Some of you have been waiting a long time for this one. Trust me when I say that I have, too.
Back in March or maybe April, I was browsing Craig’s List. I looked all over my area and didn’t find one thing that was of interest to me. Hating to spend all of that time searching and only to come up empty, I decided to expand my search. I looked in metro areas where I had family, including the Orlando area where my parent’s live. And, I came across this French armoire for $150.
“Um, Dad…will you pick up an armoire for me? Pretty please?” Batting eyelashes don’t translate over the phone, but my Dad melted at my sweet, angelic tone.
Not only did he pick up the armoire for me and spotted me the money until I sent him the check, but he stored it in the garage and then packed it up and drove it to Pennsylvania in May for me. My mom was freaking out for a few weeks about fitting the armoire and everything else they needed to transport in the back of the truck, but it all worked out.
This is the armoire I used for my inspiration. It was from the shop And George and was listed for $10,000. That’s a wee bit out of my budget. Okay, it’s a lot out of my budget.
Mini Mustard Seed sanded the decorative painting off the pine armoire and then painted it in a mixture of ASCP Paris Gray and Louis Blue. I then painted the details in Old White, distressed the edges and waxed the piece.
I have always wanted a French armoire and I love how this one turned out.
And the price was certainly right.
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totally gorgeous. totally jealous.
haha
great job, MMS!!!!
Woo to the hoo! That Carolina blue is certainly gorgeous! You (via your dad), sure got a deal, not to mention a diamond in the rough. Man, it soooo needed a makeover. Glad YOU found it. It deserved to look 'purtier'. ;o)
I love it! I also LOVE that rug…. where did you get it?
It looks lovely and I would love to be able to have one myself!! You are also a lucky person to have parents that are willing to do helpful things for you
Mine are very "conditional"… Keep up the good work!!
Great job! We live in the Orlando area & my parents are in PA. The picture of the truck looks like my Dad's truck loaded up when he comes to FL. Sometimes it looks like the Beverly Hillbillies coming to town! Thanks for the inspiration!
Put down the sandpaper and stand back. What's wrong with painting a peice and calling it done? Go back and look at the $10,000. There's nowhere on it, that the paint is worn off, especially high up on the peice. You're selling bad taste and unfortunately, the naive are buying it.
Erica,
Why do you keep leaving nasty comments for me? If you don't like my style or my work, then you don't need to visit my blog. There is plenty of room for differing opinions and styles, but there's no reason to try to bring others down. I want this blog to be a positive and encouraging place, so any future negative comments will be deleted.
Miss Mustard Seed
Dear MMS,
I'm so glad you asked Erica to post only positive comments or questions on your blog. Her envy and anger are disturbing.
Love your blog.
Suzanne
AllI can say is Divine!
Dear MMS, Please excuse Erica there.. she obviously has her head shoved up her neither region to have left such a personal and unwarranted attack on you. ( Shame on her!)
You have to be one of the most real and genuine people on the net and each time I visit I get not only a smile but inspiration… tickled pink that I get to meet you at the Haven conference!
Maddie-Anarchist
Your work is certainly great, congratulations from Argentina, Julia C.
So, I'm obsessed with all of your furniture… it's gorgeous!
That being said, I want to copy you but I don't know exactly how to go about it. I have this old dresser (I'm thinking it's from the 40's), and I want to do the whole antique/rustic look. I don't know how course the sand paper should be to take the varnish and stain off, whether to use chalk or milk paint, or use wax or polyurethane to seal the whole thing. I would like it to be a solid piece of furniture, and have less of a chance of scratching later once it's all finished and I don't know the pro's and con's of each product. Should I put the paint on with a paint brush or a rag? If I use wax or polyurethane, do I apply that with a paint brush? What kind of sand paper do I use after painting to give that distressed looked?
If you're able to answer any or all of these questions, or give me any direction at all I would just love you forever! Thank you so much!
Becki
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I love all of your work Marian, and I wish you continued success on everything you. I cannot wait until the milk paint is on the market. Thank you for sharing with all of us and encouraging us in our passion. Barbara K. Renfrow,