Before I show you the latest piece I finished, I just wanted to thank all of you for the love and support you showed me! I truly appreciate all the nice words you sent my way, you guys are amazing!
It’s been crazy this past few days trying to finish to0 many projects at a time, shopping for new pieces to be transformed, working late hours at my day job…All I can do for now is dream of the day that I can do this (painting and blogging)full time, and not sit behind a desk all day..
Also, I am working on a plan, to try to get myself more organized and be able to post more often. I have so many ideas in my head, I have been taking lots of pictures while working on some pieces in order to make tutorials, all I need to do is to find time to actually sit down and write them.
Last week I went to my first vintage market..I know, its crazy, I cant believe I’ve never been to one before..I always wanted to, but never knew where they were..now, I know about at least four that will be held in the next couple of months..
I’m tempted and would love to participate to one, but I am scared…I just think I cant get the things done in time..I do not even know where to start even..I would appreciate all the tips that you guys can give me..what are some of the pros and cons..anything will help, really!
Last week I worked on a beautiful dresser that I picked up not too long ago from a dealer..It has beautiful details, and the design on the drawers kind of reminds me of a pineapple (???) though, but was missing a piece from the top..It was actually shorter in the back, I assume it had a mirror at one point, but now that was gone..So we had to get a little creative..we cut a piece of wood that we picked up from Home depot, leveled it, sanded, added wood filler to fill the gaps,more sanding and now you don’t even know what was missing a part.
The color I used is called Amsterdam from Benjamin Moore, and its a beautiful gray with enough blue to make it different..
The knobs are from Anthropologie, and I bought them with another piece in mind, but I decided this one is a better fit…for the finish I used stain and water poly..and I named it Josephine
Oh my, such a pretty piece! Loved seeing your work on Before and After!
Thank you so much Aneline! I was surprised and excited that I was featured!
I love it. Benj Moore paint is my favorite.
Isnt Benjamin Moore the best? I love them, so many colors to choose from..and is not always easy picking them:)
I love it! What a lovely blue and the handles just make the piece. I’d love for you to share at Totally Transformed Tuesday! Hope to see you at the party.
Peggy http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.com/2012/09/totally-transformed-tuesday-7.html
Thanks for the invite Peggy, I will definetlly stop by your party! XOXO Denise
Hey girl! I love the color you used. She is gorgeous…love her details. I had a great, great Aunt Josephine, btw. You inspired me to name my pieces…isn’t it fun? While I’m working on something it just kind of whispers its name to me…am I crazy or do you feel the same way? LOL Have a great day!
I feel the same way! The names that I use for my piece, just come to me when I work on them..You are not crazy at all!! LOL Have a magnificent day!
She is stunning, as usual!!!
So, I clinked on your link at Not Just a Housewife because my daughter’s name is Josephine, so I had to see what this was all about. Your Josephine is beautiful! I love the detail and the color and everything. Great job! (And awesome blog!)
Can I steal that color for my bedroom?! I love the piece – gorgeous.
Quit second-guessing yourself! If you aren’t your own cheerleader, nobody else will be either. So just DO it and grab a space at the market.
you just get better and better~ love it and love the knobs!
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! I am so so glad I found your blog!! I will be back soon!
Sweet!!! What a beauty!!! I don’t know how you can sell any of your pieces. I would have to keep Josephine and all of the others, well if I kept all of them I would have to move to a warehouse!!!! Keep painting girl.
So pretty!! Love the color and the knobs!
Hi Den, I found your blog at Transformation Thursday.
Love your dresser! Beautiful job! I clicked on the link because it looks similar to the desk that I posted and just finished.
I’m also from Europe (born and raised in Germany) and moved to the US 16 years ago
Hi Julia, thank you so much for stopping by! I totally love your work, and your house looks amazing! I moved here almost 8 years ago from Romania, and I miss it like crazy! So happy that you found my blog, and I hope we stay in touch! xoxo Denise
Oops DENISE! I just noticed that I had a spelling error with your name, sorry!
Yes, I’m so happy that I found your blog too. Staying in touch sounds like a great idea
She is beautiful (as usual)! Amsterdam is one of my favorite Benjamin Moore colors and it looks great on this piece. Vintage markets are so much fun. Can’t wait for more posts!
What a beautiful piece of furniture ! Love the color and the finish
Sherry
I love this – that colors is amazing! Great job!
Your dresser is gorgeous! I love the colors but I love the shape of it too! So elegant!
I love how this came out. So beautiful.
Great job and nice blog!
Nice to find you
Gorgeous dresser. I will be featuring this tonight at my Fall into Fall party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks.
Your talent never ceases to amaze me! The knobs are just the absolute perfect jewelery for this gorgeous piece. I LOVE Anthropology knobs. They just put a piece over the top. I hear you on feeling like you can’t “get it all done”. Just take the plunge for a fair! Sometimes it might take a few times before you get it down, but once you do, it will be one more wonderful place to sell and share you creations. Good luck!
Thank you Karen! You are so sweet, as always!
I love this piece! The color is gorgeous and I love how the knobs pop against the cool blue/gray! Beautiful job! Stopping over from Liz Marie Blog.
Thank you Allison! I was not so sure in the beginning about the knobs, i had a different color in mind, but im happy that i stick with them in the end.
This turned out so pretty! I looks like the perfect size…not too big, not too small, and a beautiful color. I love the combination with the knobs.
Thank you Anneke!!
Nice SOLO feature on MMS! Go girl!
Thanks Dana, it was such a pleasant surprise, didn’t see it coming!
Ooo – Love this piece! It makes me want to do the same to a great old piece of furniture. Thanks for the eye candy and the inspiration!
I love this piece, and yes that is a Pineapple type reference to the pattern. In this country it is an old American Welcome symbol. And I love that you ‘fixed’ the area where the mirror once was, making it the woman’s dresser in a bedroom suite or set. Some of these sets date back to 1900′s.
You gave it elegance!