If you haven’t noticed, I am a woman on a mission to get things done for Lucketts. I am plucking and painting anything from my stash that fits my idea of the “Lucketts Look.” They’ve dubbed their style “Vintage Hip”, so I’m gathering pieces that will appeal to the kind of hunters Lucketts attracts.
I bought a pair of caned oak rockers at an auction for a crazy low price a few months ago. They are really pretty, but the oak finish feels a little dated. I decided to paint one of them in a distressed white to see how it worked. The “before” picture below is of the rocker that is similar to the one I painted. I was in such a rush, I forgot to take a before picture of the actual piece.
I sprayed it in SW Creamy with just one coat of paint. No primer this time. I sanded the piece with an electric palm sander and rub it with a little antique glaze.
I love how the distressing and glaze bring out the details of the piece that were a little lost when it was simply oak.
The second piece I finished was this tool caddy. Again, I don’t have a before picture, but when I found it at a thrift store, it was painted a cream with some decorative painting on it. Now, I’m not going to knock anyone who attempts decorative painting. It wasn’t bad at all, it just wasn’t my taste.
So, I sanded off the decorative painting and repainted it in the robin’s egg blue “oops” paint I bought at Lowes a few weeks ago.
To add age to the paint, I sanded the piece heavily and applied a dark walnut wood stain. I always apply the stain after I distress, so it stains the exposed wood as well.
Oh, I love this piece. It is pretty crudely made, but there’s something very simple and practical about it and I appreciate the fact that it was hand made by someone. It’s the imperfections that make a piece special.
I have a busy and exciting weekend ahead of me and I’ll be snapping pictures the entire time. Please pray that we will have beautiful weather and no rain! If you’re coming to Lucketts, make sure to link up to my Lucketts Linky, so we can all meet up.
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Love the caddy. I am on the lookout for one of those for the bathroom. Love what you did with the rocker too. I don't know how you can give up great pieces like these after you do them!
I love all your things, but that tool caddy is wonderful. I've seen lots of those over the years and never thought of using one in this way. So awesome!
Both of those turned out fantastic. Love the distressing and I'm all about the blue, too!
You NEVER cease to amaze me.
Beautiful as always!
Love the caddy. I have a similar one here in my office in a soft shade of green that I use to keep some of my magazines in. They have tons of uses! Love the 'oops' color too!
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
I'm starting to think that if you spilled a can of paint it would most likely look like a work of art. Yep. Pretty sure that's what would happen.
Gifted, you are.
Yep. Pretty clear on that one. I am.
It looks great!
Looks wonderful my friend…Girl I have a tool caddy in my kitchen that I keep my spices in next to my stove…My late FIL made it many years ago love it…Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria
Nevermind the rocking chair – I LOVE the green plant stand with the eucalyptus!
But the chair is great, too!
I can't wait to hear more about your business!
Love both! That blue just makes the caddy and the rocker is so much more impressive after the white treatment.
Kacey
You did a great job on the finish LOVE it! Lezlee
Beautiful work as always! So, wish I could come to Lucketts! By the way, if you run out of things to paint…feel free to come to my house, I've got a ton of things that could use your magical touch!!
Praying for great weather for the sale! xoxo Beth
looks great! i love teh caddy and the chair is darling. your stuff is always great and your look is perfect- you have nothing to worry about! i am starting to feel like i have too much stuff…. a shed and sunporch full plus some of my basement. hope i can fit it all in my truck! oh, and the chance of rain has dropped from 60% to 40% so keep on prayin'!
I love both pieces. You did a fabulous job!
xoxo
Jane
That caddy is perfect! I love it. The rocking chair looks great also. Would you believe I have NEVER distressed (glazed yes, but sanded no) I plan to do it on my next piece. I'm always afraid I won't know when to stop. 😉
Good luck with your sale!
gail
I am in love with that sweet little rocker. Maybe I will look at them differently the next time I run across one. You made it come alive with charm.
And, the tool caddie is so cute. I love them and I am always on the lookout for one to paint. Yours looks great.
I hope you have great weather and sell everything!!
hugs
Sissie
Oh girl!!!! I love your stuff!!!! You make me wish I had that style in my house! BEAUTIFUL!!!! Have a great day!
Bonnie
Ohhh – I wish I had your talent – and your paint sprayer. 🙂 Gorgeous and beautimous – as always. You've got vision hun!!
Love the rocker…perfect! And the tool caddy is wonderful. You are going to have some fine things to offer at Lucketts!
I will pray for sunshine!!
Hugs
SueAnn
You are one busy lady! The chair looks soooo much better.
A blog is a Mother's perfect dream. Hearing all these folks say all these wonderful things about your daughter. Thanks folks. I think she is talented but it is really affirming to hear all you talented folks say it to. You go Marian. Love Mom
Love the blue tool caddy! It is soooo pretty.
As usual, I LOVE it! I actually just bought a caddy like that for my craft room redo. It's painted almost the EXACT same color! Also, check out my blog when you have a chance. I'm awarding you the Versatile Blogger Award because I think you're fantastic!
http://happybabydesigns.blogspot.com/2010/05/my-first-award.html
Just LOVE the rocker and can't wait to do my Boston Rocker. Haven't been able to part with it as it was a gift after arriving home with my newborn daughter 32 years ago. Two questions before I dare try this. 1)Why did you spray the SW Creamy on instead of brushing and 2) what is antique glaze? I am only familiar with glaze used in faux finishing. Thanks! And keep us smiling!
Nancy
The chair looks great, but I really love the caddy! They look great!
~ Tracy
Love that cute rocker! You never cease to amaze girl…..:) And I am still drooling over the hard board walls in that cute bedroom redo….
xo,
Shellagh
Nancy, Good luck with painting your rocker. I used my paint sprayer mainly because it's faster and provides a better finish. Applying it with a brush would be just fine. Just watch for drips and sloppy brush strokes. For information about my glazing preference, check out my FAQ paint post http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/05/ask-miss-mustard-seed-answers-to.html
Count me in with the many who just love that tool caddy. It's just perfect. I love the colour and the way you've place the spoons and other items in it… just amazing. Wonderful!
Lisa
yes, i can tell you have been getting ready for lucketts! You have been a makeover maniac! I can't compete with you. 🙂
Love the chair and the caddy.
Praying you will have great weather this weekend!
Blessings!
The rocker looks amazing painted and distressed. You took a dated piece and really gave it a new life. It will sell in a heartbeat!!
The caddy looks great too…love the "oops" color.
Good luck this weekend!
Jane
Love this caddy. You do great work and give great advice as well.
Thanks again for the help with my kitchen table.
Marilyn C.
Love it all!
Absolutely gorgeous!
That rocker, wow! And your stellar photography certainly adds to the beauty, my friend! 🙂
Hugs,
Anne
Love the rocker and tool caddy… they won't be around long. Your stuff always looks so wonderful when you are done with them… great job.
Good luck with your sale… praying for nice weather for you all.
Hugs, Deb
Wow, I love that tool caddy! I'm new to your blog and I really love it! It is so interesting and inspiring!
Donna
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