I did!
This is how she looked - white with green and gray peeking through the peeling paint.
But when I saw the patina, I stopped.
I never found the delicious green except in tiny spots - evidently this piece had been stripped in the past.
There was a cream, a brown and a lavender gray.
She is one sturdy piece - most likely 1920's.
No wax.
No varnish.
They were not original.
She once had knobs, not pulls.
Painted them Heirloom White.
Trick: Cover the holes inside with painter's tape. Break up some skewers. Fill holes with wood glue and skewer pieces. Wait until it dries. Take a blade and cut off even.
Voila!
New screws fit now.
But, wait a minute, where is this booth so clean and uncluttered?
This cannot be Distressed Donna's Booth W-10!
I'll let you in on the secret soon!
See y'all!
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Show And Share No. 269
Vintage Inspiraton Party #196
Shabbilicious Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Out is Miss In, love her dearly !! Had just the spot to put her and you sold her !! Love that sectioned top drawer and the "color's" she ended up perfect. Loved the vignette you displayed on top of her also. Btw, why was that area of your booth so clean ???? Don't keep us in suspense !?!? TT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Donna! You have a good eye about not covering up a great piece when you stumble upon it, love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised she didn't last long - she's a beauty. Can't wait to find out the surprise! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is one pretty dresser! Now, don't hold out too long on the surprise!
ReplyDeleteHi Donna, Sometimes, (rarely) we get lucky with a piece and it speaks to us. This one definitely told you what it wanted to be and now some lucky buyer has it in their home.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
hugs
Sissie
Donna, what a beautiful piece! And yes, I can believe it sold quickly. What a great tip about filling the holes. Who'd a thunk it!??!! Not me...LOL
ReplyDeleteDonna you had me at chippy. What a beautiful re love of this piece. Great job.
ReplyDeleteHave a great new week.
Kris
Great makeover Donna. I have not been so luck (yet) to discover a cool old finish like that hiding underneath.
ReplyDeleteTania
That shade of gray is one of my favorite colors. So pretty! You are like a paint archaeologist, which is a hard word to spell when you have not finished your first cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteIt would be perfect in my apartment. Love it!
ReplyDeleteShe turned out beautifully. Love the patina! Now...did you go and get another booth? Or, did you just get rid of a ton of stuff recently? Do tell...:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty in lavender gray! Love the transformation! You're painting and shifting everything around or someone bought out your haul!!!
ReplyDeleteDYING to know your secret! Don't keep us in suspense for too long!
ReplyDeleteErica
Wow! She turned out amazing! Thanks for sharing the screw holes tip. I'm sure it'll come in handy one day.
ReplyDeleteThat turned out amazing! Great tip on the screw holes. I have a piece right now that I could probably use that tip on. Your piece has such depth! Thanks for sharing and for the visit at The Dedicated House! Have a happy night! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteI love the way that dresser turned out! I am not surprised it sold so quickly! I would have been tempted to buy it myself. The colors were amazing!
ReplyDeleteYou did good! Love all the different paint colors peeking through! Thanks for sharing at VIParty.
ReplyDeletePerfect! I love how the lavender grey let the white show!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous result! I really loved reading about the transformation of the piece and your neat trick to help make the drawer pulls work with the existing screw holes. Clever!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at the #sundaysdownunder linky party. I've pinned your post.
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
I love what you did with this piece Donna. The patina is amazing and there's no wonder she sold so quickly. I'm delighted to be featuring her at tomorrow's Shabbilicious Friday link party. Hugs ~ Kerryanne
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Donna - you aced this piece - it's perfection !!!
ReplyDeleteNOT surpirsed she sold so quickly ( I'd have a hard time letting that one go ! )
xxx