
11 Feb Special Request Gentleman’s Chest
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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Katie @ Wildwood Creek
Posted at 14:23h, 11 FebruaryBeautiful and worth the effort!
Perfect Imperfections by Jeanne
Posted at 15:02h, 11 FebruaryBeautiful as usual! Your patience is admirable. 🙂
shellyandrade
Posted at 15:09h, 11 FebruaryHa! Thats because I don’t photograph myself when I’m banging my head against the wall – lol!
Twice Nice
Posted at 15:59h, 11 FebruaryTurned out gorgeous, and I love the wax paper tip which I will be using on a piece once it warms up again!
art is beauty
Posted at 16:29h, 11 Februaryanother 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
Meg
Posted at 18:24h, 11 FebruaryAbsolutely GORGEOUS!! I’m your newest linky follower. I would love a return follow and if you joined in my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/01/ballard-design-knock-off.html
Hope to see you soon!
Dee
Posted at 19:19h, 11 FebruaryShelly another beauty! I don’t have the patience for stripping. Your lady must love it. Good job! Dee
amy of the salvage collection
Posted at 03:47h, 12 Februaryokay, 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!!
andrea
Posted at 12:04h, 12 FebruaryShelly- 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
Carlene @ Organized Clutter
Posted at 23:57h, 12 FebruaryJust excellent work! Love it.
Good Time Charlie
Posted at 17:44h, 13 FebruaryShelly 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!
Joy@aVintageGreen
Posted at 00:35h, 15 FebruaryGreat job, a lot of work but what a fine looking dresser (and those handles are just lovely now).
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
Posted at 16:45h, 15 Februarythat was a labor of love and it turned out beautifully!
Jen Lossing
Posted at 00:59h, 16 FebruaryWOW, what a transformation. It is just stunning! Great job!
Linda @ it all started with paint
Posted at 20:22h, 16 FebruaryBravo! Job well done. Looks beautiful …
Linda
http://itallstartedwithpaint.com
Jacqueline
Posted at 12:44h, 17 FebruaryAmazing! I love seeing wood instead of paint all over a beautiful piece! Your dresser reminds me of a restoration hardware dresser!
Cynthia
Posted at 14:31h, 17 FebruaryBoth dressers are lovely! And I think I am going to have to give that waxed paper trick a try!
shellyandrade
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Linda@Coastal Charm
Posted at 20:15h, 21 FebruaryYou 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
carolvk
Posted at 13:50h, 13 NovemberDid you stain the drawer? or use your paint some how?
Jill
Posted at 07:50h, 18 AprilShelly you do beautiful work. Do you remember what you used on drawers and top?
Shelly
Posted at 23:06h, 23 AprilOh 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.
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