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Originally, I thought about upcycling this mirror to then sell. But once I was finished, I knew the perfect place in our home that was calling it’s name. The Mantel!
As we made our move into our new home, it was time to get ride of all the “bachelor” furniture my husband had collected. First to go was the big green nasty couch that every one of his friends has slept on. It had to go! Next was the old rugs, worn out kitchen items and of course the half suede half leather furniture every bachelor pad in Atlanta had…needed to go!
Once we started to look at our master bedroom, we realized there really wasn’t anything to get rid of, but instead to the contrary, we NEEDED furniture. We really didn’t have any storage, so I set out to find the perfect dresser. I wanted something original and unique and I definitely wanted it to be a statement piece. I looked at every furniture store and garage sale in town, and one day I ran across it. It was a diamond in the rough. A guy was selling it on craigslist for $35. I had to have it!
With our room being a beautiful grey, taupe and shades of blue I decided Annie Sloan’s Aubusson Blue was the bold way to go!
As I started to paint the top of the dresser, I instantly fell in love with the color! The deep beautiful rich blue was transforming this piece right before my eyes.
After two coats of Aubusson blue and two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax….the $35 dresser I had bought just the day before had turned into a priceless piece right before my eyes!
I even decided to keep the original hardware. I thought it really complimented it.
This was the perfect addition to our eclectically beautiful master bedroom! Now it’s on to the next project….
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I knew the hallway off our front door needed something, but couldn’t put my finger on what. Chris came home one day with a truck load of furniture and near the bottom I found an old worn down storage chest. It was an ugly chipped army green, and at first sight it just looked like a random piece of junk. Then I started to think…
What if we stripped the paint off the chest, stained it a dark beautiful stain, maybe construct a cushion and cover it in burlap. Wouldn’t that be fabulous!!
I was right. It turned out perfectly. I decided to add an antiqued metal detail to the front to just give it a little more uniqueness.
Topped it off with beautiful throw pillows…and “Wha lah”!
Entryway seating complete! Now on to a beautiful mirror to fill the wall above.
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I can’t believe I got this credenza/buffet for FREE! Granted, it didn’t look anything like it does now, but to find a J.K. Rishel piece that someone literally was ready to throw away was sooo awesome! It may have even made my month!
I decided to paint this stunningly beautiful J.K. Rishel, solid wood buffet/credenza/sideboard in Annie Sloan chalk paint “Old White”. I then lightly antiqued it and topped it off with two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax for a beautiful vintage/distressed finish and for extra protection.
This piece has very detailed drawers and edges and all seven drawers move and slide with ease. There is an abundance of storage with this piece, including shelving that would work perfect for any needs.
I so wish I had taken pictures of this baby before we brought it back to life. This truly was one of my fave “reclaimed” projects!
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