Wednesday, August 10, 2011

French Blue Chest

Paint...

Give me a can of paint and I'll do something with it.  If it doesn't work out, I figure I can always paint over it again.  So, needless to say a number of my friends were shocked when I told them I was going to refinish an Ethan Allen Medallion Collection chest of drawers that I've loved for years but had grown tired of it's finish. 

My inspiration was a lovely french blue chest of drawers from one of my favorite catalogs, Wisteria.

And here is mine....

I used a lovely blue gray paint combined wth cream and accents of gold around the drawers and top.  I then finished it off with a brown wax.  This was my first attempt at the distressed french antique finish.  I hope you like it.!! Let me know what you think.

One last thing, take a closer look below at the handmade votive.  An inexpensive yet dramatic effect accomplished by hot gluing tulip petals to the bottom of a votive and voila....

 
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22 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 10, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Looking gooood! xo Lola

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  2. Shari ValicentiAugust 10, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Heather, It looks beautiful. I love the header.You did a terrific job! Not surprised though, you are so creative!

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  3. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyAugust 11, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    I adore how it turned out! Looks awesome!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I think your dresser looks better than the catalog's. What paint color did you choose? I would like to paint my vintage dresser in that same color. Beautiful!

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  5. PamelaDecember 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Turned out wonderfully!

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  6. Linda {Calling it Home}December 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Great job! I love wisteria, too.

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  7. Cassie BustamanteDecember 28, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    gorgeous!! i love the outlines on the drawers- they look beautiful!

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  8. Southern Junk ChicDecember 29, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Love it! It looks great with just the right amount of accent paints and wax. I have a dresser that I'm going to try to paint the same way. Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Noble VintageDecember 29, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    just beautiful! Saw your dresser link at Feathered Nest Friday. I also smiled at your bio and the 'chemo hair' comment. I have a friend who is a cancer survivor, and she said the same thing! :) Glad you are doing well. Blessings for a healthy and happy 2012.

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  10. JenniferDecember 30, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous. The color is so so beautiful! I would love it if you'd link it up to my party!

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  11. LoriDecember 30, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    What a beauty. Thanks for sharing! Stop by anytime and visit, Lori

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  12. KarieDecember 30, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Beautiful chest. Love the color. You did a beautiful job. Thanks for sharing. Karie

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  13. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateDecember 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    So beautiful. Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House!

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  14. Honey at 2805January 2, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Beautiful, Larissa! Love the color$

    Thank you for for sharing at Potpourri Friday. I wish you a healthy, prosperous and sparkling New Year!

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  15. The Charm of HomeJanuary 4, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    That turned out gorgeous! Great job!
    Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  16. JenniferJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:47 PM

    This came out so pretty and it's so so close to the inspiration. You really nailed it! I featured you today, too!

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/features-from-last-weeks-party.html

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  21. French Rococo FurnitureJanuary 22, 2014 at 2:24 AM

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  22. UnknownJune 23, 2017 at 2:57 AM

    It was one of those beautiful French Marquetry wooden chests in a marble top finish that caught
    my attention as the the design, style, ornamentation, inlay work and woodwork seemed to be brilliant in terms of craftsmanship and the icing on the cake was the rich hand polishing and distressed painting that added to the charm of the designer French chests that looked superb. I got hold of a Bombe chest which was perfect for my bedroom and it was certainly priced competitively when compared to other furniture stores in London.

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