Reloved Rubbish

Peonies and Roses

2013-05-15T14:06:00.002-07:00

Peonies are my favorite and when I mentioned this to my farmer friend she gave me her first three blooms of peonies, along with some peach roses, from her magnificent flower garden. I noticed that this year is a particularly great year for flowers and she said she realized the same thing. She has so many roses growing everywhere around her property that as soon as I stepped out of my car I could smell the sweet scent of roses wafting through the air.

I brought the blooms to my house and placed them in a tarnished silver urn atop my dresser. Now my room is filled with the sweet fragrance of peonies and roses.

I love the lush, round blooms of the peony flowers. I wish they bloomed for a longer time, but that is my only complaint about these stunning blossoms and I suppose it makes me appreciate them even more.

Along with the wonderful fragrance, this homegrown bouquet, paired with my tarnished, "yard sale find" urn, adds such classic warmth and vibrancy to my bedroom.

I hope you are all enjoying your springtime posies too!

My Mom's Kitchen Design

2013-05-12T08:45:00.000-07:00

My mom is amazing, talented, and optimistic. She and my dad have been rehabbing houses for as long as I have been alive. Between my mom's optimism and my dad's philosophy of always leaving places better than when you found them, they can turn any dump into a dream house.

This is a kitchen from a recent remodel on a beautiful home in Loomis, CA. My mom designed the kitchen and it looks spectacular!

My dad built the butcher block top on the center island using reclaimed, old wood.

The top of the island is gorgeous in person! Even though you can see all the imperfections in the reclaimed wood, you cannot feel any of them because my dad planed all the wood and joined the boards so seamlessly.

There is a lovely window seat that looks out on the sunny mornings.

I love the subway tile back splash, the farm sink, and the dark center island paired with the white cabinetry.

Happy Mother's Day to my mom and all the mom's out there!

Pretty Paloma Dresser

2013-04-26T08:36:00.000-07:00

Paloma Chalk Paint is a soft, pretty, lavender with grey undertones. Annie Sloan knows how to create beautiful colors!

I recently moved and I needed a dresser for my new room. I had this old, black dresser in my closet at my previous house and decided to spruce it up and bring it out of the closet.

I love it so much more painted with pretty Paloma! The crystal pulls and silver keyhole look lovely with this subtle shade of lavender.

I found the perfect pair of vintage lamps at a yard sale for $10 each. They are actually brass, if you can believe it? I have never seen brass lamps in this shape. I love these unique, French shaped lamps so much, that I knew I would keep them for myself.

I love using Chalk Paint on metal because it adheres so well and looks so natural. I painted so many layers of paint on these, that I do not remember the exact order or colors. It was something like this: Old Ochre base coat, French Linen second coat, a lot of distressing, then an old ochre wash followed by a little more Old Ochre with a dry brush.

I needed a mirror to complete my bedroom vignette. I just went shopping at Loot and took home this large, shapely, vintage mirror that I painted a few months ago. I got it for $10 at The Salvation Army. The frame is a plastic material, not wood, but you would never know by looking at it now. Chalk Paint does amazing things! I painted one coat of Pure White on the mirror frame and finished it with a wash of French Linen. Because the plastic frame was dark brown and had faux wood grain the one coat of Pure White makes the mirror look like white washed wood.

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Annie Sloan Craqueleur

2013-04-13T19:36:00.001-07:00

I love using Annie Sloan's Craqueleur for achieving an aged patina. I picked up this white, ceramic madonna wall hanging at an estate sale because I thought it was kind of cute.

It was plain, white, and boring, so I added some depth and character with a little Chalk Paint, Craqueleur, and gilding wax.

I love the Chalk Paint palate and whenever a customer asks me my favorite color, I am stumped because I really love them all. I painted the crown in Louis Blue, the hair in Coco, the skin in Country Grey, the cheeks in Scandinavian Pink, the clothing in Old White and Antionette, and the base in Paris Grey.

It looked soft and pretty after I painted it, but I wanted to achieve an authentic, aged patina. I applied step one of the craqueleur, let it dry, and then applied step two. I used a blow dryer on a high heat setting after applying step two. Every time I use the Craqueleur I start to think it did not work because the crackle is very difficult to see before using the dark wax. After thoroughly drying step two and having a little faith that the crackles, although invisible, were indeed there, I rubbed the entire surface with Annie Sloan's dark wax. The crackles magically appeared, giving the madonna and baby a glorious, patina! For a finishing touch, I used an artist's brush to sweep a bit of gold gilding wax over the wall hanging.

