Last week, a gal came into Not So Shabby to check out one of my dressers she’d seen online. Not only did she like it, she was already purchasing it as she called to see if I would paint a gentleman’s chest she had at home to coordinate with it.
I love stripping! I LOVE stripping! I LOVE STRIPPING!
(psyching myself up like the Little Engine that Could)
While the stripper worked, I cleaned and painted the base of the chest in a couple coats Annie Sloan’s Old White Chalk Paint.
The drawer pulls also got a good soaking in stripper.
Look at all this goopy goo – yuck!
But alas ~ Paydirt! Guide to Furniture Finishes comes to my rescue once again.
Look how awesome it worked!
Cool! I’m digging it, I’m doing the happy dance because now, the fun begins.
Please forgive the lame photography, I tried to roll it outside for a couple photos but it started snowing so hard, that 30 seconds later, I was rolling it back inside. It was too heavy to haul upstairs myself so I had to use what I could on this dreary winter day. Oh it makes me crazy when I run out of time to get great shots.
Anyway… here’s the finished dresser.
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Beautiful and worth the effort!
Beautiful as usual! Your patience is admirable. 🙂
Ha! Thats because I don’t photograph myself when I’m banging my head against the wall – lol!
Turned out gorgeous, and I love the wax paper tip which I will be using on a piece once it warms up again!
another beauty Shelly!! I know what you mean about trying to get the shots….I carried my grandmother clock out into the backyard by myself and then it was to bright…..:) Ya gotta do what you gotta do…Love it!!
Karin
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Shelly another beauty! I don’t have the patience for stripping. Your lady must love it. Good job! Dee
okay, i actually DO love stripping. is that weird? have you tried citrastrip? i’ve only used that cuz it’s not stinky but i’d love to know if your zins is better.
LOVE this piece. you have such great vision! pinned it!!
Shelly- you did an amzing job matching this piece to the other one! Just lovely! Love the finish on it… very modern, yet traditional and charming. Now following you on LINKY tools, too. andrea@townandprairie
Just excellent work! Love it.
Shelly this is so gorgeous, and I love the variance in color. I am so ordering that book. Right now! I stumble around trying to figure so many things out and I love a good book to show me the light. Thanks!
Great job, a lot of work but what a fine looking dresser (and those handles are just lovely now).
that was a labor of love and it turned out beautifully!
WOW, what a transformation. It is just stunning! Great job!
Bravo! Job well done. Looks beautiful …
Linda
http://itallstartedwithpaint.com
Amazing! I love seeing wood instead of paint all over a beautiful piece! Your dresser reminds me of a restoration hardware dresser!
Both dressers are lovely! And I think I am going to have to give that waxed paper trick a try!
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You did a wonderful job on this piece and I am sure that the owner of it will love it for many years to come. I’m now following with Linky.
Blessings,
Linda
Did you stain the drawer? or use your paint some how?
Shelly you do beautiful work. Do you remember what you used on drawers and top?
Oh gosh Jill ~ this was painted a long time ago when I used to use Annie Sloan products. I can’t remember the name of the paint colors I used and I’m not sure of the stain I used either. I was coordinating this piece with another one the customer had.