Painting as therapy, ladies!
Try it.
It works!
Scott and I picked up this
solid cherry buffet
back in June for a song.
Yep, the $35.00 winning bid
definitely had me singing.
;)
It kind of sat in Scott's parent's barn
getting covered in dust and barn swallow poop
for a couple of months.
In August, I brought it home, cleaned it up,
and put in our living room to use as a credenza.
I finally got around to painting it Tuesday afternoon
after I getting my second shipment of MMSMP
- which included "Ironstone".
When I went to HL on Monday,
I realized that not only were their knobs 50% off,
but they also included some new choices that are
total furniture bling.
Pur-ty!
Here's a closer close up of those beauties...
LOVE!
And I love how they contrast with
the chippiness of the piece.
I actually wish the milk paint had chipped more,
but unfortunately, it does what it wants.
It's kind of temperamental like that.
;)
Of course Scott and the boys cringed
when they realized I had painted it white.
In their opinion there's such a thing as
"too much" white.
Ummm...
No there's not.
LOL!
I like it just fine.
And I can't believe the difference it's made.
Finished it just in time to sit back and watch the very entertaining Presidential Debates.
Perfect timing.
Dream Big,
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oh my word..LIKE I SAID....POTTERY BARN!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat living room is turning into a catalog advertisement right before my eyes!
Love it.
Hugs
Karin
www.artisbeauty.net
What this beautiful. Your living room is so pretty. I love how it's changed.
ReplyDeleteUmm I spy the prettiest staircase and wall paneling in the background. Gorgeous home.
What a substantial piece. It looks great in white and those knobs are adroable! Good choice!
ReplyDeleteI see you painted the hutch white too!
ReplyDeleteI love it white. Isn't funny how that paint sometimes peels and sometimes not. When I used ironstone on a nightstand it almost all peeled off and I had to do more work on it. Tricycle has not peeled at all and I wish it would.
ReplyDeleteI just love it!! The knobs are beautiful with the paint, wonderful job. Have a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
Love this piece also and I really don't think there is such a thing as too much white though I am told that constantly by my family. Love the knobs....
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS Laura :) The knobs are fantastic!! When Jim saw yesterdays makeover, he said, Holy Cra* that is amazing. That is coming from a guy! Yeah, so you know you killed it. And did so again :)
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks gorgeous!! You're right...there's no such thing as too much white! :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful! amazing how white paint with just the right distressing can soften a piece.
ReplyDeleteit looks awesome but your hubby is correct there is a such thing as too much white in a room I am not a lover of a all white room but.....the piece looks excellent
ReplyDeleteLove it!! What a fabulous job you did. The more white painted furniture I see the more paint I buy:)
ReplyDeleteLove it with the HL bling! You did get a steal, my friend.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
LOVE!!! You did a great job!!! I think the Armoire looks beautiful too!!! They are definitely both keepers!! I agree with several others.. you can't have enough white! I really think it makes a home feel clean. I'm a tad bit jealous... I can't have white.. I have a BLACK Lab whose hair would be on everything!!! :( Anyways.. I LOVE it!! Glad you are back!!!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great...love it!!! You just can't have too much white. I love all the rooms I see with white tones and I'm trying to have more of it in my home.
ReplyDelete~Cindy
There's never too much white! I love it and it looks like a million bucks...not $35 :)
ReplyDeleteI love your credenza in white and those handles are jewels!
ReplyDeleteyou are right: painting is THERAPY. I feel so much better and stress-free after a painting job.
rita
I'm quite jealous of your find - and the price. Oh my! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteWow, great find and makeover too. Love the hardware. Hugs
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog, and so happy I did! I love your style! I'm now following, and would love you to visit and say hi :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
NEVER "too much white"...looks great :) Laurel
ReplyDeleteWow! That turned out amazing!! Beautiful job and beautiful room. Thank you for sharing. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/10/make-it-pretty-monday-week-20.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteGreat paint job - the color takes it from ordinary to wonderful.
ReplyDeleteAs usual - this room is just GoRgEoUs! You did a super job on this credenza.
ReplyDeleteGloria
Just gorgeous Laura. I love your style. I can see why you would enjoy my home tour I had up yesterday..you and Angie have a similar taste for sure. Have a great weekend.
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