Layered Patina Painted Hutch

I am really excited to show you another layered technique I have done. This time I used 7 different paint colors. I paint furniture like I paint canvas. One of the things I like to do when I paint, is study my subject. So I decided to start studying patinas.

I have started a Patina Pinterest board. From texture to colors and chippiness will get pinned there. 

I used the same technique for the layered patina painted hutch as I did for my french end tables. The difference is the amount of colors and type of paint. I used Annie Sloan for the end tables and my new paint Country Chic for this hutch.

I started with my signature color paint Dreamingincolor. That is the base color that start the layered patina painted hutch.

Antique Vanity-Redo of a Redo

Funny how things make a full circle!

Fifteen years ago my precious niece was born. (Remember my post of her here.) My sister eventually turned her nursery into a big girl room. She wanted something different and found two beautiful antique pieces. One was a small wardrobe and the other was a vanity.


She wanted my help with her project.We stained it with green and white washed over that. I then hand painted little flowers on the front of the drawers.



As the years went on the little vanity took some abuse. She was very worn and my sister sent it to the garage.


Till the other day....


She gave me the vanity to redo again. Yes gave! This time it is mine for the store. (Hurray! Good sis!)

 

It came like this. Taken apart for new life.

The drawers are dove-tailed and very sturdy. The hardware is original and beautiful with a white wash to show off the details. They will stay.

 

The mirror is in perfect condition!

I decided to keep the green/grey drawers and brighten the outer piece up. I painted it with Martha Stewart's Ducks Egg.

Over the years the color faded to an almost greyish hue. I didn't have the heart to paint over everything. I wanted some of the story to shine through. I left the drawers as they were. I distressed them more though. Am I too sentimental?

 

I sanded it more and stained over everything.

 

 

Love the scalloped edge!

 

I can't wait to see it with the mirror attached. I will update when I set it up at the store so you can see the real finished product!

Before

After

It is just waiting for some vintage bottles to adorn the top.

I think I have a project to do!

Let me know what you think!

Another thank you to Eisey Morgan for the feature of my Audrey Dresser! 

I never get tired of saying Thank You!!!

No I haven't forgot! 

I am just thinking......Coming soon..... a Giveaway

Green Table

Hello friends! I hope you are enjoying a fabulous weekend. I have to say I think I am still recuperating from last weekend.

I did manage to get a project in. I guess I have an infatuation with small tables. I seem to be attracted to them when hunting furniture. I bought this. A little antique table with great lines.