Finding beautiful, quality furniture pieces to paint has been a little more difficult for me these days than it used to be. I don't get out to shop the sales and thrift stores as much as I used to. So, when I get a call from a friend who has a piece of furniture for sale, I am pretty excited...and when said friend says I can have the cute piece in exchange for a few days of pet sitting...even better!
(A favorite Instagram shot of our little house guest)
Just look at that sweet face! And now take a look at this sweet dresser! Did I get a great deal or what? Thanks a bunch Mrs. G.!
I have been long overdo for a girly pink furniture makeover! This dresser seemed a good candidate for a soft, feminine look!
I chose Antoinette for the exterior of the dresser. Two coats covered it well and I painted it on thickly and unevenly for a rustic look that would later be accentuated with a paint wash.
I purchased this gorgeous Do it Yourself Chic applique at The Purple Pear! I applied it to the drawer front with an epoxy and allowed it to dry completely before painting the drawer. Old White and Pure White were mixed to create the off-white color for the drawer fronts.
I used the same paint colors and techniques on the hardware, and then distressed them back to show off the pretty details. They were then clear waxed for durability.
I had fun painting out the details in this beautiful applique. Many colors were used here...are you ready for the line-up? Louis Blue, Antoinette, Cream, Old Violet, Paloma and Versailles, followed by a wash in a French Linen/Pure White mix!
The French Linen wash was also applied to the entire dresser. It softens the look and gives it a nice aged patina. I used only clear wax to finish off this piece as the wash provided an aged look similar to what I would normally achieve with dark wax.
My Eden roses are out of control right now! I just can't get enough of these beautiful blooms! I look forward to them all year long! It was fun having piles of them to use for a little photo shoot. Of course I don't let them go to waste. All of the blossoms you see here are now hanging in little bundles to dry for Fall crafting.
I am excited to unveil this pretty, completed piece to it's former owner when she picks up her precious pooch this afternoon...and then it's off to Camas Antiques to beautify my booth and wait for the right customer to come along and whisk it away!
Thank you so much for your sweet visit today!
Best Wishes and Blessings!
Amanda
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