Thursday, January 5, 2012

Once in a Blue Moon

Once in a Blue Moon I paint a piece that is just for us.  I've taken some time over the holidays to devote to some projects for our house.  I'm not finished here by any stretch of the imagination, but it feels good to knock out a couple of things I've wanted to do for such a long time.  This buffet piece is one that I searched very patiently for at all of my regular haunts and on Craig's List.  It actually made me nervous when I finally found it while I waited for the owner to contact me, because I really, really didn't want to lose out on this piece.  It was perfect for my space, and a beautiful style.  After some debating I pulled out my favorite Annie Sloan chalk paint, Duck Egg, and went to town in between decorating for Christmas and finishing the shopping.  Here is the result.
I do so love that duck egg blue.  Isn't the harware pretty?  I reused it because frankly I don't think I could have found anything more perfect for this.  I opted to highlight a few features with Old White.
She sits behind my new sofa.  I'd love to show you the full room, but it's not actually finished yet.  The story of my life..."almost done".
I actually pulled out my Annie Sloan dark wax and felt really good about the results.  I don't know why that dark wax intimidates me so!
This was just the storage I needed for this space, and I'm so pleased with how it turned out.  But she's not too lonely, oh no, I'm also working on another buffet piece that will sit in our formal dining area that is currently being used as a piano room/mud room/library space.  Hope to show it soon, just the buffet though, cause that room isn't finished yet either..."almost done". 
Here's my little Jack Frost, waiting to see if we'll actually have any snow this year.  Though after a 60 degree day I should probably shove him in a closet so as not to jinx us! 

Linking up to: 
http://redoux.blogspot.com/2012/01/friday-link-up-party-37-and-les.html
http://elizabethandco.blogspot.com/2012/01/be-inspired-link-party-1.html
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2012/01/piece-of-work-wednesday-furniture-link_10.html
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/01/furniture-feature-friday-link-party-3/
Have a great end of the week everyone!
Deb

17 comments:

  1. oh it is beautiful!!! wonderful job and so happy you get to keep it!

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  2. absolutely beautiful!! I think the buffet is stunning!!

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  3. That buffet was worth the wait! What a beauty! And I agree about the dark wax. It is hard to get just right! I hope you'll share this at my first linky party on Tuesday!

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  4. Don't you love it when you finally find the item you were hunting for? Your piece looks beautiful, you have inspired me so, I am finally going to order some Annie Sloan chalk paint. I only hope I refinish my piece as nicely as you did yours.♥

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  5. Jack Frost is so precious. Love your find.

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  6. So very pretty. I would love to come across a piece like this. Nice work!

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  7. Love it! I'm heading out tomorrow to get blue paint! Hope you hop over and check out my new blog!

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  8. I love the blue and what a great piece of furniture to use it on. So glad you get to keep and enjoy it.

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  9. Ha! Love keeping pieces for myself! I have a brand new blog, would love for you to stop by and check it out! Love the your choice of Duck Egg on this piece! - Susan

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  10. Its so beautiful. What is it about french pieces in blue and white. Mon ami.
    Kristy @ 4 the love of WOOD

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  11. Wow, this is so lovely! I love the contrasting top and the white on the doors!

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  12. Such a beautiful piece! I am literally waiting for the Duck Egg to dry on my French dresser. I found you while searching out how I might want to add in some Old White. You did a great job on this!

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  13. I'm a follower of yours and awarded your blog the Liebster award today! Check it out:
    http://bluestarantiques.blogspot.com

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  14. What a beautiful piece-love that chalk paint-I'm your newest follower-stop by for a visit!

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  15. This is beautiful! I have some furniture that is a lot like this. I have been looking at the Duck Egg Blue and wanted to dive in. Could you please tell me your process. I know that chalk paint goes on easily, but I am not too sure about how to apply the wax. I am so glad I found this. I love it!

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