Wow Us Wednesdays #46....Favorites from 2011

I hope y'all will understand that I just did not have the time to go through the links from last week's party to choose features for this week. Too busy getting ready for Christmas and then enjoying Christmas with family and then taking it all down. I am drawing a blank on how I want to put things back.

Like I announced, I would love for you to share your favorite projects, crafts, makeovers, etc. from 2011 with us this week. I have pulled one of my favorites to share with you and I look forward to seeing yours.You can still share new ones, too.


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 September 2, 2011

The Hutch Reveal

This project was so worth the amount of work it took and mess. This is my favorite by far. I wanted to create the look of a very old French antique that has really gotten very worn over the many years with layers of old colors showing through. I hope that is what comes across. I know some won't like this and some will think I ruined a perfectly good piece of furniture. The original was just a factory finish and now it looks more like a piece I found out hunting for the perfect antique. Beware there are lots of photos.

Here is a reminder of the before.

 And here is the new improved look. I moved the chairs so you could see it better. Guess I should have moved that great big ole dough bowl, too.

I saw this picture on The Enchanted Home today where Tina was sharing a past trip to Paris. Look at the handles on this chest. They are just like the ones on mine. This is not an inspiration picture. I did not see this until this morning long after painting my hutch. There was no inspiration picture.

The yellow ceiling casts a warm glow in here in the morning time.

Here is a look at the inside. I am leaving the doors shut now since I love the way they turned out.

Or I may leave them open.

There are layers of colors on this piece. The main color is Paris Gray Annie Sloan chalk paint.
I think I like what this piece told me to do. How about you?

Thank you so much for joining me each week at this party. I and many others get so much inspiration from what you take time to share. I look forward to your new links in 2012.

Wishing you a Happy New Year!

Now let's see some of your favorites of 2011!

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