Monday, August 29, 2011

Going shabby white....

This piece was love at first sight. Crazy orange color and all! I got it at an auction and practically had to fight someone for it, but I was the lucky one to go home with it...
  
Here is my first encounter with paint stripper. It’s wicked stuff! And to my discovery there was a horribly ugly avocado green underneath all that orange. In total I spent about 4 hours stripping all that paint off. It was tedious, but nice to learn all the how-to’s of paint stripping.


Here is the after. This is definitely my favorite piece so far : ) I really like using a shabby white color because it works with everything and is always classic.       
                                  





I LOVE changing out hardware on furniture. It’s a great inexpensive way to give something a whole new look! I get most of my knobs from Hobby Lobby.


4 comments:

  1. Where do you find your new hardware? I've been wanting to switch out the handles on the girls' dresser, which has been around since my dad, and I can't find any the right size. :(

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  2. My favorite place to get hardware is Hobby Lobby. They also always have a coupon for at least 40% off. Home Depot and Lowe's also have hardware, but they're simple and basic. If you want fun and original knobs check out Hobby Lobby : )

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  3. I've checked Lowe's and Home Depot. I never even thought of Hobby Lobby. Thanks!

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  4. I've checked Lowe's and Home Depor. But I never even thought of Hobby Lobby. Thanks!

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