It's old.
It's ours.
It's been through a few floods on the Platte River.
But we're embracing this piece
passed down to us
and making it our own.
Here is the before.
I am so excited about the arrival of my Milk Paint
and this is just the piece I decided to try it on.
I'm hooked.
Even though I didn't get a lot of chippy happenings,
I got a lot of nice distressed areas that are perfectly worn looking.
I watched Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Video.
I applied two coats of paint in Shutter Gray. (love)
There was definitely more breakdown reaction after the second coat.
A little scraping with a putty knife.
A little sanding.
Then onto my tattoo.
I decided to brand my sideboard with a stamp.
Because the generations before us lived on the Platte River
so did this furniture.
Because they survived the floods
so did this furniture.
It's where they came from.
So we'll wear it proud.
A pencil transfer, a chalk outline, and liner brush detail
create the faded look I want.
I sanded it a bit
and then applied the clear wax.
I added just a small amount of dark wax to some of the edges.
I used new hardware
and liked the mix of the black with the glass.
I also liked the natural wood top
(stripped two coats of sealer then waxed)
We will be using this as our new tv stand.
You might remember I painted one before in Bahama Blue.
Well, you gotta like change around here
because the Bahama Blue
turned Caramel Apple
and found a new home.
Our new inherited piece will stay with us.
Warm.
Worn.
Just the way I like it
The Family Stamp
will make sure this is home.
So it's official.
Milk Paint Love Here.
Can't wait to try it again!
Always glad to have you visit friends!
Deb
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Gorgeous Deb! Love the stamp! I debated on ordering the shutter gray...wish I had now ;-).
ReplyDeleteoh wow! The colour is fab and the personalized stamp is perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis turned ou fabulous. ....and I love the rest of your room...esp the bikinis and trunks hanger. I am your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteJennifer @ Decorated Chaos
Love, love, LOVE! You have totally revamped your site since I have visited last and you have a TON of followers. I am loving it, you go girl!
ReplyDeleteI think this is one of the most beautiful furniture transformations I've ever seen. Love the color and LOVE the graphic! Yep, I pinned it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Deb!! The shutter gray sure looks a lovely color and love the top too :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great and love the personal touch in the script!
ReplyDeleteThat is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous!! What a difference! I also love the red on the red on the other piece!
ReplyDeleteWould love for you to link this up at Think Tank Thursday.
www.saving4six.com
love this piece!!!
ReplyDeleteFunny how your shutter gray looks lighter and bluer than mine. I love what you did to this piece and the stamp is the perfect addition.
ReplyDeleteLove the stamp. Isn't it great to have such nice memories in our home. Really love this.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Deb,
ReplyDeleteIt looks outstanding...love the stamp!!!
Blessings,
Linda
This is absolutely beautiful! Love the color and the stamp!
ReplyDeleteyou did
ReplyDeletea beautiful job
and I love how
well it turned out!
thanks for sharing
at Fridays Unfolded!
alison
Great! Love how it is personal to you and love how you chose to celebrate that! Beautiful piece.
ReplyDeleteI love this dresser. I have a family dresser that has been passed down four generations. It also came from near the Platt River (Gresham Nebraska). I love you idea of showing where it comes from, so I am going to re-work your idea and add family names too. Thanks for the great idea!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! That's such a similar situation. Glad you can use the idea. I'd love to see it when you're done,
ReplyDeleteDeb
love this and what you did is awsome, saved from the flood, and to look this good...impressive
ReplyDeletewhat a gorgeous transformation!
ReplyDeletehope you can stop by when you have a moment.
smiles and sunshine to you.
michele
http://www.hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/11/hello-lovely-paris-apartment.html
Very nice Donna G.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely great!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is stunning! I love everything you did with it, but the stamp is truly inspiring. Well done!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Wow. Wow. Wow! Love the graphic on it, too. Your blog is aptly named. Terrific project!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up,
<3 Christina at I Gotta Create!
Love the stamp idea!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! It's beautiful and so is the red one :) Love your stamp. You have more talent than anyone I know! Great makeover and I love MMS milk paint too!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Hi, I love both pieces. Just beautiful...Connie
ReplyDeleteLOVE THE DRESSER AND THE GRAPHIC LOOKS BEAUTIFUL ON THIS PIECE. YOU PICKED A BEAUTIFUL COLOR FOR IT!
ReplyDeletelauren
WOW you are so talented. That is very unique and looks amazing. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteIt looks awesome. Love the tranfer you painted on to it. The l=milk paint looks splendid!
ReplyDeleteYou have a knack of making the ordinary extraordinary that's for sure! It's a gorgeous piece. :) Megan
ReplyDeletestunning! i love the painted details you added- so chic!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I definitely need to try milk paint!
ReplyDeleteAs I said before...I LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteIt has been featured at Think Tank Thursday. Please stop to see the feature and link up and new ideas you have!
http://www.saving4six.com/2012/12/welcome-to-think-tank-8.html
I LOVE this! I pinned it!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning! Featuring on Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteXO
Kristin
A real beauty and all the more special with such a nice personal touch!
ReplyDeletePinned it, love it!
ReplyDeleteBliss
You did a fantastic job on your piece. Great vision--works in your room perfectly! One of my favorite pieces that I have seen in blogland.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!! Gorgeous! And the stamp is the best part...wow.
ReplyDeleteThis is just gorgeous! The family stamp is beautiful and makes the piece even more special. Pinned this one!
ReplyDeleteJenna @ rainonatinroof.com
Wow! This piece is amazing. I love the tattoo! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI simply love it! What a wonderful job! I just got my milk paint. Can't wait to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteLove this. So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing piece, I just love your design, the finished color, the meaning behind it ~ extraordinary!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fantastic! I have had so many people - friends, clients, etc who have pieces of furniture that have been passed down to them, and they want to keep it but they just don't love the piece as-is. What a spectacular way to personalize a piece. Kudos to you!! Pinned, shared. Love it. Visiting via Roadkill Rescue where your plant stand was featured. So glad I stopped by!!
ReplyDeleteAnne @ BecauseHomeShouldbegreat.blogspot.com
Sometimes when I see a piece of furniture I don't just think it is beautiful... I have an emotional reaction. This piece creates an emotional reaction. Great job, just really lovely work!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous make over. I would love to know how you did the tattoo. What program were you using?
ReplyDeleteI used Photoshop to lay out the design.
ReplyDeleteWOW! This is wonderful!!!
ReplyDeleteThis piece is amazing!!! Do you have any experience with painting a piece for outdoor use? I was wondering if I would need some additional steps to protect the wood from rotting.
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