I am still working on a few things and this week I am busy getting ready for my daughters 13th birthday! I can hardly believe my baby is turning 13 where did those years go??
The room I have been working on is our bedroom.Our furniture is from the 90’s when pine was really in.I do love pine still.But the stain turned a bit to orange for me.It is amazing what a little paint will do!
For some reason I am having a bad time capturing the color of this.I hope I did a better job than my preview.Still learning how to use my camera.This is Miss Mustard seeds linen.The same paint I used on THIS piece.
As you can see this piece is not as chippy as my table.But that is how milk paint works when you are not using a bonding agent.You never know what it will do and for me that is part of the fun!It just chipped in a few places.I sanded it lightly because I wanted it to have more aging than the milk paint was providing.You can still see some of the wood through this.I added three coats and sealed it with Miss Mustard seed wax.
I like seeing a bit of the wood through this.I think that is why it looks a little blue in some of the photos.
Those are the same roses from my French pitcher used in THIS photo. Found that metal zinc tote at my antique shop.I discovered you can write on this with chalk!
That little step stool was also painted with Linen.I will be sharing bits and pieces of this room before the total reveal.
Off to get busy preparing for our party!What are you all up today?
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Anne
It’s beautiful, love the color. Happy Birthday to you know who. We can’t believe she is going to be thirteen.
It’s just gorgeous – the distressing is perfect 🙂
Love how the armoire turned out and the pictures are beautiful!
Have a great day!
XXX Ido
It looks so pretty and romantic! I have a big old orange-ish hued pine armoire from the 90s that I’m trying to figure out what to do. This is an interesting idea …
Thanks for the inspiration!
🙂
Linda
It turned out beautiful! What a big job but well worth it. I have been curious about the milk paint, did you like working with it? How does it compare to chalk paint?
Happy Birthday to your daughter! Gather your strength for the teen years! lol!
XO,
Jane
Your armoire turned out perfect! Painting gives it a soft updated look.
Mary Alice
This piece looks great. I have one of these that I won’t be needing much longer for a TV, want to repurpose it for linens. I have not yet tried the milk paint. Have you used the bonding agent? I am not a big fan of chippy.
First of all, Happy Birthday to your daughter. Time does fly. My oldest son turned 20 last month, and my 17 year old is driving. Love what you did with this piece, btw.
That looks great and nice distressing.
Absolutely stunning!
hope her is great, anne! beautiful cabinet!
Beautiful, Anne! It has such a vintage look to it with the milk paint. I look forward to seeing your room reveal.
Anne I love it!!
I love the look of pine too, to bad it gets an orange look to it after having it for a while.
I really love how that looks! The armoire in my family room was once pine and I painted over it years ago. Just last year it was painted grey. Best decision ever! I like how you were able to acheive an aged look with that paint. Instant distressing at work!
Well I LOVE IT! But then you know I love everything you create. Whatever you put your hands on turns to GOLD! YUM!
xoR
It looks gorgeous!
Kathy
Wow–I am loving this piece! I would have loved to see the before–I can just imagine 🙂 I really like the color–I am liking the milk paint everywhere I see it. Gotta try it!
Anne its beautiful so lovely
I have not tried that paint yet and I think I am enjoying all of the projects.
Have a great week
xo
Kate
It looks like you imported an antique from France! I can’t wait to see the rest.
Happy birthday to your daughter and welcome to the teen years!
Oh so very pretty. The distressing is so authentic looking around the knobs that I first thought it was original finish. Linen is a lovely colour. I am so tempted to Paint the storage armoire in our family room this color ( currently blue.)
….happy birthday to your daughter as well.
GORGEOUS piece! LOVE the color!
This is gorgeous! Just found your wonderful blog. I’m your newest follower!
Wow, so great to see your piece….great job. I haven’t had an opportunity to use the milk paint, but I must say you did a great “advertisement” for it.
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
This is just beautiful Anne!!
I have to try her paint!
Hi, I love how it turned. Great job…Connie
Anne, I don’t know how I missed this earlier! It’s lovely! This is such a pretty color and I’m glad to see how MMS’s paint works without the bonding agent! Truly, a gorgeous piece!
Just perfect. I love it! Great job! Thank you for linking up at Happy Hour Link Party, I am inspired to paint something!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Oh what a beauty!
I just adore your milk painted armoire Anne! What a fabulous job you did painting and waxing it to turn it into Ooh-la-la!! I have a 13 year old son and I know exactly how you feel – where did the years go? I am so glad you linked up this project to It’s Party Time that I cohost with Cheri. I would love to feature you – would you mind adding the url of party post? Just shoot me an email and let me know so I can add you to next weeks Features! Thanks! Have a wonderful week!
http://www.settingforfour.com/2012/11/its-party-time-11-18-2012_18.html Heather @ Setting for Four
Stunning! But where’s your before shot lady???! lol You and I are two of a kind!
xox
A beautiful transformation Anne.
Thank you for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday… I’m featuring you at today’s party 🙂
Everything you do is so pretty Anne! BTW, I saw your comment on FB saying happy thanksgiving to everyone in the states….where do you live?!
Thanks so much for linking up and linking back last week at the Humble Brag! Even though its Black Friday, hope to see you back tomorrow to link up more great projects. Don’t forget, we will be giving away more free ad space! 🙂
http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/the-humble-brag-link-party-8/
Your armoire, pictures, and zinc basket are all beautiful!
Wow what an undertaking and it turned out so beautiful! I love the way the wood shows through in places. Can’t wait to see the room reveal.
We just found your blog at Twig Studios. The French Hens will be joining you. Hope you will visit us and consider joining. Making new friends is the best part of blogging. We will be adding your name to our favorite blogs list.
Linda and Jeannie, the French Hens
YAY!! MMS just shared this on Facebook!! WOOHOO!!
XO
Gorgeous, Anne! Love that piece!
This looks absolutely stunning! I really need to get that color and try it out. And Happy Birthday to your daughter!!!