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Round Back Dining Chairs

2013-03-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

I would be thrilled to find one of these shapely dining chairs, so imagine my joy at finding a set of four. Someone did not realize their value and had stored this set outside. They were in bad shape and had black widow nests in the seat cushions. I hate spiders, especially black widows, but I was not going to let that get in my way of salvaging these beautiful chairs. I carefully removed the screws holding the seat cushions in place and bravely killed any spiders that dared to crawl out. Who said fixing up furniture was always easy or safe?

Before

After

After removing all the seat cushions, I patched any cracks with wood filler and then painted the chairs with two coats of Old White Chalk Paint. I distressed the edges and then I painted a wash over the Old White, made by thinning French Linen Chalk Paint with water.

I wanted the chairs to be classic, elegant, and monochromatic. I went to my favorite local fabric store in Santa Cruz and I spotted this fabric on the remnants table right when I walked through the door. I knew it was the one! It is a heavy weight upholstery linen with grain sack stripes woven in and lots of texture. The best part is that, because it was a remnant, I only had to pay $7.99 per yard! I am sure this beautiful fabric is normally well over $30 per yard.

Next, I called my very talented upholsterer to pick up the chairs and finish the transformation. She returned the chairs this past weekend and I cannot stop staring at them.

They look perfect in our Spring room at Loot!

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Farmhouse Cabinet

2013-03-18T17:23:00.002-07:00

I was lucky to find this unique, farmhouse cabinet at a yard sale recently. This cabinet would be the perfect piece in a farmhouse style kitchen, for extra storage or as a pantry.

The old latex paint was peeling and dirty, but this cabinet had great bones. I did not plan on leaving it bare wood, but as Mr. Rubbish started sanding the paint off, I loved the look of the rustic, natural wood that was being exposed.

The only part of the cabinet that did not have nice looking wood was the center of the door, which was a cheap plywood. To cover it up, I painted it with three coats of Graphite Chalk Paint to make it into a chalkboard. I used Annie Sloan clear wax over the rest of the cabinet to protect the bare wood.

I love the little bit of green paint left on the edges of the door.

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Arles Chalk Paint Buffet

2013-03-13T14:04:00.001-07:00

One of my customers at Loot told me to keep an eye out for a buffet for her new home. A couple weeks later, I found this long dresser at an estate sale and I though it would make a perfect buffet for my customer.

Before

It is a solid maple piece with tons of drawers and storage space. I figured that if my customer did not like it, it would be easy to paint it and sell it at the shop. I pictured this piece painted with Arles Chalk Paint and I was excited because I have not used this vibrant yellow color yet. Coincidentally, when the customer came by to see her future buffet, she told Nancy that she would like it painted with Arles. This dresser's fate was decided!

After

After two coats of Arles, I used Annie Sloan's clear wax to protect the finish and the dark wax to antique it. I love the dark wax over the Arles Chalk Paint; it looks like a fine dijon mustard.

I had just enough oil rubbed bronze bin pulls in stock for all the drawers and I painted the existing knobs with Graphite Chalk Paint and a little dark wax to match the pulls. I love the contrast of the dark hardware against the bright yellow.

I distressed all the edges lightly, before waxing and made sure the dark wax stuck in the grooves.

My customer was so excited when she picked up her new buffet and she told me that it was just what she had pictured in her head.

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Vintage Dresser and Bed Set

2013-02-20T14:16:00.002-08:00

I picked this vintage dresser and bed up at a yard sale in Sacramento.

The set had been covered in a red enamel that was cracking and peeling in places. I did not want to strip the entire surface, so I peeled off the red paint, in the places it was flaking off, and filled it in with wood filler. After sanding the wood filler to level it, I was ready to start painting.

I did not get a before picture of the dresser, but I did snap a blurry picture, with my phone, half-way through painting the headboard.

I painted the drawers, top, and sides with Old Ochre Chalk Paint and the trim and knobs with Old White.

I finished the little dresser with Annie Sloan's clear wax.

Look at the lovely, curved foot board on this bed!

