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Thursday, November 17, 2011

FRENCH BLUE SIDEBOARD


I am hosting Thanksgiving breakfast at my house for my family. We love to watch the parade, but after it's over, we have to head out to visit three sets of parents. It gets a little crazy. I wanted the girls to wake up to a beautiful dining room with breakfast casserole, blueberry muffins, sausage swirls and fruit skewers and to be able to enjoy it with extended family. I am also trying to get the dining room done for a Christmas party that I am hosting for my 11 year old and her little girl friends.

I picked up this sideboard from another dealer a few weeks ago at Urban Suburban. I was originally going to sell it, but I paid too much and ended up falling in love with it, and painting it for myself. I love the serpentine front and all of the storage space. It had minor cosmetic flaws as well as a dated, speckled finish. I knew it would be beautiful painted.






I decided to do another graphite top. I love how it mimics slate. I mixed equal parts of Annie Sloan Chalk paint in paris gray and louise blue. I used Annie Sloan's dark wax in certain areas to give it an aged, french feel. I loathe my chadelier, but I must live with it until I find the right frenchy piece with a little bling.



The lamps on the buffet were my birthday present. I originally bought them to sell, but I fell in love with them too! If I keep holding onto my inventory I am never going to make any money! They are original pieces of art from Peter Sardelis, made from antique iron pieces. My mirror is from Uttermost, but believe it or not I found it at a yard sale for 50.00. It was a major splurge but I looked it up online and it's still available for 425.00!! That was a major score in my book.






This week I will be working on chairs for the dining room. I have none. Being in this business causes things to cycle out of here all of the time! It is kind of fun though because I can change things up whenever I want too. I found 4 shield back chairs downstairs in my stash that I am going to try and finish up before next Thursday. We shall see.........
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19 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteNovember 17, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    kelli that is stunning!!!!! just gorgeous!!

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  2. Katie @ Wildwood CreekNovember 17, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Very beautiful! Love the colors you chose.

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  3. Michell @ Girl In AirNovember 17, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    It is so beautiful!! I spied a similar piece in my town for $80...I might just go snag it tomorrow...sharing on FB! and pinning!

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  4. KarenNovember 17, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    It's beautiful Kelly, love those colors.

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  5. Lori @ Katies Rose Cottage DesignsNovember 18, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Oh my gosh Kelly that came out awesome!!
    I love the color you came up with and I love the white trim and where you put the dark wax ~
    It is gorgeous!!

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  6. Lavender and LinenNovember 18, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    beautiful!

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeNovember 18, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    The buffet turned out beautifully. Love the color and finish. Gorgeous mirror and lamps also. Hugs, Marty

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  8. DorisNovember 18, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Oh My... it is fabulous! Wish I could find pieces like that to perform facelifts on!

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  9. Bridget SharpNovember 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    I love what you do! Are you going to sell your chandelier? If so, how much?

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  10. SueannNovember 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Totally fabulous!!! The lamps are perfect!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  11. LisaNovember 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    You did a great job. It's lovely. Question. How do you do the graphite top?

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  12. Dawne Boynton PolisNovember 18, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Such a wonderful job on this piece! Always love to see a new piece you've just finished. You have great taste and skills!

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  13. fixitfaerieNovember 18, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Your cabinet looks beautiful. I also love your lamps and mirror. Blessings

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  14. Good Time CharlieNovember 18, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    This is so gorgeous, I am so inspired. Loving that Grey. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  15. RoxannaNovember 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I do believe I would have kept it myself. Beautiful!

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  16. Kameel huise tussen sporeNovember 22, 2011 at 5:59 AM

    This is a treasure. Thanks for sharing

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  17. melodineFebruary 10, 2014 at 10:33 PM

    So paint your chandelier.

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  18. UnknownAugust 6, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    I must say it looks divine!!!♡ I picked up a beautiful vintage table,and I fell in love with this color pallet as soon as I saw your pin! Thank you sooooo much for sharing! You have exquisite taste,& the pieces you've finished are stunning! Thanks Again! 😊

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  19. UnknownAugust 6, 2016 at 11:29 PM

    I must say it looks divine!!!♡ I picked up a beautiful vintage table,and I fell in love with this color pallet as soon as I saw your pin! Thank you sooooo much for sharing! You have exquisite taste,& the pieces you've finished are stunning! Thanks Again! 😊

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