I have been busy all day and here is a sneak peek at my half finished projects!
I had to prove to you that I had an excuse for not writing a post today :). The following was originally published in August, 2013 but I thought to share again today…tbt? Thanks for your patience with my poor blogging etiquette!
The second I saw it, I fell in love. The shape and detail on this vanity are amazing. This 1930’s gem was coming home with me – had to have it!
Here it is reloved and redone in a French Provence blue…
The distressing really brought out the details and now they pop.
Oh, my – the feet!
The mirror is old and lovely. The glass is vintage but clear and the shape divine.
All of the drawers open and close easily and there is a drawer in the center that opens as well.
I can picture this piece in an old European home and also in a current teenager’s room. It’s that versatile.
1930’s love!
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She is Gorgeous! French Provence Blue? Custom mix, maybe? The details are so beautiful…and do I see a little Old Ochre peaking through, or is that a trade secret? Love it, Love it, Love it.
You did a wonderful job on this piece! Its a real stunner:)
Beautiful beautiful piece. Thank you for showing us — your pieces can really brighten my day!
Question: with all the grooves and crevices on the vanity, did you have to sand in those gaps? How did you do that?
I am currently re-doing a bookcase with “fluted” sides and having a frustrating time sanding between those 3/16 of an inch crevices!
Tried a homemade ‘cuticle stick sander”, some sandpaper wrpped around a paint stir stick, and even folding up some sandpaper to fit. Not very successful 🙁
Any more effective secrets or suggestions out there?
Mary
Hi Mary, I actually just use the sandpaper (usually 150 or 220 grit) and fold it around my sanding sponge. I hold it at an angle and it allows me to get in the small spaces. You can always also use a wet wipe, if the paint is not too dry yet. Thx!
such a beauty! love the color! this just showed up in my bloglovin today!
What a really unique piece!! I love the color you finished in. Thanks for sharing at Redoux!
I love it! You did a fantastic job on this vanity, it’s so beautiful now.
I saw you linking at Miss Mustard Seed’s.
Debbie 🙂
Love the vanity. I just found one too but may turn it into a bathroom vanity with a vessel sink. Although after seeing this I may want to just paint it blue like you! Visiting from MMS.
Thanks so much! Good luck with your project. Adding a sink sounds pretty neat, too 🙂
Would have loved to see more of the drawer detailing made to stand out, perhaps a lighter wash of color or more distressing.
Hi Eli, that is an interesting idea. I believe if I had either watered down the paint or distressed any more off, I may as well have not painted it. Thanks so much!
Very pretty & great color!