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Monday, February 23, 2015

French Vanity

Last week I found this great Drexel vanity at the Flea market.  
Before:
When I was looking at the vanity a French aqua popped into my head with a little gold, so that is what I went with.  I mixed up a custom soft Frenchy Aqua by taking 1 part Jaded Roster (  The Urban Rooster ) and mixing it to 4 parts white.  After painting 2 coats, I added some gilding past in gold with my finger and a fine tipped artist brush.  I wanted the details to pop and I knew they would naturally get rubbed off when I sealed the vanity with dark wax/hemp oil.  This mixture took off too much of the gold in places, so I did a touch up with my finger before calling it finished.  
Viola!  

Aqua and gold



Gilding wax in gold




Pink Tulips 

Gorgeous Legs 

I love the detail on this mirror I picked up at the Flea Market 




Great Hardware


I love that the middle pops up with a mirror and storage! 

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82 comments:

  1. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow February 23, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    It came out beautiful. I love that color. I'm in love with your mirror!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:08 AM

      Thank you Su-I love the mirror too and I love that it goes with the vanity so well!

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Gorgeous vanity...gorgeous mirror! Love the way you styled it too!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      Thank you Martina-I love how the pink pops against the aqua and gold

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  3. MariFebruary 23, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Oh my your vanity turned out gorgeous! You did a great job transforming her, the mirror compliments her perfectly...

    Smiles~
    Mari

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  4. Rita C at PanoplyFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Ooh, I love the piece and the finish! In some photos it looks aqua, in others jadeite green. Either way, my favorite cottage colors.
    Rita C at Panoply

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:50 AM

      Thank you Rita-it is a nice soft aqua color and I love it too!

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  5. chateau chicFebruary 23, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Oh my, this vanity with the mirror calls out my name!! It is sooo pretty and full of loveliness!
    Mary Alice

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you Mary Alice-I know you have a mirror "thing" too!

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  6. RueFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    That looks so much better! I love the color you chose :)

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Thank you Rue-it just felt like it needed to be aqua!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    WOW! That vanity is drop dead gorgeous! I pinned it to my patina board. Love, love, love it...great work!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 2:08 PM

      Thank you Gigi-I am happy with how it turned out too!

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  8. JunkchiccottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love this color and the details are so pretty.
    Kris

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      Thank you Kris-I am very happy with how it turned out now it just needs to find a good home!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, my! Your piece turned out so pretty! I love the lovely color and it looks perfect with your pretty mirror.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM

      Thank you Sheila-The mirror was a good find that day and it does go well with the vanity!

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  10. ScribblerFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    You did a FABULOUS job on this piece! I have a drexel vanity I painted this color, too. I have another one not drexel upstairs in the guest room. I think I need to paint it this way, too! The mirror is GORGEOUS!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 23, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      Thank you Ellen-I love a good vanity and a good mirror!

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  11. Marie-Interior FrugalistaFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    It's gorgeous! I've been admiring the gilding you've been giving your pieces lately - so pretty.

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      Thank you Marie-some pieces just need a little gold!

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  12. MONICA LIVASFebruary 24, 2015 at 1:12 AM

    Great piece!

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  13. Debbie BolducFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    What an amazingly beautiful job. That is exquisite. Thank you for sharing!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:41 AM

      Thank you Debbie-it was a fun project and I am glad it came out so pretty!

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  14. bj February 24, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    It's so pretty, it just takes my breath away....

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 24, 2015 at 6:42 AM

      Thank you BJ-what a nice compliment-made my day!

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  15. CynthiaFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    This piece is a stunner, LOVE it!!!!

    Cindy

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  16. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Very pretty photos!! Love the look!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 24, 2015 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you Janet-I think the look fits the piece too!

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  17. Little Miss MaggieFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Gorgeous vanity. Love the aqua you chose.

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you Maggie-it is a very soft and fresh aqua color!

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  18. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    I love the colour you created. And there's nothing like pink flowers on an aqua piece!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      Thank you Magali-I agree pink flowers with aqua are an eye pleaser!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    Gorgeous - I love it!

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  20. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    This has to be one of the prettiest color combinations I've ever seen, and I love the beautiful gold accents and mirror. Thanks Darrielle for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:12 AM

      Thank you Betsy--the 2 do look good together-like PB and J!

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  21. MarigeneFebruary 25, 2015 at 10:36 AM

    Wow, this is my favorite of all the pieces you have done...and it's not even green...♥♥♥ this gorgeous piece of furniture!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:34 AM

      Thank you Marigene-not green but a close cousin! ha ha ha

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  22. The Style SistersFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Gorgeeeeous oh the gold detailing is just beautiful and the main color is to die for!! Love it all!! I would love to have you come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday and share you creativity with us http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2015/02/centerpiece-wednesday-little-of-this.html
    Karin

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Thank you Karin-I would love to hope over and join your party!

