“Cottage Style” Tall Chest
One of the items that I worked on this week did not make it to Beaches….because it was a “custom” order.
You heard me……
Custom order.
I may be the only one impressed but that’s ok.
A young lady contacted me after seeing my shabby white dresser on Craigslist and asked if I had any tall chests.
I professionally responded that yes, yes I did and sent her a picture from my vintage, furniture, storage portfolio.
(Garage crap)
I’m sure the quality of the photo verified she was now working with a professional.
She then asked me if I could replicate a look from Bramble and Company.
(Which I had never heard of before but BEAUTIFUL stuff BTW)
The bones and dark wood of my tall chest would work perfectly.
~Gulp~
So, I told her I could have it completed in a few days.
Which is what helped start this painting frenzy.
And if seeing this gorgeously grainy photo doesn’t convince you that it can be done…..
Does this?
Or this?
Or this?
I literally just had to use CeCe’s paint and a sanding block. I used bronze spray paint on the original hardware and I used my Minwax paste on the top of the dresser to make sure it wouldn’t absorb any stains.
Transformation complete.
These “Bu-gly” (butt ugly) pieces are my favorite to work with.
They are built well and the details and chunkiness show up lovely when painted.
This sweet young lady, who could somehow envision the possible future beauty of this piece from a crappy iphone photo, was so pleased.
Thank goodness.
So what do you think?
Do you love painting pieces like this or are you now ready to paint pieces like this?
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!
Love,
Me
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Love it–perfectly distressed!
Thank you Katie! Love, Me
You did good!!!!!!
Carlene, you are so sweet! Love, Me
I do EXACTLY the same thing–and especially love these horrible 1960s-1970s pieces. The fruitwood/pecan finishes don’t often age well, and I feel a little like I’ve given a middle-aged woman a facelift.
EXACTLY! A woman after my own heart! We are helping humanity! ; ) Love, Me
Amazing transformation!! I love seeing the details that come out when they are painted!! I like yours better than the original, really. 🙂
Laura, you are so sweet! After I did this post, I started looking harder at the original picture and thinking…..oh crap…I should have distressed mine more! Now, I HAVE to stop thinking about it! I almost called the lady and asked her if she wanted me to distress it more. Even though she loved it! I’m sick aren’t I? : ) Help me…….Love, Me
Love it!!! You do awesome work!
Stacey, please stay around. You make me feel so good about myself. : ) Love, Me
You go girl. It looks like you are definitely in business.
Tracy, I was literally staring at my walls today and thinking of you. I was thinking, if I lived in Texas I would help Tracy paint her trim in hopes of bribing her to help me paint my living room. ; )I LOVE your sons room. You did an awesome job. Not sure if I am in the “painting” business yet but if it happens….it would really be a blessing. Thank you for all of your encouragement. Love, Me
Loooove the look of the dresser but please tell me, what is CeeCee’s paint?
It turned out beautiful!
This looks absolutly beautiful! I just so happen to have a bu-gly (new favorite word ;)) that is calling my name.
That piece was only improved by about 1000%! Gorgeous! When I can breathe well enough and it’s warm enough here in CT I’ll have to try some of that paint!
wow – get outta here. That is incredible and looks fabulous. Thanks for not talking too much! Awesome transformation.
Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html
That’s amazing! I only wish I were that talented.
Great! I’m working on my dining set, painting on white! You did a great job, we can see the love and dedication! Congrats