tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83226703420397497982024-03-23T03:14:37.343-07:00Mary Beth's PlaceI love rescuing antique and vintage furniture to repurpose in today's modern homes and lifestyles. Follow along on my journey while I save furniture one day at a time!Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-66038565929625666692016-08-26T10:18:00.000-07:002016-09-04T12:22:06.389-07:00What's New<br />
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Hello! I've been busy in the shop this summer and wanted to share a few pieces I've refinished and that are available to go to a great new home! They're all high-end pieces with quality craftmanship. They just don't make furniture like this anymore!<br />
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Check out my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy</a> shop for additional pictures, prices and dimensions. I have to caution you, however, I've been having a really hard time getting reasonable out-of-state shipping rates - they're coming back really high lately. But if you're in Southern California, we can probably figure out a way to get it to you!<br />
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You may think this is a buffet, but it's actually a nine-drawer dresser! I refinished it in a custom-color in navy blue and sealed it in a matte finish. It could be used as a media center, buffet, or even a changing table!<br />
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This next piece is probably the 1000th white dresser I've refinished. I never get tired of such a classic, elegant, versatile look.<br />
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Between primer, paint, and sealer, this baby probably has about 20 layers. And each layer gets painstakingly sanded between coats for a luxurious finish! A ton of work - but look at the result!<br />
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The following pieces came from the estate of a little old lady from Pasadena. I could tell she had exquisite taste just by the furnishings, china and artwork that were in her home. So it was really an honor to revamp these dressers for a new life with another generation!<br />
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Each dresser was stripped to reveal a gorgeous wood grain on the top. I refinished the tops in an ebony stain with a glossy sealer. The bodies were painted in a driftwood gray.<br />
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Pretty proud of how they turned out! Just look at that mirror finish! <i><b>Update</b></i>: these items have been sold and are in their new home!<br />
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This last set is one of my personal favorites. I refinished a dresser and two matching nightstands in gray shades with silver hardware. This has been one of my most popular color combinations lately - so much so that I see it popping up now by other local painters!<br />
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One of two nightstands complete the set!<br />
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Let me know if you're interested in any of these pieces! And, be sure to subscribe to my mailing list to keep up to date on new arrivals and refinishing tips!<br />
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Enjoy the last days of summer!<br />
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I had a client contact me a few months ago about sourcing and refinishing a vanity for his wife as a surprise for her birthday. Well, I couldn't find a good candidate for the longest time - so her present was renamed and had a new target date - as their "anniversary" present in June!<br />
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I finally found one at an estate sale near me. It had stains on the top which made it a good candidate to paint. But the only problem was the price! It was really expensive the first day, so I decided to take my chances until the second day when it would go on sale for half price.<br />
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That was a tense night - wondering if I had made the right decision - and if it would even be there in the morning. But as luck would have it, it was still there at opening and I snatched it up!<br />
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It had gorgeous lines, ornate feet and hardware. and a really beautiful mirror. The mirror was in amazing condition considering it was almost 100 years old!<br />
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After many, many coats of primer (I lost count) it was ready for the pretty stuff. We decided to use General Finishes Seagull Gray for the top and drawers, and Snow White for the body. Here's a proof shot before I sealed it and added the hardware.<br />
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And then the entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin. The hardware was refinished in a silver finish. I painted the inside of the drawers in a fun turquoise color. New padding and upholstery fabric by Waverly on the chair completed the transformation!<br />
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I didn't stage pictures of the mirror but here it is complete!<br />
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How sweet was this hubby to surprise his wife like that? She loves it, by the way.<br />
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<a href="http://www.interiorfrugalista.com/2016/06/diy-sunday-showcase-party25.html">DIY Sunday Showcase</a>, <a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/sundays-at-home-link-party-115/">Sundays at Home</a>, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/tour-a-1730-historic-stone-cottage-thats-storybook-perfect/">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2016/06/30/creative-inspirations-linky-party-and-features-5/">Creative Inspirations,</a><br />
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You know, I did everything right with this Drexel credenza. I took it completely apart. I stripped it. I taped up the drawers with paper to prevent overspray. I removed all of the hardware: the handles, hinges, metal magnet thingies on the doors, etc. and refinished them. I fixed nicks, gouges, scratches, and then sanded them out. I sprayed two coats of primer, with the requisite sanding in between. Three very thin coats of a really pretty green Benjamin Moore with sanding in between them as well.<br />
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I waited TWO WEEKS to put it back together because the paint was still tacky. (Benjamin Moore Advance curing time is longer than I'm used to.) And when I went to put the doors back on, the (insert VERY bad words) doors wouldn't fit! Like not even close. Like they had been switched in the middle of the night with completely different doors by aliens who enjoy playing tricks on unsuspecting poor furniture refinishers.<br />
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I can't tell how you many times my husband and I took off those four doors and tried them in different positions.<br />
