~Ooops!
I hit “publish” prematurely on yesterday’s post ~sorry.
I forgot to show you what the mirrors looked like when they were finished —my’bad!
Click on pics for closer view!
~ and now ~
My newest “bench.”
If you remember–
my mother’s neighbor went into a nursing home, and his children have had to deal with his house and belongings. How sad to bear witness to this necessity–but they let me save a few things, including this dresser!
-SO busy with many other projects, I just haven’t had the time to focus on this art deco piece. But I DiD know I would cut it up for a new lease on life!
Now, cutting it up–
and putting it back together ~in a new form.
My inspiration–
Sure, its Art Deco design and the turquoise paint gave it a juvenile feel. . .
But to me, it spoke of old Hollywood –and- sophistication! And made me think of this favorite old pair of shoes!
Two things of note~
1- I had two last sample pots of chalk paint to play with, and the colors happened to be exactly what I had in mind!
2- I hadn’t given up on image transfers ~yet! I tried the freezer paper method this time~better.
I only used dark wax~mostly to give more depth to the brown.
Oh! And how do you like the “new” hardware? More flea market finds!
I’m pretty sure this dresser actually belonged to the neighbor’s late wife ~Kathy.
I like to think the initials in the transfer image are her maiden name initials, so I added the brass letters to reinforce the idea!
Oh~ here’s my store space reset!
Catherine
I’m sharing with these incredible ladies at their linky parties!
Thank you for clarifying the window post- I was so confused and am relieved that for once it wasn’t old age that was making me confused. 🙂 Love the bench- makes me want to go cut up a piece of furniture!
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Yes–must’ve been old age that messed up writing that post!
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What an awesome idea for the windows! The bench turned out lovely. I can’t wait to see what you do with the rest of it!
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That is now a gorgeous little piece! I love it and would love to have something like that in my home. Just amazing transformation!
Hugs, Cindy
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Love the bench, very posh!
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That is a stunning transformation!
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Amazing transformation! You have such great imagination.
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That’s incredible… I’m now your newest follower!
~ Pendra
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Wow! That is amazing!
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Everything looks fabulous! Thanx for partying at THT.
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Seriously. I would like to see a brain scan on you sometime. You’re a creative genius. The bench is AWESOME.
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Yeah~I’m scared of what they’d find. . .
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Thank you for linking up to my party. It certainly took vision to see a piece of furniture within another piece! It turned out awesome! I love the nod to the original owner. Have a great week!
{{hugs}}
Deborah
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