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Friday, August 14, 2015

The Forgotten Armoire

How could I forget to post one of my favorite projects?
Maybe it was because I didn't take a before picture.
How could I forget to do that?!!!
I have no idea how this one slipped by me, but here it is...
Originally this armoire had such dark wood that you couldn't see the detail. I painted the entire piece using the color, Fluff, from The Dixie Belle Paint Company. Then I painted some of the detail areas with the color, Driftwood, also from Dixie Belle. I didn't clean my brush when I went from Fluff to Driftwood...I didn't want the driftwood color to be solid.
I covered the entire piece with clear wax, then went over it with a black wax. I added a little dark brown wax in a few areas.

Then I blended them together...
Here you can see how it looks with and without the dark waxes...


And here is the finished piece...


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12 comments:

  1. Oh, what a beauty! Love how the color combination brings out the details. Did you do the clock face too?

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  2. Your piece is so unique and beautiful. I would love it if you would share it on our "furniture only" link party Friday's Furniture Fix, so that others might be inspired!

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  3. It's absolutely gorgeous!! I love all the detail and can perfectly imagine the way you are describing the before. You did a fabulous job! I'm getting ready to paint a piece I never dreamed to paint before...wish me luck! ;)

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  4. Stunning Virginia - love the color combination! To be totally honest, I like both the dark waxed and clear waxed equally. The dark wax definitely adds depth and an aged effect. Swooning over the clock face too!

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  5. what a fun, unique piece! Great job!
    I would love for you to stop by my blog on Mondays and share at our Something to Talk About link party!
    Karen

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  6. Very beautiful! I love armoire's and have always wanted to have one. This one is just lovely!

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  7. Great new look for the armoire! Hope you'll stop by The Cottage and see what we've been up to!
    Ann
    http://theapplestreetcottage.blogspot.com/

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  8. Really turned out lovely Virginia! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  9. It's gorgeous! Thank you for sharing! You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's party. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-148.html Hope to see you again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  10. You are being showcased at the Weekly Feature Series. Here is that link so you can check out all of the amazing features from the week. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/09/weekly-feature-series.html Hope you're having an amazing weekend! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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