Elise (Before & After)
How was everyone’s weekend? Hope you all had a good one! I have some pretty exciting things brewing but you’re going to have to wait a little bit before I can share.
Okay, so meet Elise:
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| After |
Isn’t she pretty? When I saw her at an estate sale in Scituate, I knew I had to have her. This is how she was looking when I met her:
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| Before |
I know some of you are going to tell you love her dark, but she had a little damage and you all know how much I like to lighten things up!
I started washing her down and then followed up with two coats of clear shellac. Then, I got out my Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Grey. Thought it was fitting for this pretty lady.
After the paint dried, I wiped certain areas with a wet rag to remove some of the paint without damaging the wood:
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| Close up of distressing |
I also used some fine grit sand paper. Then finished up with two coats of clear wax and a little dark wax to add to the distressing.
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| More distressing |
I love her scalloped, delicate details:
Here’s her back side. Almost as pretty as the front, right?:
Isn’t that lovely how the wood curves. They really don’t make furniture like they used to. I did clear shellac to seal the wood on the back, too.
I can’t resist showing you a close up of this great silver tea pot my Mom found for peanuts. I don’t think they knew at the store that it was silver. I particularly love the B and that it was by Benedict Silver – my hubby and son’s middle name.
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| Benedict Silver Teapot |
Well, there she is. Back in the day, she was a lovely vanity, which I’m sure she’d love being again. I also think Elise would be lovely in an entry way with a big chunky mirror and a basket underneath, there to welcome you as you come in.
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| After |
What do you think?
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That is a great piece! Looks fabulous! So great to meet you, btw!
What a beautiful transformation. I love the new color. Great job.
Another beautiful makeover!!
i love the colour, so much better lighter!
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Danielle, Elise has turned out gorgeous!
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gorgeous color!
Thank you, Michelle. Paris Grey is a lovely color.
Ok, so this inspires me to tackle my buffet that looks very similar to this. You did a great job.
Judy, can’t wait to see what you do with your buffet. x
She looks sweet! I definitely think it would be a gorgeous entry table. Nice find!
Thanks, Nancy! x
I love, she just shines with the lighter color and so do her details. She a looker and I also like her legs, I’m so a leg girl! You really did a very good job! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success!
Very nice Danielle!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! The finish is wonderful and the color is divine! Thanks for the inspiration! : ) hugs…
Elise is gorgeous either way! You did a fabulous job! Stopping by from Stonegable.
Very pretty vanity, Danielle! It would be a charming place to do makeup in the morning, or as you said, it also would work fantastically in an entryway.
Came over from Rustic Restoration. Nice job on making the vanity into a classy lady! Love the curve for a bench or chair. Hope you find the perfect mirror for Elise!
it’s me again dropping by to thank you for sharing your creamy and dreamy project with us at Junkin Joe!!! tons more hugs…
Elise is indeed lovely, she’s got great legs, and I love your silver teapot too !
love that you named her!
looks fabulous. found you via MMS’s party where i’m partying too. would love to have you as a follower.
smiles and happy weekend.
michele
Elise is a real beauty and must be very happy with her new life! Thank you for sharing your project at Potpourri Friday at 2805!
i think elise looks sweet in her new outfit and she so deserves a name:)
Another great furniture redo, Danielle! Thanks for sharing on Marvelous Mondays. 🙂
Julie
Elsie is lovely! I really like how you distressed her. Thank you for linking this up to Rustic Restorations Weekend.
Elise is beautiful!
Danielle, Elise is an absolute beauty and you did a fantastic job of her transformation. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday.
She is a pretty girl – her legs are the best feature I think :o)
Thanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
She is beautiful! I love the character inside too. Thank you for linking up at my party 🙂