Happy Monday,
It has been a little while since I showed you any furniture. I plan on getting back to my regular furniture schedule soon which will hopefully mean furniture debuts on a more frequent basis. Let’s get started with this one -
This is the only “before” shot I have. Ugh…I think I see a pattern developing.
You may notice that the Citristrip is already on it in the picture. I wanted to create a little ruggedness with the finish so I avoided stripping it completely.
After I removed the Citristrip, this is what it looked like:
I then pulled two of my favorite products off my shelf…
I then pulled two of my favorite products off my shelf…
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…and gave it a good facelift:
This was done with ASCP in Old White with light distressing and dual waxes – going easy on the dark.
This was done with ASCP in Old White with light distressing and dual waxes – going easy on the dark.
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The wood on white is a stark contrast – just like the tree.
The wood on white is a stark contrast – just like the tree.
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I had some back plates on hand and painted them with an antique bronze spray, then added rope for the handles to punctuate the rugged feel.
I had some back plates on hand and painted them with an antique bronze spray, then added rope for the handles to punctuate the rugged feel.
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I love my crackled owl – and my little piece of DIY art I made with some birch paper and a fun stamp. (Shown in the first picture.)
Do you see what I see in this picture?
Anyway, this is a small piece and after I finished it, I realized it reminded me of the birch tree – which is one of my favorite trees. A favorite because of the bark - I’ve always loved the color contrast. 
Do you see what I see in this picture?
Anyway, this is a small piece and after I finished it, I realized it reminded me of the birch tree – which is one of my favorite trees. A favorite because of the bark - I’ve always loved the color contrast. )
Linking to:
MONDAY
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How To Nest For Less
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A Bowl Full of Lemons
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Live Laugh Rowe
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Restore Interiors
Primp
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From My Front Porch To Yours
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Tablescape Thursday at Between Naps On The Porch
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Tater Tots and Jello
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Funky Junk Interiors
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Turning lifetime passion into livelihood. It's about time! I'm Shari. I am a 40-something wife, mother, corporate professional turned design stylist, avid sports fan, and usually exhausted 24/7 keeping up with it all. I love my family, my home, my work...and the chaos that comes with it. I also happen to adore my beagle, Scout. 
Oh, what an awesome piece! I love doing the dual finishes anytime I can. It just sets the piece off! I also ADORE how you did the handles! Just super!
Darling! I see the smile in those handles. The finish really suits this piece!
Love this! Adorable!
Stacey of Embracing Change
In love with those handles…great piece!!
i love the rustic look! those handles are amazeballs!
i love the rustic look! those handles are amazeballs!
I love the rustic feel, the color contrast and the smiling pulls! Nicely done Shari! We have two birch trees in our yard and the are my favorites! I also have plans for a birch tree stencil coming up soon!
I love the rustic feel, the color contrast and the smiling pulls! Nicely done Shari! We have two birch trees in our yard and the are my favorites! I also have plans for a birch tree stencil coming up soon!
It's so beautiful! I'm in love with the contrast of wood and paint…
Those handles are great! Love the piece.
This is too cool! Turned out great!
beautiful trees and my favorite, too, of course! love to see you ALWAYS creating a finish that highlights the best parts of each piece. others would have ignore this simple table but you made it a knock out!!
wait… ANOTHER knock out is what i meant to say!
I love the finish on this, gorgeous!!
This is beautiful. I love it. Love the mix of wood and paint. I'm going to pin it. Also love the rope handles.
Loving the handles! It turned out great!
Great job of stripping to make this piece look so rustic. The rope handles are perfect!
thanks for sharing at catch as catch can
gail
Love love love wood paired with white. Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing at Simply Klassic!
You ALWAYS do such a wonderful job on your furniture makeovers, Shari! I really like the contrasts of that piece. By the way, "birch" is one of favorite trees, too.
Thanks for joining the party. I love having you participate in Time Travel Thursday each week.
Blessings,
Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage
I love the wood/paint combo! It looks great!
Debbie
i love this rustic piece. and you introduced me to some new products. hope i find a piece to try something like this out. yours is fabulous.
i love this rustic piece. and you introduced me to some new products. hope i find a piece to try something like this out. yours is fabulous.
I love what you did with this piece! The rope handles were the perfect touch too!