How can I not be obsessed with this tall chest? Look at all of those yummy drawers, the multiple sizes, the mix of pulls, the lovely legs not to mention the wood details… just fabulous! Ok… so maybe she looks a little worse for wear, but that’s the way I like them! Maybe it’s because I think that no matter what I do to it the end result HAS to be better than what I started with
This particular chest is in very good shape, it had some small areas of missing veneer on the drawer fronts and some scratches on the side but it is extremely well built!
BEFORE
The picture below is my first attempt, which didn’t work for two reasons… the stencil was too small and the stencil cream smeared and rubbed off when I went to distress it… I’m going to have to call the company to understand why, but in the meantime I had to start all over again on the drawers… ARGH!!!
This final attempt worked soooo much better for me! The design was proportional and the paint behaved exactly as I knew it would…
I painted the cabinet in Graphite and the drawer fronts in a custom mix of Graphite and Pure White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
I laid the chest on its back and traced the shape onto the drawer fronts. I hand painted the design with Graphite Chalk Paint to coordinate with the cabinet.
I sprayed the knobs with Krylon’s Gold Plate spray paint, I think the gold / grey color combination pops!
I used a wet scrub sponge to distress the chest… again it is so cold in the garage that I had to finish this piece inside so sandpaper was out of the question.
I waxed the chest with clear Briwax… I normally would not use this inside because of the smell but I did it this time anyway… I’m living on the edge for sure…
I love the end results! I think she is quite the stunner now! Certainly a unique, one of a kind chest!
I hope you like her too, I think she is one of my favorite pieces so far! As always thanks for stopping by…
Until Next time!
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Love the gold gray combination! And the design is beautiful – totally worth the extra effort!
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Thanks Sharon.. I wasn’t thinking it was worth it while I was doing it, but afterwards I’m so happy that the pain seems worth it 😉
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Of course you are obsessed – it is gorgeous! What wonderful work.
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Thank you Jeanne! I’m glad I’m not the only one who likes it…
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You are super talented. Looks awesome!
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You make me blush… I’m glad you think I’m talented… It makes me feel so good!
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It looks absolutely beautiful! So creative.
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Thanks Kathy… It is one of my favorite pieces so far!
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i can see why- those legs are amazing!!!!! love the colors, too! beautiful job!
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Thanks Cassie! I love the legs too…
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This turned out great Susan, very classy! Love your design!
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Thanks Shelly! That means a lot to me coming from you.. You are super talented!
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Your chest looks amazing. I’ve never thought of mixing the white and graphite. I like it. I’m waxing and sanding in the house too!
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Thanks Glenda! I know most of us must be sanding in the house.. It’s just too cold in the garage!
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Wow, you did an amazing job! I love the design, the colors, it truly is a unique piece!
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Thank you Cristina! I’m glad you like the chest too!
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The chest turned out beautiful! I love it!
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Thanks Virginia! I REALLY want to keep it… It is one of my favorite makeovers!
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Stopping by from the Dedicated House Party, love this chest! The second stencil is a much better size than the first so all the extra work was worth it! I’m now following you!
Julie
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Thank you Julie, and you are totally right about the first stencil being too small! So glad you are a new follower 🙂
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Very pretty! I would love for you to share this or any of your great ideas at the link party going on now (and every Saturday through Tuesday) at ‘Or so she says …’ Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com
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Stopping by from Coastal Charm. Love this piece! I’m your newest follower!
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Yay! Thanks Danielle! I’m so glad you like the grey chest too! Thanks for being a new follower 🙂
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Sometimes with failure comes success! this chest is amazing – so unique and I love the colors and the graphic you used.
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Thanks so much Donna! I appreciate the encouragement.. I just hate having to mess up in order to get it right.. Argh!
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Wow this is so beautiful! I am going to a class to learn about Annie Sloan techniques! Can’t wait..
Visiting from WOW
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Thanks so much Lina! Ou will love working with the ASCP’s!
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Great job on this chest. I really like it!
Missy Inspired
http://missyinspired.blogspot.com
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Wow, this is amazing. I love how crisp the stencil turned out. Thanks for sharing. -K
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Oh I would be obsessed too. What a beautiful job on a beautiful piece. I would love for you to share you post at our WIW linky party. Hope you can join us!
Paula
ivyandelephants.blogspot.com
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Thanks Paula! I will try and make the party!
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