I have been itching to paint a buffet for a while and when I found this one I snagged it. Yes, it's a little busy and there are a lot of things going on with the front of this buffet but it had potential.
Did you know you can usually remove those wood appliques? Keep that in mind if you find a piece you love but don't like little details. Most details can be removed.
I took the two spindle pieces off and the half moon...but then later reapplied the half moon piece.
BEFORE
AFTER
the lighting is off in this picture but it gives you a close up look of how the milk paint distresses.
The color I used was Soldier Blue by Old Fashioned Milk Paint Co. and I used a black glaze to darken it a little and sealed with wax.
I wanted to keep the top natural but there were a few hiccups so I had to improvise. I painted it brown and then used black glaze to emulate a wood top look.
I kept the original hardware and sprayed it with oil rubbed bronze.
Here's a little close up of the vintage ornaments.
These ornaments belonged to my husbands grandmother....aren't they gorgeous?!
I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa (whatever is special to you) and a Happy New Year.
See you guys in the New Year!
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Very cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm really hooked on milk paint now.
DeleteLOVE IT, THE COLOR IS BEAUTIFUL, I WISH I COULD FIND ONE OF THESE!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lauren. I want to do another one now!! Thanks for stopping by : )
Deletegorgeous piece and great color choice!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky. It's a little darker than I am used to doing but I love it in the end. Thank you for stopping by : )
DeleteLove it. I really like the colour and the chippiness. you'll have to let me know how this piece sells....my chippy milk paint vanity is not selling, and i wonder if it's too much chipping for the average joe???
ReplyDeleteHey Kelly! I sold the buffet this weekend but I am surprised it sold. I think the right person saw it and wanted it. I haven't gotten one inquiry about the milk paint gossip bench I did.
DeleteI don't think yours is too much chipping! I list my stuff on etsy too just to get extra marketing for it. I only list it for local pickup or delivery though. The right person will see your vanity and snag it.
I'm also blaming the holidays on the lack of people buying painted furniture! Good luck and let me know what happens.
I love the color of your choice and finish with an antique flavor. I quoted your work as inspiration in my blog, I hope you do not mind :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I need to learn from you! I have no eye for the possibilities of pieces of furniture like this! It's so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing at Wow Us Wednesdays, you've inspired me!
ReplyDelete~April @DimplesandDelights
Thank you, April!
DeleteYou never paint anything I don't like. December winner.
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DeleteI hope you and yours had a great holiday!!!
Very nice piece Helen. Love the color. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteAnne
Merry Christmas, Anne!! I hope you had a great one. I still need to come to your shop and say hi!
DeleteWonderful color, and the multi-tonal effect showcases the piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gillianne! Milk paint is so cool and creates such a great look. Thank you for stopping by!
DeleteLove it! And the color. Haven't tried milk paint yet but I love and use chalk paint all the time! Coming over from the link party at Life of Jennifer Dawn btw!
ReplyDeleteStunning. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I really love the color you chose for this buffet. Thank you for sharing Stacey. Patti
ReplyDeleteYour work continually amazes and inspires me! Love this deep blue! I'm down in Ballwin, selling my stuff at Wood Icing in Chesterfield Mall, do you have a booth or anything? Hey I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award, check it out here: http://shadesofblueinteriors.blogspot.com/2013/01/one-lovely-blog-award.html
ReplyDeleteHow many coats of milk paint did you use/do you usually use? Also, did you sand at all before you painted to make sure the paint would stick?
ReplyDeleteI WOULD LOVE TO INCLUDE YOUR BUFFET IN A FEATURE I AM DOING ON BUFFETS , IF THIS WOULD BE OK WITH YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
ReplyDeleteLAUREN
This is the buffet I asked you about on Facebook. Thanks again!
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ReplyDeleteFound your beauty on Lauren's blog. What a wonderful revival. Love your color!!
ReplyDeleteLots of blessings from South Africa