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And I may shed even more tears when I sell it because now this big green monster is growing on me. He's listed in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy</a> shop if you're interested. (Postscript: He's been sold to a great family!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2016/04/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-204.html">Be Inspired</a>, <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2016/04/14/creative-inspirations-linky-party-180/">Creative Inspirations</a>, <a href="http://www.lostandfounddecor.com/fridays-furniture-fix-35/">Friday's Furniture Fix</a>,<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-23764053502416703952016-03-16T17:54:00.000-07:002016-03-27T05:26:31.314-07:00What's New in MarchWell, hello there! It's been another busy month around here - finding incredible pieces of furniture, refinishing them, and then meeting the wonderful people who give them new homes!<br />
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I'd thought I'd give you an update on some pieces that I've refinished recently. The common theme in all these pieces is that they were refinished using my sprayer. Honestly, the difference in the results between hand painting and spraying is like night and day!<br />
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It's getting to the point that I can immediately (and I think my clients can, too) tell the difference between a haphazard, sloppy paint job that I see all over Craigslist these days to one that involves many hours (sometimes, days) of prep, sanding between coats, and a durable sealer before it's finished. But enough about how many hours each piece takes - let's see the "afters"!<br />
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These beautiful campaign side tables were by Dixie. I refinished them in a glossy white paint. The original brass pulls and "T" and "L" brackets were painstakingly cleaned and polished. A special thanks to my friend Christina at <a href="http://www.phoenixrestorationseattle.com/before-after-dixie-campaign-dressers-in-bm-advance-high-gloss-a-few-tips-on-hvlp-spraying/">Phoenix Restoratio</a>n for her tutorial on cleaning vintage brass hardware. It was so helpful and probably saved me hours hunched over a sink!<br />
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The next dresser is another mid-century modern piece. This was my first time I've had a piece by Kroehler, and I have to say that I was very impressed with its craftmanship. Unfortunately, I couldn't keep the original finish because there were numerous issues with chipped veneer, which required a lot of patch work. But I was tickled about how cute it turned out - the glossy white paint accentuates the retro curves - and the original hardware just needed a good scrubbing!<br />
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This next dresser almost ended up in <i>my </i>bedroom. But I couldn't figure out a way to carry it upstairs by myself before my husband got home from work! It's a gorgeous Drexel piece that I refinished in a two-tone gray color scheme with silver hardware.<br />
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Check out the swoon-worthy serpentine drawers! Even my client said that pictures didn't do it justice!<br />
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I'm a little embarrassed to say that this next dresser sat in my garage for a year before I got up the nerve to refinish it. I knew that it wouldn't look good hand painted or with chalk paint - but I wanted to improve my spraying skills before I tackled such a gorgeous piece by Johnson Carper.<br />
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I'm so happy I was patient because it turned out exactly how I originally envisioned it. White glossy paint with glamorous gold hardware - a beauty! And a beautiful lattice-panel door that revealed even more storage.<br />
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This next dresser is my latest makeover and is currently for sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/marybethsplace">Etsy</a> shop. Honestly, folks, this one almost killed me! Navy is a very hard color to paint - every imperfection shows up - so this piece did take longer than usual. But coupled with the shiny brass hardware it's a stunner - and pre-WWII Drexel as well!<br />
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So that's what I've been up to! It's been such a wonderful experience to improve my refinishing skills and grow my 'lil shop. It's truly turned out to be my dream job!<br />
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Until next time - and enjoy your spring!<br />
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<br />Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-37953173803038054222016-02-28T11:19:00.000-08:002016-03-06T06:46:55.647-08:00My Obsession with Secretary Desks (Part Two)<br />
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This is a continuation of the story of my obsession with secretary desks. I love taking unused and unloved vintage desks and turning them into functional and beautiful pieces of furniture for another generation to cherish. They are truly labors of love, because I can guarantee you that when I factor in my time, it's probably less than what the minimum wage was <i>in the year it was built!</i> But they get my creative juices bubbling and in the end it makes me so happy when they end up in great new homes.<br />
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If you're interested in Part One, you can read about it <a href="http://marybethsplaceca.blogspot.com/2014/11/my-obsession-with-secretary-desks.html">here</a>.<br />
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After that one, I refinished a few more that have become <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/marybethsplace/">Pinterest</a> favorites.<br />
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This secretary and matching chair took <i>forever </i>to refinish because of the "bleed" problems associated with mahogany wood.<br />
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This next desk was Parisian-inspired in gray and duck egg with silver accents. I hand painted and used dark wax to create texture and color variation.<br />
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So when it came to refinishing my next victim, I wanted to do something special and unique. And, in case it didn't sell, would fit in with my decor! It came from a very high-end estate sale where I ended up purchasing about six pieces. Very pretty, but it had significant damage on the inside and it was beyond my refinishing expertise to try to match.<br />
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I left the interior upper cabinet and insert in its natural state.<br />
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I fell in love with this Nate Berkus fabric that I used on the back of the upper cabinet!<br />
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But the absolute part of this makeover? It went to a repeat client and a lovely young family!<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinkwhen.com/diy-sunday-showcase-35-faves/">DIY Sunday Showcase</a>, <a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/sundays-at-home-link-party-99/">Sundays at Home</a>, <a href="http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2016/03/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party-159.html">Silver Pennies Sundays</a></div>
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Hello! Thought I'd share some pieces that I've refinished since the beginning of the year!<br />
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Some of these pieces are still with me waiting to find a new home, and some are distant memories because they flew out the door!<br />
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This was a large executive desk refinished in General Finishes Lamp Black. (Sold)<br />
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I had this sweet little antique dresser since I was a teenager and used a hodgepodge of leftover ASCP paint. (Sold)<br />
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I lined the drawers with paper I ordered from Spoonflower. <i>Really </i>love that pattern!<br />
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This navy buffet turned out gorgeous! It's in its new home now, but I think about her every day! (Sold)<br />
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Another antique dresser I decided to cycle out of our home and refinish. I used General Finishes Java Gel Stain and a custom mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White. (The perfect white in my opinion!) (Sold)<br />
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I've painted a lot of pieces lately in this jewelry-box blue by Benjamin Moore. Now this retro set is ready to tackle a new decade! (Available - message me for details)<br />
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It has adorable matching side tables!<br />
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I've actually finished quite a few more pieces than this that I'll share later! Frankly, I'm so much better at updating my inventory through <a href="https://www.facebook.com/marybethsplace">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marybethsplace/">Instagram</a> - so you may want to check out those accounts! In the meantime, I'm on the hunt to find new exciting pieces, so I'll catch you later!<br />
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Have you noticed that navy seems to be all the rage right now? This vintage buffet I refinished turned out so pretty! I created this color using General Finishes Lamp Black and Coastal Blue. This took about four light coats (with sanding in between) to get this gorgeous finish. And yes, it was sprayed.<br />
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I kept the original vintage hardware but refinished the pulls using a black matte finish.<br />
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No wonder it flew out the door!<br />
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I'm thinking that I should incorporate a little navy in my life as well!<br />
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<a href="http://thecrownedgoat.com/something-to-talk-about-link-party-55/">Something to Talk About</a>, <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/creative-gallery-166/">The Creative Gallery</a>, <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/velvet-drapes-for-a-paneled-english-country-style-living-room/">Metamorphosis Monday</a>, <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2016/02/show-and-share-no300.html">Show and Share</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-209/">The Scoop</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2016/02/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-196.html">Be Inspired</a>, <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2016/02/304th-inspire-me-tuesday.html">Inspire Me Tuesday</a>, <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2016/02/wow-us-wednesdays-260.html">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>,<br />
<a href="http://redoityourselfinspirations.blogspot.com/2016/02/every-wednesday-6-a.html">Homemade & Handcrafted</a>, <a href="http://www.21rosemarylane.com/2016/02/share-your-style-link-party-52.html">Share Your Style</a>, <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2016/02/11/creative-inspirations-linky-party-171/">Creative Inspirations</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2016/02/feathered-nest-friday-200-something.html">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.thepainteddrawer.com/2016/02/fab-friday-link-party-5.html">The Painted Drawer</a>, <a href="http://www.patinaparadise.com/2016/02/fridays-furniture-fix-26.html">Furniture Fix</a><br />
<a href="http://mysoulfulhome.com/sundays-at-home-link-party-join-us/">Sundays at Home</a>, <a href="http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2016/02/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party-156.html">Silver Pennies Sundays</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy New Year! Now that 2015 is about to be "history", I thought I'd share my favorite furniture makeovers from the year.</span><br />
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This vintage dresser was responsible for my new love affair with the French Provincial style. This style is a timeless, romantic look characterized by curved drawers, a curved skirt, cabriole feet and very distinctive French pulls. This piece came from the Drexel "Touraine" collection - a high-end, highly coveted line from Drexel. They really don't make furniture like this any more!<br />
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My clients wanted a gray and white design scheme which gave this dresser such an elegant, classic look. It's been one of my most requested color combinations for custom jobs.<br />
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Looking back on this project, I honestly don't know what I was thinking when I plunged head first into it! It was <i>so </i>much work, and I really should have charged more for this custom job.<br />
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This French chair makeover was for a very special client: my Mom! It was a funny story about how many chairs I brought home (<i>three</i>) until I found the <i>perfect </i>chair for her!<br />
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Even though I fully disclosed that all I did was paint the chair, and that I took it to a <i>professional </i>upholsterer, I still got compliments on my upholstery skills! Go figure!<br />
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Wow, was this project a huge labor of love! It had to be carefully disassembled to paint, and then it bled like crazy! But in the end, the glossy white paint and contrasting pale blue made this desk a huge statement piece coupled with the matching vintage chair.<br />
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So that's 2015 in a nutshell! I had so much fun meeting new clients, trying new products and painting techniques. I'd have to say that purchasing a professional spray system and having a dedicated spray booth was a game changer for my little hobby/business! The quality of my finishes when I spray is gorgeous and I can't wait to refinish a few Mid Century Modern pieces I have in super glossy paint!<br />
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Thank you for all of your love and support. I can't express how much your kind words, advice and support over the last few years have meant to me. I'll continue to bring you interesting projects in 2016.<br />
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Every once in a while a piece of furniture comes along that reminds me why I love my job refinishing vintage and antique furniture.<br />
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Maybe the furniture gods bestow me with a memorable piece just when I need it the most. It's like they know I'm fed up with a chronic skin irritation on my hands that several dermatologists still can't determine the irritant. I'll spare you the picture. (<i>You're welcome</i>.)<br />
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Or, that I'm feeling dejected because an a$$hole picks apart my work on a desk, <i>grinds</i> the price down, and then puts it in his $50,000 BMV. (<i>Really</i> wish I could show you <i>that </i>picture.)<br />
