After braving the winter blizzard with the kiddos for a bit of sledding this morning, I am so happy to be inside by the fire, sitting at the computer with a cup of nice hot coffee!
A few weeks ago I shared the vintage dresser that I painted for my husband, as part of our master bedroom update. I was struggling with how to decorate the top of it. It's a large dresser and we have vaulted ceilings so there was a lot of space to fill. I knew I wanted something substantial up there, but I wanted it to be special too!
A couple of years ago my grandma gave me this sweet little cabinet. As adorable as it is, the story behind it is what makes it so dear to me. You can read more about it here.
Ever since the day I brought it home, I have been moving it from room to room trying to find the perfect spot for it. I stuck it up on the dresser one day and thought it almost worked, but wasn't quite right. I liked the natural look of the distressed wood but it wasn't flowing with the rest of our décor. Last week I painted it Old White, with the interior in Paloma followed by a bit of distressing and both clear and dark wax.
Now this darling little cabinet has a sweet new look and a special spot in our room. I love that it is finally in a place where we can enjoy and use it!
I just purchased the lovely gold crown from a friend's booth at Camas Antiques! I thought it would be a fun accessory for our bedroom but wasn't sure where or how I would use it when I first brought it home. I am loving antique gold these days and the color of the crown coordinates so perfectly with the hardware on the little cabinet.
Yesterday this thrifted gold frame got a quick makeover. I had a small jar of blue paint I had mixed a long time ago...I believe it was Aubusson, Old White and Paris Grey. It was more than enough to cover the brassy gold frame. I distressed it back to let some of the gold show through and waxed it with dark wax only.
The crowned Cavalier was an image I had purchased from an Etsy seller long ago. The pup in the drawing looks so much like our Cavalier, Basil and with the crown on his little head it was just too fitting of an image to frame for this vignette!
I am really happy with how things are coming together! I am a firm believer in decorating with pieces that you love. If a piece doesn't work quite right, tweak it, paint it, reposition it, repurpose it! If you love it enough, you will find a way to make it work!
I can't wait to show my grandma her little cabinet's new look! I know she will be happy to see that it is being treasured!
Thank you for your sweet visit today! Stay warm!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
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