Play It Again Sam

On a bit of a mini break. What me take a break? I know, so I thought I would share my most popular post, according to blogger stats, with you. Some of my new readers may not have seen this. This was first posted on September 2, 2011.

Hopefully this will post on automatic.

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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 and look at the finish. 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 paint colors on this piece. The main color is Annie Sloan chalk paint in Paris Gray.

I think I like what this piece told me to do. This is still my favorite makeover.

I think I am going to paint the chairs soon.

Yep, they have asked to be painted.

Thanks so much for looking at this again and I will be back soon.

Have a super weekend and St. Patrick's Day!