Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Springing Forward

As much as I am ready for Spring, I have to admit the "spring forward" an hour time change kicks my tail every year!  How about you?  At any rate, this rather unusual early warm up here on the Prairie has definitely got me thinking spring like thoughts.  After having completed a whole slew of projects in old white and french linen I was ready to slap some color on my next victim piece.  Here is a nice oak cabinet in it's before state.
Pretty, but let's make it SPRINGY!
Here is the 2nd layer of paint
  After the 3rd layer of paint...
And all finished up!  Really this was a very straight forward project.  Nothing needed repairs, or filled, or even overy sanded.  I used Annie Sloan paint for my first coat so good adhesion even on that poly finished stain. 
After letting it cure I sanded way back to show through the various layers and exposing some of the stined wood too.  I wanted it to appear as if it had been around the block for a few years!
Look at that Peacock color!  Now I knew that I liked it, but wasn't sure if anyone else would.  That's the way it goes with some things and I'm ok with that.  Ha, I had taken it out to the garage to let that wax finish completely set up and a sweet young couple came by to pick up a desk they wanted.  Her husband walked right past the desk and spent most of the time checking this piece out.  They ended up going home with both pieces, and I think everyone was happy! 
I know it made me happy that someone liked this little cabinet as much as I did!  Yup, it's Springtime!  Bring on some color!

Have a fabulous week!
Deb
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16 comments:

  1. That is gorgeous. I love the layers of color!!

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  2. what a fun piece! i love the colors showing through!

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  3. Wow - this turned out wonderful! I really love how the colors show through. Nice job!

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  4. That's great, Deb! So the paint wasn't even dry yet {literally} and that piece was sold! LOL! Great choice of color and it looks like a nice sturdy chest, too.

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  5. Wow I love this out come! I didn't see that coming from the first few coats :)

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  6. Beautiful Deb! And I so agree, bring on spring and all the fun colors that come with it!

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  7. Deb,
    Gorgeous - love the color! Nice job! I would love for you to come by and link this up to my Creative Inspirations linky party beginning Thursday! Hope to see you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  8. Gotta love those easy ones!! Turned out so great, love the colors!
    How awesome that it sold straight away?!!

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  9. Gotta love those easy ones!! Turned out so great, love the colors!
    How awesome that it sold straight away?!!

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  10. Just love the new look of the blog, first of all! This is a great new piece and really does look just so Springy! Love it! Your talents just continue to inspire me!

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  11. I just love this piece - sooooo much better now!
    Good job and thanks for sharing!
    Elisa
    home sweet nest

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  12. Love love love it! You finished it just perfectly and the color is really pretty!! Love the white coffee table too. Can't wait to see all the fun stuff you have been working on these last few months. Suzanne

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  13. That color and finish is superb! Fabulous piece - Great job! Thanks for linking up - please come back this Thursday as well! I would love to see you again!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  14. Featured you today as my most clicked on link this week - yeah you! Thanks again and please come back to link up soon!
    STacey of Embracing Change

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  15. I've just found your blog and have enjoyed lookin at your 'redos'. Since I do similar things, it's so much fun to see how and what other people do. Soooo, I've just become your newest follower. Please come visit me at PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com and hope you'll follow back. THANKS 8-)

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