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Friday, March 29, 2013

Something painted just for us

(You've all heard the shoemaker's story about his kids having the worst shoes? It's like that for everything in life: we get so busy with our work that when it comes to doing the same type of work for ourselves, we don't have the time, the energy or the desire.

I bought a bench at a charity auction last year. We needed something to sit on to put our shoes or boots on in the entrance way. This one was just right for the space. I couldn't wait to paint it, and I knew just how I wanted it to look.

But there it sat for months. Every time I saw it, I would cringe, because it was a reminder of one more thing that needed to be done, when there just isn't enough time in a day, when I was putting all my energy in painting pieces to sell.

I finally said enough was enough and tackled it a few weeks ago.

The White Pear Tree
(Sorry, I don't have a before. I thought I did, but I have so much furniture I lose track, lol!)

I wanted the French cottage look, so I did two coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, followed by a wash of watered down Old White, which gives the piece a more greige feel overall. Love it! 

The White Pear Tree

The White Pear Tree
 The bench was just a little too plain for me, so I added these lovely wood appliques:

The White Pear Tree
 I painted them Old White for contrast, with clear and dark waxes.

The White Pear Tree
The White Pear Tree
The pillow is from RuPiper Designs on Etsy. I absolutely love their stuff!

The White Pear Tree

The White Pear Tree

The White Pear Tree
The White Pear Tree


The White Pear Tree
I'm so happy with the outcome! And proud that I finally painted something just for us.



Wishing you all a Happy Easter!



Nicole
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4 comments:

  1. Nice! Love the finish on it and I would have added some detail too...that's just how I like it.

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  2. Love this bench and the wooden detail makes it perfect. I haven't tried the washing technique yet but I sure do love the look of it. Great job!

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  3. Oh Nicole - this is just beautiful - love it!
    I have something similar outside - but after 6 years the " wash " is washing off lol - time to update it I think. Did it way before I ever heard about Annie Sloan though!
    Have a great weekend,
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  4. Helloooo? Is anybody home? Missing you!

    xo

    Andie

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