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| melody |
Posted - Sep 11 2012 : 12:08:37 PM
On Sunday I attended a local auction about 2-blocks from my home with every intention of bidding and getting a lovely white Vintage French Ladies desk---I was out-bid and instead bought these two beauties!
The yellow cup handled primitive cupboard cost me $40.00 and the long low green cup handled primitive cost me only $10.00! Both are pine and very heavy some of the boards are all one large wide piece of pine. They are turn of the century and don't have a bit of that musty-moth ball smell-Thank goodness!
DH will be sandblasting the brass cup handles that are coated with paint.
I am unsure of what the color should be-I go for the Swedish palette-grays-blues-loden-mustard, but the green one will remain as is-I kind of like that shade and it goes well with the trim above the bead board on my walls-I want to make a cushion that will cover the entire top in a cotton reproduction print from the 30's...
Any color suggestions would be appreciated-
Talk to me ladies...
Melody
Farmgirl #525
www.longtallsallys.etsy.com
 
I decided on a color called "Vintage Bakelite"
3-coats plus 2 coats of Johnson's Paste Wax-which gave the finish a deep warm depth-DH sandblasted the brass "cup" handle hardware (loaded with old yellow paint!) and then coated them with a clear protective finish-secured with "pan" brass screws. I think it turned out really well-
Now on to cupboard #2! I started painting the drawers late this afternoon in a lovely deep shade of paint called "Brick Dust" Photos to follow soon....
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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Oct 07 2012 : 08:15:28 AM
Absolutely beautiful job. I love the colors, especially the 'brick' piece. And the cusion on top and under the window is just precious. You are so smart!!
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
The Sovereign Lord is my strength - Habakkuk 3:19 |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Oct 07 2012 : 06:42:14 AM
Mel, what a great job! Love the colors. How nice that Red chest looks under the window, and the pretty cushion on the top. Handy Handy Mel.
Nancy Jo
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
| rough start farmgirl |
Posted - Oct 07 2012 : 03:42:08 AM
That is really impressive. I admire you ability. I have never undertaken anything like that. But, my mind wanders ... Your mention of Menards made me miss that store. I enjoyed it more than HOme Depot that we have here in WA. Used to visit it when we lived in SE WI.
marianne |
| delicia |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 5:03:23 PM
Gorgeous. I love the red one. Chalk paint is the best. I just started using it and love it. |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 1:39:08 PM
Turned out great!
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Oct 06 2012 : 09:17:43 AM
Love it!!!! Super nice.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| crittergranny |
Posted - Oct 05 2012 : 8:55:20 PM
Very nice Melody. I admire your creative energy.
Laura
Horse poor in the boonies.
www.nmbarrelhorses.com |
| melody |
Posted - Oct 05 2012 : 12:47:40 PM
Top is finished! The fabric is perfect Becky...
Melody |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 4:09:57 PM
Melody: You'll have to repost the picture after you put the top on it. Nice work.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| melody |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 05:05:35 AM
That's exactly what I will do! Thank you Diane-Sheesh-How simple is that?
I really didn't want to lose that nice decorative molding right below the top and now by doing what you suggested I won't!
I have the foam, but I'm waiting for some fabric to come in from a barter here on the forum-Hope I have enough to do the top...Will post photos when I'm done.
Thank you again Diane-
Melody |
| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Sep 20 2012 : 04:44:15 AM
Great job Melody! An easy way to upholster and pad the top of the red one is: cut a thin piece of plywood a fraction smaller than the top of the dresser. Add foam and fabric and then screw on from under-neath the top of the dresser! Can't wait to see it done.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| jan49829 |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 6:48:44 PM
Melody, you did a beautiful job on both the pieces. You sure have talent, girl!!! Love both of them.
Janet
Farmgirl Sister #3340
http://hardatworkcrafts.blogspot.com
http://Jan49829.etsy.com
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| melody |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 5:17:56 PM
And I only paid $10.00 for the "Brick Dust" colored cabinet! Still trying to figure out how I am going to upholster and pad the top-It's going to make a SWEET and COZY place to sit by the windows...
Melody |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 4:17:57 PM
I love, love, love the Brick Dust painted cabinet. So beautiful!!!! You must be so proud of yourself!!!!!!! Absolutely beautiful!
Thanks for showing us the outcome of the cabinets. Nice job.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| laurentany |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 4:07:42 PM
Pretty Melody!!! Love the colors! Amazin what a couple of coats of paint will do eh?
Thanks for the inspiration!
Hugs,
~Laurie
"Little Hen House on the Island"
Farmgirl Sister#1403
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.. |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 11:20:11 AM
Wow! Love the colors and the hardware. Nice...
Farmgirl #31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
| crafter |
Posted - Sep 19 2012 : 10:26:33 AM
those are so beautiful!! such nice work!!
Thank you for sharing with us!
Lori
Gernerosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need! |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Sep 16 2012 : 09:05:18 AM
How beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good choice of color.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Sep 16 2012 : 07:07:39 AM
Very pretty. I love that color. Looks like a brand new dresser now.
Kris
Happiness is simple.
www.kris-outbackfarm.blogspot.com |
| ptroupe |
Posted - Sep 15 2012 : 5:04:26 PM
Love it! You did a great job!
Portia
Wishing for the country life! |
| SallyT |
Posted - Sep 15 2012 : 4:55:07 PM
Looks great. Could not imagine that color, but it is wonderful.
Sarah
Warmth of Friendship Necessary for Life |
| antoinette |
Posted - Sep 15 2012 : 4:53:36 PM
Love your finds, wish I had a bigger house, would be filling it up with all kinds of stuff. |
| Ninibini |
Posted - Sep 15 2012 : 4:38:24 PM
Another awesome pick, Mel! You GO girl!!! You always do a wonderful job! LOVE the mustard, by the way! Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| Fiddlehead Farm |
Posted - Sep 12 2012 : 03:32:33 AM
Melody,
I love your Carl Larson prints! Now that I saw them I am thinking red. I love how he used red in his decorating and paintings.
http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/
farmgirl sister #922
I am trying to be the person my dogs think I am.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult.
- E. B. White |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Sep 11 2012 : 9:08:05 PM
Mustard color would be my choice.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