I love the monochromatic combination of Old Ochre and Old White together.

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Versailles Vintage Wall Shelf

2013-02-11T11:04:00.001-08:00

This rounded, vintage wall shelf came from an estate sale. It is Syroco style and not made out of real wood, but it is sturdy and cute.

Before

After

I painted the shelf with the lovely, pale green hue of Versailles Chalk Paint. Then, I distressed all the edges, so the dark, faux wood underneath was visible. Next, I dry brushed Old White Chalk Paint over all the trim and applied clear wax, followed by dark wax, for an antiqued finish.

The shelf is perfectly charming now and looks adorable hung on the wall!

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Leather Topped Table: Chalk Paint Makeover

2013-02-04T18:40:00.002-08:00

We have had this leather topped table at Loot for a while. Several months ago, Nancy set a hot tea pot on top of the table, which left burn marks on the leather inset on the top of the table. One of the reasons I love Chalk Paint so much is that it sticks to everything, including leather.

Before

After

I love this round table with its new look and I can picture it in its imaginary new home, in the center of a grand foyer, with a floral arrangement on top.

Even without the burn marks on top, I still prefer the painted version to the original, but that is not surprising. After all, I am a woman that loves painted furniture!

I painted the top of the table with Graphite Chalk Paint and the base with Old Ochre. I used Annie Sloan clear and dark wax over the Old Ochre, and a dark wax glaze on the top to deepen the Graphite.

The Chalk Paint adhered and covered the leather table top flawlessly.

I have used this color combination before, and I always think it makes the piece of furniture look elegant and sophisticated. I also love the way the Old Ochre Chalk Paint looks with dark wax over it.

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Vintage Cabinet Find

2013-01-24T16:45:00.001-08:00

Sometimes I get lucky and find a piece of furniture that requires no work. I found this vintage cabinet at a yard sale and all I had to do was move it to Loot.

The woman I bought it from said that she and her boyfriend fixed up the old cabinet themselves and I think they did a wonderful job. They painted the cabinet white and used a pretty wood stain on the top and drawer fronts.

I wanted to replace the knobs with bin pulls, but the cabinet sold the first week I displayed it at Loot, before the bin pulls arrived in the mail.

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Pretty in Pink: Antoinette Armoire

2013-01-16T14:03:00.002-08:00

While visiting family in Sacramento over the holidays, Mr. Rubbish and I found a whole bedroom set at the Salvation Army and we happened to be there the day that everything in the store was 50% off. The set came with the armoire, a long dresser, two night stands and a king size headboard. I took the sticker off the set to take to the register and then started to doubt my decision for a moment. I thought about all the transport that was required to get this set back to Santa Cruz and then all the painting it would require once we got it there. Another customer must have sensed my hesitation because she came up to me and said she was in love with the set and if I did not buy it, she would. Well, that provided me with all the motivation I needed and I took my ticket to the register.

My little sister just bought her first house, so I painted the long dresser to be used as a sideboard in her new living room. I will show you how it turned out next time I visit her. She likes having me come over because I love decorating for her. You may recall her bedroom redo I helped her start a while ago.

The finish on this bedroom set was some kind of hideous, green, faux finish from the 70's. The details and solid construction are what make this set special. My grandparents had a bedroom set with this same finish and I always remember thinking how pretty it would look painted. Unfortunately, I never got a chance to paint their set.

I love the inside of this armoire with the little compartment shelves. I kept the inside green because it is a great complement to the pink exterior.

Because of the lovely details and the petite scale, I thought this armoire would be perfect in a little girl's room. This is the first time I have painted anything with Antoinette Chalk Paint and it sure is a pretty pink!

After two coats of Antoinette, I dry brushed Old White Chalk Paint over all the trim and hardware.

The hardware is gorgeous and really stands out against the pink.

I finished the armoire with a coat of Annie Sloan clear wax and buffed it to soft sheen.

It is all ready for a princess bedroom!

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Two-toned Vintage Desk

2013-01-14T21:09:00.001-08:00

This clean-lined, two-toned desk was in rough condition when I spotted it at a moving sale.

A huge chunk of the top middle drawer was missing; nothing a little spackling paste and paint couldn't fix.

I thought the desk looked charming with two tones, so I patched it up and kept it two-hued with French Linen and Old White Chalk Paint.

I protected the paint finish with Annie Sloan clear wax and then buffed it for a smooth sheen.

I wanted to squeeze this grain sack bench into the post, since it looks cute with this desk. I found a piece of linen fabric at the shop and used that to upholster the seat. I used painter's tape and Graphite Chalk Paint to put three running stripes down the center of the fabric to create a faux grain sack.

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Red China Cabinet

2013-01-11T14:14:00.001-08:00

Just before the holidays, a woman hired me to paint this china cabinet that she purchased down the street at another antique shop.

Before, it had a boring, medium brown finish. She chose Emperor's Silk Chalk Paint, which is a rich and sophisticated red. I have not used this color very often, but it is gorgeous and makes a dramatic statement in a room.

Here it is all set up and looking lovely in my client's dining room.

The finishing coat of dark wax adds a touch of artistry over the bright red of the Emperor's Silk.

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My Favorite Projects of 2012

2012-12-31T19:27:00.003-08:00

As we approach 2013, I have been thinking about the new opportunities for transformation that come with each new year. In honor of the new year, I would like to share my favorite furniture transformations from 2012.

All of my projects are painted with Chalk Paint decorative paints by Annie Sloan. I love using Chalk Paint and I, like thousands of others, think it is the best paint in the world!

1. Restoration Hardware Coffee Table Restored

This table was one of the original pieces of furniture I bought to furnish my first house. I loved the solid wood and column legs, but the old espresso finish was in bad shape. I removed the finish from the top and made a wash with French Linen Chalk Paint to put over the base.

2. French Linen Caned Headboard

I painted this headboard for a client with French Linen and Old White. I finished it with clear wax and dark wax glaze for an antique look.

3. French Linen Buffet

I know, three French Linen pieces in a row...but, it is a gorgeous color. I love this piece of furniture! I delivered this buffet to a lovely woman that lives north of San Francisco in a pristine and elegant home. I felt like I was walking into a Veranda Magazine feature when I walked through her front door. She has exquisite taste and I was thrilled when she told me that this buffet is now her favorite piece of furniture in her very well-furnished home.

4. Louis Blue Frenchy Mirror

Judging by the number of pins this mirror has on Pinterest, I would say that I am not the only one that favors it. This mirror was transformed with Louis Blue, a little Old White and a wash made with Coco Chalk Paint. This one was hard to part with, but I have no space for it in my house and I cannot keep everything.

5. Paris Grey Bedroom Set

This vintage bedroom set came complete with two twin beds, a nightstand, a dresser and a vanity. I painted the vanity for a client to use in her salon. The rest of the set I painted with Paris Grey, Old White, and a Coco wash, making it perfect for a Parisian bedroom.

6. Dresser & Vanity with Gilding wax and Crackle

I consider this vanity and dresser one of my masterpieces. The details and age of this set make it special and I wanted to make sure I gave it a finish that was worthy. I mixed Provence with Old White to make a soft aqua color and then crackled, antiqued, and gilded the set to perfection. A sweet husband came in and bought this set for his wife, who had seen it and fell in love with it the week before at Loot.

7. Louis Blue Buffet with Graphite Top

I am a little obsessed with French Provincial style furniture and this gorgeous buffet has all the lovely lines and French style I love. I painted the base with Louis Blue & Old White and the top with Graphite for contrast.

8. Graphite Sideboard

I have painted many pieces of vintage, Thomasville furniture and I am always impressed by the quality and craftsmanship. This vintage, Thomasville Sideboard turned into a stunning piece of furniture with two Coats of Graphite Chalk Paint and a dark wax glaze to deepen the color.

9. Vintage Union Jack Chair

I am not sure why this little, vintage chair is one of my favorite projects of 2012, but it is. Maybe because, as you can see in the before picture, it had a worrisome future, possibly destined for the dump. This was the first time I used Chalk Paint on vinyl and I was impressed, not only by the adhering ability, but also by the texture of the finished, painted and waxed vinyl. This chair went to a loving home when a mom brought in her three sons and bought it for a new desk in their bedroom. The boys were arguing about whose turn it was to sit in the chair and their mom told them they would have plenty of time to sit in it once they got it home. I am sure this vintage chair is well-loved now.

10. Country Grey Kidney-Shaped Vanity

I rarely see kidney-shaped vanities and luckily spotted this one at a yard sale. I painted the vanity with Country Grey and Old White with a French Linen wash.

I wish a fulfilling New Year to all of you, filled with many positive transformations and new opportunities!

Happy 2013!

Graphite Buffet

2012-12-27T10:22:00.000-08:00

A client brought this grand buffet to me to have it painted for her dining room in a new house she just bought. It is such a beautiful piece of furniture with stunning details.

It may be hard to tell from the pictures, but this is a huge piece of furniture.

This is not the best after picture because the lighting in the back room at Loot is not the best and there was no way to move this piece around to better lighting.

I painted the buffet with Graphite Chalk Paint and then distressed all the edges, so the wood underneath showed through. I used Annie Sloan clear wax and then thinned the dark wax with mineral spirits to make a glaze that deepened the graphite. The paint makes the details stand out and I love the way the dark paint contrasts with the brass hardware.

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Christmas at Loot

2012-12-19T16:55:00.002-08:00

We decorated Loot at the beginning of November and it is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly upon us.

I wanted to share a few pictures from the shop before it is time to un-decorate.

I love the tiny, felt owls!

I made several sheet music wreaths, like the ones I made last year, for the shop.

We ordered lots of cute ornaments for Loot this year, including these darling mushrooms.

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Chalk Paint on Brass Lamps

2012-12-18T18:08:00.002-08:00

Vintage, brass lamps, like this pair I picked up at a storage unit sale, are easy to find and, thanks to Chalk Paint®, easy to transform too. Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan adheres effortlessly to metal surfaces without requiring any primer. I painted a base coat of Old Ochre and then applied a wash of French Linen over that. I finished the lamps with clear wax, followed by dark wax.

Now these previously unimpressive brass lamps are an elegant pair.

I always show these brass lamps to customers at Loot when they ask if Chalk Paint really sticks to metal. Everyone wants to touch them to see if they are actually made of brass because the new Chalk Paint finish makes them look like wood.

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Pair of Union Jack Chairs

2012-12-14T15:33:00.000-08:00

I found these sturdy, cane back, side chairs at a community yard sale. I initially only bought the one with arms, but I had to go back the next day to pick up a hutch and I saw that the other chair was still there, so I decided to rescue it too.

Besides a little dust, the chairs were in perfect condition. I love that Annie Sloan Chalk Paint sticks so well and feels so natural on vinyl. I had already painted the Union Jack on this vintage office chair, so I knew Chalk Paint would work beautifully over vinyl and was easier than reupholstering.

I painted the chairs with Old Ochre Chalk Paint and distressed them before waxing with Annie Sloan clear wax.

Here is the armless chair.

I painted the Union Jack with Napoleonic Blue, Emperor's Silk and Old Ochre Chalk Paints. Before waxing the seats with clear wax, I made a wash by mixing Old Ochre with water and painted that over the whole seat. This gave the Union jack a faded appearance.

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Linen and Tulle Lampshade

2012-12-11T19:42:00.000-08:00

I know it seems like all I do is paint furniture, but there was a time when sewing and lampshade making occupied a lot of my time. You may remember the pair of linen shades I recovered for twin, vintage lamps or this basic lamp shade tutorial I posted on my blog in 2010. Don't forget about these two, linen lamp shades I recovered in 2011. Now, taking you all the way back to my very first blog post with the mini burlap shades I made for a plain little chandelier. It is nice to take time out from painting and focus on other creative projects.

One of my regular Loot customers brought me a lamp to consign for her. She also left an old lamp shade and a vintage bridal veil and said I could use the veil to make some kind of shade for the lamp.

I ripped off the old shade covering, exposing the bare, metal frame. Then, I cut the veil and some pretty, white linen fabric into strips and tied them to the top and bottom of the metal frame.

This was such an easy way to create a new lampshade!

This shade sold right off the lamp the first weekend I put it for sale at Loot. Now, I am back to where I started and need to make another shade for this lovely lamp.

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Graphite and Pure White Console Table

2012-12-10T16:48:00.001-08:00

This long, narrow console table came from an estate sale I attended recently.

The curving lines of the table give it a French provincial style, while the existing wood finish made it look straight out of the 1980's.

