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Monday, April 18, 2011

ANTIQUE DRESSING TABLE


I LOVE this piece.


I hate that y'all have to see the nastiness that is my basement but this little girl is heavy! I can usually manage a piece alone on the dolly but not this one.....

This is the piece that had the horrible red bleed. I applied two coats of Country Gray Chalk paint and it dealt with the red really well. I also used a dark wax on top. I have no idea which antique shop it was where I purchased this wax or where to get more but I love it! If you ever see  it somewhere, please let me know!


I waxed the piece first before I distressed and it took off just enough wax and paint to give it a perfectly aged look.


I used my new anthropologie clearance knobs and I think they look fabulous.


I made the blessed banner specifically for this piece. It is book pages that I ran through my printer and then sewed onto drop cloth. I atatched them to twine....super super easy......

If any of you have used this paint this week, please link it up at Restored It Wednesday! It starts tomorrow night! I can't wait to see your finished projects!

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16 comments:

  1. foreverdecoratingApril 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Really looks great!

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  2. The Auction QueenApril 18, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    The dressing table looks great!! I love the banner too...

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  3. Alison AgnewApril 19, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    what a lovely piece...that wax is amazing...adore how it turned out!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  4. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsApril 19, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    Kelli ~
    I LOVE it and I love your banner too!!
    I am so anxious to try that paint ~
    Thank you for sharing your dressing table with us :)

    xoxo
    Lori

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  5. AlathiaApril 19, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I like it a lot! All of this painted and waxed furniture makes me want to makeover ALL of my bedroom furniture. Is the chalk paint really stinky? Or would it be okay to use indoors with a window open?

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  6. maggieApril 19, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    TLC wax is made in Birmingham AL and you can order online. tlcwax.net
    Love the dressing table. I have one similar and may just try the chalk paint on it.

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  7. Deb @ Lavender Garden CottageApril 19, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Love your dressing table! Very pretty finish!

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  8. djjdjdjdjdApril 19, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Where did you get your chalk paint? I am dying to get some, but I am not sure if $50+ is worth it??? That's what the total cost was going to be after shipping charges. Would love to know your thoughts...by the way, you piece is beautiful!

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  9. AileentApril 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What a lovely finish on the dressing table, many thanks for sharing. It looks fabulous.
    http://aileent-homesweethome.blogspot.com/

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  10. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    It turned out fabulous! Love the color! I had not tried that one yet but I'll be sure to now! Thanks for sharing. tlcwax.net is the web site for your wax. Take care, VBg

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  11. Good Time CharlieApril 20, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Turned out gorgeous! Love the knobs. Hope it fetches a big amount of for you, it is worth it.

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  12. Cassie BustamanteApril 20, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    it turned out just beautifully, and i love how you have it staged with the banner! i need to get some of that wax... i checked all my local guys today, and none of them carry a dark wax. i was so bummed! i found one that carried a mahogany wax, but who wants reddish? not me!
    anyhow, thanks for the tip, and love your vanity!

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  13. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyApril 21, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Just darling!

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  14. Decor & HarmonyApril 22, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Wow it looks fabulous! I'm thinking about getting that wax thanks for post.

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  15. SherrieMay 5, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Kelli,
    This is gorgeous! Another product that is going to be a must try!

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  16. AnonymousMay 5, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    What a gorgeous piece! It reminds me of the dressing table I just did! They ARE heavy!! Check out my dressing table if you'd like! paintedparlor.blogspot.com ~ antique dressing table

    Happy painting :)
    Julie

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