My good Friends, Kari and Kijsa are hosting a Trash to treasure Tuesday.
I thought it was the perfect time to show off the practice job I did on a smaller piece I already had (for the big china cabinet project.). I always think it's good to do it on an actual piece instead of a practice board,
as it gives a beter visual of curves and lines.
This is the piece I have that I keep all of those bits and pieces that fit no were else. I love the storage, but it was so heavy and dark looking. Plus, with the kids doing daily laps, it has taken quite a beating, and it's one of those paper board numbers.
After I finshed it, I liked it, but it helped me decide,
the color I had picked was way too light and brown/tan after the glazing.
and I want something a bit more dark cream /beige maybe even a bit of khaki thrown in!.
It was a good practice though!
I love the carved look on the drawers - so much more obvious now that it is light. I love light furniture much more than dark but still haven't the energy to do anything with mine. Maybe one day I will be inspired enough by you to have a go.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE it! It is totally awesome! The detail looks great the way you treated it! :)
ReplyDeletelooks wonderful...you can see how pretty it is when you finished.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great first try. I love it. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job with that piece. It's so much more impressive in the light color. Will be good to do a bigger piece now. Linda
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...that looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeletesandy toe
This looks amazing!! Love how the lighter color and finish brings out the detail!! Beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
kari & kijsa
Great! The transformation is amazing!! So, will you put a darker glaze on it then? {or paint your walls - ha!!}
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
Karla & Karrie
Beautiful piece!! I really like it. The great thing about decorating is that if you don't like it, you can move it, paint it or get rid of it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteOMG Jen, your creativity has no bounds! I love the light color - never would have thought of it myself.
ReplyDeleteI think you did a really nice job. Beautiful carved drawers!...Christine
ReplyDeleteI think you did a great job. Definitely better lighter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful peice..and I agree it does look better lighter! Wonderful job~~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful piece of furniture you've redone!
ReplyDeleteI love the size. You can put it just about anywhere and it's great for storage. Love what you did to it!!
ReplyDeleteEven if you don't think it's exactly the right color...I love how the carving comes out! Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteYou're right, it looks better a lighter color! I bet it's great for storage!
ReplyDeleteI love that piece, but like you, I think I would like cream better. Now are those drawers carved? or is that something applied to those drawers? I'd love to do something like that myself. Inquiring minds want to know.
ReplyDeleteI liked both of them! Did you do that to the front drawers or did it come that way? It looks like it might be paper? Anway, it's a beautiful piece!
ReplyDeleteManuela
So pretty! You can really see all the lovely detail on the piece now!
ReplyDeleteGreat job ;-)
Smiles, kayellen
Oh, I like it this color - totally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat cabinet is awesome! That lighter color really accents those drawers.
ReplyDeleteFantastic do'over.
ReplyDeleteThe colour might not have been what you dreamed of but it sure does show of the beauty of the form. Thanks for sharing the inspiration.
great projects my friend, just not my style.
ReplyDeletei see you changed the wording in your header a bit.
xo
I love the way the glazing brought out the detail on the drawers. I can't wait to see what you do on the larger piece.
ReplyDeleteGreat storage piece and beautiful transformation!
ReplyDeleteMarcela & Clara
I really like it lighter. You can see the detail. So pretty. Your painting is amazing. I love how you do so many techniques.
ReplyDeletegreat job.
LuLu
It was a gorgeous first try!! Nice job!!
ReplyDelete:)
~Tabitha~
freshmommyblog.com
Hi Jen!
ReplyDeleteHow have I overlooked your blog? I am so sorry... you comment so faithfully on mine and I appreciate every comment you make! And I've been meaning to tell you I love your little profile picture! I think your paint job turned out terrific. I love the lighter look and we are totally on the same wavelength right now. If you wanted to change it up maybe add some dark beige paint here and there? just an idea but I think it looks great as is. I will be back my dear!!!
xo
Kari
Aren't paint transformation fun?!?
ReplyDeleteBut now I'm wondering, do you repaint this cabinet first or go on to the china cabinet?
I'm actually back to say that I just spent 20 minutes reading through your blog and it's so great! How did i ever miss you??? I am putting you on my blogroll right now.
ReplyDeleteWow, I think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat turned out so great! It doesn't look like the same piece of furniture. I can't wait to see what you're going to do with the larger piece. laurie
ReplyDeleteYou can come "practice" at my house any day, LOL!
ReplyDeleteThe carving really "pops" in the lighter color.
I really like this piece either way with all the carving on the front. It is gorgeous the way you painted it. I like that the dark shows through in places. You are good at what you do! :)
ReplyDeleteI think this piece is lovely. And I really like how the glaze accents the carved look on the drawers!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents