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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Weathered Bookcase

I love this piece...just the shape and size is perfect!
Originally dark wood and in good condition:
The gal who brought me this, also brought me the Crusty Chair. I wasn't sure I loved the chair, so I tried a different technique on this piece...and here is the outcome!

Oops! The bottom shelf needs one more layer~




This was a really fun piece to do!
~Allison

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23 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 8, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    i had a bookcase just like that but mine was a little wider... i loved it so much that i kept it fro a while! mine was white with a seagreen interior. i love this dusty blue- sooo pretty! and it kinda makes me miss mine. sigh.

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  2. Kim @ A Brush of WhimsyMarch 8, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    It turned out so pretty! Love the color!

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  3. Tammy @ Type AMarch 8, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    this turned out beautiful, i love the color you used. thanks for sharing at my party!

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  4. PamelaMarch 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Oh this is just gorgeous and I love that tray!!
    Beautiful job and fantastic choice
    of colour!!

    Pamela :)

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  5. By the BluegrassMarch 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    love the steely grey color! It gives it a modern shabby chic look.
    xo,
    Sena

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMarch 8, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    That looks great. Love the gray. Thanks for joining WUW.

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  7. hilary@oldhousetrueloveMarch 9, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    i love the color! it is so cute with it's little scalloped edge.

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  8. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMarch 9, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    I love the weathered gray look. I just did it myself on a small rack. The shelf came out great. Really cute!

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  9. EmilyMarch 9, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    too adorable!!!

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  10. GinaMarch 9, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    This looks wonderful! The color is fabulous.

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  11. Created AmiablyMarch 9, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I really really love grey right now and I love what you did with bookshelf!

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  12. SarahMarch 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Perfect color. Love it!

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  13. Esther AsburyMarch 10, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I love the weathered - primitive look! Your bookcase is beautiful -- love the color!

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  14. kara@elements-interiors.netMarch 10, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I LOVE this! Its FAB!!! Come on 'ova and share this at my Linky Par-Tay!

    *ENTER LINKY PAR-TAY Here! *

    xoxokara

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  15. MeganMarch 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I love the color and the beading. Great job!

    megan
    craftycpa.blogspot.com

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  16. Ann-Marie ~ BramblyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I'm so in love with bookcases. They can be used anywhere and always anchor an area. I like that you chose to paint it grey rather than a predictable color.I'd love it if you stopped by Brambly and paid me a visit. Have a wonderful evening.

    Ann-Marie

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  17. SommerMarch 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Oooh this turned out fabulously! I'm really into Grey tones right now, I could just snatch this right up! Thanks for linking up to the VIP party at Designer Garden this week!

    Sommer

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  18. Kate FredricksonMarch 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Really pretty! Great color!
    Kate @ welcomedtempest.blogspot.com

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  19. BrandiMarch 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Love the color Allison! You should start your own business! You really do great work!

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  20. Alison @ The PolohouseMarch 15, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    This is gorgeous!
    How many layers and what colors did you use to create this amazing finish?

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  21. UnknownMarch 16, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    Maybe by Whatever Wednesday #527 I'll get a working button! haha. Thank you for linking up!! I loooove the color!

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  22. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 17, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I really like how this turned out, and so much better that it was fun!
    gail

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  23. Pretty In PaintMarch 18, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    i love this color! thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! im following you now!

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!