(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.
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(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!
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| The White Pear Tree |
The bench was just a little too plain for me, so I added these lovely wood appliques:
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| The White Pear Tree |
I painted them Old White for contrast, with clear and dark waxes.
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| The White Pear Tree |
The pillow is from
RuPiper Designs on Etsy. I absolutely love their stuff!
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| The White Pear Tree |
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| 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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