Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sadie

"Sadie" is ready for her closeup! I like how she turned out. I started with a soft butter and after I added the dark glaze, it became mellow yellow. Glaze looks so good on pieces with detailed molding and I didn't even need to change out the hardware.

Remember the before?



Next in line for a makeover...

"Ruby"

(marble top)
Ordinarily I like black painted furniture, but the black is too harsh for the marble top and the gold handles and highlights clash with the marble.

The marble has an interesting color, something between a purple and rust. I actually mixed my own paint color for this. Not so easy to do, I was going for a rust but kept getting pink (bubble gum pink!). I finally came up with a color that blends nicely with the marble. She will be ready for her reveal in a few days...

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22 comments:

  1. Ricki TreleavenMarch 31, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Sadie is too, too cute!!! I can't wait for Ruby's makeover.

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  2. ChrissieMarch 31, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    I love this piece in yellow! I can't wait to see whats next!

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  3. Gretchen O.April 1, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    What a wonderful transformation...amazing what the glaze will do. Impressed with your color matching!

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  4. PamelaApril 1, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    That dresser is divine! Loving the yellow!

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  5. Sue@Uniquely ChicApril 1, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    For a minute I thought this was the dresser I just did....they could be twins. Crazy....love it!!!!

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  6. StellaApril 2, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    That looks FANTASTIC !! I love the yellow. great job.

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  7. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comApril 3, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Beautiful job, can't wait for the next one.

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  8. MarianneApril 3, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Sadie came out great...you did a beautiful job. I love the color.
    Marianne :)

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  9. GailApril 3, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Sadie turned out great! Now I'm looking forward to seeing Ruby.

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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  10. DebbiedoosApril 3, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Sadie sure is perty! Thanks for sharing in the newbie party.

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  11. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comApril 3, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Sadie is beautiful! I have got to see what you do with Ruby.
    Following you now.
    Found you on Debb's newbie party.

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  12. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityApril 3, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I love how the staining picks up all the details in the trim. Good idea to leave the top wood - it looks refinished - as it adds a nice contrast to the painted sides and front.

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  13. Cassie BustamanteApril 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    that is adorable! sue from uniquely chic did one that was very similar- they both are awesome! i love the yellow with the wood top.

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  14. Katie @ Creatively LivingApril 3, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I love it! I loved whatever distressing/antiquing you did!

    --Katie
    www.blah2beautiful.blogspot.com

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  15. Emily at The Fine HouseApril 4, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    That is gorgeous! Great job!

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  16. UnknownApril 4, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Beautiful i love the color!

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  17. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorApril 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love painted furniture! Sadie cam out great! I am a new follower! Come visit me and check out my painted furniture!
    dreaming-n-color.blogspot.com

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  18. DaniellaApril 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    You do such beautiful work! Talk about trash to treasure!!
    xxDaniella

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  19. emilysnanApril 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    hiya , love sadie's makeover the 2 different finishes on the top and main piece is just perfect , cant wait to see what ruby looks like finished cause i kinda like the black , but i know there is always room for improvement !!! tfs
    xmaggiex

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  20. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyApril 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    Sadie looks terrific! You made her gorgeous for her closeup. Take care.

    Ann-Marie

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  21. RachelApril 4, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    That is a beautiful piece! I love all the woodwork!

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  22. CarolApril 4, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Love Sadie!

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