Saturday, June 25, 2011

Somebody Stop Me!!!!!!!!!

I know it's been a while but I have an excuse....a good one....

First, I need to confess that I just need to stop looking at Craigslist. I need a filter on my computer to keep me away from that website. Soon my house is going to look like a junked up antique store with pieces of furniture piled on top of each other.

Would you go visit these?
 (pardon the blurry Craigslist pictures)



Oh.....
.....but I did.....
....and I bought....
.....for $50....BOTH for $50!! That's my excuse for being MIA

I don't have a proper "before" photo because I just got so dang excited and started painting but basically this:
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and this:
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turned into this:
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I think I am in love with chalk paint after all. This is my 5th project and I think I finally got the hang of it. More on the process later....

The after picture is actually a bit blurry and has weird shadows but I couldn't wait to take some glamour shots of her. I made my husband (and his friend who happened to drop by for a visit) stop for a moment of silence to admire the transformation. Let's revel in the details, shall we?

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Oh, hardware, how stubbornly tarnished you were...
but it was worth the 3 step process to get you shiny again!

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Let's not forget, I have a dresser I need to paint also now!

Can paint change your life? I think Annie Sloan is my new BFF....


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16 comments:

Sueann said...

Oh my!! Gorgeous!! The lines....sigh!!!
Well done
I have yet to use my chalk paint...I know...what the heck am I waiting for?? Time!! Ha!!
Hugs
SueAnn

Cassie Bustamante said...

those are stunning! both of them! i loooove the beautiful hardware, the lines, and the colors you used!

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

Wow, you really are finding some treaures on craigslist!! Your furniture turned out SO beautiful!! I've just ordered some chalk paint so I look forward to you posting about what you've learned. :)

Vintage Rose said...

I can identify. I've been obsessed lately with furniture on Craigslist. What colors did you use? Paris grey?

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

GORGEOUS!! I love chalk paint and just finished a small table using old white but I've used Paris gray on a piece in my son's room and love it! This stuff is addicting. So glad I found your blog, just became your newest follower would love if you followed me back! Martina

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Just beautiful...I haven't tried the chalk paint yet, but it is in my list. You got the furniture for a steal...well done!

Sherry Hicks said...

Yes fify for those dressers is a flat out steal and I love what you did using the chalk paint
Sherry

Sue@Uniquely Chic said...

Looks so pretty...love the color. I NEED to try out that chalk paint!

Deana said...

Gorgeous. The colors are to die for!! This post would be such a great addition to my blog party! I hope you stop by and join in.

Julie said...

It looks really great! Is this Paris Grey & Old White?

Piper said...

BEAUTIFUL!!! I have never attempted this...but I think it would be perfect for my daughters antique bedroom suite..... its the yellowish color from the days gone by and matches NOTHING.... now I just need to find my nerve

Lori said...

Thanks to all for the nice comments! I hope you all take the plunge and take a paint brush loaded with chalk paint to something you've been wanting to transform. The fact that you don't have to sand and prime alone should be motivation!! :)

Melissa said...

Love it! I have a hutch that matches, I did almost the exact same thing too it! Keep up the good work!

Stacey said...

That is spectacular..WOW! $25 is AWESOME! That is a deal right up my alley! I also am obsessive about shopping on CL - it a dangerous thing! Amazing!
Stacey of Embracing Change

Unknown said...

love this, i would love to feature it on my next revival monday, please let me know if this would be ok with you,
lauren

Restoration House Interiors said...

these are gorgeous and I am SO jealous about the price! OMG! What a steal! Officially a follower!
Joining you from,
Gina's place, Shabby Creek Cottage

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