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  23. Wholesome JoyFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    I LOVE the color of the Vanity! Beautiful! <3

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  24. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    The vanity is beautiful and I love the paint color! Thank you for joining the Share Your Style party.
    xx,
    Sherry

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:54 PM

      Thank you Sherry-the color turned out how I was picturing it in my head!

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  25. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:53 PM

    Such a gorgeous color!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:55 PM

      Thank you Kim-I was feeling aqua and gold with this vanity so I just went for it!

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  26. RPK InteriorsFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:02 PM

    Oh my, this is the perfect color choice for this gorgeous Drexel vanity!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 26, 2015 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you Robin-I think The color is just right for this piece too!

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  27. Buttercup BlissFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:59 PM

    It is beautiful!!!! Love the color and everything about it!!

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  28. RusticOwlTreasuresFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    Love this and the color

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  29. AmandaFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:58 PM

    So very beautiful! I want to Flea Market shop with you! The mirror is gorgeous too! I am loving everything gold and it goes so well with that beautiful aqua you mixed up! Perfection!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:26 AM

      Thank you Amanda-both pieces were a good find at the Flea! Any time you are in CA come shop with me!

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  30. Patricia | The Black Sheep ShoppeFebruary 28, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    Stunning!

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    1. DD's CottageFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:14 AM

      Thank you Patricia-I think it turned out pretty too!

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  31. DD's CottageFebruary 28, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    Thank you Robin-one of my favorite parts about painting furniture is mixing up the color I envision!

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  32. Lisa @ Shine Your LightFebruary 28, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    This piece is so pretty and I love the pretty color and gold detailing you gave it! Thanks for linking it up to Best of the Nest.

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 2, 2015 at 7:19 AM

      Thank you Lisa-I have been feeling the gold recently!

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  33. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneMarch 4, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Just stopping by to let you know that your stunning vanity is going to be featured tonight at Share Your Cup. Thank you so much for linking up and have a fabulous week!
    XO Barbara

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 5, 2015 at 7:06 AM

      Thank you Barbara-thanks so much for the feature!

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  34. AlaMarch 5, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I kolejna do której wzdycham:))) Jestem już na bank przekonana, że w mojej zmienię okucia na takie jakie są w tej Twojej

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  35. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    How did I miss this one?? This is sooo beautiful, Darrielle!

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 5, 2015 at 7:07 AM

      Thank you Victoria-I like how it turned out and so does the lady who bought it-she showed me pictures of it and another dresser I did for her in her room.

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  36. UnknownMarch 5, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    This is over the top gorgeous Danielle - the prettiest I've ever seen, truly ( and I've painted a few of them )
    You did an outstanding job !
    XOXOXO

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  37. DD's CottageMarch 5, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Thank you Suzan-that is a big compliment coming from you! I do appreciate it!

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  38. The Painted DrawerMarch 6, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Oh, Darrielle, I honestly cannot tell you how much I adore/love/covet this piece! Just gorgeous! Sharing today at Inspiration Friday and thanks so much for linking up my friend! Appreciate it :)

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    1. DD's CottageMarch 7, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      Thank you Suzanne-it turned out pretty and the new owner loves it!

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  39. Amy ChalmersMarch 9, 2015 at 5:46 AM

    Coming from Nitas, your vanity is beautiful!

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  40. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinMarch 17, 2015 at 6:57 AM

    Darrielle, this is such a beautiful piece and the paint color is perfect! Really stands out now!! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty party. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/03/make-it-pretty-monday-week-130.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  41. UnknownJune 23, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Yep, I might have to try this mix now! It's lovely!

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  42. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 3:15 AM

    Beautiful piece, colour is stunning, I have a piece that I am trying to restore at the moment, I am missing some handles and wondered as they were the same as yours if you knew where replacement ones can be purchased please?

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  43. UnknownAugust 18, 2015 at 3:16 AM

    Beautiful piece, colour is stunning, I have a piece that I am trying to restore at the moment, I am missing some handles and wondered as they were the same as yours if you knew where replacement ones can be purchased please?

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  44. UnknownAugust 24, 2015 at 11:36 AM

    I love the new look of your vanity!! We bought one just like it ... exactly ... today at an antique store. I googled it and that's how I found this page. Do you happen to know the year of the vanity? We're trying to find out as we were told 1960's but was just curious as to the age and it's worth.

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  45. AnonymousDecember 10, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Love your style. I'm a new follower and am so enjoying your transformations. This one is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. MJ

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  46. AnonymousDecember 10, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    PS. I pinned your shower. Love the way you did it and when and if I get the smaller house I want, I'll be looking at your design for inspiration. Wish you were my neighbor.......LOL
    MJ

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