Thursday, August 23, 2012

Matching Antique Twin Beds

It was truly love at first sight when I Shayne brought me these matching twin beds. I mean, if you don't love the design of these, get your head checked. Just kidding...but really, don't you love the style?

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Dying yet? Sit tight...they are about to get even better.

Shayne sent me this picture as inspiration for the finish and said she wanted the beds "Crusty" looking.

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Before I started painting, I took a paint pen by Krylon in gold leaf to go over the pretty details, so that when I distressed the finish, the gold would peak through.

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Then I mixed up some DIY chalk paint in a color similar to the inspiration but a bit more blue. I painted 2 coats and then had a lot of fun distressing! I used Jacobean stain to glaze, here is how they ended up. I love my king bed, but if I had room in my guest room for these babies, I'd buy them from Shayne!! Forgive my lack of staging...the hubs was not going to help me haul these inside ;)

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These have been a labor of love, but worth every minute. Hope you love them too!

~Allison

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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Ornate Occasional Table

This table came to me in bad shape. Bad. Broken pieces, part of the plank top falling off and chipping veneer. You know who I called....the FIL (Father-in-law). He fixed it up perfectly.

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Notice I finally ditched my point and shoot camera! No more blur!

I used the vinegar treatment to age the wood and then put one coat of poly on it for a little protection without making it look too nice. Shayne loves the pieces at her shop to look "crusty".

I dry brushed 2 coats of white on the apron and legs, heavily distressed it and then used Ebony stain to glaze.

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*Drooling at the plank top*
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What do you think? Glad I finally finished something? School.must.start.soon!

~Allison


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