It is much too cold around here to even think about painting at the moment. But I'm already getting the itch - new furniture, new colors - I can't wait! ... In the meantime, I have a few pieces to share that were completed before winter and this one immediately made my favorites list!
So what do you think ... dresser, buffet, credenza, console, media cabinet? No matter what you call it, definitely a mid century modern beauty in perfect condition!
This one was going black and that can be a tricky color to get just right. So I went with a tried and true favorite - General Finishes Milk Paint in Lamp Black. This is not a powder or even a true milk paint, but a water based acrylic. I love the way it goes on smoothly and levels out nicely - perfect for furniture. I buy it at my local unfinished furniture store and it's the only paint they use.
I went with a light distressing and love the contrast of the brown showing through the black.
I didn't even consider changing the hardware, but I gave it a shine with a little Rub 'n Buff in Antique Gold.
I finished up with two coats on Wipe On Poly in a satin finish.
This one was done in time for our holiday sale, but it only made it as far as the driveway before it got carried away, literally.
I know these men are wondering why a crazy woman is taking pictures of them!
I was absolutely thrilled with the way this piece turned out and I hope it is enjoying life in it's happy new home!
And while I'm on the subject of General Finishes Milk Paint, I have another favorite color to share - Buttermilk Yellow. It is my favorite yellow for furniture and let me just tell you, it's just yummy!
Yellow is another color that is sometimes hard to get right and even harder to photograph. But here are a few blasts from the past (fuzzy pictures and all) in Buttermilk Yellow.
This dresser lives at Megan's house and she is a girl who definitely loves all things yellow!
I just couldn't part with this one in yellow and white. It really brightens up my guest room.
This pretty petite dresser has an ochre glaze.
My living room coffee table.
And a mellow yellow rocker.
The fine folks at General Finishes recently added fourteen new colors to their milk paint line and generously sent me a few samples to try. Wait until you see Persimmon!
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Three Mango Seeds
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The Shabby Nest
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I'm sharing with ...
Three Mango Seeds
A Stroll Thru Life
Mod Vintage Life
Coastal Charm
Clean and Scentsible
Domestically Speaking
52 Mantels
French Country Cottage
I'm Not a Trophy Wife
My Repurposed Life
Redoux
504 Main
The Shabby Nest
Nifty Thrifty Things
Glitter, Glue and Paint