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

 Linking to these wonderful parties:

http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/2012/03/poww-79-furniture-link-party.html

http://elizabethandco.blogspot.com/2012/03/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-10.html

http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com/2012/03/creative-inspirations-linky-party-5.html