Vintage Buffet and Not Decorating for the Season

Hi friends! 

Fall is officially here and I can feel the change outside. 

Here's to cooler times waiting in the carpool line, long sleeves, and everything pumpkin spice. 

We'll all be sick of it soon and ready for spring again. 

Pumpkins, fall leaves and Harvest signs are everywhere in blog-land. You won't find any of that crap on this blog. 

At least, not until October. 

I try to make things pretty and I stage with things I think look pretty. Plus, I haven't dug out my fall decorations. 

Therefore, pink gladiolas and bright yellows it is. 

Okay, I've rambled enough...here's a pretty makeover that I am super in love with.

BEFORE

AFTER

How much do you love this makeover?! 

I really love it. 

I found this buffet at Goodwill and when I saw it I knew I had to get it! 

It is much bigger in person. Like HUGE, in person.

I knew I wanted a pretty dark bluish grey color but I wanted to use paint I already had on hand. I also wanted a more worn look since this piece has a vintage feel. 

I had some Old Fashioned Milk Paint colors so I mixed them until it was close to the color I wanted. 

I mixed sea green, light cream, and pitch black. I didn't measure, I just added colors until I liked the outcome. 

The color was a shade of denim once it dried. 

I used a brown glaze to make the color deeper and bring out the creases and imperfections. 

The milk paint didn't chip as much on it's own so I used a 220 sandpaper to make the paint chip. 

Love, Love, Love!

I hope you like this piece as much as I do....and my spring flowers : )

Helen 

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Dresser in Pitch Black Milk Paint

Hi friends. 

I love this makeover!

 I have only painted one other piece black and that was for a client. Black is not my normal but I knew it would work with this piece. I went to my local WoodCraft and bought a couple sacks of Old-Fashioned Milk Paint. It was on sale and I couldn't pass up the price. 

BEFORE

AFTER

This brand of milk paint leaves a milky, sometimes uneven, finish. 

I think it's perfect because it gives it a more worn look & some depth. 

I need to mention, I do not have my dog pose. He sees the camera, a comfy rug and plops right down. 

 I found these pulls at Target.

I love the hammered finish.

The natural lighting makes this piece look like there is white, or some type of build-up, but it's just the sunlight. 

I have to give my friend Reeves, from The Weathered Door, props for the inspiration to do the paper art wall. You guys should check out her page. She is beyond talented! 

I found an old book at Goodwill, cut out my favorite pictures, and taped them to the wall. 

They are frame worthy!

I adore how this little dresser turned out.

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Helen


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The Little Table That Could

Hello! 

My friend and client needed an old family table repaired and painted. 

I wish I could find the before picture! 

One side of the table was broken in-half and the top was looking pretty rough. 

My husband repaired the side and the table is in one piece now!

 

 

 Who needs old vintage books?! Not me. 

These are my current "must reads".

 My husband does our landscaping & gardening and every summer I can't thank him enough. 

I love cutting our flowers and enjoying them inside.

Quincy photobombs again!

He's lucky he's cute. 

I used posh red (Valspar), distressed, and glazed. 

I make my glaze by mixing clear translucent glaze (it's really a milky white) with black paint. 

I really love this little table and I'm so happy Erika can keep an old family heirloom.  

When Coastal Blue & Lime Green Come Together

One of my favorite things to do is mix paints to make custom colors! I had some extra general finishes lime green & coastal blue and decided to see if the colors would work together.

 

I didn't measure. I added and mixed until it was a color I liked. If I had to guess, I would say it was 3 parts lime green mixed with 1.5 parts coastal blue. (I'm guessing)!!

I think they make a perfect color. 

 

What do you think of this color? 

Are you of fan of custom colors?

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Helen

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