This old book cabinet has been in my possession for years. It has served me well, and I am quite fond of it, never once having felt the need to replace it with something else, despite its boring brown colour.
In fact I used to be quite fond of the colour too. But lately I have felt that its dark brown presence has been rather dominating in my fairly small living room.
Enter Annie Sloan chalk paint and it is a different story! Two coats of Paris Grey (diluted with 1/3 Old white), a bit of distressing, then a coat of clear wax and a bit of darker brown wax (to give the effect of "dirty fingermarks") to top it all off.
It all started with the brown table and now there is no stopping... I have already my mind on the colour Provence, and all the wonders that can be achieved with it. To be continued...
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It looks great!!!!
It really looks lovely Mia.
Well done, carry on we want to see more, it's not so heavy looking
I have to say I also liked to see a book in the shelf about Portugal.
Good taste :-))
That's wonderful the result!!! BRAVO!!!
Så utrolog fint skapet ble og bordet også. Jeg har tidligere lakket seng og nattbord brune. Kanksje dette er en ide til mitt soverom.
Takk for fint tips.
Bente
Love Annie Sloan chalk paints, I'm getting a bit carried away too! xxx
Kjempeflott!!! :-)
Mia, you are definitely on to something with these chalk paints. I have mentioned them to several other folks here in New York, and so one person was already familiar with them. All the others were curious to learn more.
xo
Nice to see you back to blogging! I enjoy your lightening up of your wood - but I have so many pieces of gorgeous antique wood pieces that I couldn't imagine painting over the oak and cherry grain. But that's just me. Teresa :-)
Don't stop ! It's gorgeous !
Your newly painted furniture looks wonderful, Mia! I am excited because I have some Annie Sloan paint on order for a BB hall table from granny's house...am looking forward to transforming it! Your room looks really lovely and the cupboard and table look just right there.
Helen x
It looks gorgeous! - A totally new feeling for the whole room, I like it!
Yay for painting furniture! Your cabinet looks fabulous! I´ve found that even an old i.kea coffeetable can look great in chalk white.
This room is beautiful! Love your newly painted furniture.
What a lovely transformation xxBrenda
Mia....you are so brave!!!
I have several pieces that I need
to give new life to. But I've been
hesitant...afraid I would regret my choice. You have inspired me to go for it. I have an Annie Sloan chalk paint supplier not to far from my home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I'm excited!!!
Thank you for the inspiration!
Happiness to you,
penny x
I love your cottage home
your are inspiring to me
I will be painting something soon
but, please tell me did you make your slipcovers on your chair and what is the fabric?
Ladibug Fla USA
Good morning,
the book cabinet looks wonderful now. That was a good idea.
Have a nice time.
Love Tina
Great, the new look of your old cabinet is great !I remember that you used to have some brown shabby chairs in the kitchen ;)....will they become Paris grey or Provence ? :) ( I love Provence color, but diluted,of course ) Anyhow, the general feeling in your home is wonderful , as always ...it breathe that "I wanna , too " feeling ;)
Love it! Your home is so fresh and bright, it must be good for the soul! :)
Hi Mia and welcome back, I have missed your blog, I love it.
Edda Soffia
me again....sorry : in the previous comment I ment : "shabby-chic" chairs :)...sometimes due to the speed I make awful mistakes ( blush-blush)
:)
Mia-
It has taken me awhile to find you again. I am so glad to see you well and blogging once more. In a sometimes stressful and difficult world it is so nice to stop in for a quiet respite to your blog. Gives one the strength to get through the rest. I for one missed your presence here in Boston, Massachusetts.
Absolutely LOVE what you are doing with the chalk paint! After reading your last post, I hurried over to Annie Sloan's site and was delighted to find out I won't have to go too far to get some:)
Blessings,
Aimee
PS: I've got my eyes on painting my dad's old dresser...now with which color?
Love, love your chalk painted items. I recently discovered this paint, and can't wait to try it out on my husband's grandma's hutch (if he doesn't mind too much!) So, so happy you are back. I missed your wonderful posts so much. Please don't leave ever again!
Although I think you have done a great job painting, I must say that I have to get use to the colour.
I'm so use to seeing the darker colour which I loved. it had more of a classic style.
I look forward to seeing what you do next in order to bring it all together.
Meaning will you go completely modern!!!!
Det ble jo også flott! Herlig er det uansett med litt forandring.
Hi Mia,My daughter's blog LookbookUnlimited is began broadcasting...I hope, you do support her:)))Have a nice day:))
Hei Mia
Så nydelig skapet ble. Fargen er kjempefin. Og bordet ditt også.
Så kjekt at du har startet å blogge igjen.
Jeg gleder meg til hvert nye innlegg her på bloggen din.
Klem fra Tine
Your cabinet is beautiful. I just loving reading your blog. Thanks for sharing.
Amanda
wow, what a difference that makes - it looks beautiful!
Wow! Just love this!
Eu adorei, ficaram lindos :)
Cybele Neves
I like it very much
Utrolig fint! Takk for inspirasjonen :-)
I used to have lots of old pine but have gradually painted each piece, I've used the same paint, it's great, a real time saver! Your room looks lovely! Ada :)
Can I ask where you buy or order the paint? As far as I can see, we do not have a retailer here in Norway, anyone who can help??
Piękne wnętrze!!!
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