY room. Love all the details that show up after you painted it. Great save! Thanks for bringing it to the Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 19, 2014 at 8:56 AM

      Thank you Betsy-it is pretty low for an adult but pretty!

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  9. LeiaNovember 21, 2014 at 2:31 PM

    What a beautiful transformation!! I love it. Thanks for sharing at On Display Thursday!
    -Leia @ Eat It & Say Yum

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  10. UnknownNovember 21, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    Love this.

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  11. Donna WilkesNovember 24, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    You are so great at the perfect way to style a piece for photographing. Love the details of the dresser and yes, it did want to be white. Thanks for sharing it at Make It Monday.

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    1. DD's CottageNovember 24, 2014 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you Donna-I suppose it was meant to be white!

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  12. JulieNovember 24, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Another fabulous job, Darrielle!

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