Teal and Antique

I bought this little antique gem along with the one I refinished in mint from the same ol' English lady who was moving house.  This is the one I asked Mr. Chuckles to help me fix the missing piece of veneer on in my previous post.  His methods may be a little unconventional (erm. just a little), but he sure did come through with the goods, because you can't even tell there was ever anything wrong with it.

I opted for a teal-blue colour which I custom mixed.  I knew I was going to do some heavy distressing which looks great with the really dark stained finish poking through on the sides

I accented with some of the mint I had left over from my previous project which I really like as it adds some highlights and moves your eye around the piece a lot.

I also painted that neat little recessed detailing in mint as well. Initially I was going to do it a dark colour (black?), but Im glad I decided to go with a lighter colour as I think it keeps it elegant and fresh.

I did some really heavy distressing on this one, more so than on the mint to really make it look rustic and antique.

I enjoyed working on these little dressers, it was a nice change from the big-bertha's I usually do.  Speaking of big-bertha, I just returned home with a massive 9-drawer dresser.  Stay tuned for the transformation!

Have a great weekend.  Im off camping - again!

Miss Shabby

I was inspired for this piece by Mak & Jill's website and a piece they called Shabby Shabby.  I named mine Miss Shabby.  She was a curbside find and had a bunch of gunk stuck to the outside of her, but structurally she was pretty good.  

  

I opted for some heavy distressing to create a really country-rustic feel.  She is two-toned white and turquoise.  

I changed out the hardware, buying these cute vintage pulls.  I did a light dry brushing with white.

I think she looks lovely and is now being used in a young fella's room.  I guess we should call him Mr. Shabby now. 

Ottawa Oldie

This little fella traveled down from Ottawa to Southern Ontario.  I like to think he hitchhiked his way down, regaling drivers with stories from the 'good ol' days' when he worked in an upmarket Ottawa hotel long since closed down.

He escaped the dumpster by the nape of his neck, when a kindly hotel employee adopted him as the hotel doors were shut for good.  Little did he know 30 years later he'd be saying farewell to that man, and to Ottawa.

I rescued him yet again when the son of the man graduated from university and didn't see the worth of lugging  the little guy all the way back to Ottawa.

 I love his clean lines, adorable legs and the simplicity of his style.  I painted him in turquoise and distressed  heavily.  I think he looks fetching and regal.  

I changed out the hardware though, as I wasn't a fan of the perfunctory wooden knobs. The heavy distressing lets his old character and charm shine through.