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...

***Please join me at Miss Mustard Seed Furniture Friday ***
***Please join me at Debbiedoos Newbie Party ***



22 comments:

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

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

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

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  4. That dresser is divine! Loving the yellow!

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

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

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

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

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

    Enjoy your evening,
    Gail

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

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

    --Katie
    www.blah2beautiful.blogspot.com

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

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

    Ann-Marie

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

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