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| bought it for 20 bucks from a smart guy named jack...... |
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| who knew better than to tangle with 'dis sh#@. |
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| but--as with the ugliest tomato at the stand--it had me at "hello" |
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| de-caned, de-crudded and de-leaded... |
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| painted annie sloan old white 'cuz we were still on the honeymoon. |
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| so i tried that "layer"-thing again. |
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| eh? yep, eh. countless hours. still... just "eh". |
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| "eh" needed "oomph" so in came the industrial-ish screens |
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| $9 + tools + dusty foot + 40 minutes + X = new shelves. |
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| X = trim (algebra, remember?) |
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| "eh" + greek blue + red = brighter "eh" |
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| drill + screws = desperately seeking "oooohhh!" & "aaaahhh!" |
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| original brass "nubbies" + old white = eclectic "eh" (maybe) |
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| ooooohhh??? |
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| hmmm. |
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| ahhhh??? |
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| eh. |
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| just eh. |
...off to search for "ooohh!" and "aaahhh!".
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51 comments:
Boy, you really went at this full force. It doesn't look like the same piece. I think it's more than "eh". What's coming next?
I have a feeling this one will get ALOT of OOOHHHHS and AHHHHS from the blogging public. I just love how it turned out - though I don't think I would have had the guts to tackle it. I love the screen/metal shelves and the touches of red on the trim. Fantastically, amazingly, wonderful!!
Ho,Ho,Ho...Merrrrrry, ummm, you betta start hookin up dis prOject, girl, cuz you KRAZY... That, my dear, is what the intellectual community would call, brilliant, genius, and a whole lotta otha big words that are not in my squishy little grey matter of a brain... You never cease to catch me with my pants down...
I think it is fantastic! Love the screening instead of glass for shelves...well that is what I thought you were gonna do, but this is much cooler.
Get your eyes checked Gurl! You did a fab job on this - love, love, love it!! Curious how strong the 'shelves' are - did you put any support under or was it not needed?
oh amy! i am in LOVE. that piece is awesome!!! awesome awesome awesome! no more to say.
Wow...what a stunning transformation! I mean wow, really, that's just jaw dropping! You are talented. Stopping by from Mod Mix Monday. Have a great week!
-Marie
Amy, Amy, Amy...this is a gorgeous piece! The only change I'd make (if it were mine to make) is that I'd distress it more. Just my personal preference on my painted stuff. ; )
Great job!
~Tina
Just eh? Are you kidding Amy???? It's gorgeous and an AMAZING re-do!!!! I LOVE IT!!!
Sandi @ Making It Homey said... This is so cool, what a great find. You did such a good job on the redo. Congrats on the Leibster award as well.
I think it is lovely. Love the finished color. Visiting from It's A Party.
~Kimberlee
I am SUPER impressed!!! I'm so glad you invited me to your blog via my chandelier linked at a party! And thanks for the congrats on hitting 100 "followers" ~VERY FUN!!! I'm now your newest follower, I love stalking beautiful transformations!!! I think I'm going to have a lot of fun at the Salvage Connection!!!
Aimee @ ItsOverflowing
Eh? Are you kidding? It is definitely ooh and ahhh.
I love it! That was a lot of work...I see baskets or beautiful linens stacked on it.
♥Linsey
Farmhouse Porch
Seriously, Amy.....this way waaaaaay above just an "eh", girl!!!! This is beautiful! This is unique! Your layering is absolute perfection! I'd buy this piece in a heartbeat!!!! :)
xoxo laurie
You are way too hard on yourself. That is a 100% improvement and looks awesome.
I think it is fantastic work you shared. The screening instead of glass for shelves is superb. Really stunning transformation.
Oh my goodness, that is fantastic!! I love the incredible transformation, and what a great idea to use the chicken wire for the shelving. I love, I love it, I love it. I am also following now. I would love a follow back (I am hoping to reach 500 followers this week!!) Thanks. http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/
Wow, I think it looks 200% better now! Looks like it would have been tough to put the screening in...I never would have thought of that. One of my fav color combos for a pop is a black wash (or a dark wax) over red. It really shows the detail on a piece like this with fluted legs.
uh, yeah...i did happen to have my eyes tested just this week AND I NEED GLASSES! hahahaaahaa! but not the kind that will make me love this guy. nope.
what is wrong with you people? i think it's as dull as a builder-grade doorknob. how about orange? i think i hear it screamin' for orange.
but it's sturdy! the screen is stapled in a zillion places under the wood trim. sturdy but still "eh".
I love it! Following you from the Project Queen.
www.shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com
You did an awesome job! I love that color too it's gorgeous!
Beautiful - I think it's awesome!
WOW!! Jaw droppingly AMAZING transformation...I'd NEVER have seen the potential that you did! WOW twice...thrice...WOW!!
Deborah ♥ (visiting happily from http://upcyclingmylife.blogspot.com/... hope you’ll drop by and say hi!)
LOVE!!!! So pretty!! Would LOVE it if you would link this up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/10/turquoise-lovin-10.html
You are so talented. I really love this!
Jenny
www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
I really like this piece! beautiful job!!
Nice job....I love it.
http://pam-lifethroughmyeyes.blogspot.com/
I just found you on Shabby Creek & this is awesome! Makes me want to go find some junk piece & see what I can do with it! :)
YOu have been busy! I was kind of scared of the before pictures, but the afters are amazing!
It is a magnificent transformation. It may not be the oooh and aaah you're looking for but it is great. So much better than what it started as. I can definitely see it in orange though.
Ruth
Personally, I think it's a bit more than 'eh!' but I suppose ypu're entitled to an opinion! :o)
eh! eh! eh! Fantastic, thanks for linking up!
Im a new follower! Looks great to me!
amazing, interesting and fabulous!
OMGoodness ~ Now That is an InCrediBle Transformation... I Absolutely Love It!
I like the colors and the screen is an interesting choice. Have fun with your next furniture adventure.
~Pam
pamspaintparlor.typepad.com
You get an oooohh and an aaahhhh for this one! What a great idea. You have way more energy than me! Thanks for sharing!
Well, *I* think it's oooooh! What a great idea.
Just stopping by to let you know I am featuring this today @TheGunnySack!
This one did get a feature....HAHAHA! I still can't remember where I saw the other one! Love this piece!
This looks awesome-
You've been featured--check it out.
Cheri
seriously, I can't believe you paid $20 for it in the shape it was in, but wow! It turned out fabulous! super job!
gail
I really like it too~ the color and the shelving- looks really charming! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
great transformation!! I think it's WAYYYY better than "eh!" :) Thanks for linking up to Sassy Sites FFA party! Have a wonderful Halloween weekend! XOXO!!
Marni @ Sassy Sites!
Love it. Didn't know what you were going to do with it at first. Not eh..., ohhh and ahhh.
Great makeover! Thanks for linking up to Share the Love Wednesday; hope you'll be back this week. Mary
Hi Amy, featured your "just, eh" this week on Link Party #6 Highlights. Link Party #7 is up if you'd like to share something. Glad you got home safely from that wedding!
ahhhhhmazing! I LOVE the transformation! Perfection! Thank you SO much for the wonderful inspiration and for linking up!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
This is definitely beyond an "eh." Also, I love the door in the background.
Love. LURVE. I love this. Great job! Your "after" looks fabuloso!
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