Pretty in Pink Repeat

I love this dresser.  

When I bought the dresser it was in really poor condition; basically falling apart.  I think that every joint had to be re-glued

The trim has a soft pattern that just screamed for some colour; and pink is perfect!

The dresser is 46 inches tall, 17 1/2 inches deep and 29 1/2 inches wide.

I spray painted the handles and the drawer sides to make things "matchy matchy"

Same routine, paint, sand, paint sand and then a couple coats of varnish.

$100.00

Dainty Vanity

I have a weakness for vanities.  

This vanity was in pretty good order.  It is a rare day when you purchase an older piece of furniture that is in perfect shape.  There are always nails missing, drawer guides lost, chipped veneers.

A little bit of fabric to tidy up the hanky drawer

The vanity is painted a soft white and lightly distressed.

The hardware is original and in perfect condition.  

The hanky drawer handles remind me of 

butter scotch candies.

The bevelled mirror is in excellent condition.

$325.

I have been busy painting furniture...and I will be posting pictures later this week.  I just thought I would share this idea.  This is for everyone that forgets to water their houseplants.  Create a small vignette with your plants with a pretty container.  I use a wine bottle.  Just keep it filled with water.  When you pass by, the water is already there so it only takes a moment to water your plants.  Add some liquid fertilizer during the appropriate season.  Easy Peasy.

Water in a wine bottle

My Kitchen Chairs

I have taken a bit of a break from sanding, painting, sanding, etc.  I have recently rediscovered knitting.  Everyone loves hand knit socks!

I decided to actually paint some furniture for myself.

These are very sold oak chairs.  When I first purchased them, they reminded me of an old sturdy woman, solid with thick legs. lol

The white paint softens the look of the chair.

I sand, paint, sand, paint, sand and then finish with 2 coats of satin finish varathane.  These chairs will be used everyday and the varathane will help to protect the finish.

Not so clunky looking any more!

Aren't they pretty?

I sold both of these pieces today.  It's like parting with an old friend.  I just loved this rebuilt china cabinet with the shelf we added for addtional storage.  We tried a number of baskets on the shelf but finally chanced on these and they were an absolute perfect fit.

What can I say?  I just loved this vanity.  The graceful legs, beautiful bench...such a lovely vanity.

Small Vanity

Sold 

 This is getting to be a pattern.  Another vanity finished in warm white and 

then lightly distressed.

 Mirror Details

 I just love the "hanky" drawer

This is such a dainty little vanity.

The minute I saw this vanity I loved it.  It has great "bones".

 

And this is what she looks like today.

 I sand, paint, sand paint then finish with a couple coats of varathan.

 The bench is newly upholstered with a cotton french themed fabric

 I stained the dresser top  in walnut and finished with a satin varathan

The warm white, slightly distressed dresser is ready for it's new home.

$350.00