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I have a very sweet husband (Jeff) who really does like to make me happy.. a couple weeks before Christmas his brother built his wife a beautiful wardrobe. When we met at my MIL house for her birthday they were showing us pictures of it and I loved it. Here's where the sweet husband comes in,, He got his brother to help him build me one for Christmas.. and I LOVE it.
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Give-a-way will end at midnight January 2nd and I'll announce the winner Monday morning. Spread the word. And I hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year.
If it was mine I'd paint it an off white then when the paint had dried I'd get out my sander and distress it to give it that old-worn look.I did this with my grandfathers handmade crockery cabinet but added a couple of coats of a soft green before sanding it back and now it resides in my sewing room with my fabric in it....well some of my fabric lol :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteForgot to say I've been a follower of yours for a while now :) Barb.
ReplyDeleteNate Berkus says gray is the color of 2011. I have to admit, I'm loving the gray in my kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAlthough there are a lot of hues of gray. My island looks like it has a hint of purple. Not liking that so much.
I am so over Heirloom white for some reason. I'm more of an off white girl (my cabinets are sweetened white)
Whatever you choose, I say do a scrap piece of wood first to get a true test.
I saw on HGTV a few years ago where they did an armoire in white (ish) and then took dark stain and highlighted JUST the edges. I've always wanted to try that. (I think they used something really small like a q-tip)
good luck! can't wait to see it!
gail
yep! I'm a follower!
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That's gorgeous! I think I would stain it to bring out the natural wood grains.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous . I love it. I am so glad to have found your blog. I am a Ms Girl too. I lived for 41 years in northeast MS
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic! Don't ya just love handy husbands?
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog at the "Catch as Catch Can" on My Repurposed Life and am now a follower. Glad I found you!
ReplyDeleteI am a paint fan. I would paint it a light neutral color (my current choice would be gray) and put some vinyl lettering in a bright color on either the drawer fronts or around the door frames. That would add a punch of color and could be switched out.
ReplyDeleteI an new to your site,but love it. I would paint it deep barn red and then distress it lightly with sand paper. Then rub dark brown on it lightly with a rag or sponge.Dry and lightly sand again. Finish off with a matt sealer of your choice.
ReplyDeleteI would do it in black...and distress it. I have one in my bedroom that is due a makeover and it will be black when I'm done with it!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, it gave me the opportunity to find your delightful blog! Awww, your hubby is a sweetiepie! I love painted distressed funiture and grey is my color too. I have signed on to follow and can't wait to see what choice you make; whichever you choose, it will be beautiful.
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Wow...what a gorgeous piece of furniture!! What a lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteI think this piece would be beautiful painted and distressed.
Thanks for hosting the giveaway. I've signed on as a follower.
Happy New Year.
Jane
What a beautiful cabinet and i feel for you about your dilemma . I am a follower and if i were you i would look around my home at all of my other furniture pieces and if you have a favorite go with that finish :O) Hope this helps and Happpy New Year !
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