NO MORE PLAIN PINE CHEST another applique

I have offered how to use copper wall plaques as appliques, plastic garden fence,

metal mirror frame, and now Im suggesting you stop walking by those ornate metal napkin holders

you see in the thrift store and try using them on your next project.
Or at least buy them and stash them until you can use them.

 

 

When I use metal for appliques I pre drill small holes for finishing nails to secure them to my project.

 

 

BEFORE                                             AFTER  

 

 

I changed the hardware from a single middle handle on each drawer to two vintage oval pulls.

Everything is painted in a distressed creamy white and finished with a nice silky wax and buffing.

 

 

See how the curve of the leg continues at the end of the wood applique and with the circular

handles these are the little touches that change the shape of simple furniture.

 

 

 

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HOW TO HIDE STOLEN APPLIQUES IN PLAIN SIGHT paris blue nightstands

 

A lucky lady contacted me over on Facebook when she saw a glimpse of

my unfinished Paris Blue Night Stands

I dont often get sentimental or anything when my furniture leaves for its new home,

but these 2 pieces looked so amazing I did mourn the lose for a short time.

 

 

 

Yesterday I shared how to color your wax and promise

to show all the different elements that went into transforming these

homely little cabinets into beautiful bedroom pieces.

 

 

#1 Remember to take a real before picture.

(not one after you remove the hardware and start painting)

#2 Add new curvy front kick.

(cause your too lazy to fix the chipped and peeling veneer)

 

 

#3 Turn upside down and install legs.

(perfect time to remove cobwebs - customer wont pay extra for them)

#4 Paint some more before you finish.

(how else are you going to get those signature paint streaks in your hair)

#5 Glue the appliques to your drawer fronts.

(no one will ever suspect you pride them off a piece of furniture road side)

 

 

#6 Start waxing.

(cause you are still not finished)

#7 Install drawer handles and paint some more.

(who would have thought, the original ones worked best)

#8 Add another applique.

(cause you can)

 

 

#9 Build and install doors.

(dont take any photos of this step)

  

 

#10 Paint tops in white and wax to a high gloss.

(dont tell you wanted to make them look like marble but everything

was already taking so long and costing too much)

 

 

 

#11 Take pretty pictures.

(so you can reminisce later in life when you are too old to remember)

 

 

 

 

Coming soon ...

I will be addressing my obsession for bedside tables

with this next set seen below.

 

There is a sneak peak over at Facebook if you cant wait!

 

 

 

In other news a new batch of Georges candles have made their way to

The Passionate Home. Be sure to get yours before they sell out again.

TPH is in the picturesque courtyard of downtown Langley at 20506 Fraser Hwy.

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