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It definitely put things in perspective and reminded me why I love my job. A piece like this doesn't come around too often and deserves a proper and attentive restoration.<br />
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I mean, really, don't you just love those gorgeous serpentine drawers!<br />
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I painted it in one of my favorite color combinations of gray and white with the original hardware refinished in silver. I used General Finishes Seagull Gray and Snow White. And, with all of my pieces (especially dresser and buffet tops) they are clear coated with a polyacrylic clear sealer for sheen and durability.<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-12277940547630376142015-12-06T06:38:00.004-08:002015-12-13T08:23:02.058-08:00The Vanity That Was Almost Stolen!<br />
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This vintage vanity has an interesting story as to how it almost <i>didn't </i>come home with me. I sent my Dad to an estate sale that was in his neighborhood to see if there was anything interesting. Luckily enough, my Dad was quick to spot a vintage vanity, purchased it for me and told the estate sale company I'd be by to pick it up later with my SUV.<br />
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The best part of this vanity is the surprise in the drawers and center compartment! My favorite aqua color as an accent!<br />
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The chair got a faux fur treatment on the seat!<br />
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Wouldn't this make the perfect gift for someone special? I'm tickled that this piece was selected by <a href="https://www.chairish.com/shop/marybethsplace/product/list">Chairish</a> as part of my holiday collection. Not local to Southern California? No problem - we'll ship to you!<br />
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<br />Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-19106061282413428702015-11-23T05:51:00.000-08:002015-12-06T08:26:07.570-08:00This Dresser is a Wrap!<br />
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I've been having so much fun refinishing the pieces that are part of my Holiday Collection. This junior French Provincial dresser was a mess when I got it, but I could see its potential! I don't even have a "before" picture to show you - maybe subconsciously I never wanted a physical reminder of it!<br />
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I easily spent two full days prepping this piece before even the first coat of primer went on it. And when the prep was done, I used a lovely color by Benjamin Moore Advance. I used my sprayer which explains the gorgeous finish and sheen. This paint takes longer to cure than the other brands I use, so keep this in consideration.<br />
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When I purchased this piece, the hardware was off and sitting in the drawers. And of course, with my luck lately, when I went to put the hardware back on, the pulls didn't fit! Not even sure which piece they went on, all I know is that I was spitting mad - especially because I paid a lot for this piece and now would have to purchase six new handles. (Won't be using that furniture buyer again!)<br />
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But fortunately, I found new brass hardware by <a href="http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/">D Lawless Hardware</a>. Such a great hardware source and at very reasonable prices. (And no, I wasn't compensated - just my honest opinion!)<br />
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Well, this dresser makeover is a wrap! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends! And, don't forget to shop small on Small Business Saturday on November 28th!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thepainteddrawer.com/2015/12/the-painted-drawer-link-party-new-day.html">The Painted Drawer</a>, <a href="http://thecuratorscollection.com/2015/12/03/making-broken-beautiful-no-16/">The Curator's Collection</a>, <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2015/12/06/that-diy-party-70/">DIY Showoff</a>, <a href="http://www.interiorfrugalista.com/2015/12/diy-sunday-showcase.html">Interior Frugalista</a></div>
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I'm always getting asked by clients if I have matching furniture pieces. And then when I was looking around at all of the unfinished inventory in my shop a few months ago, I saw a pattern - they were all French Provincial pieces. That's when the light bulb went off - what if I refinished these pieces in complementary colors and finishes so that they all coordinate with each other? A sort of "Garanimals" of furniture at Mary Beth's Place?! And so, that's what I've been up to the past few months while also working on a crazy custom order schedule!<br />
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Here's a sneak peek of some of the pieces I've been working on..<br />
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A silver metallic dresser.....<br />
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A yummy turquoise highboy:<br />
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Its matching nightstand.....<br />
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And there's more! A few more dressers and a swoon-worthy vanity and chair are in the works!<br />
I've had so much fun just letting my creativity run wild - and imagining these pieces together in a new home! I'll talk more about my refinishing process as time permits. In the meantime, additional pictures and details about these pieces are in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace">Etsy</a> shop.<br />
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<a href="http://www.oursouthernhomesc.com/2015/11/inspiration-monday-edition-1115.html">Inspiration Monday</a>, <a href="http://www.makingitinthemountains.com/frugal-crafty-blog-hop-154/">Frugal Crafty Blog Hop</a>, <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/the-scoop-197/">The Scoop</a>, <a href="http://www.elizabethandcovintage.com/2015/11/be-inspired-features-and-link-party-186.html">Elizabeth & Co.</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/11/wow-us-wednesdays-248.html">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://staceyembracingchange.com/2015/11/19/creative-inspirations-linky-party-163/">Creative Inspirations</a>, <a href="http://www.northernnesting.blogspot.com/2015/11/share-your-style-40.html">Share Your Style</a>, <a href="http://www.thepainteddrawer.com/2015/11/the-painted-drawer-link-party-24.html">The Painted Drawer</a></div>
Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-20915790959869944332015-10-15T12:47:00.000-07:002015-10-23T08:32:54.872-07:00Pottery Barn Knockoff<br />
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One of my favorite design looks in furniture is a black weathered finish. I call this my Pottery Barn Knockoff finish - but it could just as easily be a knockoff of a Ballard, Restoration Hardware or Pier One piece. This type of finish goes with pretty much any decor - from farmhouse to a modern look.<br />
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The key to achieving this look is the color and type of the original finish. This is a technique that you WANT the original wood finish to show through. And, dare I say it, you WANT brushstrokes! Which is pretty hard for me to admit, considering how obsessive I am about my finishes being flawless!<br />