The original, dark stain on this table masked the carvings. After painting the table with Pure White Chalk Paint, I used distressing and dark wax to make the lovely details and carvings stand out.

My initial plan for this table redo, was to paint the whole thing with Pure White, but after finishing it that way, I decided it looked too uninspiring. At that point, I made a change and painted the top with Graphite to make this table more appealing to me.

I applied Annie Sloan's clear and then dark wax to the Pure White table base. I also used clear wax on the top and finished it with a dark wax glaze, made by thinning dark wax with unscented mineral spirits. I love the way the dark wax glaze deepens the Graphite Chalk Paint, making it appear almost black.

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Kidney Shaped Vanity in Country Grey

2012-11-27T17:19:00.000-08:00

I was thrilled when I found this elegant vanity at a yard sale. I love the kidney shape and the carved details on the drawer fronts.

The finish on the top was damaged and scratched, so I filled the top with wood filler and sanded it smooth before painting.

For this special piece of furniture, I chose one of my favorite colors of Chalk Paint: Country Grey. Country Grey is one of the colors I picked when I placed my very first Chalk Paint order, via the internet, back in June of 2011. Since then, my love for this sophisticated neutral has never waned.

I wanted the carved, scrolling details to stand out, so I dry brushed Old White over them and then distressed, allowing the wood underneath to show through. To soften the contrast between the Country Grey and Old White, I went over them with a wash made by mixing half French Linen and half water.

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This vanity is no wallflower! The backside, with its rounded sides and graceful lines, is just as stunning as the front.

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Blue & White Striped Cabinet

2012-11-08T07:50:00.000-08:00

I picked up this small cabinet from the same seller that I bought the Old Ochre hutch from at a community sale.

It was just a dull and homely cabinet with scratches all over its surface.

I painted it with one of my favorite Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colors: Louis Blue. Since this cabinet was so plain I decided to dress up the inside panels of the doors with Old White stripes to add some character.

I finished it by distressing all the edges and putting a Coco wash over the whole thing to create a soft, French blue. I purchased several old, glass knobs at a barn sale and I used these to add a little more charm to an otherwise plain, little cabinet.

I am currently using this cabinet, along with the Old Ochre and Aubusson hutches, as part of my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint display at Loot.

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Old Ochre Farmhouse Hutch

2012-11-06T14:57:00.000-08:00

I had been looking for a second display hutch for our Chalk Paint at Loot, when I came across this vintage one at a community sale.

It was plain and boring looking, but all the shelves and storage made it quite functional for displaying our Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and accessories. I love the spacious cupboard below that holds all of our extra cans of paint.

I painted the hutch with two coats of creamy Old Ochre Chalk Paint. I love open shelving and they are more practical for display, so I removed the upper cabinet doors before painting the hutch.

Then, I bought some 220 grit sanding discs for my palm sander and distressed it all over. Sanding the entire surface burnished the paint, making it silky smooth without needing any wax for protection.

I was going to order some hardware online, when I vaguely remembered that I had bought some beautiful, old bin pulls at a yard sale several months before and stuck them in my glove box. I remembered them at the perfect time!

I love the dark, rusty bin pulls against the distressed Old Ochre Chalk Paint.

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Grey and White Desk With Hutch

2012-10-22T20:33:00.000-07:00

Desks with hutches on top are a great invention. I found this one at a yard sale and at first I passed it up because I really did not need another big project. Then, I kept thinking about this piece later in the afternoon, so I sent Mr. Rubbish back to the sale to see if the desk was still there and to try to negotiate a better price than they offered me. He accomplished both goals!

I was not crazy about the desk portion of this two-piece ensemble. I think the dated drawer pulls were detracting from this desk's potential beauty.

The half clover shapes on the top are what I really loved about this piece.

I wanted a two-toned finish, so I painted the outer part of the desk and hutch with the same grey, custom mixed, Chalk Paint color I used on the cane back dining chairs. I painted the inside of the hutch with Old White Chalk Paint.

For the drawer hardware, I wanted to keep it simple while complementing the clover arches on the top of the hutch. I ordered inexpensive bin pulls from Ebay that had the same screw width as the existing hardware, for easy installation and no re-drilling of holes.

I painted and distressed the bin pulls to match the rest of the desk.

I love that this desk is both functional and beautiful now. Couldn't everybody use a desk with a hutch somewhere in their house?

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