I seriously can do the songs and dances from Grease if you want...
The Pink Lady... I thought this day might not ever come... I mean, why would I get to paint something pink in my house full of boys?... and yet dreams do come true!
A friend with two adorable little girls and one new baby boy, inherited some furniture from her father. Not just any furniture, but gorgeous french provincial beauties- a hutch and a dresser/mirror. Jealousy is not flattering but I decided to go with it anyway!
She decided on hot pink with white accents.
So- enough chit chat- wanna see?! can you tell I squealed just a little bit when I said that?
Lovely before pic:
First Step- rough in the white -
There was no taping- it was all too small and delicate so yes it was freehand and there were lots of mistakes but I was using chalk paint so it is easy to go over. I used about a 1/3 of Pure White and 2/3 of Emperors Silk for out custom hot pink:)
I actually used a small painters brush for some of this because it was so tiny- and then a foam brush for the rest-
Time to start the pink! It took two and sometimes three coats in some places to get the coverage that I wanted-
and just kept on trucking!
Just a tip- they sell empty paint cans at Lowes and I bought a few for just this type of situation- I was able to mix the paints and then also have a nice container to give to the client for any touch ups that might need to be done.
And finally here she is in her final home! how fun!
I have got to get a guest room so I can just put all pink fun stuff in there!
xoxo
B
Linking to:
Savvy Southern Style
Remodelaholic
Home Stories A to Z
Miss Mustard Seed
Not Just a Housewife
There was no taping- it was all too small and delicate so yes it was freehand and there were lots of mistakes but I was using chalk paint so it is easy to go over. I used about a 1/3 of Pure White and 2/3 of Emperors Silk for out custom hot pink:)
I actually used a small painters brush for some of this because it was so tiny- and then a foam brush for the rest-
Time to start the pink! It took two and sometimes three coats in some places to get the coverage that I wanted-
Just a tip- they sell empty paint cans at Lowes and I bought a few for just this type of situation- I was able to mix the paints and then also have a nice container to give to the client for any touch ups that might need to be done.
And finally here she is in her final home! how fun!
I have got to get a guest room so I can just put all pink fun stuff in there!
xoxo
B
Linking to:
Savvy Southern Style
Remodelaholic
Home Stories A to Z
Miss Mustard Seed
Not Just a Housewife
I love the color and design on the front! Great job!!
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DeleteIt's a rare talent, I think, to take a beautiful wood piece, paint it, and still retain its beauty in a fresh light. You definitely did that with this piece! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Thank you so much- That is definitely my goal when working with any piece of furnture:)
DeleteLove this - the color, the white detailing! Did you leave the wood top? It was hard to tell from your picture. I am visiting from Home Stories A to Z.
ReplyDeleteThanks! No- the top is pink as well- I recommended that they get a glass top eventually to save from too many scratches. It was poly'd good but it is still in a little girls room and probably will take some wear and tear:)
DeleteWow, that's quite the makeover! Love the color you chose.
ReplyDeleteThank you! In a house full of boys, I was pretty excited to paint some thing pink!:)
Deleteso so pretty! I am in love with the color!!! thanks for linking up with Pretty Handy Girl & OPC to support Habitat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jocie! It's a great cause!
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