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So here is the before. It was in really great shape, and needed some light sanding on the body to correct some dents and nicks that happened over the years.<br />
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The top, however, was in rough shape. Deep scratches in the finish meant I had to strip the entire top, sand, and restain it. I used General Finishes Antique Walnut - it's a gorgeous natural color, that coupled with black looks gorgeous! It shines again with several coats of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin. Good as new!<br />
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I painted the body in General Finishes Lamp Black. Because I was going for a rustic, weathered finish, I didn't prime first. And I painted it by hand, so that the original wood finish would show through my brush strokes.<br />
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And then I did some linear distressing just along the raised edges to make it appear as though it had been naturally worn over the years. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of a lot of distressing, so this is about as shabby as I will ever get!<br />
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All the original hardware needed was a long soak in mild soapy water and a gentle polish.<br />
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And there you have it...my knockoff of a Pottery Barn piece. I love taking unloved vintage pieces and turning them into something new for the next generation to enjoy!<br />
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P.S. Forgot to mention that this beauty is for sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace">Etsy</a> shop! (For an amazing deal, I might add!)<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-60324285518328063332015-09-27T10:51:00.001-07:002015-10-07T06:18:19.779-07:00Black and White With a Little Bling!<br />
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Here in Southern California, people line up for estate sales in the middle of the night. <i>Seriously</i>.<br />
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I've been missing out on some great furniture because I was too late. So when I saw a preview picture of a French Provincial set, I knew immediately it was Drexel, and it needed to come home with me. Even if I needed to camp out to get a good spot in line.<br />
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So yes, I was in line at 5:00 am for an 8:00 am opening. And incredulously, I was number 24!<br />
See what I mean about the competition? This particular estate sale had a ton of vintage jewelry and I believe that was the main draw.<br />
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Fortunately, I was able to get this highboy and two matching nightstands. It had a matching long dresser, but a lady right in front of me paid $350 for it. I thought that was a ridiculous price, so I let her have it.<br />
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These pieces sat in my shop for months before I got a chance to work on them. A long summer of custom orders, trips, hot flashes, being too hot in the garage to work, hurting my hip from moving furniture around by myself, and a week laid up with the flu.<br />
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So when it finally cooled down enough to work, I knew I wanted to do something special and creative.<br />
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All three pieces were thoroughly sanded, cleaned and primed.<br />
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I used General Finishes Lamp Black on the body and outer edges of the drawers. The inset portion of the drawers and sides were painted with General Finishes Snow White.<br />
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I loved the original gold finish on the hardware, so I decided to add a little "bling" by using Modern Masters Metallic Paint in Rich Gold. I used a tiny artist brush and <i>painstakingly </i>handpainted the details. This process took <i>forever </i>- with a million touch-ups to all three colors.<br />
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Didn't they turn out beautiful? Can't you just see these pieces in a glamorous bedroom? They're for sale in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace">Etsy</a> shop. Let's hope they go to a great new home soon!<br />
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If you like this look, feel free to pin away! I've been "losing" myself in the Pinterest world lately; stop on by at <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/marybethsplace/">Mary Beth's Place</a> and have a look at all of the great inspiration I've been finding lately!<br />
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Happy Fall!? It doesn't feel like fall weather here in So Cal. Last week it was too hot to work in the shop so I took advantage of some great estate sales and brought home a treasure trove of furniture!<br />
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Hopefully, they'll turn out beautiful when I'm done with them and go to good homes. They better - because I had to face two of my phobias - a bridge and a high, windy road to get to this sale! Aah, the things we do to get great furniture!<br />
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Here's just a few of the pieces I found.<br />
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Like this gorgeous French Provincial dresser. I've had a hard time finding one like this with the center feet - so tickled I finally found one!<br />
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You may know that I have a "thing" for secretary desks. Can't wait to get started on this one!<br />
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All I had to do is drive around the corner to get this one - no bridges or heights! A lovely French dresser - check out those serpentine drawers!<br />
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I've updated my "Unfinished Furniture" page with these items and (others!) with their dimensions. If you're interested, please let me know. I'm sorry, but I don't ship and these items are not available "as is". I'd love to refinish one of these pieces just for you!<br />
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Here's to cooler temperatures and a great week!<br />
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We've all seen these vintage pieces that have leather tops - on coffee tables, end tables, and desks. I've generally steered clear of these pieces before because I wasn't sure what to do with the leather top.<br />
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But I couldn't resist bringing this vintage desk by Sligh home, because I loved the scale, lines and storage space. It sat in my shop for months before I got the courage to give it a makeover.<br />
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So I decided to paint it! Surprise, surprise.<br />
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But first there was a lot of prep that had to be done to make sure that the paint would adequately adhere to the leather.<br />
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I gave the leather a gentle hand sanding with 220-grit to loosen any dirt that had accumulated over the decades. See the discoloration? That sanded right off!<br />
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I then filled any gaps between the desk and leather with wood filler. After it was dry, I sanded it smooth, so that we would have a seamless transition from the wood and leather.<br />
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After that, I primed the leather parts with an oil-based primer. I wanted to make sure that the paint was adhering properly, so I just left it for about a week and moved on to the other parts of the desk!<br />
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I painted the rest of the top in General Finishes Seagull Gray and the body and drawers in their Snow White.<br />
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I wasn't wild about the white on the top, so painted the entire top grey as well as the drawer fronts. The crystal knobs I added give it a little bit of bling! The entire piece was then sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin.<br />
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One of the things that I loved so much about this desk is that all of the sides were finished and it would look great floating in a room.<br />
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So that's my solution for a leather-topped desk. Paint it, of course!<br />
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This dresser has a story. A story about quality construction in furniture they just don't seem to make anymore, and a lovely little town in North Carolina that I'd love to visit one day!<br />
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It had a very dated yellow finish. And it was dirty and grimy, with chips in the paint.<br />
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And somewhere along the line someone had lost some of the hardware pieces and "matched" (and that's putting it loosely) the original hardware.<br />
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After I spent DAYS prepping this piece and sanding and cleaning away decades of dirt and grime, I realized what a solid, well-built piece of furniture it was. Gorgeous construction, perfect dove-tail joints, drawers that worked perfectly, no wobbles and 100% solid wood. I was kind of falling in love with this piece!<br />
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I noticed a faint furniture mark on one of the drawers that I couldn't quite make out. So I took a picture and magnified it to figure out what company manufactured it.<br />
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The bottom line says, "Mount Airy, North Carolina". It was hard to tell what the top line said, but it looked like it started with the word, "Mount".<br />
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So I did a little detective work. And to take a break from the stifling heat of the garage - gotta love hot summer days! Turns out Mount Airy, North Carolina is a quaint little town nestled among the hills of North Carolina that at one time had a bustling furniture industry. I'm pretty sure that this came from the Mount Airy Furniture Company and was so pleased that my clients had picked out such a lovely piece from true artisans! Sadly, the company is now defunct. A fire completely destroyed the factory in 1997.<br />
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But wait, there's more! Mount Airy's other claim to fame is that the town is loosely based on Mayberry R.F.D. from the Andy Griffith Show.<br />
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This was Mr. Griffith's hometown and he is lovingly remembered here with Opie outside the Andy Griffith Museum.<br />
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So with my curiosity satisfied, it was back to the furniture makeover! I primed the dresser, and painted it in a custom white color mix of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. I mixed Pure White and Old White, in equal parts. Sometimes Pure White is just too white, and Old White is too yellow. This seemed like a perfect compromise of the two colors!<br />
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My clients picked out new hardware from Hobby Lobby. The existing holes had to be filled in and sanded smooth. And then new holes for the hardware drilled (thanks, Dad!). The new hardware really gives it an updated, modern look!<br />
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My clients requested a worn look, so I distressed it slightly in areas where it would have been naturally worn over time. The entire piece was sealed with General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin.<br />
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So that's the story of a makeover of a dresser that had seen better days and the lovely little town it came from. I'd love to visit this area one day and explore! I'm so happy this gorgeous dresser went to a wonderful couple who are thrilled to be this generation's owners!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by and enduring my little history lesson!<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-62597441707299900212015-08-03T05:00:00.000-07:002015-08-09T04:34:18.652-07:00One Bedroom Suite, Two Different Looks<br />
I scored on this French Provincial bedroom suite a few months ago at an estate sale, and if I wasn't driving, I would have skipped all the way home! I get so excited when I can find an entire bedroom set, especially when it's in excellent condition.<br />
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I really didn't want to separate this set, because from a business standpoint it made more sense to sell the set together as one custom job. But when I was approached about refinishing the highboy and nightstand, and then the long dresser and mirror independently, and on the same day, I knew they would be fated to be separated!<br />
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Here's the before shot of the set. Gorgeous, lovely lines by Bassett. And check out those yummy serpentine drawers!<br />
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Each client wanted completely different looks. The highboy and nightstand would be part of an "Old Hollywood" bedroom design - complete with a crystal chandelier, white faux fur rug, and probably a martini shaker! The design would be channeling Carole Lombard, Joan Crawford, Marion Davies and other gorgeous Hollywood screen icons from the 30's and 40's!<br />
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And so we decided on General Finishes Snow White for the body, and Seagull Gray for the drawers.<br />
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The original hardware was refinished using Rustoleum Metallic Finishes with a high gloss polyurethane sealer.<br />
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I get weak at the knees over gorgeous drawers! And yes, everything was sprayed. No brush strokes, dah-ling! (Sorry, that was Carole speaking!)<br />
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My other clients were looking for a dresser for their daughter's room. They wanted a neutral color design that would grow with their daughter and her changing tastes. We agreed a crisp, clean white would be the perfect choice for years to come. My go-to white is General Finishes Snow White.<br />
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I knew the dresser would get a lot of wear in its life, so I sealed it with numerous coats of General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin for protection and durability.<br />
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The hardware was kept simple and elegant: Rustoleum Oil-Rubbed Bronze with a matte sealer.<br />
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So there you have it. One bedroom suite, but two completely different looks. Isn't it amazing how just a little bit of paint (and love) can completely transform furniture?<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-57937194341229348122015-07-26T04:22:00.000-07:002015-08-09T04:31:26.379-07:00A Secretary and a Fairy Garden<br />
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Look at what my sweet client made for me! My very own Fairy Garden - complete with a broken buffet (been there), paint bucket, picket fence, Irish moss, and my own personal fairy! She even painted and glazed the pot herself! Really the sweetest gift - I was tickled pick (or blue, in this case) and the gesture really made my day! Hopefully, I won't kill the moss!<br />
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She brought me several pieces of furniture to refinish. One was a secretary desk that she had in the family for a very long time. It was a really lovely piece - and we all know I have a soft spot for secretary desks!<br />
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She was ready for a change and wanted to freshen it up to match her new decor. Here's the before.<br />
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So, as I do with all of my secretary desks, I took everything apart. Hardware, hinges, and the little insert. It may be time consuming, but it makes for a professional finished product. Besides, it makes it so much easier to paint the inserts when you can paint it from different angles.<br />
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I primed the piece with a latex water-based primer that was tinted grey. And then painted the body in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey.<br />
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The interior and insert were painted in Duck Egg. And finished off with clear wax.<br />
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The hardware was in nice condition and just got a thorough cleaning and spray in Oil-Rubbed Bronze by Rustoleum. And for a cute finishing touch, I lined the drawers with pretty paper.<br />
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Didn't it turn out cute? I just love the Paris Grey and Duck Egg combination - it's always a winner!<br />
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I'm a sucker for Dixie furniture. My heart always beats just a little bit faster when I find Dixie pieces because their quality construction and classic lines have stood the test of time. And, with a little bit of love (and paint) their furniture will last another generation!<br />
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This French Provincial dresser had great bones, but was just a little boring. Here's the before:<br />
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After <i>days </i>of prep - which included stripping, sanding, filling, sanding, and priming, I decided on a classic black and white color scheme. I used General Finishes Snow White for the body and drawers, and Lamp Black for the top.<br />
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The original hardware was sprayed with Rustoleum Oil-Rubbed Bronze and coated with a spray polyurethane for the final coat.<br />
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The entire piece was sprayed and what a difference in the finished product it made! I used General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin to seal the entire piece.<br />
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This lovely piece is available in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryBethsPlace?ref=hdr_shop_menu">Etsy</a> shop - just waiting to go to a great new home!<br />
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<a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2015/07/feathered-nest-friday_23.html#more">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.pinkwhen.com/diy-sunday-showcase-718-favs/">DIY Sunday Showcase</a></div>
Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-8756774920315499632015-06-29T06:26:00.000-07:002015-07-16T19:02:05.685-07:00The Home Depot Parking Lot Table<br />
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I find furniture all over the place: estate sales, private sales, flea markets, garage sales, and sometimes even on the side of the road. But this table was a first for me. I bought it off a truck in a Home Depot parking lot!<br />
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I just had to run in Home Depot for a quick stop and parked right next to a truck loaded with furniture. And on the top of this pile of furniture was this antique round table that I immediately spotted. Sorry no picture - when I am going to remember that I blog, too? I waited for the owner to come out and managed to negotiate a fair price in my limited Spanish!<br />
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It was a cosmetic mess. But structurally it was in great condition for its age. The legs were secure and didn't wobble and the drawers were intact and worked. I put the stripper on the top as soon as I got home. (And remembered to sort of take the before picture!)<br />
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After I stripped the top, I was really pleased with the beautiful wood grain. There were minor scratches and I literally had the palm sander in my hand about to sand them down when I stopped. I don't know why, but something about those scratches really pulled at my heart strings. Here was this little table from probably the 30's or 40's that had seen a lot of action in its time. And each one of those scratches told a story about the table's past. I'm probably being overly nostalgic - or maybe I've sniffing too many paint fumes lately!<br />
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The top got a very light coat of General Finishes Antique Walnut....<br />
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And while I was waiting for the top to properly cure, I painted the base of the table and legs in my favorite white: a 50/50 mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White.<br />
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I gave the little feet a pedicure with BarKeeper's Friend. I didn't go overboard because I liked the patina.<br />
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And I was careful not to overdo the same with the cute little lion pulls.<br />
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I'm so happy with the results that I'm actually thinking of keeping this one! So keep your eyes out for furniture all over the place - even the Home Depot parking lot!<br />
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Have a great week and a fabulous 4th of July!<br />
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<a href="http://www.northernnesting.blogspot.com/2015/07/share-your-style-20.html">Share Your Style</a>, <a href="http://www.thepainteddrawer.com/2015/07/connected-the-painted-drawer-link-party.html">The Painted Drawer</a>, <a href="http://www.andersonandgrant.com/2015/07/your-turn-to-shine-link-party-38.html">Your Turn to Shine</a>, <a href="http://missmustardseed.com/2015/07/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-link-party-73/">Furniture Feature Friday</a>,<br />
<a href="http://www.pinkwhen.com/diy-sunday-showcase-74-favs/">DIY Sunday Showcase</a>, <a href="http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2015/07/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party-and-features-127.html">Silver Pennies Sundays</a></div>
Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-21909838492098795242015-06-23T08:01:00.001-07:002015-06-29T06:12:10.927-07:00Using Appliques on Furniture<br />
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Got ugly brown furniture from the 1970's? Well, I may have a solution for you! I refinished this bedroom set from the '70s for my client using fresh white paint, new hardware and appliques!<br />
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Here's the before of her armoire and dresser - nice, sturdy furniture - but a little <i>too </i>brown for my client's decorating style.<br />
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Her bedroom is really lovely - straight out of a Rachel Ashwell picture - and we thought we could freshen up her furniture to fit her decor. She found appliques online (<a href="http://www.thebellacottage.com/view-by-brands-1/bella-cottage-appliques.html">Bella Cottage</a>) and hardware from <a href="http://www.dlawlesshardware.com/">D. Lawless</a>. She also chose General Finishes Antique White for her paint brand and color.<br />
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I did this project in stages, and started on the armoire first. The previous holes had to be filled to accommodate the new pulls. The appliques were primed first and then glued on using woodworker's glue.<br />
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Here's a progress shot I sent her for approval. She loved the look so much she asked for more appliques: on one of the bottom drawers and on the sides!<br />
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The finishing coats were applied as well as several coats of General Finishes Satin Top Coat and it was done!<br />
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Lovely view of the appliques on the sides and bottom drawer.<br />
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The interior was also primed, painted and sealed.<br />
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The armoire was delivered and I set to work on the dresser with matching knobs and similar appliques. This time I used two appliques on four of the drawers and positioned them next to each other to make one long swag.<br />
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I love white furniture. White furniture is versatile because it's so easy to decorate around. So when I found this gorgeous French dresser and mirror by Henredon at an estate sale, I knew immediately all of these lovely details on the drawer fronts and sides would come alive with white paint.<br />
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After the usual prep, I pulled out my favorite custom white color: a 50/50 mix of General Finishes Snow White and Antique White.<br />
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And added subtle glazing in General Finishes Pitch Black Glaze just on the drawer fronts to accentuate the lovely details. I usually don't do that much distressing to my furniture, but did in this case, because I was in the shabby chic zone! If you would like to see how I did a similar glazing treatment, check out my <a href="http://www.marybethsplaceca.blogspot.com/2015/04/french-chair-makeover.html">French chair makeover</a>.<br />
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And as the final step used my favorite sealer by General Finishes High Performance Top Coat in Satin.<br />
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I was really excited when my client wanted to think outside the box with this makeover. I had never painted stripes on furniture before and was worried about getting crisp, clean lines. But it was so much easier than I anticipated and this set came out absolutely gorgeous!<br />
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In the beginning there was a dresser, mirror, highboy and two nightstands. Gorgeous lines...but orange finish that was just well...crying out for a makeover!<br />
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She wanted more white than grey, so just the tops were painted in Seagull Grey. The body and drawers were painted in Snow White and everything was sealed in their Satin Top Coat.<br />
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Only the center drawers had the stripes, so I carefully measured the distance between the stripes to make sure they were all equal and taped the stripes off with Frog Tape.<br />
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And, then with my fingers crossed, slowly in one consistent motion, pulled the tape off. It worked - what a relief! And after it was sealed, and the hardware spruced up in Rustoleum Metallic Finishes, she was ready for her closeup!<br />
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And now I'm off to refinish her matching vanity!<br />
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Have a great week....and Happy Summer! (Last week of school for the kids!)<br />
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Beth @ Mary Beth's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14418010370038248537noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8322670342039749798.post-80780967684737545682015-05-31T19:36:00.000-07:002015-06-07T07:06:29.929-07:00Love You to the Moon & Back<br />
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Believe it or not, I actually refinished this dresser in my head when I was shopping in Home Goods.<br />
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I saw this sign, "Love You to the Moon & Back" and I immediately flashed back to memories of reading this story <i>over and over and over</i> to my oldest son when he was little. Such a cute story!<br />
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Then I found the rug and decided the dresser would look gorgeous painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in French Linen. The dresser doesn't appear to be in bad shape from the front, but.....<br />
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It was a mess on the sides! Big chips of missing veneer and scratches galore!<br />
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The drawers were really nicked as well, and I had to sand down the entire top for a smooth, paintable surface. So I patched the veneer and sealed it with shellac to prevent potential "bleed through".<br />
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And here she is! Repaired, painted and glazed!<br />
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Sanding between coats of paint makes such a huge difference in the finished product!<br />
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And a couple of hours hunched over the sink scrubbing the original brass hardware so they would shine again!<br />
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I lined the drawers with a matching grey and white striped paper:<br />
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The funny thing is that when my son came home from school he immediately recognized the saying from the book and stole the sign for his own room!<br />
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Love you to the moon and back, C! (This is, of course, assuming he'll read this - odds are he won't!)<br />
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On a side note, I have a ton of new unfinished inventory waiting to be adopted and made over. If you're in Southern California, check it out and see if anything piques your interest. I'd love to customize a piece just for you!<br />
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Have a great week!<br />
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